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Learn Jazz Standards Podcast

Using the LIST Method to Learn Jazz Solos by Ear

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

🗓️ 13 November 2017

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Welcome to episode 88 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking all about a great 4 step process for learning jazz solos by ear. This is a practice that has a ton of benefits for your jazz musicianship and every aspiring jazz player should be doing this. Learn the LIST method and how it can help. 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!

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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.

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.

0:36.6

This is the Learn Jazz Standards Podcast, on to today's episode. This is the Learned Jazz Standards podcast, episode

0:38.9

88. Welcome to the LJS podcast, where you get weekly jazz tips, interviews, stories,

0:47.1

and advice for becoming a better jazz musician. And now your host, he's a jazz musician,

0:53.2

author, and entrepreneur, Brent Bartstra.

0:57.7

That's right. What's up everybody? My name is Brent. I am the jazz musician behind the website,

1:03.3

learnjassstandards.com, which is a blog and a podcast, all geared towards helping you

1:09.1

become a better jazz musician. Welcome to another episode of the LJS podcast, episode 88, and I'm glad that you're here, whether you're a regular listener or whether this is your first time ever listening.

1:20.6

I just appreciate you being here.

1:23.2

Now, you know, last week we had a special guest on the show.

1:25.8

It was Chris Davis trumpeter, Chris Davis.

1:28.2

And he gave us a great episode.

1:30.6

He gave us a lot of great lessons about the development of his musicianship.

1:34.9

And one of the things that he talked about in that episode and in his development,

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