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Drklobz
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 6:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

We had such a good response from when the http://jazzdaddy.com writer, Justin Scoville, did a guest post that he wrote a part 2 to his last post. Check it out at https://wp.me/p8YkAZ-IS

Enjoy!
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PostPosted: Tue May 17, 2016 8:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

My first book, Targeting: Improvisation With Purpose turns 5 years old! This has been one of the most popular products at JKM and has been helping musicians of all levels on their improvisation journey. It's been used by beginners, colleges/universities, and professionals. You can check out some of the book by going through my free blog tips at my website on this thread. Below are also two of the earliest of many reviews:

I’ve been using the book for a while and I’m starting to see some great results on the new licks I am adding to my library-targeting works!

Jim Manley
Trumpet Artist-St. Louis, MO

Targeting has really zeroed in on some very essential aspects of improvisation for the jazz and commercial player. Perfect for those new to the art or advancing players – check it out!

Al Hood
Associate Professor of Trumpet
Lamont School of Music
Jazz and Solo Artist
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 05, 2016 11:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's been a while since my last improv tip post and thought it is about time I get some more out (although, it may not be weekly like before).

This post is on Why Your Improvisation Never Works Out the Way You Plan

https://wp.me/p8YkAZ-WW
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 9:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Would you like something to help out your improvisation over polyrhythms and other metric modulations? Check out my review of this new app called Genius Jamtracks!

https://wp.me/p8YkAZ-X3
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 09, 2017 8:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a new post up today and hope you enjoy it!

How Composing Can Keep You Out of Trouble.

https://wp.me/p8YkAZ-11o
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 16, 2017 7:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

This week's post is one that can help anyone regardless if they play Jazz or not:

What to Do When You Are the "Red-Headed Step-Child" Of Your Scene

https://wp.me/p8YkAZ-11p
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 30, 2017 8:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was going to write this post last week, but after my trip to NAMM I had a lot to catch up on! This tip is another that would be great for any level of improvisor, but especially a beginner or intermediate student:

Not Your Ordinary Drone

https://wp.me/p8YkAZ-YK
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 06, 2017 8:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Over the last week I've had a few people ask me, "where's a good place to start beginners on improvisation?" Here's my take:

For Beginners

https://wp.me/p8YkAZ-DL
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 8:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm going back into the blog vault because a student asked this past week what other pentatonics I like using as a targeting device.

Dominant Pentatonic

https://wp.me/p8YkAZ-25
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 7:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was revisiting some standards over the weekend and was playing through Nica's Dream. It reminded me of a previous post I made about analyzing lines...

Analyzing Lines-Donald Byrd

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 2:05 pm    Post subject: Pentatonics for Beginners Reply with quote

Thanks for covering this topic. I'm not sure if I'm a trumpet player with 40 years of experience, or 1 year of experience 40 times! Helpful.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 3:53 pm    Post subject: Re: Pentatonics for Beginners Reply with quote

eyeshouldbebetter wrote:
Thanks for covering this topic. I'm not sure if I'm a trumpet player with 40 years of experience, or 1 year of experience 40 times! Helpful.

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 20, 2017 7:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I talk about this concept with my students and realized I haven't covered it yet on my blog. This week's post is on Harmonic Targeting.

https://wp.me/p8YkAZ-Z6
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 7:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

For the student who needs help with rhythm and FEEL, try Rhythmic Solfege.

https://wp.me/p8YkAZ-eY
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PostPosted: Tue May 30, 2017 8:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Is it that time of year already?

If you're a student who just reached their Summer break or a musician who needs to buckle down and work on their improvisation, but don't know what to work on...be sure to read: https://wp.me/p8YkAZ-EA

Create some fun challenges for yourself this summer!


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PostPosted: Mon Jun 05, 2017 9:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Have you ever heard the term "Use the melody as your guide" but never knew how to approach that?

I've been having my students revisit my free blog series on Using the Melody at https://wp.me/p8YkAZ-5n


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PostPosted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 6:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

How can etudes help your improvisation? Find out here:

https://wp.me/p8YkAZ-aj

AND get a free etude to check out over the changes to Have You Met Miss Jones!
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 8:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was working with a beginner student recently over Skype and talking about the pentatonic scale being a good resource. It reminded me of this post and wanted to share it:

Targeting Using the Pentatonics: https://wp.me/p8YkAZ-1E


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PostPosted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 5:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Have you ever played something in the middle of your line and had that thought in the back of your mind say, "say that again?"

Here's an idea or two of what you can do with that in a post called Say That Again.

Check it out at https://wp.me/p8YkAZ-zR
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 4:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Someone sent me a message earlier today (thanks Jeff!) saying that some of my posts were missing off of my site. I recently moved hosts and have a few links that were missing. I believe I've got most of those updated on this thread, but if you still run into any-please let me know. Otherwise, you can still find everything under the http://jasonklobnak.com/blog header!
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