LJS 139: Learning Jazz by Ear or Sheet Music (Which One is Better?)




Welcome to episode 139 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about learning jazz by ear and with sheet music. Which one is better and what are the benefits of each? Listen in!
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In today's episode, I talk about learning jazz by ear and with sheet music and ask the question: which one is better?
If you're familiar with me and the content I come out with on Learn Jazz Standards, you probably already know what I think. I won't leave you in suspense.
I believe that learning jazz by ear is the best place to start and the best way to truly learn jazz language.
That's not to say that using sheet music to learn doesn't have its place. It certainly does, and it has its only sets of benefits for aiding the learning process.
Learning musical information by ear is something that I have my 30 Steps to Better Jazz Playing students doing constantly. The report I get back is that it is opening up doors in their playing and I want it to do the same for you as well.
Here's what I talk about in today's episode:
1. Learning by ear or sheet music- which one?
2. The benefits of each approach.
3. 3 primary reasons to learn jazz by ear over sheet music.
My challenge for you is to start learning something by ear if you haven't been already. It could be a solo, a lick, or even an entire song.
What do you think? Which one is better for you? Leave a comment below.
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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, where it is discussed and answered. Special jazz guests frequent the show, sharing their expertise on an array of different musical subject matter. Listeners are invited to call in with their jazz questions to the podcast hotline, where it could get answered on a future LJS Podcast episode. Join thousands of other listeners getting free jazz education every week!