Playing Autumn Leaves By Ear (and tips for learning by ear!)

Resources for this video are in level 3 of my buy me acoffee - buymeacoffee.com/darrenlloydtrumpet/autumn-leaves-… 🎺 LIVE Practice Along: Master Autumn Leaves - Play What You Hear! Join me for an interactive practice session where we'll dive deep into Autumn leaves, a jazz standard that every trumpet player should know. This isn't just theory - we're playing together in real-time! 🎵 What We're Covering Tonight: ✅ Autumn Leaves - Complete chord progression breakdown ✅ Hear the guide - Learn to sing and hear the 3rd, a beautiful springboard to melodic solos ✅ Chord Tones with Rhythm - Build solid, swinging foundations ✅ Real Jazz Vocabulary - Professional phrases that actually work ✅ Scat Singing Technique - The secret to playing what you hear in your head ✅ Live Q&A - Get your specific questions answered instantly 🎯 Perfect For: Intermediate players wanting to sound more authentic Anyone struggling to connect theory to actual playing Musicians ready to move beyond just playing scales Those developing their "inner ear" and improvisation skills 🎺 What to Bring: Your trumpet (or just listen and absorb - both work great!) 📚 Related Videos: Check out my recent Autumn Leaves and Blue Bossa content for preparation! 🔔 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and hit the notification bell so you never miss a lesson! Buy me a coffee membership, what is included? 🎶 Level 1 – Monthly Jazz Solo Pack $1 /month Join Limited (2 of 50 remaining) A fresh solo every month to build your jazz chops the smart way. ✅ A melodic, playable jazz solo that explores key jazz ideas ✅ Focus on chords, scales, and rhythmic phrasing ✅ PDFs in Bb, C, Eb, and bass clef – suitable for any instrument ✅ A high-quality backing track to lock in your groove ✅ A demo recording so you can hear exactly how it sounds Perfect for intermediate players who want to develop real jazz language and confidence—one solo at a time. 2🎷 Level 2 – Monthly Jazz Lesson Bundle $5 /month Join Limited (107 of 200 remaining) Each month, you’ll get a full jazz lesson packed with powerful, practical ideas to improve your improvisation. Whether it's learning a new lick, mastering a concept, or studying a classic solo, this level gives you the tools you need to make real progress. ✅ In-depth written jazz lesson (sometimes with an exclusive video) ✅ Professionally notated PDFs in C, Bb, Eb, and bass clef ✅ Backing tracks to play along and internalize the lesson ✅ Demo recordings so you can hear exactly how it should sound (if needed) ✅ A monthly jazz solo with full resources (level 1) ✅ Easy access — everything delivered via a private post with a direct download link This is more than just a lesson—it’s a monthly dose of jazz motivation, ready to keep your playing moving forward. 🔥 Level 3 - Jazz growth club $15 /month Join Limited (94 of 100 remaining) Monthly zoom call and focused look at the solo (level 1). ✅ Get a focused walkthrough (secret video) of the months solo—learn why it works, how to practice it. ✅ Instant access to all previous solos, lessons, and tracks in one convenient place. ✅ Monthly live Zoom session – ask questions, get tips, and connect with other players Everything in levels 1 & 2 ☕️ Level 4 – Premium Jazz Coaching $50 $50 /month Join Limited (4 of 5 remaining) Everything from Levels 1, 2, & 3 – plus: 🎵 One 30-minute private 1:1 lesson every month (Zoom or video review – your choice!) Perfect if you're ready to get serious, stay motivated, and fast-track your progress with direct guidance. Everything in level 1 Everything in level 2 Everything in level 3 A private one to one lesson on jazz improvisation tailored to you Flexible scheduling to fit in with yo