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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"Outside Notes" Just Feel Wrong - #74 06.12.2018 10:11

Today on You'll Hear It, Peter and Adam answer a listener's question about dissonance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Solo Analysis- Christian McBride "Pier One Import" - #73 05.12.2018 11:48

Get hip to this! On today's episode of You'll Hear It, Peter and Adam analyze Christian McBride's solo on his new groovy tune "Pier One Import." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Top 7 Jazz Album Covers - #72 04.12.2018 16:48

Today on You'll Hear It, join Adam and Peter as they paint a scene of their top 7 jazz album covers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tunes for Running - #71 03.12.2018 13:32

In today's episode, take a trip with Peter and Adam as they discuss their favorite tunes for running. #jazzrunners Check out our YHI Running Playlist on Spotify: See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Myth or Fact: Is It Easy to Play Other Instruments If You Start With Piano? - #70 30.11.2018 12:09

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How Much Should I Practice One Thing? - #69 29.11.2018 10:37

How good do you want to be? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Solo Analysis: Herbie Hancock - "Solitude" - #68 28.11.2018 12:31

Today, Peter and Adam analyze Herbie Hancock's solo on Duke Ellington's "Solitude." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Getting a Modal Sound on Standards - #67 27.11.2018 10:19

Today, Peter and Adam discuss some techniques to get a modal sound over tunes with more traditional changes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The #1 Way to Quickly Improve as a Jazz Musician - #66 26.11.2018 15:03

In today's episode, Peter and Adam discuss the main ingredient needed to make improvements in your playing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

7 Ways to Get Better Fast - #65 23.11.2018 22:56

Join Peter and Adam in the pod-cave as they discuss 7 ways to get better fast in today's episode of You'll Hear It. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

7 Things We're Thankful For About Jazz - #64 22.11.2018 17:59

Today on You'll Hear It, Peter and Adam ring in Thanksgiving Day by listing 7 things they're thankful for about jazz! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Solo Analysis: Charlie Parker "Tiny Tempo" - #63 21.11.2018 17:03

Today on You'll Hear It, join Adam and Peter as they analyze Charlie Parker's solo on "Tiny Tempo". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What is Counterpoint? - #62 20.11.2018 18:10

Today in the pod-cave, Peter and Adam answer the world's grooviest question: what is counterpoint? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How Do You Feel About Your Playing From Years Ago? - #61 19.11.2018 19:07

Today on You'll Hear It, Peter and Adam reflect on their past playing skills from years ago. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Should You Use Chord Charts? (And How to Use Them If You Do) - #60 16.11.2018 13:45

Today on You'll Hear It, Adam and Peter answer a listener's SpeakPipe question on the use of chord charts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Reaction, Interaction, and Communication - #59 15.11.2018 13:53

Today on You'll Hear It, Peter and Adam elaborate on the importance of the ideas of reaction, interaction, and communication within playing jazz. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Solo Analysis: Roy Hargrove- Strasbourg / St. Denis - #58 14.11.2018 26:56

Today on You'll Hear It, Peter and Adam recognize the great trumpet player, Roy Hargrove, by analyzing his solo on the tune "Strasbourg / St. Denis." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Should You Move to NYC/Paris/LA/Tokyo? - #57 13.11.2018 13:52

Don't pack your bags quite yet! Today on You'll Hear It, Peter and Adam discuss the pros and cons to being a jazz musician in some of the world's most thriving music-centric cities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Getting Dogmatic: Our 4 Favorite *REAL* Bebop Albums and Compilations - #56 12.11.2018 15:42

Today on You'll Hear It, get hip to Peter and Adam's 4 favorite *REAL* Bebop albums and compilations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

7 Monk Tunes You Should Know - #55 09.11.2018 18:07

Tune in to this episode of You'll Hear It and find out from Peter and Adam 7 Thelonious Monk tunes you should know. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Favorite Jazz Cities - #54 08.11.2018 11:12

Today on You'll Hear It, Adam and Peter answer a Speak Pipe question regarding their favorite jazz cities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Keith Jarrett's Intro on ATTYA - #53 07.11.2018 11:49

WOAH! Watch out! In today's episode of You'll Hear It, Peter and Adam explore Keith Jarrett's introduction on tune "All The Things You Are." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tribute to Roy Hargrove - #52 06.11.2018 15:54

Watch Peter pay tribute to Roy Hargrove with a performance of "Mental Phrasing" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JSLqguDif4 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Four Misunderstood Chords (And How to Use Them) - #51 05.11.2018 20:28

Today on You'll Hear It, Peter and Adam take some time to review a few commonly misunderstood chords in jazz. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This Week in Jazz - #50 02.11.2018 10:56

Hats, Cats, and Christian McBride - What else is on the docket for this week's You'll Hear It episode of "This Week in Jazz?" Listen to find out! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.