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Yes. You DO have to understand the I-ii7-V7-I if you want to sing Jazz with me. I’ll help!
Lots of lessons this week with new-to-Jazz singers. YAY! I get great joy de-mystefiing much of what those outside of the jazz world see as shiny untouchable jewels. Lots of lessons this week with new-to-Jazz singers. BOO! Here in front of me stands the reason...![Talent is not enough.](https://b2420622.smushcdn.com/2420622/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/michelle-on-stage-open-arms-1080x675.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=0)
Talent is not enough.
This post is for the teachers of voice, and the singers of pop music. I didn’t break it up because I think we need to understand each other a little better, in order to turn the tides of the “chew ’em up and spit ’em out” industry.