Learn Jazz Standards Podcast podcast

Learn Jazz Standards Podcast

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!

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!

 

#571

Season 2 Finale - 26 Top Tips For Playing Jazz

In this episode, Brent wraps up season two of the podcast with a special finale episode, r... more

28 Jun 2024

46 MINS

46:42

28 Jun 2024


#570

Should Non-Bass Players Learn Bass Lines?

In this episode, Brent answers a question from Kevin Pritchett about the importance of bas... more

27 Jun 2024

11 MINS

11:53

27 Jun 2024


#569

How Do I Perform Solo?

Welcome to another episode where Brent answers your jazz and music questions five days a w... more

26 Jun 2024

15 MINS

15:45

26 Jun 2024


#568

How Do I Know What To Practice?

In this episode, Michael, a piano player, asks how to efficiently allocate practice time t... more

25 Jun 2024

13 MINS

13:39

25 Jun 2024


#567

How Should Horn Players Play Together In a Jazz Band?

In this episode, Brent responds to a question from Louis Thompson about the lead instrumen... more

24 Jun 2024

07 MINS

07:54

24 Jun 2024


#566

The Importance of Your Practice Engine

In this episode, Brent explores a crucial topic: the practice engine. He highlights the im... more

21 Jun 2024

13 MINS

13:42

21 Jun 2024


#565

Can I Work On Instrument Technique and Songs At The Same Time?

In this episode, Brent answers an insightful question from Robert Banagay about balancing ... more

20 Jun 2024

11 MINS

11:29

20 Jun 2024


#564

How to Compose For a Jazz Group

In this episode, Brent tackles a fascinating question from Bruno Morelos about composing f... more

19 Jun 2024

09 MINS

09:22

19 Jun 2024


#563

How Do I Not Overthink When I Solo?

In this episode, Brent tackles a listener's question about avoiding overthinking during so... more

18 Jun 2024

10 MINS

10:24

18 Jun 2024


#562

How Long Should My Jazz Solos Be?

In this episode, Brent addresses a great question from listener Mani Murray about the appr... more

17 Jun 2024

11 MINS

11:00

17 Jun 2024


#561

The Worst Mistakes to Make At a Jazz Gig

In this Fast Track Friday episode, Brent discusses the common pitfalls musicians face when... more

14 Jun 2024

16 MINS

16:51

14 Jun 2024