November 17, 2019 jeff lewis

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 Jazz Trumpet solo play along on YouTube Free ebook “11…

October 13, 2019 jeff lewis

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 app In this episode you will learn A step by step process…

August 29, 2019 jeff lewis

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 to use the altered scale over Why altered scales are simply jazz melodic…

August 6, 2019 jeff lewis

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 learn: How to identify the roots of the chord by ear…

July 20, 2019 jeff lewis

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 episode, you will learn; The 7 major scale modes The chords…

June 22, 2019 jeff lewis

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 How to pace yourself How long to practice What to practice first, before you…

June 5, 2019 jeff lewis

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 The Real Book, 6th Edition in Bb Major Scale Patterns for Jazz Improvisation Tune…

April 22, 2019 jeff lewis

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 scale is the sixth mode of the major scale or aeolian mode. how to…

February 24, 2019 jeff lewis

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 gap (space between top and bottom teeth) 7. Mouthpiece…

January 27, 2019 jeff lewis

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 Trumpet (New Authentic Edition with Accompaniment and Performance tracks) In…