Learn Jazz Standards Podcast
A podcast by Brent Vaartstra: Jazz Musician, Author, and Entrepreneur
572 Episodes
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Steal My Jazz Gig Setlist!
Published: 5/04/2024 -
What Are Jazz Contrafacts and How Are They Useful?
Published: 4/04/2024 -
What's the Difference Between a Beginner and Pro Jazz Solo?
Published: 3/04/2024 -
How to Create a Setlist for a Jazz Gig
Published: 2/04/2024 -
How to Improve Rhythm and Syncopation
Published: 1/04/2024 -
My Most Embarrassing Moment Playing Jazz
Published: 29/03/2024 -
The 3 Steps for Jazz Improvisation
Published: 28/03/2024 -
How Do I Not Forget Jazz Licks I've Learned?
Published: 27/03/2024 -
How Do I Improvise Over Giant Steps?
Published: 26/03/2024 -
What Are Quartal Voicings and How Do You Use Them?
Published: 25/03/2024 -
10 Jazz Solos You Should Learn
Published: 22/03/2024 -
How Do I Tell A Story With My Solo (Not Just Licks)?
Published: 21/03/2024 -
What Software Is Good For Learning Jazz?
Published: 20/03/2024 -
What Are Drop 2 Voicings and How Are They Useful?
Published: 19/03/2024 -
How to Resolve Your Jazz Lines Effectively?
Published: 18/03/2024 -
How to Stay Motivated to Practice
Published: 15/03/2024 -
How Can Other Instruments Play Pianistically?
Published: 14/03/2024 -
When Do You Know a Song Well Enough to Perform It?
Published: 13/03/2024 -
Should I Learn a Second Instrument? (Pros and Cons)
Published: 13/03/2024 -
How Do I Avoid Getting Lost In The Form?
Published: 11/03/2024
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!