LJS 65: How to Create Killer Jazz Solos By Thinking Like a Composer (Feat. Jeff Schneider)

Welcome to episode 65 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how to create killer jazz solos by thinking like a composer. Joining us to talk about this today is Downbeat award winner and three-time recipient of the ASCAP Young Jazz Composers Award, Jeff Schneider. Learn how to think like a composer and start building jazz solos that really stick out. Listen in!
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In this episode

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Jeff talks about how melody is the most important part of building a solid composition.

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Improvising melodies: "If you can't improvise a folk melody, you'll have a hard time improvising a bebop solo."

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How to build simple melodies that make an impact.

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How to build a solo by considering its development. Use motivic development as a tool.

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Some of Jeff's inspirations for compositional soloing.


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About today's guest:
Composer and multi-instrumentalist Jeff Schneider is a DownBeat Magazine award winner and three-time recipient of the ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award. His music is featured in films and advertisements by CNN, NASA, Visa, Intel, Citigroup, Benjamin Moore, Estée Lauder, Donna Karan, Ermenegildo Zegna, Ferrari and many more.
Visit Jeff's website: jeffschneidermusic.com
Visit Jeff's YouTube Channel: Jeff Schneider YouTube
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