🎧 Episode Summary:In this episode of “The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast”, I explore the emotional “colors” of chords—major, minor, diminished, and augmented. Learn how to hear each chord by its intervals and emotional quality. A perfect guide for trumpet players building their ear training skills! 🧠Key Topics: Major chords: bright and happy (C–E–G) Minor... The post JLTP 059: The Color of Chords: Recognizing Major, Minor, Diminished & Augmented by Ear appeared first on Jeff Lewis Trumpet.
In Episode 58 of “The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast”, I break down one of the most essential skills for any trumpet player or musician—how to recognize musical intervals by ear, eye, and on your instrument. Learn how intervals work, why they matter, and how to identify them using classic songs, piano examples, and trumpet-focused exercises... The post JLTP 058: Music Theory Basics Part 1-Intervals appeared first on Jeff Lewis Trumpet.
In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I discuss an easy way to develop your sound by using rhythmic variety in your solos. In this particular episode, you will learn; How to play 2, 3, and 4 note phrases How to create rhythmic variety using short phrases How to use chord tones to... The post JLTP 057: Mastering Jazz Improv, Developing Your Sound, Beginners Guide Part 3 appeared first on Jeff Lewis Trumpet.
In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I review the importance of the ii V I chord progression, how to apply scales to that progression, and an easy ii V I lick in all 12 keys. Stick around until the end of the podcast, grab your horn, and let’s trade 4’s in the... The post JLTP 056; Mastering Jazz Improv Basics, Beginners Guide Part 2 appeared first on Jeff Lewis Trumpet.
In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over how to improvise over the jazz classic “Blue Bossa” for beginning, intermediate, and advanced players. In this episode you will learn; Three different levels of improvisation from beginning to advanced Which scales to use over all of the chords from easy to difficult... The post JLTP 055: How to Improvise on Blue Bossa for Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced players appeared first on Jeff Lewis Trumpet.
In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I break down the essentials of jazz improvisation starting with the foundation, learning scales. Part 1: The Foundation – Learning Scales To start with jazz improvisation, you must first be comfortable with your scales. Jazz relies heavily on modes, especially the **Major Scale**, **Natural Minor Scale... The post JLTP 054: The Jazz Improv Workshop, Mastering The Basics-Scales Part 1 appeared first on Jeff Lewis Trumpet.
In this episode of “The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast”, I review the benefits of a 10-minute practice session. In this particular episode, you will learn; The benefits of practicing short 10-minute sessions at a time What and how to practice for 10 minutes Why resting as much as you play is important Download the free... The post JLTP 053: The 10 Minute Practice Session appeared first on Jeff Lewis Trumpet.
In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over how to improvise over the A section of the jazz classic “All The Things You Are”. In this particular episode, you will learn; What scales to use over the A section A scale “workout’ to become familiar with improvising use the notes from... The post JLTP 052: How to improvise on “All The Things You Are” A section (part 1) appeared first on Jeff Lewis Trumpet.
In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over how to practice ii-V7-I Licks. In this particular episode, you will learn; What a ii-V7-I lick is Why they are important How to practice ii-V7-I licks An easy ii-V7-I lick to play in all 12 keys Download the Easy ii-V7-I Lick here; My... The post JLTP 051: How To Practice ii-V7-I Licks appeared first on Jeff Lewis Trumpet.
In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over how to improvise on the Henry Mancini classic “Pink Panther”. This is the solo section only. It can be found in the second trumpet part in the Big Band composition and arrangement by Henry Mancini. Be sure to stick around to the end,... The post JLTP 050: How To Improvise On “Pink Panther”. appeared first on Jeff Lewis Trumpet.
In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about my thoughts on the jaw position when playing the trumpet and how the Cat Anderson “whisper G” may help with jaw awareness, endurance, range, and overall sound. In this particular episode, you will learn; The importance of jaw position when playing the trumpet... The post JLTP 049: Jaw position and the “Whisper G” appeared first on Jeff Lewis Trumpet.
In this episode of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about my embouchure change journey, the resources I used, and a few tips on how to physically and mentally prepare yourself for what to expect. In this episode you will learn; The difference between an embouchure change and an embouchure adjustment How to mentally... The post JLTP 048: Trumpet Embouchure Change? What to expect appeared first on Jeff Lewis Trumpet.
In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over an easy way to improvise over the Miles Davis jazz classic “Four”. Items mentioned in this podcast (click the descriptions for access); “Major Scale Patterns for Jazz Improvisation” (Free version in C only) “Major Scale Patterns for Jazz Improvisation” (In all 12 keys)... The post JLTP 047: How to Improvise on “Four” by Miles Davis appeared first on Jeff Lewis Trumpet.
In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over what to practice and how long to practice each topic in order to improve your improvisational skills. In this episode, you will learn; What types of scales to practice for maximum improvement. 4 things to practice to improve your improvisational skills. Multiple jazz... The post JLTP 046: The Jazz Practice Pie Chart-What To Practice appeared first on Jeff Lewis Trumpet.
In this episode of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over the “Kansas City” blues scale, how to use it, and how it differs from the regular blues scale. The Blues Shuffle in Bb Concert play-along used in this podcast is available on YouTube here. In this particular episode, you will learn; What a... The post JLTP 045: The “Kansas City” Blues Scale appeared first on Jeff Lewis Trumpet.
In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over different ways of adjusting your embouchure for maximum sound and efficiency, how to be your own best trumpet teacher and a list of suggested books for embouchure development. In this podcast you will learn; Different ways to adjust your embouchure for better sound... The post JLTP 044: How To Be Your Own Best Teacher appeared first on Jeff Lewis Trumpet.
In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about how using major scale modes to improvise can be an easy way to navigate through many different chord types. In this episode you will learn; What the seven major scale modes are An easy way to remember all seven modes How to apply... The post JLTP 034: Major Scale Modes for Jazz Improvisation appeared first on Jeff Lewis Trumpet.
In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over Chet Baker’s jazz lick on his rendition of “I’ll Remember April”. Download the free PDF of Chet Baker’s jazz lick in all 12 keys here In this particular episode, you will learn; How to swing like Chet Baker How to analyze this solo... The post JLTP 042: Chet Baker’s jazz lick on “I’ll Remember April” appeared first on Jeff Lewis Trumpet.
In this session of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over how to improvise on the jazz standard “I’ll Remember April” using six different major scales. I also discuss chord theory, scale analysis, and modes used for improvisation. In this particular episode, you will learn; The six major scales you can use to improvise... The post JLTP 041: How to improvise on “I’ll Remember April”-Chord theory and scale analysis appeared first on Jeff Lewis Trumpet.
In this session of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I review the third step on navigating through minor iib5-V7b9-i chord changes using three different scales. My YouTube tutorial on “Diminished scales and Theory” My YouTube Play-along for “Minor iib5-V7b9-i Chord Changes in All 12 Keys”. Download the free PDFs for “harmonic minor scales” and ”... The post JLTP 040: iib5-V7b9-i Chords/Three Levels of Improv (Step 3) appeared first on Jeff Lewis Trumpet.