
Quick Win: How to Learn a Jazz Solo by Ear (Step-by-Step)
About this episode
So how do you learn jazz solos by ear without sheet music so you can start improving your jazz improv exponentially? Well, today I'm sharing with you my full-step process for doing exactly that.
In this episode:
1. Intro
2. Two Things You Need To Become A Better Jazz Improviser
3. The L.I.S.T. Process for Learning Jazz Solos by Ear
4. Step #1: The L
5. Step #2: The I
6. Step #3: The S
7. Step #4: The T
8. What Is "Batching"? (Highly recommended)
9. The Bonus Step
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