The HUGE Mistake I Made at Juilliard (and what it taught me)

[@eliasmsv3156]

Reminds me of my guitar teacher. I was so taken a back when he put me on some super slow blues. I thought he didn’t register my skill level, but it taught me so much. The lesson got confirmed when Joe Pass said that you shouldn’t play anything that’s hard. Play what’s easy, practice what’s hard

[@Dave1507]

Makes total sense, because practice is what makes the hard stuff become easy, and then you CAN play it, instead of just TRYING your best. The difference will be audible.

[@cafiristanemperor]

I get your point. I'm currently studying licks on the flute utilizing Charlie Parker's Billie's Bounce, because the harmony is simple enough and it has made me navigate more confidently on other tunes, especially on the 251 and dominant chords. And, most of all, it definitely feels good when we can play such a wonderful blues like that of Mr. Parker!

[@SaxSpy]

victor goines is legit. as a high schooler, he heard i couldnt afford a ticket so he brought me back stage, met everyone at jalc, gave me a lesson and taught me a ton. similar thing... tried to go all outside on a blues

[@blow-by-blowtrumpet]

Spot on - an "easy" tune played beautifully is always going to sound better than a difficult tune played badly. I usually get my biggest rounds of applause for bluesy solos played with feeling and lots of motivic development. Also when I've got time to think ahead and relax then I listen to myself and play tastefully rather than frantically changing key centres and desperately searching for chord tones. Great advice as always Jeff.

[@Dr.RolyndDellaSylvan]

@JeffSchneiderMusic from fellow NewEngCnsrvtry alumnus (post-PhD studies and, earlier, post-Masters and Masters in jazz performance and composition), Thank you for all the work that you do that we do *not see! The total-your videos, explications, editing, playing,… and levity- are sincerely appreciated. Thank you for your artistry and inspiration. hugs 🫂 from the road, Dr D

[@atomicsquirrel9304]

I had the same experience and I completely agree with your advice. When you play with others, just play what you are able to play, never try to impress somebody. I bought the Soloing System and the price really worth it! You are able to teach in very easy way some really (for me) complex and new concepts! Please keep sharing your knowledge, we all appreciate! Greetings from Italy!

[@airamakknom]

I like how "Yes or No" and "Without A Song" were very fitting titles for the situation lol.

[@seanmarshallmusic]

Really liking these anecdotal videos

[@musterionsurly]

Such wisdom born of experience... gotta try and make it a habit, as Joe Diorio used to say "if it doesn't feel good you're not doing it right"

[@Clarity-808]

My drum teacher urged me to play an much easier song for my Berklee audition. I thought it would be boring, but he was right and I got a scholarship.

[@12-tone-equal-temperament]

I’m still in primary school, but today I was feeling bad about myself for not playing better, faster, cleaner, etc. My teacher was showing me a more introductory song, and this video summed up that I need to slow down, but not stop trying. I love your content, thank you so much!

[@AndrewBoydMusic]

Yes

[@pawsdude123]

Always fantastic vids. BTW whom was your teacher back in HS?

[@Baci302]

Sage advice

[@rubentorresmusic]

is that the vox editing style?

[@layschips3252]

Didn't know how much i needed this. Im sort of a jazz baby. Anytime I learn licks I dont like using them in solos, because it seems so stale and boring. That little segment about the audience isn't in the practice room with you makes me feel so much better about using licks

[@bstorm66]

You picked a tune 2 hours before a school audition?? Kids, don't do that!!!!! Ps: interesting sniper look

[@gitarman666]

Stop me if you heard this one….

[@lucaslieberman7625]

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