Show Notes
In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over what to practice and how long to practice each topic in order to improve your improvisational skills.
In this episode, you will learn;
What types of scales to practice for maximum improvement.
4 things to practice to improve your improvisational skills.
Multiple jazz resources.
Items mentioned in this podcast;
Jamey Aebersold Volume 3 The ii V I progression
Melodic Shapes for The Modern Improviser
The Jazz Theory Book by Mark Levine
Items mentioned in this podcast from my website;
Jazz Trumpet transcriptions
Jazz Licks in 12 Keys
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