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

Today, Peter and Adam discuss one of the most controversial resources for jazz musicians: the Real Book, and wether or not it lives up to its infamy. Links from this episode: Get the free PDF from this episode with this link Check out all of the tunes mentioned in this episode with our Spotify playlist Prefer your podcasts in video form? Watch the YouTube version of this episode here Interested in...

Things get a little more casual today as Peter and Adam add another episode to the week. Today, they go over some of their favorite recent comments. 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 Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument. Let us know what you think by leaving...

On this episode, Peter and Adam list off the best solos you need to learn, regardless of whether you're a beginner or an advanced player. Links from this episode: Check out all of the tunes mentioned in this episode with our Spotify playlist Watch the "Freddie Freeloader" video and get the PDF with this link here Check out our friends over at The Upper Hand Podcast Interested in more music advice?...

A rhythm section has many roles to play in an ensemble. Today, Peter and Adam nail down what the most important element for a good rhythm section is. 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 Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument. Let us know what you think by leaving...

Today, Peter and Adam expand their jazz sonic palette and check out some new releases.  Links from this episode: Listen to all of these songs in full with our Spotify playlist here Check out the YouTube video for this episode right here Peter's holding a special Connected in Place concert to celebrate a year of Friday live performances - you can tune in this Friday, March 12 at 8:00 PM EST by foll...

On this week's episode, Peter and Adam take a deep-dive into one of the most commonly played chords in jazz tunes: the five-seven chord. Links from this episode: Get the free PDF for this episode by clicking this link Check out the YouTube video for this episode right here 7 Levels of V7 Chords Average Amadeus - "Mozart | Piano Sonata No. 16" / The Beatles | "Hey Jude" High 5 - Louis Armstrong | "...

It's one of Peter and Adam's favorite things to talk about on the show, and today, we dive into what a typical Peter Martin practice session is like. Links from this episode: Step up your practice session game with a practice journal - like this one from Open Studio . Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to c...

The jazz world (and the music world as a whole) lost one of its most cherished artists last week: Chick Corea. Today, Peter and Adam pay tribute to his iconic music. Links from this episode: To see Chick's 1982 White House performance, follow this link . To hear in full all of the Chick Corea tunes covered in this episode, here's a link to our Spotify playlist . Interested in more music advice? Go...

On this week's episode, Peter and Adam try to pin down which pianist from this generation matches the skill and feel of Oscar Peterson. Hear more (and play better) music in just 5 minutes a day with the new course from Adam Maness: 5-Minute Ear Training! Check it out by following this link . Who's the Next Oscar Peterson? (listen to all the tunes from this episode with our Spotify playlist ) Chris...

We dive deep into the musical psyche of Peter on this week's episode as Adam tests out a melodic experiment on him. Make Your Own Rorschach Melodies: Adam's original melodies Adam's blank melodies Peter's melodies Record your melody performances and upload them to social media with the hashtags #RorschachMelodies #OSSpotlight Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz l...

On this week's episode, Peter and Adam pick apart the various performances from the 2021 United States Presidential Inauguration, and discuss what they liked and didn't like. 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 Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument. Let us know...

Today on the You'll Hear It podcast, Peter and Adam discuss some of the best rhythm players of all time and the "pockets" they helped define during their career.  Improve your own rhythm playing with courses from Open Studio - check out Rhythm Section Fundamentals and Rhythm Section Workout ! Unicorn Pockets (listen to them all with our Spotify playlist ) Charlie Parker - "Just Friends" Ray Brown...

It's a special edition of You'll Hear It today as Open Studio bass guru Bob DeBoo and jazz bass master Reuben Rogers discuss some tips they wish they were told when first starting out. Things I Wish I Were Told Have a consistent teacher/mentor Learn piano Record yourself and listen back Positions Play along with records Be comfortable playing other basses Interested in more music advice? Go here t...

On this week's episode, Peter and Adam break down what exactly makes a tune sound so amazing. Today, from Stan Getz and J.J. Johnson at the Opera House , it's "Billie's Bounce." Listen to the full tune here ! 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 Pass - every course from Open Studio...

Season 8 kicks off with Peter and Adam analyzing the start, middle, and end of the careers of three jazz trumpet legends: Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, and Roy Hargrove. 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 Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument. Links From This E...

Peter comes at you with a solo episode today as he shows you some tunes worth checking out. 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 Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument. 5 Dope Tracks for This Weekend (Listen to them all with our Spotify playlist ) Roy Hargrove/ Ch...

Today, we dust off an old episode from the archives - all the way back from February 3, 2018 (just the fourth episode of the show!), here's an episode where Peter and Adam discuss some ways to spice up scale practice. 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 Pass - every course from Op...

Today, we dust off an old episode from the archives - all the way back from June 29, 2018, here's an episode where Peter and Adam go over some effective ways to end a tune. 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 Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument. Monday's Open...

It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions. On this episode, Peter and Adam discuss making solo arrangements on tunes where the melody notes don't fit the chords. 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 Pass - every course from Open Studio on...

It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions. Today, Peter and Adam discuss their latest fitness practices and how it improves their jazz playing. 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 Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument....

It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions. On this episode, Peter and Adam take a question on jazz albums where the musicians really play the blues. 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 Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrum...

It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions. On today's episode, Peter and Adam take a question on what advanced players practice, or if they feel inspired at all. 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 Pass - every course from Open Studio on...

Today, we dust off an old episode from the archives - all the way back from May 18, 2018, here's an episode where Peter and Adam discuss some standards you might not be familiar with. 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 Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument. Fri...

It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions. Peter and Adam talk about why it's important to play for the audience on today's episode, as well as whether new tunes can become standards. 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 Pass - every cours...

It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions. Today, Peter and Adam talk about rolling with the changes whenever things go wrong. 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 Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument. Tuesday's Open St...