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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Getting Dogmatic: How to Get the Gig 21.03.2019 17:01

More jazz advice from the Podcave as Peter and Adam give some dogmatic advice on getting gigs. 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 have...

7 Hacks to Swing Harder 20.03.2019 16:18

On today's episode, Peter and Adam offer their best tips for swinging harder. 7 Hacks to Swing Harder Listen (to swinging stuff) Play with swinging people Relax Practice with metronome Practice with recordings Walk bass lines/learn to play bass Learn to play the drums Today's episode is sponsored by the Oxford American . The Oxford American is a magazine dedicated to documenting the complexity and...

How to Not Get Lost in a Drum Solo 19.03.2019 16:39

Today, Peter and Adam answer a listener's email about what other musicians can do to avoid getting lost during drum solos. The ending theme song for today's episode is "The Grape Escape" by the Stefan Sirbu Trio. 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...

Our 7 Favorite Jazz Compositions 18.03.2019 19:45

It's a new week and a new list of 7 from the Podcave, as Peter and Adam give their HIGHLY SUBJECTIVE list of their favorite jazz compositions. You can listen to all of them on our Spotify playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/user/12741112/playlist/6kJxFfAOUfG2o6GzfvEpza?si=745VSbZfRcS0yTkkqR-pXg Favorite Jazz Compositions "East St. Louis Toodle-Oo" - Duke Ellington "Lush Life" - Billy Strayhorn...

7 Favorite Scat Singers 15.03.2019 13:36

PM and AM end the week with a countdown of their favorite scat singers. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http://www.openstudionetwork.com/podcast . Today's question comes from Charles, who just completed transcriptions for Greg Hutchinson's Fundamentals of Jazz Drumming course. You can check it out on the Open Studio website here: https://www.openstudionetwor...

How to Name Chords 14.03.2019 20:20

Today, Peter and Adam answer a question from a YouTube commenter with a tutorial on how to name chords. 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 is...

How to Improve Memory Work 13.03.2019 14:55

For today's episode, Peter and Adam answer a question on how to memorize tunes. 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 have featured Nina...

7 Crucial Details for Navigating Chord Changes 12.03.2019 19:46

Today in the Podcave, Peter and Adam use the Kranich & Bach to show you how to find your way through chord changes. 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 musi...

Notes From Chick: How to Hear What You Play 11.03.2019 12:58

Peter and Adam answer a listener question on hearing what to play with a list of tips compiled by the great Chick Correa. Check out his list here: https://www.openstudionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Chick-List.jpg 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-win...

This Week in Jazz 08.03.2019 12:09

It's another monthly edition of This Week in Jazz - this time, Peter and Adam talk about the death of an important jazz figure, a new solo bass album, and a burgeoning pharmaceutical company. Check out Lenny Grenadier's new album "The Gleaners" here: https://geo.itunes.apple.com/album/the-gleaners/1449151424?app=itunes&at=10ldxz Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review,...

Tension in the Body 07.03.2019 15:17

Today, Peter and Adam give their (non-scientific or medical) advice on how to play in a way that's physically comfortable. The ending theme song for today's episode is "Billie's Bounce" by Clyde Stats. To get your music featured on You'll Hear It, send an MP3 recording of your music to andrew@openstudionetwork.com Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our...

Range of a Melody 06.03.2019 15:04

More jazz advice from the Podcave as Peter and Adam answer a question about playing in different ranges with a group. Check out Ethan Iverson's blog Do the Math here: https://ethaniverson.com 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 o...

Bebop Scales 05.03.2019 16:41

On today's episode, Peter and Adam answer a listener question about the importance of bebop scales. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http://www.openstudionetwork.com/podcast 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...

7 Practice Strategies You Can Implement Today 04.03.2019 20:16

Peter and Adam start off the week with a list of tips you can use to enhance your practice sessions. Practice Strategies: Listen Meditation Focused Technical Practice Practice Performance Transcribe Solos From Other Instruments Practice Easy Things in Hard Keys Record Your Practice Session/Take Notes The ending theme song for today's episode is "Bright Size Life" by Jeff Mitchell. To get your musi...

The Secret of Syncopation - S3E45 01.03.2019 7:52

Peter and Adam cap off the week by answering a listener question about accenting on the offbeats. Peter also references his weekly jazz piano course Jazz Piano Method, and you can get more info on it here: https://www.openstudionetwork.com/project/pml-overview/ Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment for this episo...

The Good, the Bad, & the Annoying: Musicians Who Sing While They Play - S3E44 28.02.2019 12:52

Today, PM & AM discuss jazz musicians that sing what they play, and whether or not it improves or detracts from the performance. If any of these tunes caught your ear, you can listen to them in their entirety on our Spotify playlist . 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...

Comment Analysis: Our "Lingus" Solo Discussion - S3E43 27.02.2019 13:55

On a special Analysis episode, Peter and Adam read some comments from their infamous "Lingus" Solo Discussion . To see a more in-depth analysis on this tune, check out David Bruce's video here . 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 catalo...

Recording: How to Make the Studio Feel Like the Bandstand - S3E42 26.02.2019 15:32

On today's episode, Peter and Adam answer a listener's SpeakPipe about how to feel more comfortable during a recording session. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http://www.openstudionetwork.com/podcast Shout out again to Chris Stark: https://www.christopher-stark.com Tips: Just play Be your best self Don't set your expectations too high Play in the moment Try...

String Theory: Writing for a String Section - S3E41 25.02.2019 18:45

Today, Peter and Adam give some advice on how to write arrangements for string sections. Check out Brian Owens at: http://brianowenssoul.com/home-1 Shout out to Chris Stark: https://www.christopher-stark.com 'Nother shout out to Matt Jones Orchestra: http://www.mattjonesorchestra.com And make sure to hit up imslp.org Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to...

How to Compose Your Own Music - S3E40 22.02.2019 18:37

It's another SpeakPipe in the Podcave as Peter and Adam offer their best composition tips. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http://www.openstudionetwork.com/podcast 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 o...

What Other Musicians Expect From the Bass Player - S3E39 21.02.2019 11:11

Another SpeakPipe question is answered by Peter and Adam; this time, it's on what other players want from their bass player. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http://www.openstudionetwork.com/podcast 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...

How to Avoid Getting Lost - S3E38 20.02.2019 16:37

Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe on how to avoid getting lost during a performance. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http://www.openstudionetwork.com/podcast 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 cat...

Practicing Freely - S3E37 19.02.2019 10:50

Piano Week comes to an end with a discussion on how to practice in a freeform way. 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 & Instagram at: https:/...

Playing With Two Hands - S3E36 18.02.2019 12:31

Piano Week continues over into this week, as Peter and Adam talk about using your left hand more in your playing. 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, Twit...

Playing Fast - S3E35 15.02.2019 18:35

Peter and Adam give some quick tips on playing fast. The ending theme song for today's episode is "405 at 6" by Jonas Aras. To get your music featured on You'll Hear It, send an MP3 recording of your music to andrew@openstudionetwork.com 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...