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…
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…
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 is. What an altered scale is What a super locrian scale is What a…
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 for improvisation What a diminished chord is How to practice diminished scales How to…
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 keep a trumpet journal The concept of how long it takes to improve on…
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, I go over a free lip buzzing exercise and play along (which can also be…
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 learn; How practicing longer is not always better. How to pay attention to the…
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 ear. “Playing The Changes”, an easy step by step guide to playing Miles Davis’…
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 Pro app to help you learn jazz standards Scale patterns that will help…
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 by James Stamp In this episode I offer suggestions on; How to not practice “tired”…
