Jazz Guitar Insights

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Jazz Guitar Insights episodes

May 01, 2013 Podcast #23 - How to Remember Tunes
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
17 min
March 01, 2013 Podcast #21 - Letting Go + Muscle Memory
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
9 min
March 01, 2013 Podcast #20 - Accountability + Bb Blues Analysis
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
22 min
January 01, 2013 Podcast #19 - Key of the Week
The "Key of the Week" principle is discussed at length in this short podcast. Wanna improve your jazz guitar improvisation chops fast? Then vary the keys in which you play in often. It shows tremendous results.
This podcast originally appeared on the blog here:
https://www.jazzguitarlessons.net/blog/podcast-19-key-of-the-week
9 min
December 01, 2012 Podcast #18 - To pentatonic ... or NOT? + Pacing Yourself
An interesting podcast where we discuss the usual myth of pentatonics "I'm a jazzer now, I don't use these gimmicky pentatonics anymore." So far from the truth! Plus, we'll discuss some basic pacing exercises to enhances your soloing with well placed silences.
This podcast originally appeared on the blog here:
https://www.jazzguitarlessons.net/blog/podcast-18-to-pentatonic-or-not-pacing-yourself
15 min
November 01, 2012 Podcast #17 - Listening to Other Styles of Music
Jazz only constitutes 5% of total album sales this year. So, don't you think it's relevant to lend your ears to other styles of music? It absolutely is relevant. Plus, it's going to make your jazz chops better in the end!
This podcast originally appeared on the blog here:
https://www.jazzguitarlessons.net/blog/podcast-17-listening-to-other-styles-of-music
8 min
October 01, 2012 Podcast #15 - Assumptions Are Dangerous
"Don't assume, or else you make an ..." Yup! This is still relevant, even in the jazz guitar department. So the rule of thumb is: don't assume anything about anyone or anything. And don't assume that since you know the rule of thumb, you don't need to listen to this podcast. It's short podcast after all.
This podcast originally appeared on the blog here:
https://www.jazzguitarlessons.net/blog/podcast-15-assumptions-are-dangerous
7 min
October 01, 2012 Podcast #16 - Finding Your Muse
It is so important that, as artists, we find what really blows our mind. It keeps the flame alive. So in this podcast, we discuss how to find your (very own) muse.
This podcast originally appeared on the blog here:
https://www.jazzguitarlessons.net/blog/podcast-16-finding-your-muse
10 min
August 01, 2012 Podcast #14 - Being Overwhelmed + Having Too Much to Practice
Who hasn't already been there, we should ask. Practice session with "50 items" in point form? Wanting to learn 50 songs by yesterday? Feeling overwhelmed with all the harmonic possibilities? Chillax man! Listen to this podcast, breath deeply and all will be fine.
This podcast originally appeared on the blog here:
https://www.jazzguitarlessons.net/blog/podcast-14-being-overwhelmed-having-too-much-to-practice
18 min
July 01, 2012 Podcast #13 - Pentatonics for II-V-I + Technical Advice
A very popular podcast on the website, this is where we get down to business with applying the infamous pentatonic scales on regular (boring) II-V-I progressions. Lots of fun and "out sounding" ideas here. Then, later on, we discuss technique as it relates to the craft of jazz guitar.
This podcast originally appeared on the blog here:
https://www.jazzguitarlessons.net/blog/podcast-13-pentatonics-for-ii-v-i-technical-advice
19 min

About Jazz Guitar Insights

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Welcome to Jazz Guitar Insights, the ultimate podcast for guitarists eager to dive into the world of jazz. Hosted by Marc, this show is designed to help you learn jazz faster, express yourself more fluently, and have fun along the way. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, you'll find valuable tips, practice routines, and inspiring stories to elevate your playing.