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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Best of Q&A's (Part 2) 14.12.2020 18:00

Thanks to all the listeners who've asked us questions over the course of season 7! And now for Part 2 of some of our favorite questions from this season. 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 Studio Live Events...

Best of Q&A's (Part 1) 11.12.2020 13:16

Thanks to all the listeners who've asked us questions over the course of season 7! Today and Monday, we're picking some of the favorite questions we've received this season. 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. Friday's Open...

Why Don't "Pretty" Notes Work in Other Genres? 10.12.2020 14:57

It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions. On this edition, Peter and Adam discuss why "pretty" notes typically only show up in jazz. 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. Thursday's...

Diminished Scales & When To Use Them 09.12.2020 25:03

It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions. Today, Peter and Adam take questions on diminished scale usage, what to do when you get fired, and how to learn to play what you're thinking. 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 cour...

How Important are Scales? 08.12.2020 19:24

It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions. On today's episode, Peter and Adam discuss personal/career growth, as well as the importance of learning scales. 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...

What To Practice When You Don't Feel Like Practicing 07.12.2020 10:55

It happens to the best of us - sometimes you just aren't in the mood to pick up your instrument. Today, Peter and Adam give you some ideas to help get you in a practicing mood. 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 O...

The State of Music Education 04.12.2020 16:57

Peter and Adam share their thoughts on what they love about the current music education landscape, and what they'd like to see changed about it. 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. Friday's Open Studio Live Events: 1:00 PM...

Is Music Notation Still Relevant? 03.12.2020 21:56

It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions. It's time for a hot topic on today's episode as Peter and Adam tackle the use of notation in modern music education. 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 ev...

The Basics of Ear Training 02.12.2020 19:25

It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions. On this episode, Peter and Adam discuss their approach to ear training, how to hear inner voicings, and a very bluesy question. 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 S...

Tips for Improvising Over Quick Chord Movements 01.12.2020 21:22

It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions. Today, Peter and Adam take questions on how to learn a tune in all keys, using the melodic minor set, and tips for improvising over quick chord movements. 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 Pa...

Is Bebop Relevant? 30.11.2020 14:56

Today, Peter and Adam handle a controversial question: can bebop still be implemented into modern playing, or does it sound too outdated? 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 Studio Live Events (all times are...

How To Sound Great When You're Not a Great Player 27.11.2020 14:51

On this episode, Peter and Adam give you some easy tips to immediately improve your playing no matter your skill level. 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. Friday's Open Studio Live Events (all times are EST): 1:00 PM - A...

How To Use YouTube To Improve Your Playing 26.11.2020 19:09

Today Peter and Adam talk about one of the best resources out there for musicians looking to gain some skills: YouTube. 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. YHI Recommended YouTube Channels Open Studio Adam Neely Rick Beat...

How Much Self-Admiration Should I Have? 25.11.2020 29:32

It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions. On this episode, Peter and Adam tackle a question on the self-admiration sweet spot, as well as their favorite classical tunes to play and more. 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...

Jazzing up Holiday Tunes 24.11.2020 26:41

It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions. Today, it's a holiday-themed question as a listener asks how to take standard holiday tunes and freshen them up with some jazz influences. 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...

What Does "Altered" Actually Mean? 23.11.2020 14:49

Today, Adam and Peter clear up one of the most misunderstood scales in music - and check out this video of a previous YHI episode! 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 Studio Live Events: 1:00 PM - Masterclas...

The Best Musicians All Share This One Trait 20.11.2020 20:24

Anyone can be a good musician, but what does it take to reach levels of greatness? Peter and Adam discuss the one trait all great players need. 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. Friday's Open Studio Live Events: 1:00 PM...

How To Comp for Bass Solos 19.11.2020 11:57

It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions. On this episode, Peter and Adam discuss a tricky subject for many pianists: what do I play during a bass solo? 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...

Giving Advice To Musicians Without Being a Jerk 18.11.2020 15:28

It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions. Today, Peter and Adam talk about giving less-experienced musicians advice, lesser-known pianists, and whether or not to learn classical music. 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 c...

Why Aren't Piano Solos as Good as Horn Solos? 17.11.2020 16:25

It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions. On this episode, they tackle a controversial question about solos, as well as queries on the Suzuki Method and stride piano. 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 St...

The Free Association Episode 16.11.2020 24:02

Peter and Adam decide to put their improvisational skills to the test today as they do an entirely free associative episode. 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 Studio Live Events: 1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Gui...

How To Shed on Hard Tunes 13.11.2020 22:46

Today, Peter and Adam discuss some practice techniques that can help you build up your skills for the more difficult tunes. 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. Friday's Open Studio Live Events: 1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guid...

How Do I Get My Friends Into Jazz? 12.11.2020 28:54

It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions. On this episode, they discuss some good entry points in to the world of jazz, as well as their favorite new jazz musicians. 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 Stu...

Tune Breakdown: "Dolphin Dance" (Part 2) 11.11.2020 17:44

It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions. Today, Peter and Adam continue their breakdown of "Dolphin Dance." 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. Wednesday's Open Studio Live Eve...

Tune Breakdown: "Dolphin Dance" (Part 1) 10.11.2020 13:47

It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions. Peter and Adam introduce their new segment Tune Breakdown today as they take a deep dive into Herbie Hancock's "Dolphin Dance." 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...