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Podcast: Learn Jazz Standards Podcast
Episode: Can I Work On Instrument Technique and Songs At The Same Time?
Description: In this episode, Brent answers an insightful question from Robert Banagay about balancing technical proficiency with learning jazz standards. Robert, a musician returning to his instrument after a long hiatus, wonders if he can improve his technique while simultaneously diving into jazz tunes. Brent introduces the concept of the three pillars of jazz improvisation explaining how they interconnect and can be practiced together to enhance one's jazz playing.Brent emphasizes that working on technique, whether it's instrument-specific or jazz-specific, doesn't have to be done in isolation. He uses the analogy of a pizza to illustrate how repertoire...