June 22, 2019 jeff lewis

In this session I talk about what you can do to practice the important things first before you run out of chops and get too tired. In this episode you will learn; How to set up your practice session for success How to pace yourself How long to practice What to practice first, before you…

June 5, 2019 jeff lewis

In this episode I go over four tips on how to improve your jazz improvisation skills;  Major. melodic minor, diminished, and whole tone scales and scale patterns.  Learning jazz repertoire  Playing licks/tunes in 12 keys  Transcribing Items mentioned in this podcast The Real Book, 6th Edition in Bb Major Scale Patterns for Jazz Improvisation Tune…

April 22, 2019 jeff lewis

How to learn and memorize your natural minor scales using the sixth mode of the major scale (the aeolian mode).  This is assuming you have all 12 major scales memorized first. In this episode you will learn; what a natural minor scale is the sixth mode of the major scale or aeolian mode. how to…

February 24, 2019 jeff lewis

In this podcast I talk about 15 trumpet embouchure “tweaks” you can apply for better trumpet playing. 1. Faster air!!! 2. Lips rolled in (closed aperture) 3. Lips rolled out (open aperture) 4. Bottom jaw forward 5. Bottom teeth and top teeth aligned evenly 6. Teeth gap (space between top and bottom teeth) 7. Mouthpiece…

January 27, 2019 jeff lewis

In this podcast I talk about using the resource website imslp.org to download the “Arbans Method for Trumpet” (for free!) and how I like to practice certain exercises in a particular order. Links; imslp.org JeffLewisTrumpet.com Items mentioned in this podcast; Arban Complete Conservatory Method for Trumpet (New Authentic Edition with Accompaniment and Performance tracks) In…

January 8, 2019 jeff lewis

In this podcast I talk about what didn’t work for me in 2018 and what my trumpet related goals are for 2019. Items mentioned in this podcast; The Daily Practice Log “The Real Way To Play The Cat Anderson Method” trumpet book DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on…

November 12, 2018 jeff lewis

In this podcast I give a short tutorial on different ways of improvising using minor pentatonic scales and patterns. minor 7th chord play along in all 12 keys; https://youtu.be/Xim6gMGsDr0 YouTube tutorial; https://youtu.be/r2CtMbTcqHE Download the minor pentatonic scale pattern here; https://www.jefflewistrumpet.com/scale-patterns-jazz-improvisation/ In this episode you will learn; what a minor pentatonic scale is how, when, and…

October 15, 2018 jeff lewis

Here are 4 tips on how to have a more productive practice session. Items mentioned in this podcast; Tonal Energy– The app I use for my metronome, drone, tuner, and recorder. The “Edirol” digital recorder I use– The one is a little pricey but it sounds great!  I also hear that the less expensive ones…

September 12, 2018 jeff lewis

In this podcast I will give you three ways to transcribe your favorite jazz solos and tunes. Items mentioned in this post; Anytune– A free app used for slowing down those ultra fast solos Transcribe– Software that is better (sounds “cleaner at slower tempos and has more features), but will cost you, for slowing down…