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

Episodes

Another Major Pentatonic & "ii-V-I 22.01.2024 14:00

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on February 26th, 2021, 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 # 194, Jeff shows us a new sound to use over that old dusty major 7 chord. We can all get sounding pretty boring on the &quo...

The Power of Patterns & "This I Dig of You" 19.01.2024 13:50

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on February 5th, 2021, 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 #193 , Jeff goes to bat for the idea of using patterns in our playing, comping and composition. Good architecture, design, an...

Swing VS. Bebop 16.01.2024 12:32

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on February 12th, 2021, 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 #192 , Jeff breaks down one of the biggest differences between the swing style and the bebop style . . . phrase endings. And...

Stop Improvising So Much 07.01.2024 14:08

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on February 5th, 2021, 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 #191 , Jeff implores us to improvise LESS in our improvised solos. What does this mean, how would it work, and is Jeff crazy?...

"Pentatonics and Side Slipping" & The Turnaround 04.01.2024 12:54

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on January 29th, 2021, 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 #190 , we have a video for every level of player, from jazz novice to recording artist. We begin by looking at the melodic aw...

"I'm Bored with my Playing" 02.01.2024 13:01

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on January 22nd, 2021, 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 #189 , we hit a huge topic head on . . . the fact that most of us get bored with our own playing. What are we to do, and how...

"Jazz Inspiration" & Triad Pairs 31.12.2023 12:13

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on January 15th, 2021, 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 #188 , Jeff addresses something that we ALL have to deal with from time to time . . . a lack of inspiration. Whether we'...

"Sort Out Your #11's" & Autumn Leaves 29.12.2023 9:53

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on January 8th, 2021, 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 #187 , Jeff addresses those scary chord changes with all the upper extensions on them - #11's and b9's and #5's...

"Perfection Is Not Good" & Mr. PC 27.12.2023 14:59

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on January 1st, 2021, 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 #186 , Jeff give us some fantastic advice on organizing our practice, and how to get moving ahead faster, and more sanely. Mos...

"Transposing is King" & Take the "A" Train 25.12.2023 15:19

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on December 25th, 2020, 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 #185 , Jeff makes the case for the ability to transpose little musical ideas to be incredibly important, and VERY worth your...

Rhythmic Displacement 22.12.2023 16:02

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on December 18th, 2020, 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 #184, Jeff introduces us to one of his favorite devices in both this solos and his compositions . . . Rhythmic Displacement....

"Episodic Soloing" & Joy Spring 20.12.2023 13:42

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on December 11th, 2020, 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 #183, Jeff gives us permission to relax our brains, and do some Episodic Soloing. Your jazz heroes do it, and they weren&apo...

The Power of CESH!! 17.12.2023 10:51

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on December 4th, 2020, 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 #182 , Jeff looks at a good old jazz acronym (yes, there is such a thing!) from back in the day: CESH. "Contrapuntal Ela...

Swing Better, Swing Harder 14.12.2023 14:07

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on November 27th, 2020, 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 #181 , Jeff wants dearly for you to swing better and harder. So what do we do . . . Wish for it? Make a pilgrimage to New Or...

Three Kinds of ii-V's 12.12.2023 12:23

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on October 20th, 2020, 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 #180, Jeff talks about three different types of ii-V progressions that we routinely see, all from the perspective of the humb...

"Phrasing is King" & The Blues 09.12.2023 14:45

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on November 13th, 2020, 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 #179, we talk about probably the most important aspect of jazz improvisation that gets talked about the least . . . Phrasing...

"Melodic Minor" & Mr. PC 06.12.2023 12:17

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on November 6th, 2020, 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 #178, Jeff demystifies how John Coltrane thinks about his song Mr. PC, and minor chords in general . . . Melodic Minor. This...

"Playing in 7/4" & All The Things You Are 04.12.2023 13:55

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on October 30th, 2020, 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 #177, Jeff takes us gently by the hand and suggests that we should learn to play in 7/4. YES, like, in seven. Here's the...

"Fast and Flashy" & Locomotion 30.11.2023 12:27

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on October 23rd, 2020, 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 #176, Jeff lets us know that we shouldn't be scared of fast and flashy licks. Further, he gives us a path to understand...

"Coltrane & Clarity" & Bessie's Blues 28.11.2023 13:14

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on October 16th, 2020, 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 #175, Jeff brings to light something that all jazz players, whether novices or semi-pros need to be aware of . . . CLARITY is...

"Endless Creativity" & ii-V-I 25.11.2023 14:18

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on October 9th, 2020, 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 #174, Jeff talks about the Endless Creativity that your music heroes seem to have. How is what they do even possible, and how...

Scales Suck / Phrygian 22.11.2023 10:44

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on October 2nd, 2020, 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 #173, Jeff makes the PLEA to stop using scales as your point of departure when improving. Yes, many of us were taught this way...

"Half Note Soloing" & What Is This Thing Called Love 19.11.2023 11:23

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on September 25th, 2020, 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 #172, Jeff answers the age old questions of "how do I play more melodically?" Great melodies have an internal log...

Art Tatum Rhythm Changes 16.11.2023 15:13

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on September 18th, 2020, 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 #171, Jeff gives you the secret behind the rhythm changes playing of Sonny Stitt, JJ Johnson, Monk, Dexter Gordon, Art Tatu...

"End Your Solo" & Lullaby Of Birdland 13.11.2023 11:15

Welcome to the Digging Deeper Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on September 11th, 2020, 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 #170, Jeff addresses a question he gets asked all the time . . . how do we successfully end a solo? It sounds easy and obvi...