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

Today, Peter and Adam give you some helpful tips on what it takes to build new skills. Today's episode is sponsored by Anytune . Anytune is the perfect tool for anyone looking to improve their practice sessions. Learn, transcribe, and practice solos by slowing down the tempo, adjusting the pitch, and (for Pro+ users), isolating specific instruments in the mix. For more info, follow this link . Upc...

On this episode, Peter and Adam discuss what they think the world of live jazz music will look like in a post-pandemic society. Links From This Episode: Want to get every piano course from Open Studio for free? For a limited time, you can! Try out a 7-day free trial of the Piano Access Pass (no credit card required) so you can get a taste of what this pass has to offer. Today's Open Studio Live Ev...

Today, Peter and Adam help remove some of the mystery around one of jazz's most misunderstood scales: the diminished scale. Links From This Episode: Want to get every piano course from Open Studio for free? For a limited time, you can! Try out a 7-day free trial of the Piano Access Pass (no credit card required) so you can get a taste of what this pass has to offer. Today's Open Studio Live Events...

On this episode, Peter and Adam take a SpeakPipe on who they think is the all-time best jazz musician. Wanna leave a SpeakPipe of your own? Click this link to leave a recording, and your question might get featured on an upcoming episode! Links From This Episode: Want to get every piano course from Open Studio for free? For a limited time, you can! Try out a 7-day free trial of the Piano Access Pa...

Adam comes at ya' solo today as he pulls back the curtain to reveal a little musical magic trick. Links From This Episode: For more piano tutorials from Adam, become a member of the Piano Guided Practice Pass . Join Adam as he hosts Daily Guided Practice Sessions, get access to the Guided Practice App, and unlock tons of extra resources to boost your practice session game. Today's Open Studio Live...

Today, Peter and Adam continue their tribute to the legendary Jimmy Cobb . Links From This Episode: Listen to every song from this episode (and part 1) with our Spotify playlist Today's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT): 1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only ) 3:00 PM - Adam hosts a Guided Practice Session for non-members on YouTube 8:00 PM - Peter continues his...

Today, Peter and Adam honor the memory of another giant of jazz we lost this year: Jimmy Cobb . Links From This Episode: Listen to every song from this episode (and get a preview of what's to come in part 2) with our Spotify playlist Today's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT): 1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only ) For the rest of this week's calendar, follow th...

Of course it takes regular practice to become a better musician, but what's the point if you don't feel like you're making progress? Today, Peter and Adam give you some advice on how to track your musical growth. Milestones: Memorized your first tune Transcribed your first full solo Recognized a chord change or melody Sat in at a jam session Played your first gig Learned a tune on the fly Got lost...

In this two-part episode, Peter and Adam list off some good habits you need to integrate into your musical life right away. 7 Habits of a Highly Effective Jazz Musician Listen Practice Be social Broad world view Execution and completion Groove Empathy Links From This Episode: Purchase a copy of Atomic Habits by James Clear right here For a comprehensive collection of piano lessons, save money by p...

In this two-part episode, Peter and Adam list off some good habits you need to integrate into your musical life right away. 7 Habits of a Highly Effective Jazz Musician Listen Practice Be social Tune in tomorrow for the rest of this list! Links From This Episode: Purchase a copy of Atomic Habits by James Clear right here Today's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT): 1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Gu...

On a solo edition of You'll Hear It today, Adam discusses what to do if you find yourself lacking the drive to pick up your instrument. Today's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT): 1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only ) 3:00 PM - Adam hosts a Guided Practice Session available to the public on YouTube 8:00 PM - Peter performs his weekly Shelter in Place concert se...

Peter and Adam are going to be streaming and taking your questions live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. In this episode, Peter and Adam will answer a question about diminished scales + dominant chords, and a classically trained pianist wants to know how to improvise. Links From This Episode: If you're someone who already knows how to play the...

Peter and Adam are going to be streaming and taking your questions live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. Today, Peter and Adam get an interesting question about Keith Jarrett, as well as what their favorite mode is. Links From This Episode: Stuck wondering what to practice every day? We've got a course for that! The Piano Guided Practice Pass...

Peter and Adam are going to be streaming and taking your questions live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. Today, Peter and Adam tackle what to do when problems arise on a gig, and also take a question on what to do when applying for music programs. Today's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT): 1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Sessio...

Peter and Adam are going to be streaming and taking your questions live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. On this episode, Peter and Adam talk about transcribing small sections of language, staying in the pocket on odd time signatures, and how to keep a podcast episode going when one host loses internet. Links From This Episode: Stuck wondering...

Peter and Adam are going to be streaming and taking your questions live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. On today's edition of Burning Questions, Peter and Adam field some queries about how to get a modern sound for a solo and how to practice being melodic at fast tempos. Links From This Episode: Stuck wondering what to practice every day? We'...

Peter and Adam are going to be streaming and taking your questions live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. In this episode, Peter and Adam help you out with altered dominant lines, discuss the relevance of bebop in modern jazz, and give some advice on how to balance different aspects of practice. Links From This Episode: There's a new course fro...

Peter and Adam continue their interview with Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding from Switched on Pop in today's episode. Links From This Episode: Dive into the world of pop music and learn about the song craft that goes into writing great pop tunes with the Switched on Pop podcast Check out Nate and Charlie's new book Switched on Pop: How Popular Music Works, and Why It Matters for more information ab...

In this special episode, Peter and Adam interview fellow music commentators Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding from the hit podcast Switched on Pop . Links From This Episode: Dive into the world of pop music and learn about the song craft that goes into writing great pop tunes with the Switched on Pop podcast Check out Nate and Charlie's new book Switched on Pop: How Popular Music Works, and Why It Ma...

On this episode, Peter and Adam discuss the importance of knowing when to end a practice session. Links From This Episode: Getting your regular practice in has never been easier thanks to our Piano Guided Practice Pass - featuring all of Adam's daily Guided Practice Sessions, exclusive daily live practice sessions, and the brand new Guided Practice App There's a new course from Open Studio: Rhythm...

Just because you're a beginner at jazz piano doesn't mean your playing needs to sound boring and easy. Today, Peter and Adam will give you some tips to improve your sound. 4 Ways to Sound Great Learn to swing Learn the blues Learn to sing it first Learn tunes you love Links From This Episode: Getting your regular practice in has never been easier thanks to our Piano Guided Practice Pass - featurin...

In this episode, Peter and Adam list off some ways that you can stay inspired to practice regularly. 4 Ways to Keep Motivated Listen Switch it up - something different A big challenge Make it obvious Links From This Episode: Open Studio now has an app! Getting your regular practice in has never been easier thanks to our Guided Practice App - featuring Adam's daily Guided Practice Sessions, lessons...

Peter and Adam are going to be streaming and taking your questions live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. On today's edition of Burning Questions, Peter recounts a tale of Italian horror and also discusses his favorite Phillip's Exercise. Links From This Episode: Open Studio now has an app! Getting your regular practice in has never been easier...

Peter and Adam are going to be streaming and taking your questions live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. Today, Peter and Adam take questions on how to approach diminished chords, their favorite Herbie voicings/techniques, and Adam shares his horror gig story. Links From This Episode: Open Studio now has an app! Getting your regular practice i...

Peter and Adam are going to be streaming and taking your questions live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. On today's edition, Adam answers what it was like to smoke with Barry Harris, someone asks what mistakes you should avoid when comping, and Peter and Adam list their favorite non-keyboardist albums with great piano playing. Links From This...