EPISODE · Jun 30, 2023 · 53 MIN
Ep 24 - Lef Germenlis
from Jazz Transcription Clinic · host Mirko Guerrini
Hello everyone, This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interviews podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and personal transcription secrets. On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast, Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctor: LEF GERMENLIS Leave a comment if you like. Listen to Lef''s answers to the questions below: 00:00 Introduction 02:24 Why do you transcribe? 07:48 What do you expect to bring home with a transcription? 11:06 How do you choose the solos you transcribe? 13:55 What is your methodology? 22:56 Do you write it down? 30:44 How do you practice your transcriptions? 38:13 How do you incorporate ideas into your solos? 46:44 Who was the most difficult player you transcribed? 49:22 Which transcription you've done is your favourite? Playing classical piano from an early age and later on Jazz & modern styles, Lef, has been performing on stages playing original music & covers from the age of 16. The last few years he has also worked as a producer in various styles for his original music but also for other clients. He worked for years on sound designing and as an expert user of Mainstage & Logic X he always strives to find the "right sound" and therefore takes the experience to the next level. He has written music with more than 10 bands and has contributed keys as a session musician to a lot of recordings. He is characterised by always trying to be versatile, flexible, and adjustable in any genre or situation. Click on the link and listen to the beautiful answer that LEF gave me. Click on the link and listen to the beautiful answer that Lef gave me. Leave a comment if you wish. You can check Lef Germenlis's music here: https://www.lefgermenlis.com/ 🎷You can check Mirko Guerrini's music here: https://mirkoguerrini.bandcamp.com or here https://www.mirkoguerrini.com Subscribe to Mirko Guerrini's Newsletter here: https://mirkoguerrini.com/transcriptions/ Gear used in this video: 🎤 RØDE NT-USB Minihttps://amzn.to/3gRZFARhttps://ebay.us/3QilM4 🎧 AKG K72 Closed-Back Professional Studio Reference Headphones https://ebay.us/rGQjGOhttps://amzn.to/3VgSmBH Mirko Guerrini is a D'Addario artist, playing D'Addario mouthpieces and reeds. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel. You can download this podcast episode or any other episode here: Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../jazz..... Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1oQqf6m... Amazon Music/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../8b6f521b... I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast is being recorded. I pay my respect to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today. This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning we'll receive a small contribution if you purchase something.
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Hello everyone, This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interviews podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and personal transcription secrets. On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast, Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctor: LEF GERMENLIS Leave a comment if you like. Listen to Lef''s answers to the questions below: 00:00 Introduction02:24 Why do you transcribe?07:48 What do you expect to bring home with a transcription?11:06 How do you choose the solos you transcribe?13:55 What is your methodology?22:56 Do you write it down?30:44 How do you practice your transcriptions?38:13 How do you incorporate ideas into your solos?46:44 Who was the most difficult player you transcribed?49:22 Which transcription you've done is your favourite? Playing classical piano from an early age and later on Jazz & modern styles, Lef, has been performing on stages playing original music & covers from the age of 16.The last few years he has also worked as a producer in various styles for his original music but also for other clients.He worked for years on sound designing and as an expert user of Mainstage & Logic X he always strives to find the "right sound" and therefore takes the experience to the next level.He has written music with more than 10 bands and has contributed keys as a session musician to a lot of recordings.He is characterised by always trying to be versatile, flexible, and adjustable in any genre or situation.Click on the link and listen to the beautiful answer that LEF gave me. Click on the link and listen to the beautiful answer that Lef gave me. Leave a comment if you wish. You can check Lef Germenlis's music here:https://www.lefgermenlis.com/ 🎷You can check Mirko Guerrini's music here: https://mirkoguerrini.bandcamp.comor herehttps://www.mirkoguerrini.com Subscribe to Mirko Guerrini's Newsletter here: https://mirkoguerrini.com/transcriptions/ Gear used in this video: 🎤 RØDE NT-USB Minihttps://amzn.to/3gRZFARhttps://ebay.us/3QilM4🎧 AKG K72 Closed-Back Professional Studio Reference Headphoneshttps://ebay.us/rGQjGOhttps://amzn.to/3VgSmBH Mirko Guerrini is a D'Addario artist, playing D'Addario mouthpieces and reeds. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel. You can download this podcast episode or any other episode here:Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../jazz.....Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1oQqf6m...Amazon Music/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../8b6f521b... I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast is being recorded. I pay my respect to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today. This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning we'll receive a small contribution if you purchase something.
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