Learn Jazz Standards Podcast
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!
Learn Jazz Standards Podcast
The Importance of Your Practice Engine
In this episode, Brent explores a crucial topic: the practice engine. He highlights the importance of mastering the art of practicing, explaining that it's not just about following routines but treating practice as a skill in itself. This approach, he emphasizes, differentiates amateur musicians from advanced players and is essential for significant progress in jazz playing.
Brent illustrates his point by using the analogy of a car. Even with the best resources and tools, without a well-functioning practice engine, progress will stall. He provides insights into how you can optimize your practice routines to ensure effective learning and improvement. He also offers practical tips for developing a strong practice engine.
This episode is packed with valuable advice to help you transform your practice sessions and accelerate your jazz journey. Tune in to discover how to fine-tune your practice engine and make the most of your musical efforts.
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