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Learn Jazz Standards Podcast

[Strategy #2] 3 Pillars of Jazz Blues Language

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

🗓️ 23 September 2019

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

Welcome to episode 186 of the LJS Podcast where we continue onto week 3 of "Jazz Blues Month!" In this episode, I cover the 2nd strategy of this series which is understanding the 3 pillars of jazz blues language. Not only do we discuss what they are, I tell you what to practice and a few tools that can help for each. Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way View Show Notes Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: ...

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0:00.0

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

0:03.8

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

0:29.5

That's LJSinnerCircle.com or find the link in the show notes. Now, on to today's episode.

0:37.0

We're on week three of Jazz Blues Month here on

0:39.5

the Learn Jazz Standards podcast where we are diving in deep to jazz blues and ultimately

0:44.7

learning how to master it to become great jazz blues improvisers, because if we know how to play

0:50.4

the jazz blues inside and out, we have an unfair advantage at playing all other jazz

0:56.3

standards. And so on today's episode, I'm going to be talking about the three pillars of jazz

1:01.3

blues language that you need to know that you need to dive deep in in order to proficiently

1:07.5

improvise over jazz blues and take killer jazz blues solos.

1:12.7

Let's jump right to it.

1:15.6

Welcome to the LJS podcast, where you get weekly jazz tips, interviews, stories, and advice

1:22.6

for becoming a better jazz musician.

1:25.2

And now your host, he's a jazz musician, author, and entrepreneur, Brent Bartstra.

1:31.7

Woo!

1:32.5

Jazz Blues Month, everybody.

1:34.2

We are in week number three.

1:35.9

My name is Brent.

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