Learn Jazz Standards Podcast How to Prepare For a Jazz Performance
Mar 8, 2024
In this podcast, Brent discusses how to prepare for jazz performances, emphasizing reducing stage fright, improvising solos, and mastering jam session etiquette. He shares practical strategies for musical preparation and highlights the importance of understanding the musical context of a performance. Brent inspires musicians to step out of their comfort zone and take action towards progress.
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Confirm The Set List Early
- Ask what songs you'll play and request charts or recordings for originals before the gig.
- Prepare ahead because sight-reading rarely sets you up for maximum success.
Scout Jam Sessions First
- Brent describes checking jam sessions in advance by listening without your instrument or asking regulars about common tunes.
- He cites Beatrice as an example of a tune common in some cities but not others.
Know The Musical Context
- Learn the performance context: venue type, house band, and instrumentation.
- Tailor your mental and musical expectations to that situation to avoid curveballs.