Peter Martin & Adam Maness

You'll Hear It: Full Album Deep Dives with Jazz Musicians

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The best hang in music. Jazz pianists Adam Maness and Peter Martin break down the greatest albums of all time, track-by-track. Like Thriller, Kid A, Songs In the Key of Life, Aja, and Voodoo. They use their deep knowledge of music theory to uncover the hidden qualities that make music work - harmony, groove, composition and production - while demonstrating at the keys and playing isolated stems. Then, watch them perform their favorite track with our in-house band: One shot, one take. You'll never hear music the same way again. A video podcast from Open Studio, the #1 online jazz education plat...

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Peter Martin & Adam Maness

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Keeping It Mainstream 09.09.2022 22:09

Adam and Peter delve into what makes music mainstream and if Jazz will make the cut in today's musical climate. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Checkout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel . Follow us on Twitter | Instagram

Simplest Way To Build A Solo 07.09.2022 16:35

Adam and Peter talk about the simplest way to build your solo every time you play. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Checkout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel . Follow us on Twitter | Instagram

Finding Your Flow 29.08.2022 19:53

Peter and Adam talk about how to create a flow state for your creativity. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Checkout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel . Follow us on Twitter | Instagram

Why So Serious? 26.08.2022 12:46

Peter and Adam discuss why the culture surrounding Jazz is sometimes interpreted as tense or serious. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Checkout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel . Follow us on Twitter | Instagram

What Makes A Solo Special? 24.08.2022 19:38

Peter and Adam talk about what makes a solo special and how to make that happen. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Checkout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel . Follow us on Twitter | Instagram

Starting From Scratch 22.08.2022 13:35

Peter and Adam discuss a thought experiment about starting your instrument from scratch. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Checkout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel . Follow us on Twitter | Instagram

Yes, And? 19.08.2022 21:26

Adam and Peter talk about improvising in everyday life. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Checkout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel . Follow us on Twitter | Instagram

Optimizing The Shed 17.08.2022 17:43

Peter and Adam talk about how to optimize that shed time in order to get ready for gigs. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Checkout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel . Follow us on Twitter | Instagram

5 Levels of a 6 Chord 15.08.2022 10:14

Adam focuses on how to approach that 6 chord in harmonic progressions. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Checkout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel . Follow us on Twitter | Instagram

Diatonix! 12.08.2022 12:32

Adam talks all about an exercise that unveils diatonic 7th chords and their secondary dominants/tritone subs. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Checkout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel . Follow us on Twitter | Instagram

Sus It Out 10.08.2022 6:54

Adam breaks down some harmonic tools towards using suspended chords in real time. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Checkout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel . Follow us on Twitter | Instagram

Spicing Up Your Solos 08.08.2022 7:28

Adam and Peter teach you how to add interest to every solo you play. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Checkout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel . Follow us on Twitter | Instagram

Tricks For Overcoming Hurdles 05.08.2022 12:20

Adam and Peter dive into how to overcome mistakes on and off the bandstand. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Checkout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel . Follow us on Twitter | Instagram

Weird Practice Habits That Actually Kinda Work 29.07.2022 16:36

Adam and Peter get into some unconventional practice habits that actually work? Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Checkout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel . Follow us on Twitter | Instagram

Quartal Questions 27.07.2022 15:25

Adam and Peter take a speakpipe question on quartal harmony and it's uses in music. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Checkout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel . Follow us on Twitter | Instagram

When Practice Pays Off 25.07.2022 18:32

Adam and Peter take a Speakpipe question about when and how to utilize what you've practiced. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Checkout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel . Follow us on Twitter | Instagram

Is Jazz Bad? 22.07.2022 17:39

Adam and Peter talk about famous actor Fred Armisen's hot take on jazz. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Checkout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel . Follow us on Twitter | Instagram

Squadin' Up 20.07.2022 24:47

Adam and Peter catch up on travels and experiences after a busy summer playing music. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Checkout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel . Follow us on Twitter | Instagram

Meet Eric Harland 15.07.2022 44:24

Today we're crossing over and giving you a taste of our sister podcast "Upright Citizens". On this episode, hosts Bob DeBoo and Rueben Rodgers interview the incredible Eric Harland about life and music. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Checkout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube ch...

The 3 Motions 13.07.2022 14:44

For this episode, Adam explains 3 different types of harmonic motion you can use under a melody using the 6th diminished technique. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Checkout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel . Follow us on Twitter | Instagram

Delayed Gratification 11.07.2022 10:33

Adam takes you on a journey to pay more attention to those tonic chord tones. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Checkout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel . Follow us on Twitter | Instagram

Keezer Talks Comping 06.07.2022 15:23

Geoffrey Keezer talks comping, amongst other tips, as a part of his newest OS course. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Checkout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel . Follow us on Twitter | Instagram

Tips To Jumpstart Back Into Playing Shape 04.07.2022 12:18

Adam talks about getting a jumpstart back into playing shape after some time off. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Checkout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel . Follow us on Twitter | Instagram

Actual Proof 01.07.2022 15:11

Adam goes in depth to explain one of the slickest, grooviest, and most revered tunes of Herbie Hancock - "Actual Proof". Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Checkout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel . Follow us on Twitter | Instagram

It's All About Bill Evans 29.06.2022 21:36

Peter and Adam dive into a question on how to sound like Bill Evans. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Checkout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel . Follow us on Twitter | Instagram