Welcome to episode 133 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about ear training fundamentals and why you should be working on them as a jazz musician.

The sad truth is they are being ignored by so many. But I want you to recognize their importance and allow them to level up your skills. Listen in!

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Welcome to episode 132 of the LJS Podcast where today we are answering a question from a podcast listener who asked about avoid notes.

Avoid notes are used in music academia to help identify which notes to not play over given chords or chords in the context of chord progression. But should you really "avoid" avoid notes? Listen in!

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Welcome to episode 131 of the LJS Podcast where today we have on special guest Marc Gelfo to talk about neuroscience and the music learning process.

Marc calls himself a neuro-symphonic french hornist, and he's the CEO of the Modacity practice platform. He talks all about the power of neuroscience and music. Listen in!

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Welcome to episode 130 of the LJS Podcast where today we are having a special show where Brent answers questions from podcast listeners.

Some are musical questions and some are more personal. It's a fun episode and lots of great tips for all. Listen in!

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Welcome to episode 129 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking with saxophonist, composer, and educator Josiah Boornazian.

Josiah is a brilliant musician, and he lays down some of his best tips. He hones in on the concept of setting parameters in your practice sessions and lays down three great options. Listen in!

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Welcome to episode 128 of the LJS Podcast where today we are exploring 3 hip 2-5-1 licks.

Learning licks is always a good practice for learning jazz language, and 2-5-1 chord progressions are arguably the most common in jazz harmony.

This is a great episode to help you take action and practice. Listen in!

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Welcome to episode 127 of the LJS Podcast where today I spend some time maintenance practicing.

Maintenance practicing is a great way to keep up your skills even when you have very little time to spend practicing. I play through my quick routine and let you know how I keep my fingers fresh. Listen in!

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Welcome to episode 126 of the LJS Podcast where today we are doing a coaching call with current 30 Steps to Better Jazz Playing student, Joyce Kettering.

 Joyce has an inspiring reason why she started learning jazz. We spend some time talking about that, and how she can effectively practice even when she doesn't have access to her instrument. Listen in!

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Welcome to episode 125 of the LJS Podcast where today we sit in on a coaching call with 30 Steps to Better Jazz Playing course alumni Francis Belanger.

Francis took our jazz practicing course last year and Brent checks up on post-course life. Listen in!

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Welcome to episode 124 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about the Big 3 things you need to be practicing in order to improve as a jazz musician.

This episode piggybacks off of last week's episode where we talked about focused, goal-oriented practicing. Learn what to practice so you don't get overwhelmed and how to do it. Listen in!

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