EPISODE · Mar 28, 2022 · 33 MIN
Are You Ready to Go to a Jazz Jam Session (Checklist)?
from Learn Jazz Standards Podcast · host Brent Vaartstra: Jazz Musician, Author, and Entrepreneur
Welcome to episode 337 where today I talk about jam sessions and how to know if you are ready to attend one. I also share a 6 step checklist for how to prepare for a jam session so that you feel more comfortable, confident, and set up for more success.In this episode:Step 1: Know 5 StandardsStep 2: Go to the session and evaluateStep 3: Learn tunes you don't knowStep 4: Record yourself and identify problem areasStep 5: Go to session and call a song you know wellStep 6: Re-evaluate success and "failures"Important Links:LJS Inner Circle MembershipFree Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart WayLearn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month!
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Welcome to episode 337 where today I talk about jam sessions and how to know if you are ready to attend one. I also share a 6 step checklist for how to prepare for a jam session so that you feel more comfortable, confident, and set up for more success. In this episode: Step 1: Know 5 Standards Step 2: Go to the session and evaluate Step 3: Learn tunes you don't know Step 4: Record yourself and identify problem areas Step 5: Go to session and call a song you know well Step 6: Re-evaluate suc...
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