Best Jeff Lewis Freelance Trumpet Player And Educator Podcasts (2025)

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JLTP 059: The Color of Chords: Recognizing Major, Minor, Diminished & Augmented by Ear 9:11

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🎧 Episode Summary:In this episode of "The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast", I explore the emotional “colors” of chords—major, minor, diminished, and augmented. Learn how to hear each chord by its intervals and emotional quality. A perfect guide for trumpet players building their ear training skills!🧠 Key Topics: Major chords: bright and happy (C–E–G) Mi…

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JLTP 058: Music Theory Basics Part 1-Intervals 8:58

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In Episode 58 of "The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast", I break down one of the most essential skills for any trumpet player or musician—how to recognize musical intervals by ear, eye, and on your instrument. Learn how intervals work, why they matter, and how to identify them using classic songs, piano examples, and trumpet-focused exercises that will s…

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JLTP 057: Mastering Jazz Improv, Developing Your Sound, Beginners Guide Part 3 8:22

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In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I discuss an easy way to develop your sound by using rhythmic variety in your solos. In this particular episode, you will learn; How to play 2, 3, and 4 note phrases How to create rhythmic variety using short phrases How to use chord tones to build harmonic clarityItems mentioned in this podcast;Bl…

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JLTP 056; Mastering Jazz Improv Basics, Beginners Guide Part 2 6:16

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In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I review the importance of the ii V I chord progression, how to apply scales to that progression, and an easy ii V I lick in all 12 keys.Stick around until the end of the podcast, grab your horn, and let's trade 4's in the Key of C!In this particular episode, you will learn; The notes in a ii V I c…

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JLTP 055: How to Improvise on Blue Bossa for Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced players 11:39

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In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over how to improvise over the jazz classic "Blue Bossa" for beginning, intermediate, and advanced players.In this episode you will learn; Three different levels of improvisation from beginning to advanced Which scales to use over all of the chords from easy to difficult Melodic minor, harmoni…

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JLTP 054: The Jazz Improv Workshop, Mastering The Basics-Scales Part 1 7:59

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In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I break down the essentials of jazz improvisation starting with the foundation, learning scales.Part 1: The Foundation – Learning ScalesTo start with jazz improvisation, you must first be comfortable with your scales. Jazz relies heavily on modes, especially the **Major Scale**, **Natural Minor Sca…

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JLTP 053: The 10 Minute Practice Session 9:08

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In this episode of "The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast", I review the benefits of a 10-minute practice session.In this particular episode, you will learn; The benefits of practicing short 10-minute sessions at a time What and how to practice for 10 minutes Why resting as much as you play is importantDownload the free PDF of the "10 Minute Practice Sess…

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JLTP 052: How to improvise on “All The Things You Are” A section (part 1) 5:20

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In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over how to improvise over the A section of the jazz classic "All The Things You Are".In this particular episode, you will learn; What scales to use over the A section A scale "workout' to become familiar with improvising use the notes from the two scales Harmonic generalizationIf you want mor…

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JLTP 051: How To Practice ii-V7-I Licks 10:48

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In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over how to practice ii-V7-I Licks.In this particular episode, you will learn; What a ii-V7-I lick is Why they are important How to practice ii-V7-I licks An easy ii-V7-I lick to play in all 12 keysDownload the Easy ii-V7-I Lick here;My favorite ii-V7-I books for practicing licks in all 12 key…

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JLTP 050: How To Improvise On “Pink Panther”. 13:59

2+ y ago13:59

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In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over how to improvise on the Henry Mancini classic "Pink Panther". This is the solo section only. It can be found in the second trumpet part in the Big Band composition and arrangement by Henry Mancini. Be sure to stick around to the end, grab your horn, and let's trade 2 and 4-measure phrases…

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JLTP 049: Jaw position and the “Whisper G” 13:10

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In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about my thoughts on the jaw position when playing the trumpet and how the Cat Anderson "whisper G" may help with jaw awareness, endurance, range, and overall sound. In this particular episode, you will learn; The importance of jaw position when playing the trumpet and how it affects range a…

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JLTP 048: Trumpet Embouchure Change? What to expect 10:03

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In this episode of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about my embouchure change journey, the resources I used, and a few tips on how to physically and mentally prepare yourself for what to expect.In this episode you will learn; The difference between an embouchure change and an embouchure adjustment How to mentally prepare for a change Resourc…

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JLTP 047: How to Improvise on “Four” by Miles Davis 16:26

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In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over an easy way to improvise over the Miles Davis jazz classic "Four".Items mentioned in this podcast (click the descriptions for access);"Major Scale Patterns for Jazz Improvisation" (Free version in C only)"Major Scale Patterns for Jazz Improvisation" (In all 12 keys)My jazz play-along/back…

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JLTP 046: The Jazz Practice Pie Chart-What To Practice 9:44

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In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over what to practice and how long to practice each topic in order to improve your improvisational skills.In this episode, you will learn; What types of scales to practice for maximum improvement. 4 things to practice to improve your improvisational skills. Multiple jazz resources.Items mentio…

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JLTP 045: The “Kansas City” Blues Scale 12:24

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In this episode of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over the "Kansas City" blues scale, how to use it, and how it differs from the regular blues scale.The Blues Shuffle in Bb Concert play-along used in this podcast is available on YouTube here.In this particular episode, you will learn; What a Kansas City Blues scale is 10 short phrases, or "li…

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JLTP 044: How To Be Your Own Best Teacher 15:24

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In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over different ways of adjusting your embouchure for maximum sound and efficiency, how to be your own best trumpet teacher and a list of suggested books for embouchure development.In this podcast you will learn; Different ways to adjust your embouchure for better sound and efficiency through s…

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JLTP 034: Major Scale Modes for Jazz Improvisation 15:42

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In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about how using major scale modes to improvise can be an easy way to navigate through many different chord types.In this episode you will learn; What the seven major scale modes are An easy way to remember all seven modes How to apply the major scale modes to multiple types of chords Why usi…

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JLTP 042: Chet Baker’s jazz lick on “I’ll Remember April” 8:51

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In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over Chet Baker's jazz lick on his rendition of "I'll Remember April".Download the free PDF of Chet Baker's jazz lick in all 12 keys hereIn this particular episode, you will learn; How to swing like Chet Baker How to analyze this solo How to approach practicing jazz licks in all 12 keys Why th…

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JLTP 041: How to improvise on “I’ll Remember April”-Chord theory and scale analysis 9:15

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In this session of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over how to improvise on the jazz standard "I'll Remember April" using six different major scales. I also discuss chord theory, scale analysis, and modes used for improvisation. In this particular episode, you will learn; The six major scales you can use to improvise over the entire song. How …

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JLTP 040: iib5-V7b9-i Chords/Three Levels of Improv (Step 3) 5:54

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In this session of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I review the third step on navigating through minor iib5-V7b9-i chord changes using three different scales.My YouTube tutorial on "Diminished scales and Theory"My YouTube Play-along for "Minor iib5-V7b9-i Chord Changes in All 12 Keys".Download the free PDFs for "harmonic minor scales" and " ii7b5-V…

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JLTP 039: ii7b5-V7b9-i Chords/Three Levels of Improvisation (Step 2) 8:05

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In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about an easy way to navigate through a minor ii7b5-V7b9-i chord progression using two scales.Download Step 1 one of the three-part series here;JLTP 039: ii7b5-V7b9-i Chords/Three Levels of Improvisation (Step 1)In this particular episode, you will learn; What a harmonic minor scale is An ea…

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JLTP 038: ii7b5-V7b9-i Chords/Three Levels of Improvisation (Step 1-Easy) 7:53

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In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about the three levels of improvisation in regards to minor ii7b9 V7b9 i chord progressions.In this podcast episode, you will learn; What a minor ii V I chord progression is. How using the relative Major scale is an easy way to improvise over all 3 chord changes. Why the Major scale works on…

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JLTP 037: How To Improvise On “Summertime” 17:47

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In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over the different scales and chords you can use to improvise over the George Gershwin classic "Summertime".Items mentioned in this podcast; Drum Genius Mark Levine Jazz Theory Book Major Scale Patterns For Jazz Improvisation E-BookIn this particular episode, you will learn; The four scales yo…

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JLTP 036: Warm Up With Me 15:47

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In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, you will warm up along with me on your trumpet. Be sure to download the free PDF of all of the exercises here;www.jefflewistrumpet.com/warm-up-with-me/Items mentioned in this podcast; Max Schlossberg's "daily drills and technical studies for trumpet"In this particular episode, you will learn; The e…

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JLTP 035: Claude Gordon’s Systematic Approach to Daily Practice 18:18

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In this podcast, I talk about my lessons with Claude Gordon and offer some tips on how to navigate this 52-week trumpet course written by Claude entitled "The Systematic Approach To Daily Practice".In this particular episode, you will learn; How to use the pedal note exercises found in the warm-up and range exercises. The other books used in his me…

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JLTP 034: The James Blackwell Interview 1:18:10

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In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, we talk to trumpet player and educator James Blackwell. James is a GRAMMY award-winning trumpet player for his work on the jazz albums of Clare Fischer, Bob Mintzer, and the University of North Texas One O’clock Lab Band. Apart from his work as a jazz lead player, James has performed as the lead tr…

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JLTP 033: Find A Mentor 12:30

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In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about how finding a mentor can greatly increase your chances of success as a trumpet player.In this particular episode, you will learn; The differences between a mentor and a teacher How asking the right questions can jump start your trumpet progress Tips on how to find the best teacher How …

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JLTP032: Trumpet Goals 2021 13:14

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In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about what my trumpet goals are for 2021, how I plan on implementing them, and how this may help you in coming up with a plan for improving your playing as well.In this particular episode, you will learn; How practicing first thing in the morning can be your key to improving fast How to orga…

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JLTP 031: Learn The Lyrics 6:01

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In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about how learning the lyrics of a song will help you become a better musician.In this particular episode, you will learn; Why it's important to learn the lyrics of a song Who to listen to for melodic interpretation How learning different versions of songs can help you learn in multiple keys…

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JLTP 030: Keeping A Trumpet Journal 9:52

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In this session of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over how I use a trumpet journal to be more efficient and organized about my daily practice.Downloadable Trumpet Practice Log available for free hereIn this particular episode, you will learn; The benefits of keeping a trumpet practice journal/diary/log How to keep a journal How to organize yo…

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JLTP 029: Play Outside Using This One Scale 13:09

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In this session of the Jeff Lewis tropic podcast, I show you how to play "outside" of the chord changes using a mode of the melodic minor scale.In this particular episode you will learn; What a "jazz" melodic minor scale is. What an altered scale is What a super locrian scale is What a diminished whole tone scale is What chords to use the altered s…

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JLTP 028: Diminished Scales For Improvisation 18:14

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In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over the two types of diminished scales for improvisation, how to learn them, and how to apply them.In this episode, you will learn; The two types of diminished scales for improvisation What a diminished chord is How to practice diminished scales How to apply diminished scales to chordsItems a…

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JLTP: Trumpet Practice and Delayed Gratification 6:48

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In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about the concept of delayed gratification when it comes to improvement while practicing your trumpet.In this episode, I talk about; My experience with the Carmine Caruso method Why I keep a trumpet journal The concept of how long it takes to improve on the trumpet How trumpet playing can be…

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JLTP 026: Lip Buzzing for Trumpet Players 11:07

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In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about the benefits of lip buzzing, how it can lead to proper lip and playing formation, and how it can cure the problem of puffy cheeks when playing. Also, I go over a free lip buzzing exercise and play along (which can also be played on the mouthpiece) available on my website.Download the f…

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JLTP 025: “Drive” your Trumpet! 4:47

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In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about the concept of quality practice over quantity and paying attention to not only the musical aspects of your playing but also the physical.In this particular episode you will learn; How practicing longer is not always better. How to pay attention to the physical aspects of your playing i…

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JLTP 024: 5 Easy Jazz Standards 11:12

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In this podcast, I talk about 5 easy jazz standards you can learn to practice jazz improvisation if you are just starting out.Links mentioned in this podcast; "Listen, Sing, Play", a free ebook on how to learn a song by ear. "Playing The Changes", an easy step by step guide to playing Miles Davis' jazz standard "Solar". "The Real Book, Sixth Editio…

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JLTP 023: Learn a Jazz Standard 22:17

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Learn how to improvise over a Jazz Standard.New companion eBook for this episode "Playing The Changes-for Trumpet"In this episode, you will learn; A step by step guide on how to learn a jazz standard How to use the I Real Pro app to help you learn jazz standards Scale patterns that will help you improvise What "Harmonic generalization" is and how t…

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JLTP 022: Play Better Trumpet By Resting 8:41

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In this session, I talk about how to improve your trumpet playing by resting more frequently in between your practice sessions. 27 Groups of Exercises for Trumpet by Earl D. Irons Warm-ups & Studies for Trumpet and Other Brass Instruments by James StampIn this episode I offer suggestions on; How to not practice "tired" How to rest as much as you pl…

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JLTP 021: Sus chords and Pentatonic Scales 9:38

6y ago9:38

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In this podcast I go over what sus, or suspended, (D9sus, etc.) chords are and how to improvise over them using major pentatonic scales.Links;Pentatonic scale worksheet pdfEasy Jazz Trumpet solo using pentatonic scales pdfYouTube play along used in this podcastEasy Jazz Trumpet solo play along on YouTubeFree ebook "11 Scales for Jazz Improvisation"…

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JLTP 020; How to Improvise. Connect the dots (chords) first. 14:10

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In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast I talk about how to practice improvising by playing and practicing only the chord tones first.Items mentioned in this podcast;"20 Steps To Better Jazz Improvisation for Trumpet"I Real Pro play along appIn this episode you will learn A step by step process on how to learn new tunes Playing and memori…

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JLTP 019: Altered Scales 11:54

6+ y ago11:54

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This episode is about how to use altered scales for jazz improvisation.Items mentioned in this podcast; The Jazz Theory Book by Mark LevineIn this episode you will learn; What an altered scale is How to apply altered scales What chords to use the altered scale over Why altered scales are simply jazz melodic minor scales (locrian mode)DISCLAIMER: Th…

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JLTP 018: How to learn jazz songs by ear 18:30

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How I learn jazz songs, and other genres, by ear, step by step.Download the FREE companion ebook to this podcast "Listen, Sing, Play" here!"The Jazz Theory Book" by Mark Levine"The Jazz Piano Book" by Mark LevineIn this episode you will learn: How to identify the roots of the chord by ear How the melody of a song can help you determine chord qualit…

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JLTP 017: The seven major scale modes 13:43

6+ y ago13:43

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In this podcast I discuss the seven major scale modes that can be used for jazz improvisation.Links;JLTP 014 natural minor scales (Aeolian mode)Items mentioned in this podcast The Mark Levine Jazz Theory Book The Mark Levine Jazz Piano BookIn this episode, you will learn; The 7 major scale modes The chords that are associated with those modes How t…

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JLTP 016: Exercises or Etudes? 11:29

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In this session I talk about what you can do to practice the important things first before you run out of chops and get too tired.In this episode you will learn; How to set up your practice session for success How to pace yourself How long to practice What to practice first, before you start getting tiredItems mentioned in this podcast; Arbans Comp…

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JLTP 015; 4 practice tips to better jazz improvisation 15:08

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In this episode I go over four tips on how to improve your jazz improvisation skills; Major. melodic minor, diminished, and whole tone scales and scale patterns. Learning jazz repertoire Playing licks/tunes in 12 keys TranscribingItems mentioned in this podcast The Real Book, 6th Edition in Bb Major Scale Patterns for Jazz Improvisation Tune Up-Mil…

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JLTP 014; Natural minor scales-The easy way! 7:27

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How to learn and memorize your natural minor scales using the sixth mode of the major scale (the aeolian mode). This is assuming you have all 12 major scales memorized first.In this episode you will learn; what a natural minor scale is the sixth mode of the major scale or aeolian mode. how to think of a natural minor scale how to not memorize scale…

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JLTP 013; 15 Trumpet Embouchure “Tweaks” 23:38

7y ago23:38

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In this podcast I talk about 15 trumpet embouchure "tweaks" you can apply for better trumpet playing.1. Faster air!!!2. Lips rolled in (closed aperture)3. Lips rolled out (open aperture)4. Bottom jaw forward5. Bottom teeth and top teeth aligned evenly6. Teeth gap (space between top and bottom teeth)7. Mouthpiece placed left or right of center8. Mou…

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JLTP 012: Arbans Trumpet Lesson 11:16

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In this podcast I talk about using the resource website imslp.org to download the "Arbans Method for Trumpet" (for free!) and how I like to practice certain exercises in a particular order.Links;imslp.orgJeffLewisTrumpet.comItems mentioned in this podcast;Arban Complete Conservatory Method for Trumpet (New Authentic Edition with Accompaniment and P…

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JLTP 011: Trumpet Goals 2019 8:15

7y ago8:15

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In this podcast I talk about what didn't work for me in 2018 and what my trumpet related goals are for 2019.Items mentioned in this podcast;The Daily Practice Log"The Real Way To Play The Cat Anderson Method" trumpet bookDISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a …

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JLTP 010: Teaching yourself how to play the trumpet and some common misconceptions 13:08

7y ago13:08

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In this session I talk about how we really teach ourselves how to play the trumpet by using self analysis and trial and error and I also include some common misconceptions.By Jeff Lewis: Freelance Trumpet Player and Educator