As Halloween approaches, thoughts often turn to the eerie and mysterious—ghosts, witches, and the supernatural. But did you know that jazz, with its deep cultural roots, has its own connections to mysticism, voodoo, and black magic? This season, as you prepare for the spooky celebrations, it’s the perfect time to explore how jazz has embraced themes of the supernatural to create music that evokes both enchantment and mystery.
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Learn how to transcribe jazz solos with practical tips for beginners and advanced players. Improve your ear, rhythm, and improvisation skills with these step-by-step techniques.
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🇫🇷 Français 🇬🇧 English 🇫🇷 Français Les Jeux Olympiques de l’Improvisation Jazz Bienvenue aux Jeux Olympiques de l’Improvisation Jazz, une aventure musicale unique en son genre! Sur notre site dédié à l’enseignement de l’improvisation jazz, nous avons créé une série de jeux et exercices inspirés des épreuves olympiques pour vous aider à développer vos compétences […]
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Here are some tips to help you make the most of your time at camp and take your musicianship to the next level.
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Join the discussion filled with music examples and revealing insights, presented by Ashley Kahn, author of Kind of Blue: The Making of the Miles Davis Masterpiece. It traces Miles’ earliest years, explaining the “why”s and the “how”s of the creative path that led him to record his masterpiece of modal jazz.
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English 🇬🇧 Triads and voice leading are fundamental concepts in music that play a crucial role in jazz improvisation. Understanding and incorporating these elements can enhance the harmonic and melodic aspects of your improvisations. Here’s why and how triads and voice leading are important in jazz improvisation: Harmonic Foundation Triads are simple three-note chords consisting […]
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Welcome to the JVL Practice Tracker! Track your progress Reach your goals “Excellence is an art won by training and habituation.We are what we repeatedly do.Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” Aristotle Download The JVL Practice Tracker In order to progress, we must be organized and (as much as possible) practice daily. […]
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“You can miss the note, but you can’t miss the time!”
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I’ve been asked “what is the best way to practice arpeggios?”. Short answer: as soon as you practice arpeggios, you’re doing something good! There are of course many ways to practice arpeggios, and here I want to share with you my favorite exercise. With this, you will practice all arpeggios (triads and tetrads), in all […]
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For jazz musicians looking to hone their craft, “Blue Train” is a treasure trove of inspiration and musical lessons. Coltrane’s innovative improvisations, the tight interplay between band members, and the sophisticated arrangements make each track a valuable study in jazz theory and performance.
