Beginner, Intermediate, Patreon Tier 5, Standards, Technique

The Real Secret To Learning By Ear

This lesson explores how Dexter Gordon’s playing on Doxy teaches us timing, sound, phrasing, and melody through listening. By copying Dexter’s lines, hearing subtle differences, and applying pivots, you’ll internalize jazz language naturally—without overthinking chords or scales.

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  • Listening First – Learn timing, sound, and phrasing by copying Dexter.
  • Melody Over Chords – Focus on melodic lines instead of worrying about harmony.
  • Make It Your Own – Transform Dexter’s phrases into your personal jazz vocabulary.

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In this tutorial

00:00 The Real Secret To Learning By Ear
01:00 We Must Listen To Learn Jazz
02:52 Learn A Bit Of The Solo
03:40 What Are We Actually Playing?
05:05 Make Your Own Lines
05:58 Next Step – More Advanced Lines
07:47 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
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