LJS 192: I Compose a Jazz Tune on the Spot




Welcome to episode 192 of the LJS Podcast where today I put my self on the spot and compose a jazz tune on the podcast. I had no pre-conceived ideas before recording, I just start going in real time. See how I did and the tune I came up with in the end.
Listen to episode 192







On today's episode, I am putting myself on the spot, friends. I am stepping out onto the stage, the spotlight is glaring on me right now.
And I am going to compose a tune on this podcast today, on the spot, and no, I have not pre-meditated anything. In fact, I am feeling particularly uninspired today.
However, I am going to compose a jazz tune for you all and go through the process and just see what happens.
So, get yourself ready. I appreciate your sympathy in advance. Let's jump to it.







In this episode:
1. I start composing a jazz tune!
2. The final product revealed







Thanks for listening to this episode of the Learn Jazz Standards Podcast. If you aren't already, make sure you are subscribed on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
I look forward to having you join me in the next episode!
Important Links
Jazz Blues Accelerator Course (mentioned at end of episode)
LJS 68: How to Compose a Jazz Solo from Scratch



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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!