Weekly Jazz Tips

Drklobz · Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2012 6:21 am Post subject:

After talking about the importance of thinking of the end of the phrase last week-I wanted to share a phrasing exercise this week that is simple, fun and challenging. Check it out at http://jasonklobnak.com

Enjoy!
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Drklobz · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 6:36 am Post subject:

I'm starting a new mini-series this week on the benefits of playing Duets. Check it out at http://jasonklobnak.com

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Drklobz · Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 6:20 am Post subject:

Part 2 on the benefits of playing Duets is up today at http://jasonklobnak.com. There's also a recommendation for a great jazz duet book by one of our own here at TH!

Enjoy!
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Drklobz · Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 6:20 am Post subject:

The 3rd part of the Duets mini-series is up today at http://jasonklobnak.com focusing on the benefits of doing call and response.

Enjoy!
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Drklobz · Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2012 6:17 am Post subject:

I have a new post up today on a free jazz exercise to help unlock your creativity. Check it out at http://jasonklobnak.com.

Enjoy!
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Drklobz · Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 6:16 am Post subject:

A new post is up today on the benefits of recording yourself. Check it out at http://jasonklobnak.com.

Enjoy!
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Drklobz · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 6:30 am Post subject:

A number of you have young students so I wanted to start a new mini-series on teaching improvisation to kids. Part 1-Have Fun! is up on my site at http://jasonklobnak.com.

Enjoy!
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Drklobz · Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 7:06 am Post subject:

Part 2 of teaching improvisation to kids (keeping it simple) is up today at http://jasonklobnak.com

Enjoy!
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Drklobz · Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 6:35 am Post subject:

Part 3 of teaching improv to kids is up today. This part focuses on feeling rhythm and having an internal pulse that helps their rhythmic creativity. Check it out at http://jasonklobnak.com

Enjoy!
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jazzport123 · New Member Joined: 19 Dec 2012 Posts: 4

great sight!

Drklobz · Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 6:34 am Post subject:

This week's tip at http://jasonklobnak.com is on thanking your mentors. If you've ever had someone support you in your musical journey then I encourage you to take some time out this week to thank them.
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Drklobz · Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 6:22 am Post subject:

This week's tip at http://jasonklobnak.com is on Targeting the Bar. If you've struggled with your phrasing then I believe this week's tip will help add value to your playing. Also, be sure to continue checking out the lick of the day. Today's happens to be a good example of this week's tip on targeting the bar.

Enjoy!
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Drklobz · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 6:39 am Post subject:

This week's tip is taking a look at who are your influencers? Besides asking the question of who influences or inspires you we take a look at other sources that can influence the way we improvise. Check it out at http://jasonklobnak.com.

Enjoy!
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Drklobz · Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 6:16 am Post subject:

There's a new tip up this week at http://jasonklobnak.com that looks at the benefits of mapping out your options when looking at a new chord progression. I hope you enjoy it and that it adds some value to your playing!
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Drklobz · Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 6:27 am Post subject:

The 2nd part of the Map It Out series is up today at http://jasonklobnak.com. In this installment we finish mapping out the intro/vamp to the song Stand Firm. Enjoy!
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Drklobz · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 6:17 am Post subject:

The 3rd part of the Map It Out series is up today at http://jasonklobnak.com. In this part we move on to the "A" section of Stand Firm. Enjoy!
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Drklobz · Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 6:09 am Post subject:

The 4th and final part of the Map It Out series is up at http://jasonklobnak.com. In this final part we look at the "B" section and map a route through the progression of Stand Firm. I hope you've enjoyed this series!
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Drklobz · Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 6:43 am Post subject:

I have a new post up today on analyzing one of Donald Byrd's lines in his solo on Nica's Dream. Check it out at http://jasonklobnak.com

Enjoy!
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Drklobz · Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2013 6:18 am Post subject:

There's a new post up today at http://jasonklobnak.com about the importance of starting strong Out of the Gate. I hope it adds some value to your playing this week!
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Drklobz · Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 5:34 am Post subject:

I have a new post up today on thinking in Big Phrases. Check it out at http://jasonklobnak.com. My quintet also hits the studio this week and we could still use a little bit of help to get there. If you'd like to help you can go to http://jasonklobnak.contentshelf.com/product?product=I121213000000039 today.
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