Should I Learn Jazz By Reading Music?

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

4.8 • 536 Ratings

🗓️ 14 February 2022

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Welcome to episode 325 where today I dive into the controversial question of whether or not it's a good idea to learn jazz by reading music notation. Many musicians feel comfortable reading music but have heard that jazz is best learned by ear. I dive into my philosophy and why the answer to this question isn't so cut and dry. Main Points: 1. How my philosophy has changed over the years 2. The benefits of learning by ear 3. The benefits of reading notation to learn jazz 4. My philosophy on...

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0:29.5	That's LJSinnerCircle.com or find the link in the show notes.
0:34.8	Now, on to today's episode.
0:36.7	Today on the show, we answer the age-old question.
0:39.5	Is it okay to learn jazz by reading music notation? Is it a good idea? Is it a bad idea? You may be
0:45.2	surprised to hear my answer. Let's do this thing. Welcome to the LJS podcast, where you get weekly
0:52.8	jazz tips, interviews, stories, and advice for becoming a better
0:56.9	jazz musician.
0:58.3	And now your host.
0:59.7	He's a jazz musician, author, and entrepreneur, Brent Bartstra.
1:04.8	Hey, hey, what's up everybody?
1:05.9	Brent here from Learn Jazz Standards, we help musicians just like you learn how to play jazz,
1:10.1	all while shortening
1:10.9	the learning curve. No matter what instrument you play, welcome, welcome, welcome to another
1:16.2	episode of the show. Hope you're having a good week. I hope you are absolutely loving,
1:22.5	practicing, playing your instrument, and learning how to play jazz. And today, of course,
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