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 Things You Didn't Know About Peter and Adam 25.04.2019

Today, Kelly and Heather join us again to give us some facts you may or may not have known about Peter and Adam. Today's episode is sponsored by the  Oxford American . The  Oxford American  is a magazine dedicated to documenting the complexity and vitality of the American South. Its award-winning annual music issue comes with a CD sampler and digital download - a must-have for any serious music fa...

Spouses Special: Favorite Artists 24.04.2019

Today is a very special episode of "You'll Hear It" where Kelly and Heather, the wives of Peter and Adam respectively, sit in and talk about their favorite artists to listen to. Today's episode is sponsored by the  Oxford American . The  Oxford American  is a magazine dedicated to documenting the complexity and vitality of the American South. Its award-winning annual music issue comes with a CD sa...

Pursuing a Unique Sound 23.04.2019

We have another SpeakPipe today where Peter and Adam share their experiences developing their own unique sound. 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 the  Oxford American . The  Oxford American  is a magazine dedicated to documenting the complexity and vitality of the American South. Its a...

Communication on the Bandstand 22.04.2019

Peter and Adam answer their first SpeakPipe of the week about communicating on the bandstand. 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 the  Oxford American . The  Oxford American  is a magazine dedicated to documenting the complexity and vitality of the American South. Its award-winning annua...

History of Open Studio 19.04.2019

It's a blast-from-the-past on this episode as Peter and Adam recount the history of Open Studio. Today's episode is sponsored by the Oxford American . The Oxford American is a magazine dedicated to documenting the complexity and vitality of the American South. Its award-winning annual music issue comes with a CD sampler and digital download - a must-have for any serious music fan. Recent issues ha...

Jazz Resources 18.04.2019

Today, Peter and Adam answer a question sent via Facebook on other useful resources musicians can use to enhance their jazz knowledge . Jazz Resources: JazzTimes Do the Math jazz.org (also, shoutout to https://www.smallslive.com ) Playing Changes Adam Neely You'll Hear It (the blog) Peter and Adam's Ultimate Tip: 2 Minute Jazz The ending theme song for today's episode is "A Little Ditty" by David...

Comparing Yourself to Other Musicians 17.04.2019

Peter and Adam answer the last Speakpipe of the week by discussing the pros and cons of comparing yourself to other musicians. 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 the Oxford American . The Oxford American is a magazine dedicated to documenting the complexity and vitality of the American S...

4th Style Voicings 16.04.2019

It's another Speakpipe today as Peter and Adam break out the Keystation to play some examples of 4th voicings. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http://www.openstudionetwork.com/podcast . The ending theme song for today's episode is "Children of Now" by Allamass (sent in by listener Mark Ford). To get your music featured on You'll Hear It, send an MP3 recordin...

Equipment We Gig With 15.04.2019

Today, Peter and Adam answer a Speakpipe on the gear they use on gigs. 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 the Oxford American . The Oxford American is a magazine dedicated to documenting the complexity and vitality of the American South. Its award-winning annual music issue comes with a...

This Week in Jazz 12.04.2019

It's another edition of This Week in Jazz where Peter and Adam recap the latest jazz news. Check out the articles they mentioned in this week's episode: Rolling Stones Cancel NOLA Jazz Fest: https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/entertainment_life/festivals/article_e03045ae-54b1-11e9-9cb5-8bc4914cfe79.html Led Zeppelin Reunites (not really): https://www.nola.com/entertainment/2019/04/sorry-led-z...

4 Ways to Practice Voice Leading 11.04.2019

Peter and Adam list their top 4 tips for practicing voice leading on today's episode. And take a look at Ethan Iverson's blog for the Keith Jarrett interview Adam mentioned: https://ethaniverson.com/interviews/interview-with-keith-jarrett/ 4 Ways to Practice Voice Leading Bass line Lead line of the voicing Inner movement Counterpoint - flux Today's episode is sponsored by the Oxford American . The...

Staying Inspired 10.04.2019

Today, Peter and Adam try their best to be psychologists as they help out a listener who has trouble staying inspired. Today's episode is sponsored by the Oxford American . The Oxford American is a magazine dedicated to documenting the complexity and vitality of the American South. Its award-winning annual music issue comes with a CD sampler and digital download - a must-have for any serious music...

Minor Harmony 09.04.2019

On today's episode, Peter and Adam answer a Speakpipe on harmonizing tunes in minor keys. 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 the Oxford American . The Oxford American is a magazine dedicated to documenting the complexity and vitality of the American South. Its award-winning annual music...

Playing in All Keys 08.04.2019

Peter and Adam kick off the week by answering a question about how to avoid playing the same lines over and over by practicing in all keys. Today's episode is sponsored by the Oxford American . The Oxford American is a magazine dedicated to documenting the complexity and vitality of the American South. Its award-winning annual music issue comes with a CD sampler and digital download - a must-have...

A Comments Section Retrospective 05.04.2019

This week of YHI ends with Peter and Adam reading some of their favorite comments from recent episodes. Check out the episodes mentioned below: 7 Reasons People Hate Jazz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxpueLaBeso 7 Tracks That Give Us Chills: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHgyymujgFw Solo Analysis: Roy Hargrove "Strasbourg/St. Denis:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLU3LEUwXh0 4 Basic Chord...

Slash Chords 04.04.2019

Today, Peter and Adam answer a listener's question about what voicings sound good with slash chords. The ending theme song for today's episode is "On the Sunny Side of the Street" as performed by Octavi Coronado. To get your music featured on You'll Hear It, send an MP3 recording of your music to andrew@openstudionetwork.com. Today's episode is sponsored by the Oxford American . The Oxford America...

7 Albums Adam Never Knew 03.04.2019

Peter drops some knowledge on Adam in today's episode as he shows him 7 albums he's never listened to. You can listen to all of them on our Spotify playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/user/zpb9n56jhvy0tq45oa0yo4r9m/playlist/0FpJ3GdR2CK2ntoPCecxAI?si=b0P5q9-YRoOF00L0NdySCQ Today's episode is sponsored by the Oxford American . The Oxford American is a magazine dedicated to documenting the comple...

Sus Chords 02.04.2019

Peter and Adam return after yesterday's April Fool's prank with an episode all about suspended chords. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http://www.openstudionetwork.com/podcast . Listen to Herbie Hancock's "Maiden Voyage:" https://geo.itunes.apple.com/album/maiden-voyage/724649006?i=724649444&app=itunes Today's episode is sponsored by the Oxford American...

Practical Applications of Root, Shell, Pretty 01.04.2019

On the final episode of You'll Hear It, Peter and Adam answer one last Speakpipe question about how to use Root, Shell, Pretty. To see the blog post that inspired this episode, go here: https://youllhearit.com/5-easy-jazz-piano-chords-that-sound-great/ Today's episode is sponsored by the Oxford American . The Oxford American is a magazine dedicated to documenting the complexity and vitality of the...

7 Secret Ways to Practice Scales 29.03.2019

On today's episode, Peter and Adam give 7 methods you might not know about on how to practice scales. Secret Ways to Practice Scales Slowly 3rds Articulation 6ths Contrary motion Over changes In your sleep Today's episode is sponsored by the Oxford American . The Oxford American is a magazine dedicated to documenting the complexity and vitality of the American South. Its award-winning annual music...

This Week in Jazz 28.03.2019

On this month's edition of This Week in Jazz, Peter and Adam talk about the latest Open Studio concert (which you can watch in its entirety here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQNV6WNQXDc ), as well as everyone's favorite rap rock superstar, and more. Today's episode is sponsored by the Oxford American . The Oxford American is a magazine dedicated to documenting the complexity and vitality of th...

Solo Discussion: Louis Armstrong - "West End Blues" 27.03.2019

In the long-awaited return of our newly renamed Solo Discussion series, Peter and Adam go over the classic tune "West End Blues." If you're interested in the Open Studio Packs Peter and Adam mentioned in this episode, check out all of them here: https://www.openstudionetwork.com/courses/ . Today's episode is sponsored by the Oxford American . The Oxford American is a magazine dedicated to document...

7 Tracks That Give Us Chills 26.03.2019

Today, Peter and Adam give a list of 7 goosebumps-inducing moments in jazz tunes. You can listen to each of them on our playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/user/12741112/playlist/77eAvTGEDOI7nrRMGY82HL?si=CjWZm-YMTpe8XUt2hTYrXQ Today's episode is sponsored by the Oxford American . The Oxford American is a magazine dedicated to documenting the complexity and vitality of the American South. Its...

How to Absorb What You Transcribe 25.03.2019

Peter and Adam answer a listener's question today about how to transfer skills you learn from transcribing over to your performances. The ending theme song for today's episode is "BMX Bandit" by Shannon Stitt. To get your music featured on You'll Hear It, send an MP3 recording of your music to andrew@openstudionetwork.com. Today's episode is sponsored by the Oxford American . The Oxford American i...

Root, Shell, Pretty 22.03.2019

Today, Peter and Adam go on a deeper dive over a popular recent blog post. The ending theme song for today's episode is "Bye-Ya" as performed by Jim Reid. To get your music featured on You'll Hear It, send an MP3 recording of your music to andrew@openstudionetwork.com Today's episode is sponsored by the Oxford American . The Oxford American is a magazine dedicated to documenting the complexity and...

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