What’s The Most Important Thing You’ve Learned Studying Jazz?

One of my favorite parts of studying jazz at Berklee was that there were lots of great musicians around me to learn from and share ideas with.

The sense of community was very helpful!

We had so many like minded people working together on a common goal to become better jazz musicians!

This created an incredible environment for musical growth.

If anybody had an issue learning a new tune, developing new playing techniques, learning a new lick there, etc. etc. there were hundreds of fellow musicians around to hang out with and help.

I made huge leaps in my playing during the years I studied at the Berklee College of Music.

I had great instruction of course while I was there, but so much of my growth happened because of the wonderful community around me.

Simply put, a great community was important for my growth as a jazz musician. It’s important for your growth too!

Your 21st Century Jazz Community

So, here’s the cool thing. There are thousands and thousands of amazing people and great musicians who come to this site every month to hang out and learn jazz piano together.

Though, we many not physically be in the same room we all have an intense love for music and learning jazz.

Our shared passion and love for music unites us in a profound way. We are very much a community as well!

Since we are an online community of jazz aficionados here, I thought it would be cool if we could create a sense of that growth through our community as well.

So, with the spirit of sharing and community that we’ve developed here on FJL, I thought it would be fun if everybody shared 1 tip that they’ve discovered that has helped them become a better musician.

It can literally be anything that’s caused a breakthrough moment for you with music or jazz.

Perhaps it’s something about:

• Technique
• Rhythm
• Learning Songs
• Jazz Theory
• Chord Progressions
• Practice Tips
• Self Discipline
• How To Overcome Musical Challenges
• How To Get Gigs
• Something you learned about piano technique or fingering that’s made a big difference in your playing?
• Perhaps you learned some chord voicings that really impacted your growth as a musician?
• Maybe you have a tip on jazz ear training?
• etc. etc.

It can be literally anything that has caused a musical breakthrough for you. We’d love to hear from you!

Simply, share 1 tip that that’s made you a better musician in the comments area below! 

Your Voice Is Incredibly Important

I truly believe in the concept of music karma. This is the power of great education and sharing.

The more we give in this world the more we receive.

So, please leave a comment below and share your 1 tip.

Every person’s thoughts are important and a valuable voice in the ‘learn jazz piano’ community! This is your forum.

Special Note

I expect a fair amount of responses to this (like the hundreds of comments we got on this one) so make sure you bookmark this page and keep coming back to it for updates.

Lets build a massive list of tips here.

Thank you in advance and look forward to hearing from you! Remember, your thoughts can and will make a difference!

No matter your experience level. You know at least 1 thing that someone can learn from.

See you in the comments area!

Sincerely,

Steve Nixon