DiscoverJazz Guitar InsightsWhy Do We Learn Jazz? (Ep. 22)
Why Do We Learn Jazz? (Ep. 22)

Why Do We Learn Jazz? (Ep. 22)

Update: 2024-10-27
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Welcome to Jazz Guitar Insights! In today’s episode, let's dig deep behind learning jazz—even if you’re a rock, blues, funk, or pop musician. Jazz isn’t just a style; it’s a toolkit that enhances your musical fluency, deepens your understanding of harmony, rhythm, and melody, and unlocks new creative paths across all genres. Jazz isn’t “superior,” but it pushes boundaries, strengthening foundational skills that transfer to all genres. 


Episode Highlights:



  • Why Jazz for All Musicians

  • Learning Jazz Without Losing Your Style5-Step Process for Learning Jazz:



    1. Staple Voicings – Learn essential jazz chords.

    2. Conveyor Belt – Practice playing these chords in time.

    3. Chord Melody – Combine melody and chords.

    4. Target Notes – Improve improvisation with strategic note choices.

    5. Jam It Out – Apply these skills in real playing situations.



  • Expanding Beyond Basics

  • Practical Outcomes of Jazz Studies


Resources and Links:



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Available on RSS feed, YouTube Music, Spotify, and Apple.


RSS:
https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/2147798591/feed


YouTube Music:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdZzxzHaS5rzSO8zNtZmX-OSMWUgbWOu0


Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5tdsJWZihK0kZnzjfu0ocQ


Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jazzguitarlessons-net-podcast/id981300420

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Why Do We Learn Jazz? (Ep. 22)

Why Do We Learn Jazz? (Ep. 22)

Marc-Andre Seguin