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

A How-To for Drop 2 - S3E34 14.02.2019

For today's piano lesson, Peter and Adam answer a user question calling for a tutorial on drop 2 chords. The ending theme song for today's episode is "Laura and Jonas" by Christian Deckert, whose album Pointing Out can be found at https://jazzartx.bandcamp.com/album/pointing-out . To get your music featured on You'll Hear It, send an MP3 recording of your music to andrew@openstudionetwork.com Let...

Getting the Most Out of the Half/Whole Diminished Scale - S3E33 13.02.2019

Piano Week continues with Peter and Adam showing off one of their favorite scales to use. The ending theme song for today's episode is "Stretch" by David Zeltner. 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...

The Soft Touch - Ballads - S3E32 12.02.2019

Peter and Adam are at the Steinway this week, and to kick off Piano Week, they discuss the "soft touch" method when playing ballads. The ending theme song for today's episode is "Twinkle Toes" by Josh Rager. 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...

What is Jazz? - S3E31 11.02.2019

Peter and Adam get philosophical on this episode and try to answer the age-old question: what is jazz? 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...

This Week in Jazz - #30 08.02.2019

Peter and Adam discuss this year's jazz nominees for the 2019 Grammys. 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://www.faceboo...

7 Step Guide to Learning Jazz Piano - #29 07.02.2019

Peter and Adam go over Peter's 7-step guide on learning jazz piano. Download the guide 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 catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at: htt...

Sean Jones Interview - #28 06.02.2019

It's the last special guest of the week as Peter and Adam bring trumpeter Sean Jones to the Podcave, where they discuss his career and (of course) Miles Davis. Want some jazz trumpet lessons from Sean Jones? Check out Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 of his Open Studio course: Jazz Trumpet Fundamentals. Like the Sean Jones clips we used in this episode? Listen to more from his album Live From Jazz at the Bistro...

Modes in Jazz (Featuring Warren Wolf) - #27 05.02.2019

The special guests continue with Warren Wolf popping in to help Peter and Adam answer a listener question about the use of different modes in jazz. Go to Warren's website for album info and tour dates: http://www.warrenwolfmusic.com Listen to his most recent album, Convergence, here: https://geo.itunes.apple.com/album/convergence/1101504866?app=itunes Want to learn some improvisation tips from War...

Tia Fuller Interview - #26 04.02.2019

Tia Fuller drops by the Podcave to talk to Peter and Adam about her newest album, Diamond Cut , and her first ever Grammy nomination. 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...

Comping for Bass Solos - #25 01.02.2019

Today, Peter and Adam discuss techniques that other players can use when the bassist is soloing. 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 & Instagr...

Getting Out of the Math - #24 31.01.2019

Peter and Adam drop some knowledge on a listener's question on how to play melodically while improvising. 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 &amp...

Solo Analysis: "Lingus" - Cory Henry - #23 30.01.2019

For this week's Solo Analysis, Peter and Adam answer a popular listener request and cover Cory Henry's solo on "Lingus." Check out this video of Snarky Puppy performing "Lingus," complete with hipsters and bright red headphones! 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? G...

How to Hear the Changes - #22 29.01.2019

Today, Peter and Adam give some advice after a listener asks for a how-to on hearing the chord changes in a tune. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The One Scale You Should Be Practicing Every Day - #21 28.01.2019

On today's episode, Adam and Peter praise practicing the chromatic scale, and explain why you should make it a part of your regular routine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This Week in Jazz - #20 25.01.2019

Adam wraps up his experience at the JEN Conference this year, and Peter analyzes the New Orleans Jazz Festival lineup. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Solo Analysis "Cantaloupe Island" - Pat Metheny - #19 24.01.2019

It's a special two-parter solo analysis this week as Peter and Adam check out a performance of "Cantaloupe Island." This episode, it's an analysis of Pat Metheny's solo. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Solo Analysis: "Cantaloupe Island" - Herbie Hancock - #18 23.01.2019

It's a special two-parter solo analysis this week as Peter and Adam check out a performance of "Cantaloupe Island." This episode, it's an analysis of Herbie Hancock's solo. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How Horn Players Can Add Interest - #17 22.01.2019

Peter and Adam answer another listener question; this time, it's on how horn players can make a tune more interesting for the rhythm section. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tips on Playing the Changes - #16 21.01.2019

Peter and Adam answer a Speakpipe about how to play chord changes without making it obvious. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Christian Sands Interview: Part 2 - #15 18.01.2019

Today, Peter continues his discussion with pianist, Christian Sands. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Christian Sands Interview: Part 1 - #14 17.01.2019

Today, Peter goes solo and talks music with the great young pianist, Christian Sands. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Solo Analysis: "Rebel Music" - Christian Sands - #13 16.01.2019

In today's episode, Peter and Adam break down Christian Sands' "Rebel Music." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

7 Ways to Find Your True Artistic Self - #12 15.01.2019

On today's episode, Peter and Adam list off all the ways musicians can unlock their true artistic potential. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This Week in Jazz - #11 14.01.2019

Adam returns from "the happiest place on Earth" to the SECOND happiest place on Earth: the Podcave, where him and Peter catch up on all the latest jazz news, including Peter's time at the Jazz Congress. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How to Practice Efficiently in Limited Time - #10 11.01.2019

On the final solo Peter episode of the week, Peter discusses ways you can make the most out of your practice sessions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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