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Learn Jazz Standards Podcast

Interview With Bruce Forman

Learn Jazz Standards Podcast

Brent Vaartstra: Jazz Musician, Author, and Entrepreneur

Music Commentary, Jazz, Jazz Improvisation, Jazz Saxophone, Jazz Theory, Jazz Bass, Jazz Piano, Education, Music, Jazz Guitar, Jazz Solo, Jazz Standards, Jazz Trumpet, How To

4.8536 Ratings

🗓️ 16 May 2016

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

Welcome to episode 10 of the LJS Podcast where today we call up internationally renowned jazz guitarist Bruce Forman in Los Angeles, California to talk jazz! Bruce talks about his musical beginnings, the state of jazz today, what tunes every jazz musician should know, and much more. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month!

Transcript

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0:00.0

This episode is sponsored by the Learned Jazz Standards Inner Circle.

0:03.8

If your goal is to level up your jazz playing this year and feel confident improvising over

0:08.5

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0:13.0

With monthly jazz standards studies, a library of powerful courses, and a vibrant community

0:17.3

of like-minded musicians, you're guaranteed to improve your playing every

0:21.7

single month.

0:23.1

Podcast listeners can get 50% off their first month when you go to LJSinnerCircle.com.

0:29.5

That's LJSinnerCircle.com or find the link in the show notes.

0:34.8

Now, on to today's episode.

0:36.3

Music the show notes. Now, on to today's episode. The

0:57.0

The Hey everybody.

1:17.2

My name is Brent.

1:18.4

Welcome to the show.

1:20.3

You're listening to the LGS podcast, episode number 10.

1:24.9

That's right.

1:25.6

We made it to episode number 10. Thanks everybody for listening so far.

1:31.3

And in today's episode, I got the distinct privilege of talking with internationally renowned guitarist Bruce Foreman.

1:40.8

One of, in my opinion, one of the best jazz guitarists alive right now. So this was incredible.

1:46.3

We had an excellent conversation. I got him on the phone all the way from Los Angeles, California,

1:51.9

right before he was heading off to a gig. So we're very excited for today's show. I'm excited for you

1:57.6

to listen to this amazing conversation that we had together. But before we get

2:02.2

started, I just want to say that all of the music on today's show is by our guest, Bruce Foreman.

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