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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7 Jazz Controversies - #9 10.01.2019 16:09

In another Adam-less episode, Peter offers his opinion on a range of controversies plaguing the jazz world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

7 Ways to Swing - #8 09.01.2019 15:43

It's another solo Peter episode (and the first "list of 7" episode of 2019), where Peter shows off some easy ways to help you swing on any tune. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comping Patterns - #7 08.01.2019 10:52

Peter mans the piano in his first ever solo YHI episode, in which he gives some tips for comping patterns on fast tunes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Trio Setting - #6 07.01.2019 9:35

Today on You'll Hear It, Peter and Adam answer a listener question about how playing in a trio is different from any other ensemble. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This Week in Jazz - #5 04.01.2019 8:54

It's another edition of "This Week in Jeff Goldblum" as Peter and Adam talk about the actor's jazz album, plus Adam recommends some reading material, and Peter discusses one of his favorite jazz bassists. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Blakey Musicians - #4 03.01.2019 9:23

Peter and Adam answer a user question about jazz musicians who got their start with Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Solo Analysis: "No Greater Love" - Ahmad Jamal at the Pershing - #3 02.01.2019 12:21

For this week's Solo Analysis Wednesday, Peter and Adam take a listener request and analyze Ahmad Jamal's solo on "No Greater Love" from Ahmad Jamal at the Pershing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

4 Tunes to Absolutely NEVER Ask a Serious Jazz Musician to Play - #2 01.01.2019 7:37

On the first episode of 2019, Peter and Adam discuss their most hated tune requests at gigs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Top 7 Jazz Albums of 2018 - #1 31.12.2018 19:48

To celebrate the end of 2018, Peter and Adam countdown their favorite jazz albums of the past year. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Best of YHI: 7 Ways To Practice Scales Creatively - #90 28.12.2018 17:50

From the archives: Peter and Adam discuss creative scale practice. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Best of YHI: 7 Ways To End a Tune - #89 27.12.2018 21:11

From the archives: 7 great ways to end a tune. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Best of YHI: 7 Great Practice Routine Hacks - #88 26.12.2018 9:19

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Best of YHI: 7 Great Standards You Don't Know - #87 25.12.2018 12:00

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Best of YHI: 17 Standards Every Jazz Player Should Know - #86 24.12.2018 12:10

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This Week in Jazz - #85 21.12.2018 9:33

Peter and Adam recap the latest jazz news and discuss the passing of a jazz great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

7 Biggest Jazz Myths - #84 20.12.2018 13:33

On today's episode, Peter and Adam debunk some common myths about jazz. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Performance Anxiety - #83 19.12.2018 13:51

Peter and Adam answer another listener question today as they give some tips on overcoming performance anxiety. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Playing Free - #82 18.12.2018 15:28

Peter's back in the Podcave with Adam as they answer a listener question about playing free. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Discussing Chick - #81 17.12.2018 13:37

Today, Peter and Adam take a question from a listener about the legendary pianist, Chick Corea. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Barry Harris's 6th Diminished: The Basics - #80 14.12.2018 10:07

"Pretend like you're holding a pack of cigarettes sideways..." BH on piano technique See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

5 Triad Pairs That Sound Great - #79 13.12.2018 9:25

Pair up! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

4 Basic Chord Voicings Every Jazz Musician Should Know - #78 12.12.2018 11:43

Ok, octaves in the left hand... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Scales for a Minor 2-5-1 - #77 11.12.2018 16:45

Blues scale? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Origin of Open Studio - #76 10.12.2018 11:47

In the beginning... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This Week in Jazz - #75 07.12.2018 11:03

On today's You'll Hear It episode, grab a cup-o-joe and listen in as Peter and Adam give you the 411 on this week's Jazz news. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.