The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast

Nov 24 2024 50 ep. 13 mins 29
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The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast is a show about trumpet playing, practicing, and performing. We have interviews with notable musicians and educators. The podcast contains information, tutorials, valuable resources, and tools for enriching your musical journey. Whether you are just beginning or a seasoned veteran, my wish is there is something you can use here.

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JLTP 055: How to Improvise on Blue Bossa for Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced players

Nov 24 2024 11 mins  
In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over how to improvise over the jazz classic "Blue Bossa" for beginning, intermediate, and advanced players. In this episode you will learn; Three different levels of improvisation from beginning to advanced Which scales to use over all of the chords from easy to difficult Melodic minor, harmonic minor, diminished, and alt

JLTP 054: The Jazz Improv Workshop, Mastering The Basics-Scales

Oct 02 2024 7 mins  
In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I break down the essentials of jazz improvisation starting with the foundation, learning scales. Part 1: The Foundation – Learning Scales To start with jazz improvisation, you must first be comfortable with your scales. Jazz relies heavily on modes, especially the **Major Scale**, **Natural Minor Scale (Aeolian mode)**, and the

JLTP 053: The 10 Minute Practice Session

Aug 18 2024 9 mins  
In this episode of "The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast", I review the benefits of a 10-minute practice session. In this particular episode, you will learn; The benefits of practicing short 10-minute sessions at a time What and how to practice for 10 minutes Why resting as much as you play is important Download the free PDF of the "10 Minute Practice Session" here; You can also u

JLTP 052: How to improvise on “All The Things You Are” A section (part 1)

Jul 01 2024 5 mins  
In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over how to improvise over the A section of the jazz classic "All The Things You Are". In this particular episode, you will learn; What scales to use over the A section A scale "workout' to become familiar with improvising use the notes from the two scales Harmonic generalization If you want more tutorials, PDF workshee

JLTP 051: How To Practice ii-V7-I Licks

Jan 01 2024 10 mins  
In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over how to practice ii-V7-I Licks. In this particular episode, you will learn; What a ii-V7-I lick is Why they are important How to practice ii-V7-I licks An easy ii-V7-I lick to play in all 12 keys Download the Easy ii-V7-I Lick here; My favorite ii-V7-I books for practicing licks in all 12 keys; Jamey Aebe

JLTP 050: How To Improvise On “Pink Panther”.

Aug 18 2023 13 mins  
In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over how to improvise on the Henry Mancini classic "Pink Panther". This is the solo section only. It can be found in the second trumpet part in the Big Band composition and arrangement by Henry Mancini. Be sure to stick around to the end, grab your horn, and let's trade 2 and 4-measure phrases. Download the companion PDF "chea

JLTP 049: Jaw position and the “Whisper G”

Jul 26 2023 13 mins  
In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about my thoughts on the jaw position when playing the trumpet and how the Cat Anderson "whisper G" may help with jaw awareness, endurance, range, and overall sound. In this particular episode, you will learn; The importance of jaw position when playing the trumpet and how it affects range and sound. My take on the Cat

JLTP 048: Trumpet Embouchure Change? What to expect

Jul 06 2023 10 mins  
In this episode of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about my embouchure change journey, the resources I used, and a few tips on how to physically and mentally prepare yourself for what to expect. In this episode you will learn; The difference between an embouchure change and an embouchure adjustment How to mentally prepare for a change Resources to help you unlock the key

JLTP 047: How to Improvise on “Four” by Miles Davis

Jun 21 2023 16 mins  
In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over an easy way to improvise over the Miles Davis jazz classic "Four". Items mentioned in this podcast (click the descriptions for access); "Major Scale Patterns for Jazz Improvisation" (Free version in C only) "Major Scale Patterns for Jazz Improvisation" (In all 12 keys) My jazz play-along/backing track for "Four" on Yo

JLTP 046: The Jazz Practice Pie Chart-What To Practice

May 25 2023 9 mins  
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; J