Jun 25, 2020
During this pandemic, it’s safe to say that probably all of us have had zero or very few gigs at least for some lengthy duration of time. This extra time at home grants us an opportunity to get some practicing in which is great but what about when it comes time to play live again? In this episode, Brett gives some...
Jun 18, 2020
Voice leading is the way in which you connect your lines and resolve your tension in music. Typically, the smoother the voice leading, the more satisfying and effective the resolution is. Smooth voice leading is the means in which you can make almost any line or chord “work”. In this case, it’s not about the...
Jun 11, 2020
Do you consider the flow of your set when performing? Do you consider your audience when selecting material? Episode 18 is all about how to construct a meaningful and effective set list that has a nice flow to it while remaining flexible if need be.
Jun 4, 2020
If you could only learn 5 scales to get yourself started in jazz, what would they be? In this episode, Brett picks 5 scales that you need to know to help you improvise. Listen until the end for a few honorable mentions and remember that there are many more scales worth learning beyond these!