The 10 Minute Jazz Lesson Podcast

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...

Episodes(40 episodes)

Episode 491 – Altered Deep Dive Part 2
This week we move to some cool and easy to understand vertical structures using the altered sound. Enjoy! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GO ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to Jazz Skool and when you donate monthly you get the resources for this episode and many others We hope that we bring you value every week here at the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson and we appreciate all of your support! WANT A VIDEO VERSION OF THIS PODCAST?? Head over to my YouTube Channel to view this episode!
Published: Feb 14, 2026Duration: 12m 51s
Episode 490 – Altered Deep Dive Part 1
This month is a deep dive into one of my favorite ways to create tension and release.....ALTERED WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GO ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to Jazz Skool and when you donate monthly you get the resources for this episode and many others We hope that we bring you value every week here at the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson and we appreciate all of your support! WANT A VIDEO VERSION OF THIS PODCAST?? Head over to my YouTube Channel to view this episode!
Published: Feb 7, 2026Duration: 13m 19s
Episode 489 – Advanced Bebop Scale Exercises Part 4
This week we bring everything in for a landing by studying an etude over Solar. Enjoy! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GO ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to Jazz Skool and when you donate monthly you get the resources for this episode and many others We hope that we bring you value every week here at the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson and we appreciate all of your support! WANT A VIDEO VERSION OF THIS PODCAST?? Head over to my YouTube Channel to view this episode!
Published: Jan 24, 2026Duration: 12m 43s
Episode 488 – Advanced Bebop Scale Exercises Part 3
This week we explore another form of the bebop scale: tonic minor along with a new way of thinking about and practicing them. Enjoy! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GO ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to Jazz Skool and when you donate monthly you get the resources for this episode and many others We hope that we bring you value every week here at the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson and we appreciate all of your support! WANT A VIDEO VERSION OF THIS PODCAST?? Head over to my YouTube Channel to view this episode!
Published: Jan 17, 2026Duration: 12m 10s
Episode 487 – Advanced Bebop Scale Exercises Part 2
This week we take a look at more possibilities but switch over to major bebop scales. Enjoy! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GO ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to Jazz Skool and when you donate monthly you get the resources for this episode and many others We hope that we bring you value every week here at the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson and we appreciate all of your support! WANT A VIDEO VERSION OF THIS PODCAST?? Head over to my YouTube Channel to view this episode!
Published: Jan 10, 2026Duration: 12m 48s
Episode 486 – Advanced Bebop Scale Exercises Part 1
Let's kick off the new year by covering some of my favorite ways to get completely fluent with the bebop scale! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GO ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to Jazz Skool and when you donate monthly you get the resources for this episode and many others We hope that we bring you value every week here at the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson and we appreciate all of your support! WANT A VIDEO VERSION OF THIS PODCAST?? Head over to my YouTube Channel to view this episode!
Published: Jan 3, 2026Duration: 11m 53s
Episode 485 – What Is This Thing Called Love Part 4
This week we conclude our series on What Is This Thing Called Love with an extensive etude and discussion on the sounds used within. Enjoy and Happy New Year! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GO ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to Jazz Skool and when you donate monthly you get the resources for this episode and many others We hope that we bring you value every week here at the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson and we appreciate all of your support! WANT A VIDEO VERSION OF THIS PODCAST?? Head over to my YouTube Channel to view this episode!
Published: Dec 27, 2025Duration: 19m 9s
Episode 484 – What Is This Thing Called Love Part 3
This week we transition into talking about some cools sounds over the bridge of this essential jazz standard. Enjoy! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GO ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to Jazz Skool and when you donate monthly you get the resources for this episode and many others We hope that we bring you value every week here at the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson and we appreciate all of your support! WANT A VIDEO VERSION OF THIS PODCAST?? Head over to my YouTube Channel to view this episode!
Published: Dec 20, 2025Duration: 16m 10s
Episode 483 – What Is This Thing Called Love Part 2
This episode focuses on an amazing sound found in the harmonic minor scale. Enjoy! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GO ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to Jazz Skool and when you donate monthly you get the resources for this episode and many others We hope that we bring you value every week here at the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson and we appreciate all of your support! WANT A VIDEO VERSION OF THIS PODCAST?? Head over to my YouTube Channel to view this episode!
Published: Dec 13, 2025Duration: 15m 52s
Episode 482 – What Is This Thing Called Love Part 1
This month, we'll be diving into this amazing Cole Porter standard and pulling apart the A sections. Enjoy! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GO ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to Jazz Skool and when you donate monthly you get the resources for this episode and many others We hope that we bring you value every week here at the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson and we appreciate all of your support! WANT A VIDEO VERSION OF THIS PODCAST?? Head over to my YouTube Channel to view this episode!
Published: Dec 6, 2025Duration: 19m 59s
Episode 481 – Supercharge Your Scale (Rhythm) Practice Part 4
Let's apply some of these rhythms to the blues this week. 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 Diatonic Method. We hope that we bring you value every week here at the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson and we appreciate all of your support!
Published: Nov 28, 2025Duration: 12m 11s
Episode 480 – Supercharge Your Scale (Rhythm) Practice Part 3
I'm realizing now I should have named this series Supercharging Your Rhythm Practice! 🤣 Oh well, you all get the point. This week is all about 5/8 over 4 and the amazing sounds we can get from that. Enjoy the episode! 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 Diatonic Method. We hope that we bring...
Published: Nov 21, 2025Duration: 11m 19s
Episode 479 – Supercharge Your Scale Practice Part 2
This week we add to our 3 over 4 rhythm to present a challenging new variation. 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 Diatonic Method. We hope that we bring you value every week here at the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson and we appreciate all of your support!
Published: Nov 14, 2025Duration: 12m 52s
Episode 478 – Supercharge Your Scale Practice Part 1
This month we talk about how we can transform our scale practice into something that can be interesting and beneficial for a lifetime. 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 Diatonic Method. We hope that we bring you value every week here at the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson and we appreciate all...
Published: Nov 7, 2025Duration: 16m 59s
Episode 477 – Essential Chord Progressions Part 4
This week we finish up with one more fun and useful chord progression. 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 Diatonic Method. We hope that we bring you value every week here at the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson and we appreciate all of your support! If you’re serious about playing bette...
Published: Oct 24, 2025Duration: 12m 11s
Episode 476 – Essential Chord Progressions Part 3
This week we isolate and attack yet another essential harmonic progression with a very fun and beneficial time feel. 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 Diatonic Method. We hope that we bring you value every week here at the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson and we appreciate all of your support! If...
Published: Oct 17, 2025Duration: 16m 8s
Episode 475 – Essential Chord Progressions Part 2
Ready for a new (and beautiful) essential jazz chord progression? This week's progression is one of my favorites. 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 Diatonic Method. We hope that we bring you value every week here at the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson and we appreciate all of your support! If you...
Published: Oct 10, 2025Duration: 12m 41s
Episode 474 – Essential Chord Progressions Part 1
This month we dive into studying some essential harmonic movements isolated into sweet, sweet backing tracks that we can build unlimited vocabulary with. 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 Diatonic Method. We hope that we bring you value every week here at the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson and we appreciate all...
Published: Oct 3, 2025Duration: 16m 15s
Episode 473 – The Charleston Groove Part 4
This week we finish up our series by switching up a few more things in both the bass drum and the hi hat. 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 Diatonic Method. We hope that we bring you value every week here at the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson and we appreciate all...
Published: Sep 26, 2025Duration: 9m 17s
Episode 472 – The Charleston Groove Part 3
This week we take a look at another variation of this foundational jazz rhythm as well as use it over a different set of classic jazz chord changes. 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 Diatonic Method. We hope that we bring you value every week here at the 10 Minute Jaz...
Published: Sep 19, 2025Duration: 10m 56s