Jeff Antoniuk

Digging Deeper Jazz

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Jeff Antoniuk is your personal guide through the confusing and sometimes contradictory landscape of learning the art of Jazz Improvisation. His approach to teaching jazz has been developed over the past 25+ years by helping thousands of aspiring adult students pursue their passion and gain confidence in the process. He has one goal in mind - to help you become a better jazz improviser. Learn more at www. JazzWire.net

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Jeff Antoniuk

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Parent Rhythms, Calypso & St. Thomas 24.12.2020 12:44

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on September 29, 2017 on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well. FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS ! In episode #19, we dig into a very powerful concept called Parent Rhythms, and investigate the idea using the Calypso groove and the son...

Five Minute Jazz Abs! (a great 5 minute practice idea) 22.12.2020 12:06

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on September 22, 2017 on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well. FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS ! In episode #18, we offer a fantastic FIVE minute practice idea. Your abs may not get more defined, but your improvisation and jazz playi...

Minor Blues Coolness, Mr. PC, and V of IV 20.12.2020 10:44

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on September 15, 2017 on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well. FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS ! In episode #17, we continue our discussion of secondary dominants (V of IV) from last podcast(Digging Deeper #16). Sure it sounds geeky...

Coltrane, Bessie's Blues, and the "V of IV" Sound 18.12.2020 14:46

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on September 8, 2017 on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well. FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS ! In episode #16, we talk about Tension and Release in general, the V of IV sound, and a great conceptual example from Coltrane's &quo...

Ballads (Part 2) & In A Sentimental Mood 16.12.2020 11:23

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on September 1, 2017 on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well. FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS ! In episode #15, we expand our look at jazz ballad feels, which we began in the last video (episode #14). Ballads are a butt-kicker (techn...

What's Up With Ballads? & In A Sentimental Mood 14.12.2020 12:51

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on August 25, 2017 on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well. FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS ! In episode #14, we talk about one reason that ballads are so notoriously hard to sound good on. I can't tell you how many times I&apos...

Sound Like A Professional 12.12.2020 18:48

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on August 18, 2017 on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well. FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS ! In episode #13, we pick one very specific (and very overlooked) aspect that makes pros sound so, well . . . .professional. A great episode...

More Hipness, Altered Dominant Arpeggios, and Yesterdays 10.12.2020 15:24

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on August 5, 2017 on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well. FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS ! In episode #12, we explore the concept of altered dominant arpeggios, using a sound that I personally use a lot in my playing and writing. A...

Slow Your Roll (Half Note Soloing on "Moment's Notice") 08.12.2020 12:34

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on July 21, 2017 on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well. FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS ! In Episode#11, we suggest that you may have brain problems. Honestly! Your fingers do way too much of the walking, and your brain is just alo...

Think Like An Artist 06.12.2020 15:59

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on July 14, 2017 on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well. FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS ! In episode #10, we expand the concept we introduced in episode #9, and take it in the direction of making ARTISTIC decisions. We are moving b...

In or Out? 04.12.2020 14:53

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on July 7, 2017 on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well. FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS ! In episode #9, we rethink our relationship with scales. We come up with a USEABLE order of scale notes . . . an order that serves us as we imp...

Bionic Jazz & Tritone Substitutes 02.12.2020 17:26

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on June 30, 2017 on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well. FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS ! In episode #8, we are expanding our work for the #7 "Less B.S." video. Digging into the I - VI - II - V progression, and really amp...

Less B.S. & Jazz DNA - The I-VI-II-V Turnaround 30.11.2020 15:44

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on June 23, 2017 on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well. FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS ! In episode #7, are thrilled to suggest LESS B.S. in our jazz soloing! And, we even offer a way to get there. The I-VI-II-V progression is our...

2X Your Jazz Chops & The Minor 3rd Thing 28.11.2020 12:41

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on June 16, 2017 on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well. FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS ! In episode #6, we use the song Scrapple From The Apple to highlight a fantastic harmonic/melodic device. You've heard it a thousand time...

Commando Jazz Skills, Motivic Playing & Scrapple From The Apple 26.11.2020 17:55

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on June 9, 2017 on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well. FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS ! In video #5, we talk about a great daily exercise (just 5 minutes) that will develop our ability to play more motivically. You hero's did...

Jazz Is Boring, 3 Gears, & Solar 24.11.2020 15:19

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on June 2, 2017 on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well. FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS ! In episode #4, we tackle how to keep from BORING our audience to death. Whether you are a full time pro or just beginning, this is a serious i...

Scales STILL Suck & Green Dolphin Street (Part 2) 22.11.2020 18:08

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on May 26, 2017 on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well. FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS ! In video #3, we expand our "anti-scale" approach from last video (Digging Deeper #2). Yes, this is jazz heresy, but it’s also a fant...

Scales Suck & Green Dolphin Street 20.11.2020 18:06

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on May 20, 2017 on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well. FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS ! In episode #2, we look at a way to improve your improvisations by a LOT, taking an "anti-scale" approach. Yes, this is jazz heresy!!...

Series Intro & The Bottle Neck 18.11.2020 9:05

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on May 13, 2017 on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well. FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS ! In this episode #1, we introduce the series and lay out our plan for some amazing jazz tips for all instruments that will be following. We als...