Episode 494 – Learning Giant Steps Part 1

About this episode

This episode begins a series on how to play over the jazz standard 'Giant Steps'.

Want to learn how to play over one of the most legendary jazz standards? Let's start from scratch together! Enjoy. WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GO ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to Jazz Skool and when you donate monthly you get the resources for this episode and many others We hope that we bring you value every week here at the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson and we appreciate all of your support! WANT A VIDEO VERSION OF THIS PODCAST?? Head over to my YouTube Channel to view this episode!

People in this episode

Host: The 10 Minute Jazz Lesson Podcast

Topics covered

• jazz standards
• music education
• improvisation
• Giant Steps
• learning jazz

Keywords

• jazz
• Giant Steps
• music theory
• improvisation
• jazz lessons

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jazz Skool

Books & works: Giant Steps

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