Are you a regular at you local jam session(s)? Or perhaps, you're a little afraid of them. Whatever the case may be, here's the podcast on the best reasons to attend your local jazz jam sessions. They're mostly always interesting learning experiences. Jam sessions can help you grow, since you'll be meeting other people interested in the same things (jazz!) as you are. Enjoy! :-)

This podcast originally appeared on the blog here:

https://www.jazzguitarlessons.net/blog/podcast-29-7-reasons-to-go-to-jam-sessions

The act of teaching (or bluntly "showing stuff to others") is one of the most overlooked tools for learning jazz guitar. And, for that matter, teaching is of utmost importance when attempting to learn virtually anything in life. Enjoy this micro-podcast (under 5 minutes!)

This podcast originally appeared on the blog here:

https://www.jazzguitarlessons.net/blog/podcast-28-why-teaching-makes-you-a-better-jazz-guitarist

Often all we need to get ourselves out of a rut is a little perspective. In this podcast, I'll share three straightforward (and immediately applicable) tips to gain a broader perspective in your music and your life. Enjoy!

This podcast originally appeared on the blog here:

https://www.jazzguitarlessons.net/blog/podcast-27-perspective

In this podcast, we discuss the 10 gradients of improvisations, as explained by legendary saxophonist Lee Konitz. There have been questions about the different exercises and processes, and the podcast is a great place to clarify the musical materials. Enjoy!

This podcast originally appeared on the blog here:

https://www.jazzguitarlessons.net/blog/podcast-26-lee-konitz-10-gradients-for-improvisation

In line with the recent "Dummies' Guide to Jazz Standards", here's a podcast on how to learn, memorize and play better on standard songs. We discuss the "4-chorus exercise" (an invaluable learning tool for jazzers) that was an important teaching passed on by Michael Berard.

This podcast originally appeared on the blog here:

https://www.jazzguitarlessons.net/blog/podcast-25-how-to-approach-standards

Wonder how to get started with the minor II-V-I? Does you're soloing abilities suddenly crash and burn every time you come across a progression like Dm7(5) - G7(b9) - Cm? Then here's a simple guide to get you started. This podcast is theory intensive, so you might want to listen to it a few times. Enjoy!

This podcast originally appeared on the blog here:

https://www.jazzguitarlessons.net/blog/podcast-24-the-minor-ii-v-i-quick-start-guide

The best way to remember tunes is not to forget them (said no jazz guitarist ever!) Here a series of tips on how to maintain your current repertoire of jazz guitar standards. And for dessert, a neat tip yours truly recently started to apply with all his private students.

This podcast originally appeared on the blog here:

https://www.jazzguitarlessons.net/blog/podcast-23-how-to-remember-tunes

This short podcast discusses the importance of teaching and mentoring ... for our very own benefit. When we teach (jazz guitar or other), we become the pupil. If you have never been a guitar teacher, even for beginners, I highly recommend it. Check it out!

This podcast originally appeared on the blog here:

https://www.jazzguitarlessons.net/blog/podcast-22-teaching-and-mentoring

Accountability is one of the most powerful tool when it comes to getting things done. Lose weight? Get a coach (or a partner) Learn music? Get a good teacher. So long as we have to pay dues to someone, we make steady progress. Plus, in the second part, we discuss the harmony in a typical Bb jazz blues song.

This podcast originally appeared on the blog here:

https://www.jazzguitarlessons.net/blog/podcast-20-accountability-bb-blues-analysis

A rather "anatomical" and spiritual podcast, we talk about letting us get out of the way mentally and letting the fingers do what they know what to do on their own. Crazy.

This podcast originally appeared on the blog here:

https://www.jazzguitarlessons.net/blog/podcast-21-letting-go-muscle-memory