Welcome to episode 143 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking to 30 Steps to Better Jazz Playing student, Ina Dennekamp, about her journey in learning jazz.

Ina is an inspirational character and someone who loves learning more about music. She shares her tips and what's working for her. Listen in!

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Welcome to episode 142 of the LJS Podcast where today we are sitting in on a coaching call with 30 Steps to Better Jazz Playing student, Dan Sich.

Dan asks how he can better outline chord tones, guide tones and other techniques without losing focus and getting off track. Brent gives out some exercises that take things in a slightly different direction. Listen in!

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Welcome to episode 141 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about what I am thinking when I take a jazz solo.

This is a question I get a lot so we talk about what the end goal should be and I record a solo and analyze it. Listen in!

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Welcome to episode 140 of the LJS Podcast where today we have a short but sweet episode demonstrating 3 hip I-VI-ii-V licks.

This is an important chord progression found in jazz and it's important to learn some jazz language over it. Listen in!

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Welcome to episode 139 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about learning jazz by ear and with sheet music.

Which one is better and what are the benefits of each? Listen in!

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Welcome to episode 138 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking with Alexander Technique teacher and guitarist Christian Steineder.

He talks all about Alexander Technique, what it is, and how it can help you as a musician. Listen in!

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Welcome to episode 137 of the LJS Podcast where today we have on special guest Steve Nixon to talk about the three categories of chord progressions you need to know.

Steve has a great way of making music seem simple and we talk about a lot of other fun stuff too. Listen in!

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Welcome to episode 136 of the LJS Podcast where today I listen back to a recording of myself from 2011 and give myself some honest feedback and critique.

It's a great practice to record yourself and listening to old recordings can help you gain insight into where you were, where you are now, and how you can improve. Listen in!

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Welcome to episode 135 of the LJS Podcast where today we are exploring how to learn, understand, and memorize complex jazz standards.

We take a look at Wayne Shorter's "Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum" and extract lessons we can apply to others. Listen in!

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Welcome to episode 134 of the LJS Podcast where today we are debunking 10 common myths about playing jazz.

These myths are limiting beliefs that are holding us back from our full potential and improving as jazz musicians. You may resonate with some of these. Listen in!

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