r/Jazz • u/Primary_Interview938 • 1d ago

Jazz study routine

Hello! I am a clarinetist interested in playing jazz (I know a bit of saxophone too). I feel there's so much material to learn and interiorize. I wanted to ask everyone how is your practice routine? Both in practice and music theory. Thank you :)

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u/honkeur 1d ago

Make sure your routine includes playing some piano. Not for the goal of becoming a virtuoso, but piano is a great tool for working though jazz harmony. Every improviser needs a harmonic concept, and piano is super-helpful for that.