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

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

7 Unbelievable Facts About Jazz 04.07.2019

It's time for Peter & Adam's Believe It or Not with these 7 fun facts about jazz. 7 Unbelievable Facts About Jazz Jazz musicians turn off part of their brain while improvising ( https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/media/releases/this_is_your_brain_on_jazz_researchers_use_mri_to_study_spontaneity_creativity ) No one knows the origin of the word "jazz" Jazz increases your immunity ( https://www...

How to Be an AMAZING Jazz Pianist by Practicing ONE Simple Thing 03.07.2019

It's an extra-clickbaity title for a clickbaity SpeakPipe topic: if you could only practice one thing, what would it be? Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Just go to https://youllhearit.com/podcast-contact/ . And check out the book Peter plugs in this episode: The ONE Thing by Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan http://www.the1thing.com We're proud to present the new-and-improved platform for Open St...

4 Core Principles for Learning Jazz 02.07.2019

Today, Peter and Adam get fundamental as they give their most important concepts for learning jazz. 4 Core Principles for Learning Jazz: Listen Patience Routine Feedback ULTIMATE TIP We're proud to present the new-and-improved platform for Open Studio: https://www.openstudiojazz.com ! Head on over, check it out, and let us know what you like and what needs improvement. (We have over 1000 lessons t...

How to Learn New Tunes 01.07.2019

On today's episode, Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe on the best practices for learning new tunes. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Just go to https://youllhearit.com/podcast-contact/ . How to Learn New Tunes: Listen Stay away from the pages (learn from recordings) Play the heck out of it Be patient (memorize it as you learn it) ULTIMATE TIP The ending theme song for today's episode is "A Few...

How to Hear the Harmony 28.06.2019

We end the week with another SpeakPipe; this time, it's a request for tips on hearing harmony. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Just go to https://youllhearit.com/podcast-contact/ . Be one of the first 20 people to leave us a rating or review at  https://www.youllhearit.com/sticker  and you can score a FREE You'll Hear It sticker. Today's episode is sponsored by  Soundslice .  Soundslice  is a...

How to Fail 27.06.2019

Today, Peter and Adam talk about taking risks and the possibility of failing. Special offer for our  You'll Hear It  listeners: For $129, you can get both Jazz Piano for Beginners and Elements of Jazz Piano ($320 Value). Just add both courses to your cart, and apply promo code "BOGO" to get this deal. Visit  https://www.openstudionetwork.com/courses/ Be one of the first 20 people to leave us a rat...

Planing 26.06.2019

Planing? Planing. Peter and Adam answer an email-submitted question about voicing chords using harmonic planing (taking a chord/chord shape and moving it within a mode). The ending theme song for today's episode is "Luna" by The RhythmEarth Electric Trio. To get your music featured on You'll Hear It, send an MP3 recording of your music to andrew@openstudionetwork.com. Special offer for our  You'll...

Comment Analysis: Why People REALLY Hate Jazz 25.06.2019

We're taking a dive into the past. Peter and Adam react to the comment section of our first You'll Hear It YouTube video: " 7 Reasons People Hate Jazz. " Special offer for our  You'll Hear It  listeners: For $129, you can get both Jazz Piano for Beginners and Elements of Jazz Piano ($320 value). Just add both courses to your cart, and apply promo code "BOGO" to get this deal. Visit  https://www.op...

The Big Life Question 24.06.2019

It's time to get serious. Peter and Adam attempt to answer an email-submitted dilemma about choosing between going to music school or getting a degree in a separate field. Special offer for our You'll Hear It listeners: For $129, you can get both Jazz Piano for Beginners and Elements of Jazz Piano ($320 Value). Just add both courses to your cart, and apply promo code "BOGO" to get this deal. Visit...

Modal Playing: Where Do You Place the Notes? 21.06.2019

Got modal? We sure do! Peter and Adam talk about what and where to place notes when playing modally. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at  http://www.openstudionetwork.com/podcast . Special offer for our You'll Hear It listeners: For $129, you can get both Jazz Piano for Beginners and Elements of Jazz Piano ($320 Value). Just add both courses to your cart, and ap...

Humor in Jazz 20.06.2019

Is humor okay in jazz? Peter and Adam answers this today. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at  http://www.openstudionetwork.com/podcast . Special offer for our You'll Hear It listeners: For $129, you can get both Jazz Piano for Beginners and Elements of Jazz Piano ($320 Value). Just add both courses to your cart, and apply promo code "BOGO" to get this deal. Vis...

Left-Hand Voicings 19.06.2019

Old to us, new to you. Peter and Adam talk (again) about several voicings that you can use for your left hand. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at  http://www.openstudionetwork.com/podcast . Special offer for our You'll Hear It listeners: For $129, you can get both Jazz Piano for Beginners and Elements of Jazz Piano ($320 value). Just add both courses to your ca...

What's So Great About Miles? 18.06.2019

Today, Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe about why Miles Davis is a jazz great. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at  http://www.openstudionetwork.com/podcast . Be one of the first 20 people to leave us a rating or review at  https://www.youllhearit.com/sticker  and you can score a FREE You'll Hear It sticker. Today's episode is sponsored by  Soundslice .  Sounds...

Big Band Playing 17.06.2019

Today is another SpeakPipe question, and Peter and Adam give their take on playing in a big band. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at  http://www.openstudionetwork.com/podcast . Be one of the first 20 people to leave us a rating or review at  https://www.youllhearit.com/sticker  and you can score a FREE You'll Hear It sticker. Today's episode is sponsored by  So...

Being (Ill) Prepared for the Gig 14.06.2019

We've all been there. Peter and Adam talk about being not quite ready for a gig. And if you're in the St. Louis area and are interested in seeing Fire Shut up in My Bones , go here for ticket information: https://www.opera-stl.org/season-and-events/productions/fire-shut-up-in-my-bones-2019 . And check out Adam's notes below:

Heavy Pianos 13.06.2019

Peter and Adam answer a question about overcoming the different action strengths of pianos. Today's episode is sponsored by  Soundslice .  Soundslice  is a web-based music-learning software that is a hybrid audio player and notation viewer that syncs music notation with real audio. To find out more about them, visit  www.soundslice.com . And check out our Slice of  Emotion In Motion  (the You'll H...

Vertical Harmony 12.06.2019

Peter's Back (in the podcave). Today, Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe about playing tunes with vertical harmony. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at  http://www.openstudionetwork.com/podcast . Today's episode is sponsored by Soundslice . Soundslice is a web-based music-learning software that is a hybrid audio player and notation viewer that syncs music notatio...

Playing for Free 11.06.2019

Today, Peter and Adam talk about the intricacies of playing for free. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at  http://www.openstudionetwork.com/podcast . Want a FREE  You'll Hear It  sticker? Listeners in the United States can go to  https://youllhearit.com/stickers/ , and the first 20 to leave a review and/or comment will get an exclusive sticker mailed to them. Le...

What is Jazz? 10.06.2019

Branford gonna Branford. Today, Peter and Adam talk about the controversial comments made by Branford Marsalis in an interview by JazzTimes. Be one of the first 20 people to leave us a rating or review at  https://www.youllhearit.com/sticker  and you can score a FREE  You'll Hear It sticker. Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our  YouTube channel  and le...

Metronome Practice 07.06.2019

Peter's still away, but that's okay because he's calling in today. Peter and Adam are talking all about practicing with a metronome. Be one of the first 20 people to leave us a rating or review at https://www.youllhearit.com/sticker and you can score a FREE You'll Hear It sticker. Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our  YouTube channel  and leave a comme...

Getting Beyond the Changes 06.06.2019

Peter's still in Washington D.C. calling in remotely to talk with Adam about improvising, but without having to think about it. Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our  YouTube channel  and leave a comment for  this episode . Interested in more jazz advice? Go  here  to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Follow us on Fa...

What to Practice When You Can't Play 05.06.2019

Peter's Back! Sort of. Peter's calling in remotely to talk with Adam about things you can do when you can't play. Check out this video from Greg Hutchinson on practicing rhythms without any instruments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_s1dcLS4Cg . And for more drum lessons with Greg, go here: https://www.openstudionetwork.com/project/fjd-overview/ . Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐...

Our Favorite Peter-isms (Feat. Geoff Clapp) 04.06.2019

Another day, another yap with Geoff Clapp. Today, Adam and Geoff talk their favorite things about Peter. Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our  YouTube channel  and leave a comment for  this episode . Interested in more jazz advice? Go  here  to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & I...

Best New Orleans Drummers (feat. Geoff Clapp) 03.06.2019

Peter's gone, but that's okay because we have a special guest (Geoff Clapp) joining Adam today. Adam and Geoff give a rundown some of their favorite New Orleans drummers. Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our  YouTube channel  and leave a comment for  this episode . Interested in more jazz advice? Go  here  to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and cour...

How to Get Your Kids Into Jazz 31.05.2019

Answering today's SpeakPipe, Peter and Adam talk about getting your kids interested in jazz. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at  http://www.openstudionetwork.com/podcast . Be one of the first 20 people to leave us a rating or review at https://www.youllhearit.com/sticker and you can score a FREE You'll Hear It sticker. The ending theme song for today's episode...

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