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

Today, Peter and Adam walk you through how to get over any apprehension of one of the best ways to improve your skills: transcription. For an example of what a high-quality transcription looks like, check out our transcription of Wynton Kelly's solo on "Freddie Freeloader" here: https://youllhearit.com/freddie-freeloader-wynton-kelly-transcription/ Make your practicing even happier with the offici...

On this episode, Peter and Adam discuss one of the most crucial elements that can make or break your ability to play piano: fingering. For more on fingering tips, check out the MacFarren Scale and Arpeggio Manual : https://www.amazon.com/Scale-Arpeggio-Manual-Technique-Schirmers/dp/0793572231 Make your practicing even happier with the official Open Studio Practice Journal! This is the perfect tool...

The Keystation might sound cheesy, but these voicings sure don't. Today, Peter and Adam show you how to make your own rootless voicings. Coming soon to Open Studio: Adam's doing a whole course on left-hand voicings as Volume 2 of his Jazz Piano Basics series. You can purchase Volume 1 - Lead Sheet Breakdown here: https://www.openstudiojazz.com/jazz-piano-basics-lead-sheet-breakdown . For more on t...

What's better than one jazz piano? TWO jazz pianos! Today, Peter and Adam talk about how to perform as a two piano duo. Like those You'll Hear It shirts Peter shows off on the podcast? Want some YHI swag of your own? Take a visit to our store ! Just go to https://teespring.com/stores/open-studio Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our  YouTube channel  an...

Plant-Based vs. Keto: Peter and Adam ditch talking about their palettes for an episode and decide to discuss their palates, instead. Open Studio has a brand new course from renowned pianist Helio Alves! Brazilian Jazz Piano shows you the authentic way to play Brazilian jazz styles including samba, bossa nova, baião, and more. Go to https://www.openstudiojazz.com/brazilian-jazz-piano for more info....

On today's episode, Peter and Adam ask whether or not it's worth it to take a bite out of the Big Apple. The people have spoken, and the People's Choice Podcast Award for Best Music Podcast is... not You'll Hear It . We graciously accept our defeat to the wonderful Switched on Pop podcast, which you can check out for yourself (if you haven't already) right here: https://www.switchedonpop.com Open...

Today, Peter and Adam answer a listener's question on creating altered melodic ideas while improvising without it sounding like a random lick. Open Studio has a brand new course from renowned pianist Helio Alves! Brazilian Jazz Piano shows you the authentic way to play Brazilian jazz styles including samba, bossa nova, baião, and more. Go to https://www.openstudiojazz.com/brazilian-jazz-piano for...

Underrated, but not underachievers - Peter and Adam count down the 7 pianists they think deserve a little more love. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Sign up for You'll Hear It Premium to access our SpeakPipe hotline! Go to https://www.openstudiojazz.com/yhi for more info. Top 7 Underappreciated Jazz Pianists Mary Lou Williams Tommy Flanagan James Booker (check out his album Junco Partner here:...

How do you play your solos the Frank Lloyd Wright way? Peter and Adam tell you how you can take some inspiration from architecture on your next solo. Like those You'll Hear It shirts Peter shows off on the podcast? Want some YHI swag of your own? Take a visit to our store ! Just go to https://teespring.com/stores/open-studio Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head ov...

Got a session or gig tonight but feel like your solos have been lackluster lately? Adam and Peter give you 7 ways to make your solos stand out. 7 Ways to Improve Your Soloing Listen Transcribe Learn tunes & phrases (or even whole solos) in different keys Be fearless Omit the bad parts of your solo Interact with the drummer Pay attention to architecture in the world and apply it tor your playin...

Today, Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe request for a deep-dive on Adam's system for 4,5, and 6-note voicings without repeated notes. 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 a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐...

It's time for a jazz FAQ as Peter and Adam list the questions they most frequently hear asked about jazz. 7 Most Asked Questions About Jazz Are you really just making it all up? What is that, an oboe? (to a bassist) Do you like Kenny G? What's happening, hep cat? Can you make a living playing jazz? Don't you hate jazz? How long have you been a barista? Like those You'll Hear It shirts Peter shows...

On this episode, Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe on how to manage several gig offers at once. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Sign up for You'll Hear It Premium to access our SpeakPipe hotline! Go to https://www.openstudiojazz.com/yhi for more info. Like those You'll Hear It shirts Peter shows off on the podcast? Want some YHI swag of your own? Take a visit to our store ! Just go to https://...

Today, Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe on what lessons they've learned on music education since starting Open Studio. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Sign up for You'll Hear It Premium to access our SpeakPipe hotline! Go to https://www.openstudiojazz.com/yhi for more info. Like those You'll Hear It shirts Peter shows off on the podcast? Want some YHI swag of your own? Take a visit to our sto...

Today on the podcast, Peter and Adam answer a listener's question about how to integrate dynamics to keep your improvisation interesting. Like those You'll Hear It shirts Peter shows off on the podcast? Want some YHI swag of your own? Take a visit to our store ! Just go to https://teespring.com/stores/open-studio Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our  Y...

On a very self-help themed episode, Peter and Adam discuss some good habits you should get into if you want to be a better musician. 7 Highly Effective Habits to Make You a Better Jazz Musician: Listen Daily practice Practice patience Practice journal Transcribe Scales Compose BONUS Also, be sure to check out the latest course from Open Studio (featuring YHI's own Adam Maness): Jazz Piano Basics -...

Today, Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe on how to improvise based on the melody of a tune. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Sign up for You'll Hear It Premium to access our SpeakPipe hotline! Go to https://www.openstudiojazz.com/yhi for more info. For more helpful jazz advice, watch this Glenn Zaleski video on Voicing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWrSFOiEpT0 Like those You'll Hear It shirt...

It's the return of our You'll Hear It Live Q&A segment where Peter and Adam take questions made possible by listeners like you. Also, be sure to check out the latest course from Open Studio (featuring YHI's own Adam Maness): Jazz Piano Basics - Lead Sheet Breakdown . In this course, Adam will teach you the correct way to read from lead sheets as well as how to customize your own arrangements o...

The hot takes continue in this episode (recorded live on our YouTube channel!) as Peter and Adam discuss the worthiness of Real Books . Also, be sure to check out the latest course from Open Studio (featuring YHI's own Adam Maness): Jazz Piano Basics - Lead Sheet Breakdown . In this course, Adam will teach you the correct way to read from lead sheets as well as how to customize your own arrangemen...

It's a hot topic on today's episode, as Peter and Adam answer a listener's question about whether scales and theory really matter. Like those You'll Hear It shirts Peter shows off on the podcast? Want some YHI swag of your own? Take a visit to our store ! Just go to https://teespring.com/stores/open-studio Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our  YouTube...

For this list of 7, Peter and Adam give their favorite jazz tunes in 3/4 time (without any schmaltzy waltzes). Our 7 Favorite Tunes in 3 "Someday My Prince Will Come" "Jitterbug Waltz" "Waltz for Debby" "When a Child Is Born" "Footprints" "Money Puzzle" "All Blues" To listen to all of these tunes, check out our Spotify playlist for this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7k0A7YbRUwbUJ6nGQh...

On today's episode, Peter and Adam revisit a blog post on some of their favorite two-handed voicings. To see the original blog post, you can go here: http://youllhearit.com/two-handed-fourth-voicings-peter-martin/ . You'll Hear It is now an award-nominated podcast! That's right, we're a finalist in the Music category for The People's Choice Podcast Awards. To see the full list of nominees, go to h...

Today, Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe on how to get your practice time in without annoying your friends and family. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Sign up for You'll Hear It Premium to access our SpeakPipe hotline! Go to https://www.openstudiojazz.com/yhi for more info. The ending theme song for today's episode is "In the Meantime" by Harrison Richter, which was recorded live at The 1905 ....

And now, the thrilling conclusion of Thelonious Monk's priceless advice for jazz musicians. To check out Steve's notes, go here: http://cdn8.openculture.com/2017/12/17225415/monkgigtips4.jpg Peter Martin and Romero Lubambo have a new album! Buy Rio Meets New Orleans - Live from Tokyo right here: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/romerolubambopetermartin Like those You'll Hear It shirts Peter shows off o...

It's part one of a two-parter as Peter and Adam analyze some advice straight from the mouth of Thelonious Monk (and straight from the notepad of Steve Lacy). To check out Steve's notes, go here: http://cdn8.openculture.com/2017/12/17225415/monkgigtips4.jpg Happy Hump Day! This week's Hump Day Special is Peter Martin and Romero Lubambo's new CD free with the purchase of any course from Open Studio....