Learn Jazz Standards Podcast Should I Learn Jazz By Reading Music?
Feb 14, 2022
31:05
Welcome to episode 325 where today I dive into the controversial question of whether or not it's a good idea to learn jazz by reading music notation.
Many musicians feel comfortable reading music but have heard that jazz is best learned by ear. I dive into my philosophy and why the answer to this question isn't so cut and dry.
Main Points:
1. How my philosophy has changed over the years
2. The benefits of learning by ear
3. The benefits of reading notation to learn jazz
4. My philosophy on learning jazz
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