Jazz vocabulary vs jazz licks: what is the real language of improvisation?
The question of jazz vocabulary vs jazz licks is one of the most important issues in studying jazz improvisation. Many…
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How to listen to jazz: passive and active listening
“Listen first. Then learn. If you reverse the order, you’ll be playing notes, not music.” — Christos Mastrogiannidis People often…
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How to Study a Jazz Standard on Piano — a 14-Step Guide
PIANO STUDY GUIDE · ALL LEVELS A jazz standard isn’t simply a piece you “learn.” It’s a musical universe you…
