About this episode

In this episode, Brenden Lowe discusses why starting jazz improvisation with scales may not be the best approach.

Why You Shouldn’t Start Jazz Improv With Scales

People in this episode

Host: Brenden Lowe

Topics covered

• jazz improvisation
• music education
• jazz piano
• scales
• improvisation techniques

Keywords

• jazz improv
• scales
• jazz piano
• music theory
• improvisation

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