Learn Jazz Standards Podcast

Brent Vaartstra: Jazz Musician, Author, and Entrepreneur

The LJS Podcast is the podcast where you get weekly jazz tips, interviews, stories and advice for becoming a better jazz musician! Hosting the show is the jazz musician behind learnjazzstandards.com, author, and entrepreneur Brent Vaartstra, who’s one goal is to answer any question about playing jazz music you may have. Jazz can be a challenging music to learn and play, but it doesn’t have to be so hard. Each episode features a specific musical challenge that jazz students may come across, where it is discussed and answered. Special jazz guests frequent the show, sharing their expertise on an array of different musical subject matter. Listeners are invited to call in with their jazz questions to the podcast hotline, where it could get answered on a future LJS Podcast episode. Join thousands of other listeners getting free jazz education every week!

  • 28 March 2024, 12:00 pm

    The 3 Steps for Jazz Improvisation

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    12 minutes 36 seconds
  • 27 March 2024, 12:00 pm

    How Do I Not Forget Jazz Licks I've Learned?

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    11 minutes 19 seconds
  • 26 March 2024, 12:00 pm

    How Do I Improvise Over Giant Steps?

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    14 minutes 38 seconds
  • 25 March 2024, 12:00 pm

    What Are Quartal Voicings and How Do You Use Them?

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    9 minutes 52 seconds
  • 22 March 2024, 12:00 pm

    10 Jazz Solos You Should Learn

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    13 minutes 47 seconds
  • 21 March 2024, 12:00 pm

    How Do I Tell A Story With My Solo (Not Just Licks)?

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    13 minutes 35 seconds
  • 20 March 2024, 12:00 pm

    What Software Is Good For Learning Jazz?

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    12 minutes 54 seconds
  • 19 March 2024, 12:00 pm

    What Are Drop 2 Voicings and How Are They Useful?

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    13 minutes 16 seconds
  • 18 March 2024, 12:00 pm

    How to Resolve Your Jazz Lines Effectively?

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    12 minutes 32 seconds
  • 15 March 2024, 12:00 pm

    How to Stay Motivated to Practice

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    15 minutes 33 seconds
  • 14 March 2024, 12:00 pm

    How Can Other Instruments Play Pianistically?

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    12 minutes 39 seconds
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