
How to Balance Music Theory and Playing by Ear
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Welcome to episode 115 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about the balancing act of music theory and playing by ear.
In the jazz world sometimes one or the other can be overemphasized and as a result, can cause a player to miss out on a balanced jazz education. Learn the importance of working on both and how to balance them in your practicing. Listen in!
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