Distinguishing chord qualities is a vital skill every jazz musician needs to develop. Let's start by learning all the essential chord qualities in jazz!

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The Diatonic Scale Demystified for Jazz Musicians

Many musicians use the word diatonic without knowing what it means! In this article, we'll learn all about the diatonic scale and its importance for musicians.

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Mastering the Minor 2-5-1: The Ultimate Guide to Minor ii-Vs

The ii-V-I progression is a fundamental jazz concept that often overshadows it's minor counterpart. Let's learn about the minor 2-5-1 progression!

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Ultimate Jazz Comping 101: Learn To Comp Like A Jazz Pro

Comping is an essential jazz skill every jazz musician needs. Learn the essential rhythmic and harmonic concepts to take your comping skills to the next level.

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What is Latin Jazz? Plus, 15 Essential Latin Jazz Albums! - Learn Jazz Standards

Jazz musicians need to know about Latin jazz music if they want to be considered well-rounded and ready for any jazz gig! Whether it's a jam session, a

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What Is Clave in Jazz Music? Supercharge Your Rhythm Chops!

If you want grow as a jazz player, you need to study clave rhythm! Clave is the heartbeat of Afro-Cuban music and is an important feel in jazz music.

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What Is Cool Jazz? (15 Iconic Must-Hear Cool Jazz Albums)

Ever wonder what cool jazz actually is? We'll go over this important era of jazz history and provide you with the key players and essential listening tips!

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Jazz Trumpet Beginners Guide: Start Here!

In this post, we'll get into everything you need to play jazz trumpet. We'll cover all the technique essentials and get you started on the right foot!

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The 50 Best Jazz Trumpet Players Of All Time

If you love jazz trumpet, then you must know about the 50 best jazz trumpet players of all time! We've included bios and listening examples so check it out!

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5 Diminished Chord Progressions You Must Know!

You need to master diminished chords to level-up as a musician. What better way to level up then by studying diminished chord progressions! Check it out!

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Blues Scale Masterclass! Master These 5 Blues Scales

Trying to master the blues scale when playing jazz? This post will show you how many different kinds of blues scales there are and how to use them!

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Diminished Chords Workshop: Supercharge Your Jazz Skills

Learning diminished chords is essential for mastering jazz harmony. Learn how to build diminished chords, where they come from, and how to play them!

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Summertime Chords and Analysis—Play Summertime on Guitar

In this article, you'll learn the Summertime chords and history behind this tune as well as a solo and 5 versions to check out! Let's learn this classic!

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What Is Jazz Fusion? 15 Must-Hear Jazz Fusion Artists

Jazz fusion is an import genre of jazz, but where did it come from and who were the key jazz fusion artists who made this genre so important? Let's find out!

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50 Jazz Licks To Supercharge Your Jazz Solos

Learning jazz licks will help you learn jazz vocabulary and understand the elements of the jazz language. Check these 50 jazz licks!

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Learn Drop 2 Voicings on Piano and Guitar! - Learn Jazz Standards

Want to learn all about drop 2 voicings? In this article, we'll break down everything you need to know about drop 2 chords and how to use them!

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Chord Voicings Crash Course—Everything You Need To Know!

Knowing many chord voicings will help you become a fully-prepared musician who can play in any musical situation! Let's learn 10 chord voicing types today!

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Understand Scale Degrees And Master Music Theory!

Scale degrees help organize notes in major and minor scales. Understand scale degrees and you are one step closer to mastering music theory! Let's go!

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12 Must-Know Minor Chord Progressions (And 5 Practice Tips)

Minor chord progressions make up about 25% of all jazz standards. That's why we're going to learn 12 in this article (and go over practice tips)!

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What is Hard Bop? (Plus 15 Must-Hear Hard Bop Albums)

Hard Bop was an important evolution in jazz history, bridging Bebop to later genres like Post-Bop and Soul Jazz. Let's learn all about Hard Bop!

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Backdoor Progression Masterclass: Master the Backdoor ii-V!

The backdoor progression is an important chord substitution often written into classic jazz standards. Learn all about the Backdoor ii-V!

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Tempo Rubato: Enhance Your Musical Expression Like A #1 Pro

You've probably heard the term tempo rubato thrown around by musicians, but what does it actually mean? Let's find out in this article!

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Learn these 13 Easy Music Intervals For Music Mastery

Music intervals are the basic foundation of Western music theory. Using musical intervals, we can build chords, scales, arpeggios and so much more!

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12 Useful Jazz Turnarounds To Enhance Your Jazz Playing

Learning how to play and improvise over jazz turnarounds is an essential skill jazz musicians need! Learn these 12 essential turnarounds!

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50 Jazz Licks To Supercharge Your Jazz Solos

Learning jazz licks will help you learn jazz vocabulary and understand the elements of the jazz language. Check these 50 jazz licks!

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All Of Me Jazz Workshop—Play This Iconic Jazz Song Today!

In this All of Me jazz workshop, we'll learn everything you need to know to play this iconic jazz standard. Check it out!

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Learn All The Things You Are! Master This Iconic Jazz Song

All The Things You Are is an important jazz standard you must learn if you want to master jazz language and become the best player you can be! Let's learn it!

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Musical Cadences: Learn 4 Essential Cadence Types (And More)

Musical cadences are essential tools composers use to end musical statements and phrases. Let's learn how to interpret and play them!

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Play a Walking Bass Line Like a Pro in 4 Easy Steps

Whether you play bass guitar, piano, or guitar (or even a horn), you should know how to play walking bass lines. Play a walking bass line like a pro!

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Tritone Substitution Guide: Master Solos Over Tritone Subs

Learn how to solo over any tritone substitution! This post will explore tritone substitutions, the theory behind them, and how to solo over them.

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9 Ways the Pentatonic Scale Supercharges Your Your Improv

The pentatonic scale is one of the most underutilized tools in a musicians toolbox. We'll go over 9 ways you can use the pentatonic scale to solo better!

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Use Bebop Scales Like a Pro and Master Chromaticism in Solos

Bebop scales are a staple of jazz vocabulary. If you want to master the jazz language and become a better jazz improviser, you'll need to practice bebop scales!

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Ear Training: 5 Fundamental Steps For Improving Your Ear

So, you want to improve your ear through ear training, but you aren't sure where to start. Here are 5 steps you need to take to improve musicianship!

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What's a Chord Substitution? 5 Essential Chord Substitutions

What's a chord substitution? Want to know how jazz musicians use substitutions, here are 5 chord substitutions you should know.

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Discover the 9 Best Jazz Waltz Tunes You Should Know

Get ready to fall in love with the smooth and sophisticated sounds of Jazz Waltz! Explore our handpicked top Jazz Waltz tunes that you must hear!

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The Melodic Minor Scale: Complete Musician's Guide

Is the regular minor scale no longer cutting it? Master the melodic minor scale and its modes with this guide and overhaul your jazz solos!

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Melodic Minor Modes: Enhance Your Improv With These 7 Modes

The melodic minor scale is one of the most useful scales you can learn. Check out the melodic minor modes and how to apply them!

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Augmented Chord Crash Course: Elevate Your Playing With Augmented Chords

The augmented chord is an important chord in music theory. Let's learn all about augmented chords and how to use them!

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How Functional Harmony Helps You Master Tonal Music

10 Jazz Reharmonization Techniques to Transform Any Standard

Chord Qualities: The Ultimate Guide for Jazz Musicians

The Diatonic Scale Demystified for Jazz Musicians

Mastering the Minor 2-5-1: The Ultimate Guide to Minor ii-Vs

Ultimate Jazz Comping 101: Learn To Comp Like A Jazz Pro

What is Latin Jazz? Plus, 15 Essential Latin Jazz Albums! - Learn Jazz Standards

What Is Clave in Jazz Music? Supercharge Your Rhythm Chops!

What Is Cool Jazz? (15 Iconic Must-Hear Cool Jazz Albums)

Jazz Trumpet Beginners Guide: Start Here!

The 50 Best Jazz Trumpet Players Of All Time

5 Diminished Chord Progressions You Must Know!

Blues Scale Masterclass! Master These 5 Blues Scales

Diminished Chords Workshop: Supercharge Your Jazz Skills

Summertime Chords and Analysis—Play Summertime on Guitar

What Is Jazz Fusion? 15 Must-Hear Jazz Fusion Artists

50 Jazz Licks To Supercharge Your Jazz Solos

Learn Drop 2 Voicings on Piano and Guitar! - Learn Jazz Standards

Chord Voicings Crash Course—Everything You Need To Know!

Understand Scale Degrees And Master Music Theory!

12 Must-Know Minor Chord Progressions (And 5 Practice Tips)

What is Hard Bop? (Plus 15 Must-Hear Hard Bop Albums)

Backdoor Progression Masterclass: Master the Backdoor ii-V!

Tempo Rubato: Enhance Your Musical Expression Like A #1 Pro

Learn these 13 Easy Music Intervals For Music Mastery

12 Useful Jazz Turnarounds To Enhance Your Jazz Playing

50 Jazz Licks To Supercharge Your Jazz Solos

All Of Me Jazz Workshop—Play This Iconic Jazz Song Today!

Learn All The Things You Are! Master This Iconic Jazz Song

Musical Cadences: Learn 4 Essential Cadence Types (And More)

Play a Walking Bass Line Like a Pro in 4 Easy Steps

Tritone Substitution Guide: Master Solos Over Tritone Subs

9 Ways the Pentatonic Scale Supercharges Your Your Improv

Use Bebop Scales Like a Pro and Master Chromaticism in Solos

Ear Training: 5 Fundamental Steps For Improving Your Ear

What's a Chord Substitution? 5 Essential Chord Substitutions

Discover the 9 Best Jazz Waltz Tunes You Should Know

The Melodic Minor Scale: Complete Musician's Guide

Melodic Minor Modes: Enhance Your Improv With These 7 Modes

Augmented Chord Crash Course: Elevate Your Playing With Augmented Chords

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