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Split image of an ear and an eye, representing learning jazz tunes by ear and from written music
Learning by Ear: Hear It, Don’t Just Memorise It

23
Sep
Digital clock showing 30 minutes next to a practice checklist for music students
Music Lessons Are Short — What You Practise Between Them Matters

21
Jan
What do you need to learn jazz? Not everything all at once
Don’t Need To Master Everything All At Once

26
Jun
Music exams impose an unhelpful & rigid one-size-fits-all approach
Music exams & jazz

09
Mar
Old record player with vinyl LPs and headphones on a desk - listening to jazz is essential for learning
Are You Listening?

25
Oct
Bebop: just Learn It
Should you learn to play bebop?

12
Aug
Control Phrase length for better jazz
Jazz Phrasing: phrase length

25
Jun
On the shoulders of many
On the shoulders of many

16
May
Does jazz exist?
Does jazz even exist?

27
Mar
Piano, drums, guitar - meaning of comping in jazz
Comping | meaning in jazz

25
Feb