Download the App!
show episodes
 
Artwork

1
Learn Jazz Standards Podcast

Brent Vaartstra: Jazz Musician, Author, and Entrepreneur

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Daily
 
The LJS Podcast is the podcast where you get weekly jazz tips, interviews, stories and advice for becoming a better jazz musician! Hosting the show is the jazz musician behind learnjazzstandards.com, author, and entrepreneur Brent Vaartstra, who’s one goal is to answer any question about playing jazz music you may have. Jazz can be a challenging music to learn and play, but it doesn’t have to be so hard. Each episode features a specific musical challenge that jazz students may come across, w ...
  continue reading
 
In "Let's Talk Piano," we are going to have fun talking about many interesting topics as you continue in your piano adventures. A lot of the topics will be based on questions asked over the years by ambitious and not-so-ambitious students of piano all over the world. There will also be episodes that will include actual playing and discussions as well. You will be able to contribute your ideas and thoughts through social media by going to: Facebook: https://facebook.com/easypiano Twitter: htt ...
  continue reading
 
Music Life and Times, an ongoing discussion between internationally renowned jazz pianist Kevin Bales, and Mike Shaw, singer-pianist and author of the novel The Musician, argues that becoming an accomplished musician takes three commitments: discipline, self-acceptance or self-confidence, and cooperation. They are also the life lessons that music teaches those who would learn to play. Our podcast seeks to prove the premise through revelations about music and musicians past and present as wel ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Meditation Realm

Meditation Realm

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
Welcome to Meditation Realm. Meditation Realm is an online channel which aims to serve you Meditation and different forms of Relaxation music. Connect your body and mind through music is our main objective. Meditation Realm channel has been serving you the best meditation, relaxing and healing music to enhance your meditation skills. You can find different kind of relaxation, sleep, healing and meditation music here. Our music are composed with beautiful piano, flute melody, soothing pads, r ...
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
It's time to teach you my Solo Piano Framework. This is a 3 part live stream I series that I recently did so you'll be listening to me teach live and answer questions live.Some students said this was the BEST solo piano education they have ever received. It's 3 parts total so watch it all and take notes. Enjoy!My live programs are starting back up …
  continue reading
 
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano! Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "I Wish You Love." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, …
  continue reading
 
We are on to part 2 of my 3 part Solo piano Framework. If you missed part 1, go back and watch it when you get some time. But today, we'll be tackling slow swing. My live programs are starting back up in September! My 3-month Accelerator program and 9-month Innercircle Mastermind.For more info go to...https://jazzpianoschool.com/groupAlso...Have yo…
  continue reading
 
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano! Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "I Wish You Love." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, …
  continue reading
 
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano! Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "I Wish You Love." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, …
  continue reading
 
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano! Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "I Wish You Love". In this Jazz Piano Lesson, …
  continue reading
 
When I discovered this little rhythmic trick it was an absolute game changer for my improvisation! Let's learn it!My live programs are starting back up in September! My 3-month Accelerator program and 9-month Innercircle Mastermind.For more info go to...https://jazzpianoschool.com/groupAlso...Have you been trying to learn jazz piano with youtube vi…
  continue reading
 
The Career Musician featuring co-founders of The Musician's Journey! Get ready for an insightful conversation with special guests Jed Elliott from the rock band The Struts and executive life coach Chelsea Sabo founder of Verbal Courage on Episode 169 of The Career Musician Podcast. Host Nomad leads a discussion on the highs and lows of being a musi…
  continue reading
 
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills. I’m Dr. Bob Lawrence, and it’s time to discover, learn, and play jazz piano! Today, I have the pleasure of introducing the Jazz Piano Skills community to Mr. Patrick Kohalmi, a multi-talented individual. He's not just a jazz pianist but also a professional sound engineer, bodybuilder, and personal fitness trainer. What…
  continue reading
 
Let's integrate the easy church/gospel movements I taught you from last week's podcast into the beautiful hymn, "I Surrender All". My live programs are starting back up in September! My 3-month Accelerator program and 9-month Innercircle Mastermind.For more info go to...https://jazzpianoschool.com/groupAlso...Have you been trying to learn jazz pian…
  continue reading
 
It’s not easy to learn to play music, especially to learn how to play well. It takes a great deal of work—we call it practice—and practicing in a way that leads to meaningful progress. As well, the more you learn, that is, the better you play, the more work it takes to make progress. You also learn by making mistakes, and if you make mistakes on th…
  continue reading
 
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano! Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, and play a jazz piano practice approach that will help y…
  continue reading
 
I use these four, easy, church movements everytime I play on Sunday. If you want to get a church/gospel sound fast, learn these today! My live programs are starting back up in September! My 3-month Accelerator program and 9-month Innercircle Mastermind.For more info go to...https://jazzpianoschool.com/groupAlso...Have you been trying to learn jazz …
  continue reading
 
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano! Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "Have You Met Miss Jones." In this Jazz Piano …
  continue reading
 
The relationship between player and instrument can be life-long. You might go through several instruments as you learn to play and learn what you like in your instrument, but once you find the one, it’s a marriage that endures. Some players even assign names and genders to their instruments. On a recent trip to the Steinway factory in New York, Kev…
  continue reading
 
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano! Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "Have You Met Miss Jones." In this Jazz Piano …
  continue reading
 
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano! Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "Have You Met Miss Jones". In this Jazz Piano …
  continue reading
 
Learning tools and theory is one thing, but knowing how to effectively practice them is a different skill set entirely. Let's look at how to efficiently practice and use scales. Want my full Improvisation Mastery course? Go to the link below for a huge one-time discount!https://jazzpianoschool.com/improvdiscountAlso...Have you been trying to learn …
  continue reading
 
In this episode, Brent wraps up season two of the podcast with a special finale episode, reflecting on the journey and the changes implemented over the years. Originally starting in 2016, the podcast evolved from informal episodes to a structured season-based format in 2024, aiming to engage with listeners' questions. Throughout season two, Brent h…
  continue reading
 
A Joyful Sound As a child taking piano lessons, Joe Alterman was impressed, more so bowled over, by a guitar player named Doc Watson and his boogie style. From those seeds emerged the joyful sound that characterizes Joe’s playing. Among his idols, his mentors, was the incomparable Les McCann. Much of Joe’s work today, including a recent album, “Big…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, Brent answers a question from Kevin Pritchett about the importance of bass lines for non-bass players. Kevin, a piano player, wonders if learning bass lines can benefit his playing and improvisation. Brent explains that understanding bass lines is valuable for all musicians, not just bass players because it helps in grasping chord …
  continue reading
 
Welcome to another episode where Brent answers your jazz and music questions five days a week. Today, we have an intriguing question from Ken Bryan from York, Pennsylvania, about resources and advice for a jazz guitarist aiming to perform solo at venues like bars, restaurants, and parties. Brent discusses this topic, sharing his personal experience…
  continue reading
 
It's time to discover, learn, and play jazz piano with Kent Ellingson! Kent Ellingson is a highly respected and sought-after pianist in the Dallas/Fort Worth music scene. He has been a featured pianist at the Sammons Jazz and the Dallas Jazz Piano Society yearly concert series. He has performed in concert with Randy Brecker, Clark Terry, Ingrid Jen…
  continue reading
 
Finding your own voice in music can seem like a daunting task. We look up to so many great jazz composers, but how did they discover their own sound as composers? The best thing to do is to start writing your own music. This simple composition exercise which Sterling will show you will help you create your own music right away! Go to for practice m…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, Michael, a piano player, asks how to efficiently allocate practice time to various topics like scales, voicings, improvisation, and more. Brent emphasizes the importance of focusing on the 20% of practice that yields 80% of the results, advising musicians to prioritize practicing what ails them the most or where they have the most …
  continue reading
 
In this episode, Brent responds to a question from Louis Thompson about the lead instrument in a small jazz ensemble with a trumpet, saxophone, trombone, and rhythm section. Brent discusses the dynamics of horn players working together, exploring various approaches for melody and improvisation. He explains how horn players usually play in a jam ses…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, Brent explores a crucial topic: the practice engine. He highlights the importance of mastering the art of practicing, explaining that it's not just about following routines but treating practice as a skill in itself. This approach, he emphasizes, differentiates amateur musicians from advanced players and is essential for significan…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, Brent answers an insightful question from Robert Banagay about balancing technical proficiency with learning jazz standards. Robert, a musician returning to his instrument after a long hiatus, wonders if he can improve his technique while simultaneously diving into jazz tunes. Brent introduces the concept of the three pillars of ja…
  continue reading
 
We're on to part 2 of my chord scales lesson. In this lesson I'm going to teach you 3 easy chord scales you have to know to make your improvisation sound great, and you'll get to practice them with me through the tune "Take The A-Train".Want my full Improvisation Mastery course? Go to the link below for a huge one-time discount!https://jazzpianosch…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, Brent tackles a fascinating question from Bruno Morelos about composing for a jazz band. Bruno wonders how professional jazz musicians handle compositions, especially when each band member has a solo. Brent explains that jazz compositions often involve creating a theme with melodies and harmonic foundations, allowing musicians to i…
  continue reading
 
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano! Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "Don't Blame Me." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, y…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, Brent tackles a listener's question about avoiding overthinking during solos. Anton Visser, a long-time listener, asks how to play more intuitively without feeling compelled to fill every bar with notes. Brent advises that while it's important to practice and understand the theory, the key to natural-sounding solos is to let intuit…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, Brent addresses a great question from listener Mani Murray about the appropriate length of a solo in different musical settings. Brent emphasizes that a solo should last as long as it remains interesting and musically compelling. He discusses how to gauge when to end a solo, focusing on maintaining the quality of the music and avoi…
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Quick Reference Guide