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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In this podcast I talk about what didn’t work for me in 2018 and what my trumpet related goals are for 2019. Items mentioned in this podcast; The Daily Practice Log “The Real Way To Play The Cat Anderson Method” trumpet book DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on…
In this session I talk about how we really teach ourselves how to play the trumpet by using self analysis and trial and error and I also include some common misconceptions.