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Finding and Using Your Tune of Greatness

2024/5/10
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Learn Jazz Standards Podcast

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In this Fast Track Friday episode,  Brent introduces the concept of the "tune of greatness," a powerful strategy for mastering jazz tunes while deepening musical understanding. Drawing from the teachings of jazz mentor Justin Nielsen, Brent elucidates how practitioners can select a tune they love and use it as a canvas for musical exploration and growth. Brent offers practical advice for identifying an ideal "tune of greatness," emphasizing the importance of selecting a song that resonates deeply and shares harmonic commonalities with other jazz standards. Through insightful examples and criteria, he empowers listeners to embark on a journey of musical discovery, leveraging their chosen tune as a vehicle for continuous improvement and creative expression.  **Important Links:**Free Guide to learning standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way)LJS Inner Circle Membership)Listen to the Learn Jazz Standards Podcast)

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