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Now, on to today's episode.

When it comes to becoming a great jazz improviser,

I really think there are two parts of the puzzle that we need to figure out. And the first part

is the oral side. That's really the listening to jazz. That's the learning jazz solos by ear,

taking licks into all 12 keys. This part that really involves your ear and hearing things.

And there's this other side that likes to call conceptualization.

And this is where music theory comes in and stuff like this.

And one way to conceptualize bebop lines is through this idea called enclosure.

And then also another important part of jazz is the blues.

That's a big part of jazz music.

So in today's episode, I combine the concept of enclosure is the blues. That's a big part of jazz music. So in today's episode, I

combine the concept of enclosure over a blues so that we can start creating great B-BOP lines.

That's coming right up. Welcome to the LJS podcast, where you get weekly jazz tips,

interviews, stories, and advice for becoming a better jazz musician.

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