Episode 53 - Legal Considerations for Working Musicians with Kevin Hackler part 2
The B Section
In part 2, Brett and Kevin discuss more legal considerations that pertain to recording.
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Episode 52 - Legal Considerations for Working Musicians with Kevin Hackler part 1
The B Section
Charleston, SC based trumpet player and attorney Kevin Hackler joined the B Section to discuss what working musicians should know about how the law works to protect themselves. In part 1, Kevin and Brett discuss important information regarding contracts for gigs.
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Episode 51 - Crafting Bebop Lines
The B Section
Want to make your own bebop style lines? Chromaticism and devices such as enclosures can help you achieve this while also providing you with smooth voice leading.
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Episode 50 - Playing in 5/4
The B Section
Being able to play in odd meters is something that is often expected of the professional jazz musician. Plus, its fun! The two meters that come up the most are 5/4 and 7/4. Learning the most common groupings of the beats within each measure will help you get the hang of these odd time signatures.
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Episode 49 - Navigating rhythm changes
The B Section
Rhythm changes is one of the bread and butter forms that all jazz musicians must be familiar with. In this episode, B Section host Brett Belanger breaks down the A sections into manageable pieces and then gradually adds complexity.
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Episode 48 - How long should I solo?
The B Section
There are a lot of criteria that can be useful to consider when asking this question. Ultimately, situational awareness and keeping your ears open will answer most of them. Don’t overstay your welcome!
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Episode 47 - How to play over Sus chords
The B Section
Using the example of C7sus, Brett explains a few ways to go about playing over this chord especially as a single-line instrument like bass.
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Episode 46 - Goodbye, Chick
The B Section
B section host Brett Belanger and friend of the podcast Jonathan Lovett scratch the surface of Chick Corea’s influence and contributions to the word. Rest In Peace, Chick.
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Episode 45 - How to make your bass guitar sound more like an upright bass
The B Section
There are many reasons you might find yourself playing bass guitar on a straight ahead jazz gig. When this is the case, it can be beneficial to utilize these tricks to capture more of the double bass vibe to better suit the music.
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Episode 44 - Interview with Bob Lanzetti of Snarky Puppy part 2
The B Section
Part 2 of my chat with Bob. Enjoy!
info_outlineBeing a good player is certainly one important aspect of being a professional musician and we should all strive to better our playing but that is just one piece of the puzzle. Many times, the reason someone is called for a gig has more to do with other professional traits than musical ability. The best player isn’t always the most hired!