I've said this over and over. I don't know how anyone gets good without goals. Maybe there's a way but I don't think so.
I think not having goals, is like learning how to shoot a bow an arrow with out a target.
Beginners:
Really try to memorize 2 of these 3 tunes at least:
- Maiden Voyage
- Little Sunflower
- Blue Bossa
- Bags Groove
Intermediate:
Memorize at least one of the beginner tunes and maybe 2 of these:
- Green Dolphin Street
- Blue Bossa
- Days Of Wine And Roses
- Billies Bounce
Advanced:
All of the above tunes. Can you play a chord melody on each one? Do you have each one memorized?
Then how about also:
- Stablemates
- Someday My Prince Will Come
- Confirmation
- Here's that Rainy Day
Advanced should try and have 3 solo tunes that you can play for us.
All this being said, don't let this intimidate you and make you nervous. I am just putting some goals in here, do what you can and don't worry about what you can't do. But it's good to have some targets.
I just don't want to NOT post some challenging things, so let me do it, and if you can't do any of this, it doesn't matter, just come to learn.