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Why Do We Learn Jazz? (Ep. 22)

16 min • 27 oktober 2024

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