You Only Have 15 Minutes? Here’s How to Practice Jazz That Actually Works
If you only have 15 minutes to practice jazz today, doing everything is the worst strategy. Most adult players don’t lack desire — they lack focus. When practice time is limited, the number one reason people feel stuck isn’t motivation or talent — it’s too many decisions about what to work on.
In a recent video, I break down three simple routines you can do in just 15 minutes, and each one builds skills that matter: sound, time feel, vocabulary, and fluency. These routines are not random drills — they are musical and specific, designed for busy professionals, hobbyists, and adult learners who want results without overwhelm.
Here’s the core principle:
Pick one focus. Do it well. Stop before frustration. This simple rule transforms short practice sessions from unfocused repetition into meaningful improvement.
Three Routines You Can Use
Tone & Time Feel Session – Begins with long tones and metronome work to solidify your sound and rhythm.
One-Lick Builder – Rather than memorizing hundreds of licks, learn one deeply and make it your own.
Two-Chord Creativity Session – Build improvisational fluency over just two chords, without overwhelm.
This is not theory for theory’s sake. It’s practical, musical behavior — the exact things great players actually do when they practice.
👉 Ready to watch step-by-step guidance? Check out the video.
Why This Works
Because practice doesn’t fail most of the time. Decisions fail. If you open your instrument and think “what should I do today?”, you’ve already lost momentum. Instead, choose one routine, follow it, and build consistency.
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