Digging Deeper Jazz

By Jeff Antoniuk

Jeff Antoniuk is your personal guide through the confusing and sometimes contradictory landscape of learning the art of Jazz Improvisation. His approach to teaching jazz has been developed over the p... more

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How many episodes does Digging Deeper Jazz have?

The podcast currently has 244 episodes available.

Digging Deeper Jazz episodes:

January 24, 2021 "Triad Pairs" (part 4) - The Sus7 Sound & Passion Dance
Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on February 2, 2018 on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.

FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS !

In episode #34, we take our fourth look at Triad Pairs. This time, we look at the SUS7 sound, and how we can use two major triads to nail it. This is powerful stuff, figured out, designed and built by YOUR heros. And then explained by me, possibly your hero one day if I play my cards right.

Mentioned in this podcast:
• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you!

• Digging Deeper Jazz - All of the DDJ episodes include a free pdf. Just write us at [email protected], and we'll send you the pdf for this episode, and put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly. Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?
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13min
January 22, 2021 "Saxophone Tone & Toys" (and Ethnomusicology!)
Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on January 26, 2018 on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.

FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS !

In episode #33, we talk about the roots and approach to getting a great jazz tone, using the saxophone as a point of departure. We also investigate three new pieces of saxophone equipment that Jeff recently discovered . . .

Mentioned in this podcast:
• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you!

• Digging Deeper Jazz - All of the DDJ episodes include a free pdf. Just write us at [email protected], and we'll send you the pdf for this episode, and put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly. Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?
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25min
January 20, 2021 Funk Scales & How To Work With Them
Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on January 12, 2018 on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.

FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS !

In episode #32, we address one of our most requested topics - funk and rock playing. This video looks at the underlying palette of so much of this style . . . the scales and sounds, and very importantly, HOW TO PRACTICE them to get deeper into the groove. We don't call this thing "Digging Deeper" for nothing!!

Mentioned in this podcast:
• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you!

• Digging Deeper Jazz - All of the DDJ episodes include a free pdf. Just write us at [email protected], and we'll send you the pdf for this episode, and put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly. Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?
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19min
January 16, 2021 "Triad Pairs" (part #3) - The Tritone Sound
Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on January 5, 2018 on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.

FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS !

In episode#31, we take our 3rd look at Triad Pairs. This time, we look at two different applications of the tritone relationship of major triads. Sound complicated? Sorry, I was just showing off with big words I know. It isn't that bad. It's actually SIMPLE to understand, and sounds super-hip. What's not to love?

Mentioned in this podcast:
• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you!

• Digging Deeper Jazz - All of the DDJ episodes include a free pdf. Just write us at [email protected], and we'll send you the pdf for this episode, and put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly. Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?
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15min
January 14, 2021 "The Right Note Rule" (and some blues)
Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on December 29, 2017 on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.

FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS !

In episode #30, we look at a fantastic "rule" that tells us how to find the best, most important note to play as we solo, over any given harmony. Sound too good to be true? Nope! Did you just win the jazz lottery? Yup!

Mentioned in this podcast:
• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you!

• Digging Deeper Jazz - All of the DDJ episodes include a free pdf. Just write us at [email protected], and we'll send you the pdf for this episode, and put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly. Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?
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15min
January 12, 2021 "Triad Pairs" (part #2) - The Minor Sound
Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on December 22, 2017 on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.

FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS !

In episode #29, we expand our look at triad pairs, using a great triad pair over a minor/dorian sound. What are triad pairs, you ask? Will they make me sound better and make me more attractive? Will I finally get that promotion at work? Should I be getting more potassium in my diet? These are great questions. We'll answer one of them.

Mentioned in this podcast:
• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you!

• Digging Deeper Jazz - All of the DDJ episodes include a free pdf. Just write us at [email protected], and we'll send you the pdf for this episode, and put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly. Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?
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12min
January 10, 2021 "What's In The Real Book?" & Stella By Starlight
Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on December 15, 2017 on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.

FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS !

In episode #28, we talk about a "hidden secret" of jazz tunes . . . about half of them aren't jazz tunes!! So, what does this mean, what do we do with the information, and how to we SOUND BETTER?

Mentioned in this podcast:
• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you!

• Digging Deeper Jazz - All of the DDJ episodes include a free pdf. Just write us at [email protected], and we'll send you the pdf for this episode, and put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly. Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?
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10min
January 08, 2021 "Swing Repair Kit" - Syncopation, Feel and "the + of 4"
Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on December 1, 2017 on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.

FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS !

In episode #27, we look at a basic strand of "jazz DNA" that probably needs your attention. SYNCOPATION. Your stylistic feel, rhythmic accuracy, sense of groove and entry into the Jazz Hall Of Fame likely depend on it. Do this work and share it with a friend!

Mentioned in this podcast:
• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you!

• Digging Deeper Jazz - All of the DDJ episodes include a free pdf. Just write us at [email protected], and we'll send you the pdf for this episode, and put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly. Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?
...more
12min
January 06, 2021 "Triad Pairs" (part #1) - The Lydian Sound
Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on November 24, 2017 on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.

FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS !

In episode #26, we are looking at a hip concept called Triad Pairs. This is Part 1 of what will be five or six videos on the topic. Igor Stravinsky, Charles Ives, Miles David and Bill Evans used this very cool device - let's add YOU to that list!

Mentioned in this podcast:
• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you!

• Digging Deeper Jazz - All of the DDJ episodes include a free pdf. Just write us at [email protected], and we'll send you the pdf for this episode, and put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly. Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?
...more
14min
January 05, 2021 "Mo' Better Metronome" (for amateurs, semi-pros, and yes, even pros!)
Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on November 19, 2017 on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well.

FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS !

In episode #25, we look at the lowly metronome, and how it can be a SERIOUS tool in developing not only our time, but our feel, groove and sense of authority in our playing. There are some serious exercises here for those new to jazz, for seasoned amateurs, for semi-pros, and some butt-kickers for pros too. NOT for the faint of heart!!

Mentioned in this podcast:
• www.JazzWire.net - Since we announced JazzWire back in 2017, it has become an incredible Community of hundreds of adult musicians from over 25 different countries around the world. If you are looking for a plan for your practice, regular insights and wisdom on playing jazz, and a huge COMMUNITY of jazz players from around the world, this is the place for you!

• Digging Deeper Jazz - All of the DDJ episodes include a free pdf. Just write us at [email protected], and we'll send you the pdf for this episode, and put you on the list to receive each new pdf, weekly. Amazing practice ideas, every week, for free. What's not to love!?
...more
18min

FAQs about Digging Deeper Jazz:

How many episodes does Digging Deeper Jazz have?

The podcast currently has 244 episodes available.