This week kicks off a series all about chord extensions. We had done an episode WAY back about this very topic but this series is going to feature a more in depth discussion and we are going to feature a different chord quality each week, allowing us to talk more deeply about the extensions and why they are what they are. We are kicking off the series with the major seventh chord and the extensions of 9, #11, and 13. We talk about what structure these three notes result in and give you an … [Read more...]

This week is a simple solution for a big problem. It's not about talent or genius, it's about the punishment you're willing to take! Would you like to support the creators of this podcast? If so, please head over to our Patreon page and show your love by donating $3 or more each month. You get incredible benefits and this keeps the podcast coming at you regularly. Thanks so much! … [Read more...]

This week brings back another one of our listener favorites, the lick of the month! This month I give you something simple but effective in the form of an augmented V chord. This sound is one of the most classic throughout jazz history used by many of our favorite musicians. The good news is, it's very simple to start using and it's one of the most effective sounds out there. Enjoy the episode! WANT THE PDF THAT GOES ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to our Patreon page and when you donate … [Read more...]

This weeks features an album recommendation. If you haven't checked out Sam Dillon's music, it's time we fix that! Would you like to support the creators of this podcast? If so, please head over to our Patreon page and show your love by donating $3 or more each month. You get incredible benefits and this keeps the podcast coming at you regularly. Thanks so much! … [Read more...]

We are starting a new series here at the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson. It's called Tune of the Month! Every month we will be taking a look at an important jazz standard and coming up with a great exercise to get you improvising fluently over it. For our first month, we take a look at the classic standard, All The Things You Are. We talk about how the chord structure revolves around the circle of 4ths and how we can use this to our advantage with an exercise built off of chord tones and extensions. I … [Read more...]

This week features a statement by one of our 10 Minute Jazz Community FB Group members. It's all about how you talk to yourself. Would you like to support the creators of this podcast? If so, please head over to our Patreon page and show your love by donating $3 or more each month. You get incredible benefits and this keeps the podcast coming at you regularly. Thanks so much! … [Read more...]

This episode is all about playing piano voicings as single note lines. This is a great way to break out of the patterns you may be working on and start to include some great intervalic melodies that you may never have thought of.  The thing that makes piano voicings sound great is the structure of their intervals. By extracting these intervals and making them into a single note line, we harness the power of these sounds and apply them to more than just a chordal instrument. I use this tactic … [Read more...]

This week contains some important tips on booking your first gig. What to say, how to say it, and what to avoid. Would you like to support the creators of this podcast? If so, please head over to our Patreon page and show your love by donating $3 or more each month. You get incredible benefits and this keeps the podcast coming at you regularly. Thanks so much! … [Read more...]

This week is all about sounding like an idiot. I would guess that there are few of us out there that have worked on these concepts enough. WE have talked about some truly challenging stuff over the past couple of weeks. Now it's time to kick this thing into overdrive and talk about some of the most truly difficult stuff you can do with the metronome. We are not playing around this week. When I use the word advanced, it's in the truest sense of the word. Strap on your seat belts and enjoy this … [Read more...]

This week is a fitting discussion about the possibilities that 2019 can bring for you musically. We don't get anywhere by staying in our comfort zone.... Would you like to support the creators of this podcast? If so, please head over to our Patreon page and show your love by donating $3 or more each month. You get incredible benefits and this keeps the podcast coming at you regularly. Thanks so much! … [Read more...]