The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast

By Jeff Lewis: Freelance Trumpet Player and Educator

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The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast episodes:

July 07, 2022JLTP 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 (Step 1)
In this particular episode, you will learn;
What a harmonic minor scale is
An easy way to memorize your harmonic minor scales
What a Dorian minor scale is and how to apply it to a minor 1 chord
An easy ii-V7b9-i lick in all 12 keys based on these two scales
Download the free harmonic minor and minor ii-V7-i lick here;
Harmonic minor scales

ii7b5-V7b9-i Lick
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9min
June 10, 2022JLTP 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 is.
How using the relative Major scale is an easy way to improvise over all 3 chord changes.
Why the Major scale works on all three chords.
An easy minor ii V i jazz “lick” to practice in all 12 keys.
Items mentioned in this podcast;
“Major Scale Patterns for Jazz Improvisation” FREE! (Key of C only)
“Major Scale Patterns for Jazz Improvisation” (All 12 Keys)
Play along for the minor ii V I lick (in concert pitch)
https://youtu.be/y1PLPPnZG68
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8min
December 21, 2021JLTP 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 Scale Patterns For Jazz Improvisation E-Book
In this particular episode, you will learn;
The four scales you can use to improvise over “Summertime”
Scale patterns you can use to easily navigate through the chord changes
What a half step/whole step diminished scale is and where to use it
How you can navigate through major and minor ii V7 I chord changes using multiple scales or only one scale
Download the “Summertime” cheat sheet here
https://youtu.be/OrGTnNqw_l0
Download my trumpet solo over “Summertime” here
https://youtu.be/_Rxp6wO7U1E
DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. It will not cost you more money but it will support the channel and allows me to continue to make podcasts like this. Thank you for the support!
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18min
November 20, 2021JLTP 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 and technical studies for trumpet”
In this particular episode, you will learn;
The exercises I use to warm up
The importance of resting as much as you play when warming up
A quick, 10 minute warm-up, including rests.
My YouTube videos on lip and mouthpiece buzzing warm ups for trumpet
My YouTube videos on Trumpet Warm-Ups
DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. It will not cost you more money but it will support the channel and allows me to continue to make podcasts like this. Thank you for the support!
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16min
August 14, 2021JLTP 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 to use the pedal note exercises found in the warm-up and range exercises.
The other books used in his method.
What “anchor” tonguing is and how to apply it to the trumpet.
All the mistakes I made as a youngster playing through “The Systematic Approach”.
Tips on how to approach Claude’s method.
Items mentioned in this podcast;
Claude Gordon’s “Systematic Approach to Daily Practice for Trumpet”
Clarke’s Technical Studies for Trumpet
Clarkes Characteristic studies for trumpet
Lip Flexibility on the Cornet or Trumpet by Walter M. Smith
St. Jacome’s Method for Trumpet or Cornet
Lip Flexibilities for Trumpet by Charles Colin
Arban’s Method for Trumpet
JeffLewisTrumpet.com
My new course website featuring two free Jazz courses;
MyOnlineMusicClass.com
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19min
April 09, 2021JLTP 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 of North Texas One O’clock Lab Band. Apart from his work as a jazz lead player, James has performed as the lead trumpet player with the Brian Setzer Orchestra since 2012. You can also hear James as the featured soloist to the theme song from Amazon Prime’s hit show, “Bosch.”
In this particular episode, you will learn:
About James’ experience at UNT.
About his embouchure change and what he did to fix it.
His ear-training course for trumpet players.
How to practice using his lead trumpet book.
Lead trumpet playing.
General fun trumpet “hang” stuff!
Links;
James Blackwells website
James’ Ear Training Course
James’ Lead Trumpet Transcription Book
Items mentioned in this podcast;
The Complete Shuebruk Lip Trainers for Trumpet
Effortless Mastery: Liberating the Master Musician Within
The Art of Brass Playing by Philip Farkas
Reinhardt’s “Pivot System for Trumpet”
DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. It will not cost you more money but it will support the channel and allows me to continue to make podcasts like this. Thank you for your support!
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1h 19min
January 25, 2021JLTP 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 teacher
How asking the right questions can jump start your trumpet progress
Tips on how to find the best teacher
How now is the best time to study with anyone from around the world!
Subscribe to the “Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast” on iTunes here;
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jeff-lewis-trumpet-podcast/id1333984769?mt=2&at=1000lHQ6
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13min
December 31, 2020JLTP032: 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 playing as well.
In this particular episode, you will learn;
How practicing first thing in the morning can be your key to improving fast
How to organize your practice session
How I organize my 3-hour practice session
How to organize a 1hour practice session
Suggestions on what to practice
What practice books I use
What my jazz practice session consists of
My favorite organizing tool
Items mentioned in this podcast
The Productivity Planner
Max Schlossberg Daily Drills
The Allen Vizzutti Trumpet Method Book 1 Technical Studies
27 Groups of Exercises for Trumpet by Earl D. Irons
Melodious Etudes for Trombone (Bass Clef)
Melodious Etudes for Trumpet (Treble Clef)
Advanced Lip Flexibilities for Trumpet by Charles Colin
James Stamp Warm-ups and Studies for Trumpet
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DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. It will not cost you more money but it will support the channel and allows me to continue to make podcasts like this. Thank you for your support!
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14min
December 06, 2020JLTP 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 a song
Who to listen to for melodic interpretation
How learning different versions of songs can help you learn in multiple keys
Why learning the lyrics can help you with song form and melody memorization
The Real Book, Vol. 1, Low Voice
The Real Vocal Book – Volume I Songbook: High Voice
The Real Christmas Book: C Edition Includes Lyrics!
DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. It will not cost you more money but it will support the channel and allows me to continue to make podcasts like this. Thank you for your support!
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7min
November 08, 2020JLTP 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 learn;
The benefits of keeping a trumpet practice journal/diary/log
How to keep a journal
How to organize your daily practice routine for maximum efficiency
How long your individual practice sessions should be
What to practice in each individual session
Items mentioned in this podcast and an essential library for all trumpet players;
Technical Studies for Trumpet by Herbert L. Clarke
27 Groups of Exercises by Earl Irons
Advanced Lip Flexibities for Trumpet by Charles Colin
The Arbans Complete Method for Trumpet
The Allen Vizzutti Trumpet Method Book 1
Lip Flexibilities for Trumpet by Bai Lin
Daily drills and Technical Studies for Trumpet by Max Schlossberg
DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. It will not cost you more money but it will support the channel and allows me to continue to make podcasts like this. Thank you for your support!
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10min

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More shows like The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast

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