How to Learn Lots of Jazz Songs Quickly

Imagine someone calls you for a jazz gig that's to be performed in a couple of weeks and they hand you the list of repertoire, 20 songs, and you don't know any of those songs. What would you do in order to learn a lot of jazz songs quickly and is it even possible?

Well, in today's episode, I'm going to be talking about strategies to help you do that, to be successful in a situation like this, as well as some strategies that will help you in the long term.

In this episode:

Strategies and tools to help learn a large amount of jazz repertoire quickly for an upcoming performance

1. Get the list of repertoire.
2. Create a playlist.
3. Use chord charts.
4. Focus on the melody.
5. Batch your learning.
6. Manage your expectations.
7. Long-term learning.
8. Develop musical skills.
9. Learn jazz standards deeply.
10. Practice regularly: Consistent practice and exposure to jazz music will help you improve your skills and make it easier to learn new songs quickly when necessary.

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Free Guide to learning standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
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