The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast

The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast episodes:

• 01.01.2024

  JLTP 051: How To Practice ii-V7-I Licks

  In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over how to practice ii-V7-I Licks. In this particular episode, you will learn; What a ii-V7-I lick is Why they are important How to practice ii-V7-I licks An easy...

  
• 08.18.2023

  JLTP 050: How To Improvise On “Pink Panther”.

  In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over how to improvise on the Henry Mancini classic "Pink Panther". This is the solo section only.  It can be found in the second trumpet part in the Big...

  
• 07.27.2023

  JLTP 049: Jaw position and the “Whisper G”

  In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about my thoughts on the jaw position when playing the trumpet and how the Cat Anderson "whisper G" may help with jaw awareness, endurance, range, and overall sound.  In...

  
• 07.06.2023

  JLTP 048: Trumpet Embouchure Change? What to expect

  In this episode of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about my embouchure change journey, the resources I used, and a few tips on how to physically and mentally prepare yourself for what to expect. In this episode you will...

  
• 06.21.2023

  JLTP 047: How to Improvise on “Four” by Miles Davis

  In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over an easy way to improvise over the Miles Davis jazz classic "Four". Items mentioned in this podcast (click the descriptions for access); "Major Scale Patterns for Jazz Improvisation" (Free version...

  
• 05.25.2023

  JLTP 046: The Jazz Practice Pie Chart-What To Practice

  In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over what to practice and how long to practice each topic in order to improve your improvisational skills. In this episode, you will learn; What types of scales to practice...

  
• 03.04.2023

  JLTP 045: The “Kansas City” Blues Scale

  In this episode of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over the "Kansas City" blues scale, how to use it, and how it differs from the regular blues scale. The Blues Shuffle in Bb Concert play-along used in this podcast...

  
• 12.21.2022

  JLTP 044: How To Be Your Own Best Teacher

  In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over different ways of adjusting your embouchure for maximum sound and efficiency, how to be your own best trumpet teacher and a list of suggested books for embouchure development. In...

  
• 10.30.2022

  JLTP 034: Major Scale Modes for Jazz Improvisation

  In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about how using major scale modes to improvise can be an easy way to navigate through many different chord types. In this episode you will learn; What the seven major...

  
• 08.28.2022

  JLTP 042: Chet Baker’s jazz lick on “I’ll Remember April”

  In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over Chet Baker's jazz lick on his rendition of "I'll Remember April". Download the free PDF of Chet Baker's jazz lick in all 12 keys here In this particular episode, you...

  
• 08.09.2022

  JLTP 041: How to improvise on “I’ll Remember April”-Chord theory and scale analysis

  In this session of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over how to improvise on the jazz standard "I'll Remember April" using six different major scales.  I also discuss chord theory, scale analysis, and modes used for improvisation. In...

  
• 07.24.2022

  JLTP 040: iib5-V7b9-i Chords/Three Levels of Improv (Step 3)

  In this session of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I review the third step on navigating through minor iib5-V7b9-i chord changes using three different scales. My YouTube tutorial on "Diminished scales and Theory" My YouTube Play-along for "Minor iib5-V7b9-i Chord Changes in...

  
• 07.07.2022

  JLTP 039: ii7b5-V7b9-i Chords/Three Levels of Improvisation (Step 2)

  In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about an easy way to navigate through a minor ii7b5-V7b9-i chord progression using two scales. Download Step 1 one of the three-part series here; JLTP 039: ii7b5-V7b9-i Chords/Three Levels of Improvisation...

  
• 06.10.2022

  JLTP 038: ii7b5-V7b9-i Chords/Three Levels of Improvisation (Step 1-Easy)

  In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about the three levels of improvisation in regards to minor ii7b9 V7b9 i chord progressions. In this podcast episode, you will learn; What a minor ii V I chord progression...

  
• 12.21.2021

  JLTP 037: How To Improvise On “Summertime”

  In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over the different scales and chords you can use to improvise over the George Gershwin classic "Summertime". Items mentioned in this podcast; Drum Genius Mark Levine Jazz Theory Book Major...

  
• 11.20.2021

  JLTP 036: Warm Up With Me

  In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, you will warm up along with me on your trumpet.  Be sure to download the free PDF of all of the exercises here; www.jefflewistrumpet.com/warm-up-with-me/ Items mentioned in this podcast; Max Schlossberg's "daily drills...

  
• 08.14.2021

  JLTP 035: Claude Gordon’s Systematic Approach to Daily Practice

  In this podcast, I talk about my lessons with Claude Gordon and offer some tips on how to navigate this 52-week trumpet course written by Claude entitled "The Systematic Approach To Daily Practice". In this particular episode, you will learn; How...

  
• 04.09.2021

  JLTP 034: The James Blackwell Interview

  In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, we talk to trumpet player and educator James Blackwell.  James is a GRAMMY award-winning trumpet player for his work on the jazz albums of Clare Fischer, Bob Mintzer, and the University...

  
• 01.25.2021

  JLTP 033: Find A Mentor

  In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about how finding a mentor can greatly increase your chances of success as a trumpet player. In this particular episode, you will learn; The differences between a mentor and a...

  
• 12.31.2020

  JLTP032: Trumpet Goals 2021

  In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about what my trumpet goals are for 2021, how I plan on implementing them, and how this may help you in coming up with a plan for improving your...

  
• 12.06.2020

  JLTP 031: Learn The Lyrics

  In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about how learning the lyrics of a song will help you become a better musician. In this particular episode, you will learn; Why it's important to learn the lyrics of...

  
• 11.08.2020

  JLTP 030: Keeping A Trumpet Journal

  In this session of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over how I use a trumpet journal to be more efficient and organized about my daily practice. Downloadable Trumpet Practice Log available for free here In this particular episode, you will...

  
• 10.15.2020

  JLTP 029: Play Outside Using This One Scale

  In this session of the Jeff Lewis tropic podcast, I show you how to play "outside" of the chord changes using a mode of the melodic minor scale. In this particular episode you will learn; What a "jazz" melodic minor scale...

  
• 09.26.2020

  JLTP 028: Diminished Scales For Improvisation

  In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over the two types of diminished scales for improvisation, how to learn them, and how to apply them. In this episode, you will learn; The two types of diminished scales...

  
• 09.04.2020

  JLTP: Trumpet Practice and Delayed Gratification

  In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about the concept of delayed gratification when it comes to improvement while practicing your trumpet. In this episode, I talk about; My experience with the Carmine Caruso method Why I...

  
• 08.21.2020

  JLTP 026: Lip Buzzing for Trumpet Players

  In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about the benefits of lip buzzing, how it can lead to proper lip and playing formation, and how it can cure the problem of puffy cheeks when playing. Also,...

  
• 08.08.2020

  JLTP 025: “Drive” your Trumpet!

  In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about the concept of quality practice over quantity and paying attention to not only the musical aspects of your playing but also the physical. In this particular episode you will...

  
• 07.21.2020

  JLTP 024: 5 Easy Jazz Standards

  In this podcast, I talk about 5 easy jazz standards you can learn to practice jazz improvisation if you are just starting out. Links mentioned in this podcast; "Listen, Sing, Play", a free ebook on how to learn a song by...

  
• 04.13.2020

  JLTP 023: Learn a Jazz Standard

  Learn how to improvise over a Jazz Standard. New companion eBook for this episode  "Playing The Changes-for Trumpet" In this episode, you will learn; A step by step guide on how to learn a jazz standard How to use the I Real...

  
• 03.12.2020

  JLTP 022: Play Better Trumpet By Resting

  In this session, I talk about how to improve your trumpet playing by resting more frequently in between your practice sessions. 27 Groups of Exercises for Trumpet by Earl D. Irons Warm-ups & Studies for Trumpet and Other Brass Instruments...

  
• 11.17.2019

  JLTP 021: Sus chords and Pentatonic Scales

  In this podcast I go over what sus, or suspended,  (D9sus, etc.) chords are and how to improvise over them using major pentatonic scales. Links; Pentatonic scale worksheet pdf Easy Jazz Trumpet solo using pentatonic scales pdf YouTube play along used in this podcast Easy...

  
• 10.13.2019

  JLTP 020; How to Improvise. Connect the dots (chords) first.

  In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast I talk about how to practice improvising by playing and practicing only the chord tones first. Items mentioned in this podcast; "20 Steps To Better Jazz Improvisation for Trumpet" I Real Pro play along...

  
• 08.29.2019

  JLTP 019: Altered Scales

  This episode is about how to use altered scales for jazz improvisation. Items mentioned in this podcast; The Jazz Theory Book by Mark Levine In this episode you will learn; What an altered scale is How to apply altered scales What chords...

  
• 08.06.2019

  JLTP 018: How to learn jazz songs by ear

  How I learn jazz songs, and other genres, by ear, step by step. Download the FREE companion ebook to this podcast "Listen, Sing, Play" here! "The Jazz Theory Book" by Mark Levine "The Jazz Piano Book" by Mark Levine In this episode you will...

  
• 07.20.2019

  JLTP 017: The seven major scale modes

  In this podcast I discuss the seven major scale modes that can be used for jazz improvisation. Links; JLTP 014 natural minor scales (Aeolian mode) Items mentioned in this podcast The Mark Levine Jazz Theory Book The Mark Levine Jazz Piano Book In this...

  
• 06.22.2019

  JLTP 016: Exercises or Etudes?

  In this session I talk about what you can do to practice the important things first before you run out of chops and get too tired. In this episode you will learn; How to set up your practice session for success ...

  
• 06.05.2019

  JLTP 015; 4 practice tips to better jazz improvisation

  In this episode I go over four tips on how to improve your jazz improvisation skills;  Major. melodic minor, diminished, and whole tone scales and scale patterns.  Learning jazz repertoire  Playing licks/tunes in 12 keys  Transcribing Items mentioned in this podcast ...

  
• 04.22.2019

  JLTP 014; Natural minor scales-The easy way!

  How to learn and memorize your natural minor scales using the sixth mode of the major scale (the aeolian mode).  This is assuming you have all 12 major scales memorized first. In this episode you will learn; what a natural minor...

  
• 02.24.2019

  JLTP 013; 15 Trumpet Embouchure “Tweaks”

  In this podcast I talk about 15 trumpet embouchure "tweaks" you can apply for better trumpet playing. 1. Faster air!!! 2. Lips rolled in (closed aperture) 3. Lips rolled out (open aperture) 4. Bottom jaw forward 5. Bottom teeth and top teeth aligned evenly 6. Teeth...

  
• 01.27.2019

  JLTP 012: Arbans Trumpet Lesson

  In this podcast I talk about using the resource website imslp.org to download the "Arbans Method for Trumpet" (for free!) and how I like to practice certain exercises in a particular order. Links; imslp.org JeffLewisTrumpet.com Items mentioned in this podcast; Arban Complete Conservatory Method for...

  
• 01.08.2019

  JLTP 011: Trumpet Goals 2019

  In this podcast I talk about what didn't work for me in 2018 and what my trumpet related goals are for 2019. Items mentioned in this podcast; The Daily Practice Log "The Real Way To Play The Cat Anderson Method" trumpet book DISCLAIMER: This...

  
• 12.10.2018

  JLTP 010: Teaching yourself how to play the trumpet and some common misconceptions

  In this session I talk about how we really teach ourselves how to play the trumpet by using self analysis and trial and error and I also include some common misconceptions.

  
• 11.12.2018

  JLTP 009: Scale Patterns For Jazz Improvisation-minor pentatonics

  In this podcast I give a short tutorial on different ways of improvising using minor pentatonic scales and patterns. minor 7th chord play along in all 12 keys; https://youtu.be/Xim6gMGsDr0 YouTube tutorial; https://youtu.be/r2CtMbTcqHE Download the minor pentatonic scale pattern here; https://www.jefflewistrumpet.com/scale-patterns-jazz-improvisation/ In this episode you...

  
• 10.15.2018

  JLTP 008: 4 Essentials For More Productive Practice Sessions

  Here are 4 tips on how to have a more productive practice session. Items mentioned in this podcast; Tonal Energy- The app I use for my metronome, drone, tuner, and recorder. The "Edirol" digital recorder I use- The one is a little pricey...

  
• 09.12.2018

  JLTP 007: Tips On How To Transcribe Jazz Solos and Songs

  In this podcast I will give you three ways to transcribe your favorite jazz solos and tunes. Items mentioned in this post; Anytune- A free app used for slowing down those ultra fast solos Transcribe- Software that is better (sounds "cleaner at slower...

  
• 07.26.2018

  JLTP 006: THE best Jazz Theory book!

  This episode is about the "Mark Levine Jazz Theory Book".  This is THE best jazz theory book in my opinion.  Once I read through this book,  everything started to make sense. The Mark Levine Jazz Theory Book In this podcast you...

  
• 07.05.2018

  JLTP 005: Busted Chops

  This podcast is about four tips you can follow to help prevent or deal with swollen, tired lips after playing or performing.

  
• 04.04.2018

  JLTP 004: Joel Behrman Interview

  Interview with San Francisco Bay Area trumpet and trombone player Joel Behrman. Products mentioned in this interview; I Real Pro app Clifford Brown "After You've Gone" Jamey Aebersold "The II-V-I Progression" Clarke "Technical Studies for Trumpet" Charles Colin Lip Flexibilities Carmine...

  
• 02.10.2018

  JLTP 003: 4 Apps I Use Everyday

  Here are four of my favorite apps I use for everyday practice; Virtual rhythm section (piano/bass/drums) to play along with. I Real Pro Metronome/Tuner/Drone for daily practice. Tonal Energy To slow down and isolate those problem areas (solos and melodies) you are trying...

  
• 01.17.2018

  JLTP 002: Warm Up Tips

  Here are a few tips for getting warmed up before that 7am band class! Mouthpiece buzzing pdf Tonguing Exercise Yamaha Silent Brass Pro Tec ML203 Liberty Trumpet Compact Aluminum Practice Mute Arbans Complete Method for Trumpet The Complete Shuebruk Tongue...