EPISODE · Oct 4, 2021 · 56 MIN
Beginner, to Intermediate, to Advanced Jazz Musician – How to Do It
from Learn Jazz Standards Podcast · host Brent Vaartstra: Jazz Musician, Author, and Entrepreneur
Welcome to episode 288 where today I talk about how to go from a beginner jazz player to intermediate, and finally to advanced jazz musician. I teach you exactly what I would do if I was starting all over, and how to speed up the process and cut back on practice time.How do we go from beginner to intermediate, to advanced jazz player in as little time as possible? Whether you are a beginner and you're just getting started to jazz, or you're somewhere in the middle of the road, how do we get to that next level?Well, I'm going to go through in this episode exactly what I would do if I was starting from square one. Right from the very beginning, what would I do to most efficiently, most quickly become a better jazz musician? No matter what instrument you play, it really doesn't matter, this could be a huge key for you in your long-term success as a jazz player. So, let's dive right into this. I would encourage you to get out your notes and to really pay attention to this one because this is going to be absolutely value-packed.In this episode:1. Start Listening (and a key tip) 2. Learn basic jazz blues (and 4 crucial steps) 3. Learn 1 jazz standard a month (and 5 crucial steps) 4. Learn 1 jazz standard a month (again) 5. Setting up regular jams/gigs 6. Analyzing problems and attacking them 7. How to speed up progress while practicing lessImportant 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 288 where today I talk about how to go from a beginner jazz player to intermediate, and finally to advanced jazz musician. I teach you exactly what I would do if I was starting all over, and how to speed up the process and cut back on practice time. How do we go from beginner to intermediate, to advanced jazz player in as little time as possible? Whether you are a beginner and you're just getting started to jazz, or you're somewhere in the middle of the road, how do we g...
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