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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Music

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youllhearit.com

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Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

7 Great Trombone Solos 29.01.2020

Trombonists are people, too! Today, Peter and Adam make up for their past trombone hate by shining some love on their favorite trombone solos. 7 Great Trombone Solos J.J. Johnson - "Billie's Bounce" Curtis Fuller - "Blue Train" Fred Wesley - "Pass the Peas" (check out a great transcription of this solo here ) Michael Dease - "Frenzy" (listen to it on Spotify ) Jack Teagarden - "Stardust" Trombone...

The Diminished Scale - What the Hell Is It? 28.01.2020

It's another edition of our series "What the Hell Is It?" Today, Peter and Adam break down the diminished scale - what it sounds like, how to play it, and when to use it. Calling all pianists - get the Piano Access Pass today! Save money with this bundle featuring every piano course ever from Open Studio, including teachers such as Peter Martin, Geoffrey Keezer, and Helio Alves. Interested in more...

Why Have So Many Pros Come From the Suzuki Method? 24.01.2020

Peter and Adam discuss why the Suzuki Method is so proficient at producing pro musicians. (No, it isn't about the best way to ride a dirt bike) Calling all pianists - get the Piano Access Pass today! Save money with this bundle featuring every piano course ever from Open Studio, including teachers such as Peter Martin, Geoffrey Keezer, and Helio Alves. Interested in more music advice? Go  here  to...

4 Reasons You're Not Swinging 23.01.2020

On this episode, learn what's stopping you from becoming the Mayor of Swingtown by avoiding these crucial mistakes. 4 Reasons You're Not Swinging You're trying too hard You're not listening to the right stuff You have bad time/control of the groove You're too dogmatic about what swing is BONUS Interested in more music advice? Go  here  to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available fo...

7 Biggest Myths About Learning Music 22.01.2020

Becoming a competent musician isn't nearly as difficult as people make it out to be. On this episode, Peter and Adam tell you why. 7 Biggest Myths About Learning Music Talent is the most important Grit is the most important You have to start when you're a baby You can just feel it, no need to practice You have to be a genius You don't need to know the language/you have to be totally original It co...

7 Biggest Improv Mistakes You're Probably Making 21.01.2020

Today, Peter and Adam list off some habits you should avoid when soloing. Which of these are you guilty of? 7 Biggest Improv Mistakes You're Probably Making Playing too much Playing licks from the solos you've learned Not playing confidently - tell your story! Not listening to the band Not hearing the melody Not playing to your audience Not knowing what came before Calling all pianists - get the P...

How to Practice Technique (It's Not What You Think) 20.01.2020

Everyone hates practicing the technical stuff during their practice sessions. Wait... everyone doesn't hate it!? Today, Peter and Adam tell you why you shouldn't dread this crucial part of your practice. How to Practice Technique: Mindfully Slowly Dynamically Methodically Creatively What to practice Written music The SpeakPipe hotline is back! Go to https://youllhearit.com/podcast/ and leave your...

An Analog Mindset for a Digital World 17.01.2020

Today, Peter fills you in on what he means by an "analog mindset" and how it can help you become a better musician. The SpeakPipe hotline is back! Go to https://youllhearit.com/podcast/ and leave your question for Peter and Adam. If we like it, we'll do a whole episode on your topic or question. Interested in more music advice? Go  here  to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available...

Should You Be Dogmatic With the "Real" Changes? 16.01.2020

On this episode, Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe about whether or not you should always play the original chord changes or if it's okay to go off another reference. Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our  YouTube channel . Interested in more jazz advice? Go  here  to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Follow us on Fa...

7 Ways to Use Pedal Tones 15.01.2020

Today, Peter and Adam break in the new keyboard setup with some different strategies for using a sustain pedal. Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our  YouTube channel . Interested in more jazz advice? Go  here  to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at: https://www.faceboo...

Introducing the Pod Suite (feat. JEN Recap) 14.01.2020

Peter and Adam make their long-awaited return today in the new-and-improved Podcave, and they fill us in on their trip to the JEN Conference. Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our  YouTube channel . Interested in more jazz advice? Go  here  to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Ins...

7 Practice Hacks for Better Ears 09.01.2020

Today, Peter and Adam walk you through 7 steps you can take to grow your active listening skills. 7 Practice Hacks for Better Ears Listen to learn Sing! Get a Methodist (or Baptist) hymnal and sing your part Learn a solo Learn tunes in different keys Score study with the track Transcribe BONUS Calling all pianists - get the Piano Access Pass today! Save money with this bundle featuring every piano...

Do You Even Target Notes, Bro? 08.01.2020

You want some music advice, bro? Today, Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe about targeting specific notes when they solo. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Sign up for You'll Hear It Premium and get access to the SpeakPipe hotline. Just go to https://www.openstudiojazz.com/yhi Are you going to the JEN Conference ? If so, stop by and say hi to us! From January 7 - 10, Peter and Adam will be doing...

Don't Do These 7 Things When You Practice 07.01.2020

It's one thing to know what to practice, but do you know what NOT to do? Peter and Adam break it down for you in this episode. Don't Do These 7 Things When You Practice: Try to practice everything Wait until conditions are perfect Practice what you're good at already Ignore fundamentals Beat yourself up/let yourself off the hook Practice only what you plan Check your phone BONUS Calling all pianis...

What Makes a Hip Voicing? 06.01.2020

Peter and Adam kick off the week with a SpeakPipe on how to tell the difference between a hip voicing and a corny one. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Sign up for You'll Hear It Premium and get access to the SpeakPipe hotline. Just go to https://www.openstudiojazz.com/yhi Are you going to the JEN Conference ? If so, stop by and say hi to us! From January 7 - 10, Peter and Adam will be doing sp...

You'll Hear It: B-Sides Ep. 1 - Mildly Delightful 04.01.2020

It's the first edition of You'll Hear It: B-Sides , where Adam and Peter have a casual chat about whatever's on their minds. Today, it's all about New Year's Eve gigs, the roaring '20s, and a mildly delightful Anna Kendrick movie. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Phrasing... What the Hell Is It? 03.01.2020

It's another SpeakPipe today as Peter and Adam define what people mean when they talk about phrasing. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Are you going to the JEN Conference ? If so, stop by and say hi to us! From January 7 - 10, Peter and Adam will be doing special live You'll Hear It's, giving away special prizes, and answering any jazz or music questions you want to ask them. Just look for the...

Our Most Embarrassing Moments on Stage 02.01.2020

Today, Peter and Adam answer a listener's SpeakPipe on if they have any stories about making a fool of themselves on stage. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Sign up for You'll Hear It Premium and get access to the SpeakPipe hotline. Just go to https://www.openstudiojazz.com/yhi Are you going to the JEN Conference ? If so, stop by and say hi to us! From January 7 - 10, Peter and Adam will be doi...

The Big Question: What Is Swing? 01.01.2020

On the first episode of 2020, Peter and Adam take a SpeakPipe on one of the most commonly asked questions: what is swing? Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Sign up for You'll Hear It Premium and get access to the SpeakPipe hotline. Just go to https://www.openstudiojazz.com/yhi There's a whole Open Studio course on how to swing - Art of Swing with Reuben Rogers and Ulysses Owens, Jr. Learn tippin...

The Crucial Element You're Not Practicing 31.12.2019

"Hello darkness my old friend..." What does a Simon and Garfunkel song have to do with this episode? Stay tuned to find out! Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Until midnight CST , non-Premium members can leave voice messages for Peter and Adam. Go to http://youllhearit.com/podcast/ to leave yours. But hurry - the SpeakPipe hotline goes back to Premium members only in 2020. Are you going to the J...

Practice Ideas: Weekly Concepts 30.12.2019

It's Adam's birthday, and he got the best present ever: a SpeakPipe on some fresh practice tips. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? For the next two days , non-Premium members can leave voice messages for Peter and Adam. Go to http://youllhearit.com/podcast/ to leave yours. But hurry - the SpeakPipe hotline goes back to Premium members only in 2020. Are you going to the JEN Conference ? If so, st...

Best of Season 5 (Adam & Peter Wittily Banting) 26.12.2019

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Best of Season 5 (7 Tips on Technique and Creativity) 25.12.2019

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Best of Season 5(How does that Work?) 24.12.2019

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Best of Season 5(What The Hell is...) 23.12.2019

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