The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast

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 favorite ii-V7-I books for practicing licks in all 12 keys; Jamey Aebersold, Volume 3, The ii-V7-I Chord Progression Melodic Shapes for the Modern Improvisor Hip Licks for Trumpet by Greg Fishman DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. It will not cost you more money but it will support the channel and allow me to continue to make podcasts like this. Thank you for the support!

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, grab your horn, and let's trade 2 and 4-measure phrases. Download the companion PDF "cheat sheet"  with the color-coded scales and chords here; "Pink Panther" color-coded PDF YouTube play-along/backing track for "Pink Panther" I use the Jo-Ral copper bubble Harmon mute for this recording. DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. It will not cost you more money but it will support the channel and allows me to continue to make podcasts like this. Thank you for the support!

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 and how it affects range and sound. My take on the Cat Anderson whisper G. An example of me playing the whisper G. Common problems when trying to play the whisper G when first starting out. How practicing the whisper G may increase jaw awareness, embouchure placement, lip placement, and may have an overall positive effect on your playing. Items mentioned in this podcast; The Real Way To Play The Cat Anderson Trumpet Method by Geoff Winstead DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. It will not cost you more money but it will support the channel and allows me to continue to make podcasts like this. Thank you for the support!

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 prepare for a change Resources to help you unlock the key to your best embouchure Items mentioned in this podcast; "The Art of Brass Playing" by Phillip Farkas The Encyclopedia of the Pivot System by Dr. Donald Reinhardt The Pivot System by Donald Reinhardt The Balanced Embouchure by Jeff Smiley Embouchure Self-Analysis The Stevens-Costello Embouchure Technique (Complete): William Moriarity The Real Way to Play the Cat Anderson Trumpet Method by Geoffv Winstead DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. It will not cost you more money but it will support the channel and allows me to continue to make podcasts like this. Thank you for the support!

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) My jazz play-along/backing track for "Four" on YouTube In this particular episode, you will learn; The form The key centers An easy way to navigate the chord changes Which 4 major scales to use for improvising over the tune Download the free PDF for the "Four" tutorial here

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 resources. Items mentioned in this podcast; Jamey Aebersold Volume 3 The ii V I progression Melodic Shapes for The Modern Improviser The Jazz Theory Book by Mark Levine Items mentioned in this podcast from my website; Jazz Trumpet transcriptions Jazz Licks in 12 Keys DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. It will not cost you more money but it will support the channel and allows me to continue to make podcasts like this. Thank you for the support!

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 Kansas City Blues scale is 10 short phrases, or "licks", you can play over a blues How the Kansas City differs from the "regular" blues scale Listen till the end, then grab your horn and play along using all of these "riffs" to create your own melodies.  Use the two blue scales and 10 "licks" provided for you with the free PDF located below. Download 10 "Kansas City" blues licks here.

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 and efficiency through self-analysis and micro-adjusting List of potentially helpful books, methods,  and systems for improving range, endurance, and sound. Links and suggested books mentioned in this podcast; "The Balanced Embouchure by Jeff Smiley" trumpetteacher.net "Embouchure Self-Analysis The Stevens-Costello Embouchure Technique" Roy Stevens Tribute site; RoyStevens.org "The encyclopedia of the pivot system" by Dr. Donald Reinhardt "The art of brass playing" by Philip Farkas "The buzzing book" by James Thompson "The real way to play the cat Anderson method" by Geoff Winstead "Musical calisthenics for brass" by Carmine Caruso "Flexus: musical calisthenics for the modern improviser" by Laurie Frink and John McNeil "Systematic approach to daily practice" by Claude Gordon "Warm-Ups and Studies" by James Stamp "The original Louis Maggio system for brass" by Carlton Macbeth DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. It will not cost you more money but it will support the channel and allows me to continue to make podcasts like this. Thank you for the support!

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 major scale modes to multiple types of chords Why using modes to improvise is an easy way to start "playing the changes" like a pro Items mentioned in this podcast; "The Jazz Theory Book" by Mark Levine (the best jazz theory book in my opinion) Use my YouTube backing track for all 12 minor seven chords and start improvising today. DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. It will not cost you more money but it will support the channel and allows me to continue to make podcasts like this. Thank you for the support!

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 How to approach practicing jazz licks in all 12 keys Why this solo sounds so great I use software called "Transcribe" (not free) on my laptop and "Anytune" (free version) on my iPhone to transcribe solos and tunes.

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 over the entire song. How using major scale modes is one of the easiest ways to navigate jazz theory and chord changes. What Dorian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, and Locrian scale modes are. An easy way to practice jazz improvisation if you are just starting, or a grizzled veteran! For maximum benefit, download the FREE worksheet to podcast 041 and follow along here;   Download my FREE ebook "Major Scale Patterns for Jazz Improvisation" in the key of C here You can use these patterns to play over the Bridge section to "I'll Remember April". My YouTube play-along for "I'll Remember April" (created with Band In A Box) Get this edition of "The Bb Real Book" (in trumpet, tenor, and clarinet key) that contains "I'll Remember April" and many other jazz standards here.   DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. It will not cost you more money but it will support the channel and allows me to continue to make podcasts like this. Thank you for the support!

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 " ii7b5-V7b9-i Pattern #3 Locrian/Diminished/Dorian". In this particular episode, you will learn; What a Locrian scale is and how to use it over the iib5 chord. How to use a half step/whole step diminished scale over the V7b9 chord. How to use the Dorian scale over the minor i chord. An "easy" iib5-V7b9-i jazz lick in all 12 keys.

In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about an easy way to navigate through a minor ii7b5-V7b9-i chord progression using two scales. Download Step 1 one of the three-part series here; JLTP 039: ii7b5-V7b9-i Chords/Three Levels of Improvisation (Step 1) In this particular episode, you will learn; What a harmonic minor scale is An easy way to memorize your harmonic minor scales What a Dorian minor scale is and how to apply it to a minor 1 chord An easy ii-V7b9-i lick in all 12 keys based on these two scales Download the free harmonic minor and minor ii-V7-i lick here; Harmonic minor scales       ii7b5-V7b9-i Lick

In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about the three levels of improvisation in regards to minor ii7b9 V7b9 i chord progressions. In this podcast episode, you will learn; What a minor ii V I chord progression is. How using the relative Major scale is an easy way to improvise over all 3 chord changes. Why the Major scale works on all three chords. An easy minor ii V i jazz "lick" to practice in all 12 keys. Items mentioned in this podcast; "Major Scale Patterns for Jazz Improvisation" FREE! (Key of C only) "Major Scale Patterns for Jazz Improvisation" (All 12 Keys) Play along for the minor ii V I lick (in concert pitch) https://youtu.be/y1PLPPnZG68 DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. It will not cost you more money but it will support the channel and allows me to continue to make podcasts like this. Thank you for the support!

In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over the different scales and chords you can use to improvise over the George Gershwin classic "Summertime". Items mentioned in this podcast; Drum Genius Mark Levine Jazz Theory Book Major Scale Patterns For Jazz Improvisation E-Book In this particular episode, you will learn; The four scales you can use to improvise over "Summertime" Scale patterns you can use to easily navigate through the chord changes What a half step/whole step diminished scale is and where to use it How you can navigate through major and minor ii V7 I chord changes using multiple scales or only one scale Download the "Summertime" cheat sheet here https://youtu.be/OrGTnNqw_l0 Download my trumpet solo over "Summertime" here https://youtu.be/_Rxp6wO7U1E DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. It will not cost you more money but it will support the channel and allows me to continue to make podcasts like this. Thank you for the support!

In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, you will warm up along with me on your trumpet.  Be sure to download the free PDF of all of the exercises here; www.jefflewistrumpet.com/warm-up-with-me/ Items mentioned in this podcast; Max Schlossberg's "daily drills and technical studies for trumpet" In this particular episode, you will learn; The exercises I use to warm up The importance of resting as much as you play when warming up A quick, 10 minute warm-up, including rests. My YouTube videos on lip and mouthpiece buzzing warm ups for trumpet My YouTube videos on Trumpet Warm-Ups DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. It will not cost you more money but it will support the channel and allows me to continue to make podcasts like this. Thank you for the support!

In this podcast, I talk about my lessons with Claude Gordon and offer some tips on how to navigate this 52-week trumpet course written by Claude entitled "The Systematic Approach To Daily Practice". In this particular episode, you will learn; How to use the pedal note exercises found in the warm-up and range exercises. The other books used in his method. What "anchor" tonguing is and how to apply it to the trumpet. All the mistakes I made as a youngster playing through "The Systematic Approach". Tips on how to approach Claude's method. Items mentioned in this podcast; Claude Gordon's "Systematic Approach to Daily Practice for Trumpet" Clarke's Technical Studies for Trumpet Clarkes Characteristic studies for trumpet Lip Flexibility on the Cornet or Trumpet by Walter M. Smith St. Jacome's Method for Trumpet or Cornet Lip Flexibilities for Trumpet by Charles Colin Arban's Method for Trumpet JeffLewisTrumpet.com My new course website featuring two free Jazz courses; MyOnlineMusicClass.com

In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, we talk to trumpet player and educator James Blackwell.  James is a GRAMMY award-winning trumpet player for his work on the jazz albums of Clare Fischer, Bob Mintzer, and the University of North Texas One O’clock Lab Band.  Apart from his work as a jazz lead player, James has performed as the lead trumpet player with the Brian Setzer Orchestra since 2012. You can also hear James as the featured soloist to the theme song from Amazon Prime’s hit show, “Bosch.” In this particular episode, you will learn: About James' experience at UNT. About his embouchure change and what he did to fix it. His ear-training course for trumpet players. How to practice using his lead trumpet book. Lead trumpet playing. General fun trumpet "hang" stuff! Links; James Blackwells website James' Ear Training Course James' Lead Trumpet Transcription Book Items mentioned in this podcast; The Complete Shuebruk Lip Trainers for Trumpet Effortless Mastery: Liberating the Master Musician Within The Art of Brass Playing by Philip Farkas Reinhardt's "Pivot System for Trumpet" DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. It will not cost you more money but it will support the channel and allows me to continue to make podcasts like this. Thank you for your support!

In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about how finding a mentor can greatly increase your chances of success as a trumpet player. In this particular episode, you will learn; The differences between a mentor and a teacher How asking the right questions can jump start your trumpet progress Tips on how to find the best teacher How now is the best time to study with anyone from around the world! Subscribe to the "Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast" on iTunes here; https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jeff-lewis-trumpet-podcast/id1333984769?mt=2&at=1000lHQ6

In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about what my trumpet goals are for 2021, how I plan on implementing them, and how this may help you in coming up with a plan for improving your playing as well. In this particular episode, you will learn; How practicing first thing in the morning can be your key to improving fast How to organize your practice session How I organize my 3-hour practice session How to organize a 1hour practice session Suggestions on what to practice What practice books I use What my jazz practice session consists of My favorite organizing tool Items mentioned in this podcast The Productivity Planner Max Schlossberg Daily Drills The Allen Vizzutti Trumpet Method Book 1 Technical Studies 27 Groups of Exercises for Trumpet by Earl D. Irons Melodious Etudes for Trombone (Bass Clef) Melodious Etudes for Trumpet (Treble Clef) Advanced Lip Flexibilities for Trumpet by Charles Colin James Stamp Warm-ups and Studies for Trumpet Sign up for my newsletter and receive "11 Scales for Jazz Improvisation" for free!   DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. It will not cost you more money but it will support the channel and allows me to continue to make podcasts like this. Thank you for your support!