Welcome to episode 93 of the LJS Podcast where today we have on special guest jazz saxophonist Chad Lefkowitz-Brown to talk about developing bebop language.

Chad talks about his musical journey and the lessons he's learned along the way to becoming a renowned jazz musician and recording artists.

Specifically, he hones in on Bebop, and gives us some great exercises to work on. Listen in!

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Welcome to episode 92 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about tritone substitution and how we can use it in our jazz improvisation.

Tritone substitution is a cool harmonic tool jazz musicians use to add movement and color. This episode goes over several ways we can use it along with some lick examples. Listen in!

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Welcome to episode 91 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking with Afro percussion maker and musicologist Joe Agu all about African music and the origins of jazz.

Jazz is African American music, but it didn't just start in New Orleans. It's roots go way back into African music and culture. It's important to understand where this music comes from. Listen in!

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Welcome to episode 90 of the LJS Podcast where today we are answering a question from a listener who wants to know how to analyze solo transcriptions to get the most out of them.

This episode discusses what you should look for, and how you can break the solo down to identify the most important parts. Listen in!

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Welcome to episode 89 of the LJS Podcast where today we have special guest drummer and composer Dorota Piotrowska on the show to talk about time feel and rhythm.

These are some of the most important aspects to focus on to improve your jazz playing, and Dorota has some killer tips to share. Listen in!

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Welcome to episode 88 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking all about a great 4 step process for learning jazz solos by ear.

This is a practice that has a ton of benefits for your jazz musicianship and every aspiring jazz player should be doing this. Learn the LIST method and how it can help. Listen in!

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Welcome to episode 87 of the LJS Podcast where today we are joined by special guest jazz trumpeter Chris Davis to talk all about his development into the jazz musician he is today.

Chris talks about the stuff he practiced during his formidable years and some excellent lessons we can learn from his story. Listen in!

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Welcome to episode 86 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about the modes of the melodic minor scale and how you can use them to improvise over 7 different chords.

The melodic minor scale can be a great tool to conceptualize some of these sounds. Listen in!

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Welcome to episode 85 of the LJS Podcast where today we have special guest Steve Nixon from freejazzlessons.com on the show to talk all about how to practice smart and improve quickly.

When it comes to becoming a better jazz musician it's all about practicing, and Steve knows more than a thing or two about this. Listen in!

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Welcome to episode 84 of the LJS Podcast where today we are answering a question from a caller who asked which jazz standards are important to be listening to and learning.

Brent breaks down a list of 40 standards into important categories that you can work from. Listen in!

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