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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7 Understated Ballads (*with playlist) 09.02.2022 27:18

Speakpipe Wednesday: Peter and Adam discuss their top 7 "understated ballads": Speak Low - Roy Hargrove Flamenco Sketches - Miles Davis Never Let Me Go - Keith Jarrett Trio Not Just the Wind - Shirley Horn Mood Indigo - Duke Ellington I Get Along Without You Very Well - Chet Baker The Peacocks - Cecile McLorin Salvant Listen: Understated Ballads Playlist Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPip...

3 Killin' Vibes Tracks (special guest Warren Wolf) 07.02.2022 22:48

Adam and special guest Warren Wolf talk about Warren's musical roots and listen to three favorite tracks that feature the vibraphone. Listener offer: 50% off either of Warren's courses using THIS LINK Listen: Warren's Playlist Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel . Follow us on Twitter | Inst...

Kenny Barron's Grammy nominated solo 04.02.2022 17:14

It's First Take Friday. Sit with Peter and Adam as they listen to Kenny Barron 's Grammy nominated solo on the Gerry Gibbs album "Songs From My Father". This is a remarkable collection featuring an amazing list of legends like Ron Carter, Chick Corea, Christian McBride, Geoffrey Keezer and more. Listen to this album HERE Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Support the pod by spreading th...

5, 7, 11...Hey Emmet, What time signature is it? 02.02.2022 24:08

Peter & Adam address a listener's question how to identify odd time signatures? And don't miss the special appearance from Emmet Cohen. Referenced Video Link : Emmet Cohen | My Little Suede Shoes Have a question? Leave us a SpeakPipe Watch Live: YHI LIVE Mondays at 4pm ET on YouTube Want more of Adam and Peter? Check out Open Studio Pro here Woosh or No Woosh ? Hit us up on Twitter and let us...

Smooth vs. Straight Ahead and 3 more Novice Jazz Questions 31.01.2022 20:13

Is it all Improv? What's appropriate listening etiquette? Best introductory jazz Album? Smooth vs. Straight Ahead? Peter answers four most often asked questions jazz musicians hear, with special guest Kelly Martin. What questions do you have for Peter, Adam or Kelly? Leave us a SpeakPipe Watch Live: YHI LIVE Mondays at 4pm ET on YouTube Woosh or No Woosh ? Hit us up on Twitter and let us know whic...

Weedie Braimah's "The Hands of Time" 28.01.2022 23:53

First Take Friday: Sit with Adam and Peter as they listen to Weedie Braimah's release The Hands of Time , and especially Christian Scott Atunde Adjuah's solo. Listen to the album HERE Have a question? Leave us a SpeakPipe Watch Live: YHI LIVE Mondays at 4pm ET on YouTube Want more of Adam and Peter? Check out Open Studio Pro here Woosh or No Woosh ? Hit us up on Twitter and let us know which team...

Keeping time like Chick Corea (without a metronome!) 26.01.2022 23:25

Peter & Adam address a listener's question on how to practice keeping time, using Chick Corea as an example. Quote from Chick on rhythm: "I don't know any rote ways to improve your rhythm. I personally don't advise using a metronome, you'd be following the metronome and you want to be creating your own rhythm. One way to do that is to make recordings of yourself and listen to yourself back a...

Simplify your chords 24.01.2022 8:48

It's Method Monday. Adam does a deep dive on simplifying how you handle chord voicings. Like this kind of tutorial coaching session? Check out Open Studio Pro here What would you like featured in a Method Monday ? Leave us a SpeakPipe Watch Live: YHI LIVE Mondays at 4pm ET on YouTube Woosh or No Woosh ? Hit us up on Twitter and let us know which team you are on Support the pod by spreading the wor...

Listener Stories - Vol. 2 21.01.2022 23:04

Part 2 of listener stories. Sit with Peter and Adam as they share some of the stories from the YHI community. Don't be grumpy . Be part of the YHI & Open Studio family! Get your official Open Studio Hoodie Ask Peter & Adam: Leave a Speakpipe Watch Live: YHI LIVE Mondays at 4pm ET on YouTube Check out Open Studio Pro here Support the pod by spreading the word with the link youllhearit.com ...

Listener Stories - Vol. 1 19.01.2022 15:31

For the past few weeks, we put out a call to hear your stories. We were overwhelmed with meaningful responses. Sit with Peter and Adam as they share some of the stories from the YHI community. Don't be grumpy . Be part of the YHI & Open Studio family! Get your official Open Studio Practice Journal Ask Peter & Adam: Leave a Speakpipe Watch Live: YHI LIVE Mondays at 4pm ET on YouTube Check...

"Bakka Chuka...Bakka Tuka" - Find Funky Basslines 17.01.2022 17:48

Peter and Adam help you find your funky basslines. Watch Live: YHI LIVE Mondays at 4pm ET on YouTube Woosh or No Woosh ? Hit us up on Twitter and let us know which team you are on Check out Open Studio Pro here Support the pod by spreading the word with the link youllhearit.com Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And...

Charles Lloyd & the Marvels: Tone Poem 14.01.2022 10:46

First Take Friday! Listen with Peter and Adam as they put Charles Lloyd & the Marvels: Tone Poem on the turntable. First track: Peace Listen to the Tune | Album Buy the Vinyl Check out Reuben Rogers and Bob DeBoo's bass podcast: Upright Citizens Woosh or No Woosh ? Hit us up on Twitter and let us know which team you are on Check out Open Studio Pro here Support the pod by spreading the word w...

Gotta catch 'em all: Grooves 12.01.2022 19:00

Speakpipe Wednesday! Jonathon asks how to capture an individual style of groove. Adam and Peter deliver! Woosh or No Woosh ? Hit us up on Twitter and let us know which team you are on Check out Open Studio Pro here Support the pod by spreading the word with the link youllhearit.com Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase....

Fall in love with Minor 2-5-1's 10.01.2022 20:11

Not yet a fan of Minor 2-5-1's? You will be after Pete and Adam tell you why they love them. Woosh or No Woosh ? Hit us up on Twitter and let us know which team you are on Check out Open Studio Pro here Support the pod by spreading the word with the link youllhearit.com Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure...

Left hand? Right hand? Equal rights...and equal lefts. 05.01.2022 18:41

It's Speakpipe Wednesday! Peter and Adam discuss a listeners' question on practicing piano with both hands. Mentioned in this episode : Ravel's Piano Concerto for the Left Hand | buy | listen Peter's performance of Donna Lee Geoffrey Keezer's performance of Stevie's "These Three Words" Share your musical journey : Leave us a SpeakPipe Woosh or No Woosh ? Hit us up on Twitter and let us know whic...

The Maestro's 6th Chords 03.01.2022 12:44

Nerd out with Adam as he introduces Peter to the late (and great) Barry Harris' 6th chord concepts. Check out Open Studio Pro here Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Support the pod by spreading the word with the link youllhearit.com Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access...

Practicing, Herbie, Peter's jazz origins and more - Highlights of 2021 31.12.2021 30:31

A few of the most popular moments from 2021. Share your musical journey : Leave us a SpeakPipe Woosh or No Woosh ? Hit us up on Twitter and let us know which team you are on Check out Open Studio Pro here Support the pod by spreading the word with the link youllhearit.com Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be su...

Stretched too thin? Set some guard rails and focus. 29.12.2021 22:40

Peter and Adam discuss a listeners' question on not stretching yourself too thin. Share your musical journey : Leave us a SpeakPipe Woosh or No Woosh ? Hit us up on Twitter and let us know which team you are on Check out Open Studio Pro here Support the pod by spreading the word with the link youllhearit.com Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and cour...

Three tracks to reflect on - Evans, Redman & Doky (*not a law firm) 27.12.2021 15:16

Peter and Adam take a moment to share three their favorite tracks to reflect on 2021. Listen to the tunes: Peace Piece (B. Evans) , Balance (J. Redman) , I Just Wanna Stop (C. M. Doky) Check out Open Studio Pro here Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Support the pod by spreading the word with the link youllhearit.com Learn more about Open Studio Pro : openstudiojazz.com/pro Interested...

First Take Friday: Dr. Lonnie Smith 24.12.2021 24:47

Adam and special guest Sean Jones listen to and break down a few tracks off of the late and great Dr. Lonnie Smith's album Breathe . Get your copy of the album HERE Listen to this album on HERE Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Support the pod by spreading the word with the link youllhearit.com Learn more about Open Studio Pro : openstudiojazz.com/pro Interested in more music advice?...

Want to be a jazz musician? Be inquisitive. Be curious. 22.12.2021 17:38

It's Speakpipe Wednesday! Peter and Adam respond to listeners' question on starting his jazz education journey. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Support the pod by spreading the word with the link youllhearit.com Learn more about Open Studio Pro : openstudiojazz.com/pro Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase....

How to Work Hard (in jazz & in life) 20.12.2021 27:51

Forget the boring stuff, embrace the discomfort and get past the last 10%. Peter and Adam discuss how they work hard. Check out Open Studio Pro here Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Support the pod by spreading the word with the link youllhearit.com Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check...

Nicholas Payton's new release "Smoke Sessions" 17.12.2021 18:18

First Take Friday! Join the listening room as Adam and Peter listen to the first track, Hangin' in and Jivin' , off of Nicholas Payton's new release Smoke Sessions . Listen to the tune here Watch the You'll Hear It episode with Nicholas Payton as a guest here Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Support the pod by spreading the word with the link youllhearit.com Learn more about Open Stu...

Vince Guaraldi EXPLAINED 15.12.2021 11:50

It's Speakpipe Wednesday! Peter and Adam respond to a listener's question about what Vince Guaraldi does at the beginning of " What Child is This? " Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Support the pod by spreading the word with the link youllhearit.com Learn more about Open Studio Pro : openstudiojazz.com/pro Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons...

Jazz Piano: Day 1 (who ordered a full plate of the blues?) 13.12.2021 20:26

New to jazz piano? Adam & Peter break down an easy pathway to get started (or as a refresher). Check out the Jazz Piano for Beginners course here Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Support the pod by spreading the word with the link youllhearit.com Learn more about Open Studio Pro : openstudiojazz.com/pro Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lesson...