Learn Jazz Standards Podcast
A podcast by Brent Vaartstra: Jazz Musician, Author, and Entrepreneur
572 Episodes
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LJS 210: 1-6-2-5 Licks Over Rhythm Changes (Learning From Dexter Gordon)
Published: 16/03/2020 -
LJS 209: 4 Secrets for Jazz Improv Success
Published: 9/03/2020 -
LJS 208: Making Good Musical Decisions Through Effective Practice (feat. Dani Rabin of Marbin)
Published: 2/03/2020 -
LJS 207: 3 Strategies for Melodic Improv on Jazz Standards
Published: 24/02/2020 -
LJS 206: Jazz Improvisation Made Simple (A Preview Reading of My New Book)
Published: 17/02/2020 -
LJS 205: Learning from the Greats and Embracing the Joy of Musical Growth (feat. Shirley Jansen)
Published: 10/02/2020 -
LJS 204: How to Prepare for Jam Sessions and Group Playing (feat. Diego Maldonado and Wallace Stelzer)
Published: 3/02/2020 -
LJS 203: Practicing with a Plan and Crushing Musical Weaknesses (feat Bob Petix)
Published: 27/01/2020 -
LJS 202: How to Overcome Negative Self-Criticism and Start Loving Your Playing
Published: 20/01/2020 -
LJS 201: 3 Ways to Start Improvising Organically
Published: 13/01/2020 -
LJS 200: Podcast Listeners Share Their 2020 Jazz Goals (Celebration Episode)
Published: 30/12/2019 -
LJS 199: Top 5 Learn Jazz Standards Podcast Episodes (2019 Year End Review)
Published: 23/12/2019 -
LJS 198: 3 Steps for Hearing Chords (Ear Training Masterclass)
Published: 16/12/2019 -
LJS 197: A Jazz Geek Hang with Diego Maldonado and Wallace Stelzer
Published: 9/12/2019 -
LJS 196: Recycling Jazz Practice Plan (Jazz Practice Plan #2)
Published: 2/12/2019 -
LJS 195: Stair Step Practice Plan (Jazz Practice Plan #1)
Published: 25/11/2019 -
LJS 194: Understanding the Jazz Eras (Jazz History Made Simple)
Published: 18/11/2019 -
LJS 193: Jazz Theory Made Simple (Only Theory You Need to Know)
Published: 11/11/2019 -
LJS 192: I Compose a Jazz Tune on the Spot
Published: 4/11/2019 -
LJS 191: Understanding All the Things You Are
Published: 28/10/2019
The LJS Podcast is the podcast where you get weekly jazz tips, interviews, stories and advice for becoming a better jazz musician! Hosting the show is the jazz musician behind learnjazzstandards.com, author, and entrepreneur Brent Vaartstra, who’s one goal is to answer any question about playing jazz music you may have. Jazz can be a challenging music to learn and play, but it doesn’t have to be so hard. Each episode features a specific musical challenge that jazz students may come across, where it is discussed and answered. Special jazz guests frequent the show, sharing their expertise on an array of different musical subject matter. Listeners are invited to call in with their jazz questions to the podcast hotline, where it could get answered on a future LJS Podcast episode. Join thousands of other listeners getting free jazz education every week!