The 10 Minute Jazz Lesson Podcast

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Welcome to the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson Podcast! Our goal on the show is to give you a quality, concise jazz improvisation lesson each and every week. These podcasts will come complete with audio examples and downloadable PDF files to make sure you get the most out of every lesson. We want all of our listeners to become better improvisers and musicians and we can promise you by listening to the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson Podcast you will do just that. Make sure you find our Facebook page as well by searching for '10 Minute Jazz Lesson.' We hope you will find our supportive community of like minded stu...

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Episode 459 – Blues For Alice Part 2 13.06.2025 10:12

This might be the most useful episode of the whole series. Let's simplify everything down to its essence! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GO ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to our Patreon page and when you donate $3 or more a month you get the resources for this episode and every other. We will also be bringing you many extras exclusively to our patrons including transcriptions and a FREE gift of our...

Episode 458 – Blues For Alice Part 1 06.06.2025 8:32

New month, new series! Let's get started on the amazing Charlie Parker tune, Blues For Alice. Enjoy! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GO ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to our Patreon page and when you donate $3 or more a month you get the resources for this episode and every other. We will also be bringing you many extras exclusively to our patrons including transcriptions and a FREE gift of our late...

Episode 457 – Ornamentation Part 4 23.05.2025 11:14

The fourth and final installment of our series on incorporating jazz ornamentation into you language. Enjoy! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GO ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to our Patreon page and when you donate $3 or more a month you get the resources for this episode and every other. We will also be bringing you many extras exclusively to our patrons including transcriptions and a FREE gift of...

Episode 456 – Ornamentation Part 3 16.05.2025 10:50

This week is a fun one with a contrasting blues etude to demonstrate these devices. Enjoy! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GO ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to our Patreon page and when you donate $3 or more a month you get the resources for this episode and every other. We will also be bringing you many extras exclusively to our patrons including transcriptions and a FREE gift of our latest Ebook,...

Episode 455 – Ornamentation Part 2 09.05.2025 11:52

This week we talk more about ornamentation and add some really fun stuff to a plain ol' ii V I line. Enjoy! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GO ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to our Patreon page and when you donate $3 or more a month you get the resources for this episode and every other. We will also be bringing you many extras exclusively to our patrons including transcriptions and a FREE gift of o...

Episode 454 – Ornamentation Part 1 02.05.2025 14:06

This month we start an exciting new series on how to make your solos more interesting with ornamentation. Enjoy! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GO ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to our Patreon page and when you donate $3 or more a month you get the resources for this episode and every other. We will also be bringing you many extras exclusively to our patrons including transcriptions and a FREE gift ...

Episode 453 – Tune of the Month Triste 25.04.2025 9:47

We are back with a second episode on Triste. This time featuring an etude! Enjoy :) WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GO ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to our Patreon page and when you donate $3 or more a month you get the resources for this episode and every other. We will also be bringing you many extras exclusively to our patrons including transcriptions and a FREE gift of our latest Ebook, The Dia...

Episode 452 – Triste 18.04.2025 10:38

This week we take a look at a tune by the master composer and musician, Antonio Carlos Jobim. Enjoy! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GO ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to our Patreon page and when you donate $3 or more a month you get the resources for this episode and every other. We will also be bringing you many extras exclusively to our patrons including transcriptions and a FREE gift of our late...

Episode 451 – Tangerine 11.04.2025 11:08

This week we continue looking at our interesting modulation through the lens of another jazz standard, Tangerine! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GO ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to our Patreon page and when you donate $3 or more a month you get the resources for this episode and every other. We will also be bringing you many extras exclusively to our patrons including transcriptions and a FREE gift...

Episode 450 – I Love You 04.04.2025 11:24

This month we will look at three different jazz standards that all have a through line: a very interesting and sometimes challenging modulation! We begin with the standard, I Love You by the legendary Cole Porter. Enjoy! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GO ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to our Patreon page and when you donate $3 or more a month you get the resources for this episode and every other. W...

Episode 449 – On Density Part 8 28.03.2025 11:03

This week we finish up our series on density by thinking bigger picture and experimenting. Enjoy! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GO ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to our Patreon page and when you donate $3 or more a month you get the resources for this episode and every other. We will also be bringing you many extras exclusively to our patrons including transcriptions and a FREE gift of our latest...

Episode 448 – On Density Part 7 21.03.2025 11:38

Welcome back! This week we talk about a really flexible and cool subdivision, 8th note triplets, and their effect on density. Enjoy! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GO ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to our Patreon page and when you donate $3 or more a month you get the resources for this episode and every other. We will also be bringing you many extras exclusively to our patrons including transcripti...

Episode 447 – On Density Part 6 14.03.2025 13:11

This week we jump into another subdivision and experiment with how it affects density. Enjoy! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GO ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to our Patreon page and when you donate $3 or more a month you get the resources for this episode and every other. We will also be bringing you many extras exclusively to our patrons including transcriptions and a FREE gift of our latest Eboo...

Episode 446 – On Density Part 5 07.03.2025 16:01

New month, more work on density! This month, instead of concerning ourselves with notes per bar, we are going to concern ourselves with particular subdivisions. Enjoy! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GO ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to our Patreon page and when you donate $3 or more a month you get the resources for this episode and every other. We will also be bringing you many extras exclusively t...

Episode 445 – On Density Part 4 28.02.2025 12:00

This week, we are combining everything we've worked on this month so far into some pretty interesting ways of practicing. Enjoy! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GO ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to our Patreon page and when you donate $3 or more a month you get the resources for this episode and every other. We will also be bringing you many extras exclusively to our patrons including transcriptions...

Episode 444 – On Density Part 3 21.02.2025 10:18

This week we explore playing with even more density and then combine the different methods. Enjoy! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GO ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to our Patreon page and when you donate $3 or more a month you get the resources for this episode and every other. We will also be bringing you many extras exclusively to our patrons including transcriptions and a FREE gift of our latest...

Episode 443 – On Density Part 2 14.02.2025 14:09

More work on density and it's effect on the sound of your solos this week. Enjoy! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GOES ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to our Patreon page and when you donate $3 or more a month you get the resources for this episode and every other. We will also be bringing you many extras exclusively to our patrons including transcriptions and a FREE gift of our latest Ebook, The Dia...

Episode 442 – On Density Part 1 07.02.2025 16:36

New month, new series! The concept of varying levels of density in our solos has so many implications. This month we explore them together with some awesome (and deceivingly hard) exercises. Enjoy! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GOES ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to our Patreon page and when you donate $3 or more a month you get the resources for this episode and every other. We will also be bringi...

Episode 441 – Learning Jazz Vocabulary The SMART Way Part 4 24.01.2025 11:10

This week we finish up our series on learning vocabulary from some fantastic bebop tunes. Enjoy! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GOES ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to our Patreon page and when you donate $3 or more a month you get the resources for this episode and every other. We will also be bringing you many extras exclusively to our patrons including transcriptions and a FREE gift of our latest...

Episode 440 – Learning Jazz Vocabulary The SMART Way Part 3 17.01.2025 10:00

This week we learn another amazing melody and poach some vocab from it. Enjoy! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GOES ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to our Patreon page and when you donate $3 or more a month you get the resources for this episode and every other. We will also be bringing you many extras exclusively to our patrons including transcriptions and a FREE gift of our latest Ebook, The Diaton...

Episode 439 – Learning Jazz Vocabulary The SMART Way Part 2 10.01.2025 10:28

Another week, a different melody and piece of vocab. If you really keep up with the series this month, you should know and be able to play 4 fantastic bebop classics! Enjoy :) WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GOES ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to our Patreon page and when you donate $3 or more a month you get the resources for this episode and every other. We will also be bringing you many extras exc...

Episode 438 – Learning Jazz Vocabulary The SMART Way Part 1 03.01.2025 13:51

Happy New Year to all of you! In 2025, my goal is to get you to TAKE ACTION every week. Here is where we start.....Enjoy! Along with the Patreon ⬇️, I want to invite you to work with me this year. Simply send me an email or a DM at www.nickmainellamusic.com and let's chat about the possibilities of working together! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GOES ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to our Patreon pa...

Episode 437 – Hear. Sing. Play. Part 4 27.12.2024 8:52

The conclusion to our 32 bar etude. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to everyone out there! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GOES ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to our Patreon page and when you donate $3 or more a month you get the resources for this episode and every other. We will also be bringing you many extras exclusively to our patrons including transcriptions and a FREE gift of our latest Ebo...

Episode 436 – Hear. Sing. Play. Part 3 20.12.2024 9:49

Let's continue learning our etude together. Don't forget to hear first, then sing, then and only then play! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GOES ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to our Patreon page and when you donate $3 or more a month you get the resources for this episode and every other. We will also be bringing you many extras exclusively to our patrons including transcriptions and a FREE gift of...

Episode 435 – Hear. Sing. Play. Part 2 13.12.2024 9:41

This week we carry on and learn the next 8 bars of what will eventually be 32 bars of melodic goodness. Enjoy! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GOES ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to our Patreon page and when you donate $3 or more a month you get the resources for this episode and every other. We will also be bringing you many extras exclusively to our patrons including transcriptions and a FREE gift ...