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You'll Hear ItWhy Adam Wants To End The Pod...Well... has it come to this? Peter and Adam reflect on the journey of creating and producing their podcast, sharing the challenges they faced, and the moments that make the journey so rewarding.Unlock your FREE Open Studio trial to become a better player today.Looking to drop a question? Want to listen to the audio pod? Look no furtherhttps://youllhearit.com/Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio🎹 Head over to our YouTube channel for a b...2024-08-2943 min
You'll Hear ItPeter and Adam LOVE Kenny GKenny Garrett's Songbook is a huge contender for one the best albums to come out of the 90's jazz movement. So many things about this album hit hard for jazz musicians and music lovers alike.Kenny Garrett at Montreaux '97Kenny Garrett "Songbook"Audio only?? Look no furtherhttps://youllhearit.com/Unlock your FREE Open Studio trial to become a better player today.Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio🎹 Head over to our...2024-08-051h 10You'll Hear ItBiggest Wins and Losses of 2023In this episode, Adam and Peter spill the beans on their rollercoaster of a year! Get ready for the highs, brace yourself for the lows. Taking a trip down memory lane isn't just about reliving moments—it's our guidebook for navigating the thrilling journey ahead! Open Studio Pro | WAITLIST↓ Links from the pod ↓Peter Martin's GEN S ProjectDynamic Modern Jazz CompositionSeamless Key Change WarmupHave a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio🎹 He...2024-01-2233 minYou'll Hear ItHow Do We Feel About Mid-Century Pop?Peter and Adam throw in their 2 cents on Adam Neely's newest video about the incredible Laufey's rise to stardom in today's Jazz climate. What are your thoughts on this musician's career? How does this change the way we look at Jazz?Check out Adam's video for yourself right here. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio🎹 Head over to our YouTube channel for a better look 👀.Follow us on Instagram2023-10-1640 min
You'll Hear ItBest Holiday BangersPeter and Adam put together a list of their personal favorite holiday jams. Want to check out The 442's holiday album feat. Peter Martin? You can find it here!
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Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.Follow us on Twitter | Instagram2022-05-0616 minYou'll Hear ItAdam's Musical Origin StoryNow, it's Adam's turn to take you on a trip through his early days as a young musician.* Learn how to master the major scales - check out Adam's Major Scale Course* Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe at https://link.youllhearit.com/speakpipe* Support the pod by spreading the word with the link openstudiojazz.link/yhi* Learn more about Open Studio Pro: openstudiojazz.com/proInterested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to...2021-09-1724 minYou'll Hear ItWhat's Goin' On? - Peter & Adam Catch UpPeter and Adam catch up on what they've been up to lately - what they've been practicing, listening to, and working on.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.2021-05-2522 minYou'll Hear ItPeter & Adam Answer Your Practice QuestionsPeter and Adam take a look at some burning questions about how to improve a practice session.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.2021-05-0420 minYou'll Hear ItFrom the Vault: 7 Ways To Practice Scales CreativelyToday, we dust off an old episode from the archives - all the way back from February 3, 2018 (just the fourth episode of the show!), here's an episode where Peter and Adam discuss some ways to spice up scale practice.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Tuesday's Open Studio Live Events (All Times EST):
1:00 PM - Adam's...2020-12-2915 minYou'll Hear ItJazz Musicians Play the BluesIt's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions. On this episode, Peter and Adam take a question on jazz albums where the musicians really play the blues.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Tuesday's Open Studio Live Events (All Times EST):
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for...2020-12-2220 minYou'll Hear ItWhat Do You Do When Things Don't Go Your Way?It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions. Today, Peter and Adam talk about rolling with the changes whenever things go wrong.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Tuesday's Open Studio Live Events (All Times EST):
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
3:00 PM - Piano...2020-12-1525 minYou'll Hear ItHow Important are Scales?It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions. On today's episode, Peter and Adam discuss personal/career growth, as well as the importance of learning scales.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Tuesday's Open Studio Live Events (All Times EST):
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members...2020-12-0820 minYou'll Hear ItTips for Improvising Over Quick Chord MovementsIt's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions. Today, Peter and Adam take questions on how to learn a tune in all keys, using the melodic minor set, and tips for improvising over quick chord movements.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Tuesday's Open Studio Live Events:
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Se...2020-12-0122 minYou'll Hear ItJazzing up Holiday TunesIt's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions. Today, it's a holiday-themed question as a listener asks how to take standard holiday tunes and freshen them up with some jazz influences.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Tuesday's Open Studio Live Events:
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
3:00 PM...2020-11-2427 minYou'll Hear ItHow Do I Get My Friends Into Jazz?It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions. On this episode, they discuss some good entry points in to the world of jazz, as well as their favorite new jazz musicians.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Thursday's Open Studio Live Events:
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
5:30 PM...2020-11-1229 minYou'll Hear ItTune Breakdown: "Dolphin Dance" (Part 1)It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions. Peter and Adam introduce their new segment Tune Breakdown today as they take a deep dive into Herbie Hancock's "Dolphin Dance."Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Tuesday's Open Studio Live Events:
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
3:00 PM - Piano Gu...2020-11-1014 minYou'll Hear ItWhat Do I Do With Ascending Chord Progressions?Today, Peter and Adam take a question from a listener on what to play with chord progressions that ascend step-by-step.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Links From This Episode:
Building Blocks of Bass - A new beginner level course from Open Studio that covers the basic, essential concepts of becoming a jazz bassist
Pentatonics and Playing Out - Adam Ma...2020-11-0616 minYou'll Hear ItTalking PoliticsIt's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions. It's Election Day in America, so today Peter and Adam discuss politics - workplace politics that is.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Tuesday's Open Studio Live Events:
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
3:00 PM - Piano Guided Practice Session with Ad...2020-11-0317 minYou'll Hear ItTips for Playing With a Big BandOn this episode, Peter and Adam discuss what pianists should do when they're playing in a big band.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Links From This EpisodeTo check out all the Open Studio piano courses Peter and Adam mention in this episode, follow this link.Friday's Open Studio Live Events:
1:00 PM - Adam's Da...2020-10-3021 minYou'll Hear ItPeter and Adam's Approach To Wayne Shorter TunesIt's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions - in this edition, Peter and Adam discuss playing late '60s Wayne Shorter tunes, sight reading, and arpeggios.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Wednesday's Open Studio Live Events:
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
3:00 PM - Edu Ribeiro + Ramon Mo...2020-10-2818 minYou'll Hear ItHow To Improv Over Minor 2-5'sIt's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions - today, they go over their weekly check-ins and take a couple of listener questions.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Tuesday's Open Studio Live Events:
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
3:00 PM - Guided Practice Session with Adam on YouTube
4:00 PM...2020-10-2725 minYou'll Hear ItVoicings for Pop and RockIt's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions - today, they answer a question about how to play voicings for basic pop and rock tunes, as well as Peter's Root-2-Melody technique.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Tuesday's Open Studio Live Events:
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
3:00 PM...2020-10-2017 minYou'll Hear ItPractice Check-In: Preparing for a PerformanceIt's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions - during their practice check-in, Adam talks about how he's preparing for a duo concert with Peter. To watch this concert, click this link.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Monday's Open Studio Live Events:
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
4:00 PM...2020-10-1920 minYou'll Hear ItAll About Diminished ChordsIt's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions - today, they take a question on when to use diminished chords, how to practice guitar for a whopping 8 hours, and the worst $28 beer Peter ever drank.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Tuesday's Open Studio Live Events:
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (fo...2020-10-1320 minYou'll Hear ItPeter and Adam's Practice Check-InIt's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions - we start the week off with an update of what Peter and Adam have been working on lately.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Monday's Open Studio Live Events:
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
4:00 PM - You'll Hear It Li...2020-10-1225 minYou'll Hear ItThe Right (And Wrong) Way To ListenAs a musician, there's nothing more important than listening - that's why Peter and Adam are here to give you a walkthrough on the best way to do it.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Friday's Open Studio Live Events:
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
3:00 PM - Piano Guided Practice Session with Adam Maness on Yo...2020-10-0914 minYou'll Hear ItWhat Makes a Definitive Tune?It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions - on today's edition, they answer why jazz musicians love to play in C minor, how to know what a "definitive" version of a tune is, and more.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Tuesday's Open Studio Live Events:
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Se...2020-10-0626 minYou'll Hear ItHow To Connect With Other Musicians During a PandemicDuring these socially distanced days, it's never been more important to find ways to connect with other people. Peter and Adam talk about some ways they've stayed in touch with other musicians during the global health crisis.Have you checked out the latest course from Open Studio - Bebop Enclosures for Beginners? Learn how to create swinging bebop lines as Adam Maness walks you through how to practice bebop standards. For more information, just follow this link. Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses av...2020-10-0216 minYou'll Hear ItTips for Playing What You HearIt's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions - on this episode, they’ll be discussing tricks to help you play what you hear, as well as how to practice slow and build up speed.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Tuesday's Open Studio Live Events:
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for...2020-09-2219 minYou'll Hear ItSet It and Forget It - Starting TunesIt's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions - on this episode, they talk about how to set the groove of a tune and how to improve your musical skills away from your instrument. (Hint: check out our Spotify profile)Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Friday's Open Studio Live Events:
1:00 PM - Ad...2020-09-1818 minYou'll Hear ItHow To Fix Boring SolosThere's nothing worse than a solo that puts the audience (or you!) to sleep. Today, Peter and Adam show you how to put some life into your solos.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Wednesday's Open Studio Live Events:
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
3:00 PM - Edu Ribeiro's Drum Conversations and Q&A on YouTube
8:00 PM...2020-09-1618 minYou'll Hear ItRhythm Context - What Is It and How to Practice ItPeter and Adam take You'll Hear It live to YouTube and answer some listener questions - on today's episode, they discuss practicing over rhythm context, why you should sing while you play, and more.Tuesday's Open Studio Live Events:
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
3:00 PM - Piano Guided Practice Session with Adam Maness on YouTube
4:00 PM - Open Studio Demo & Tour - Register here!
8:00 PM - Listening Sesh with Peter and Adam on YouTube
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Interested in...2020-09-1518 minYou'll Hear ItPracticing on 2-5-1 ProgressionsPeter and Adam take You'll Hear It live to YouTube and answer some listener questions - on this edition, they field a question on the best way to practice over the ever-popular 2-5-1 progression.Monday's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
3:00 PM - You'll Hear It LIVE on YouTube
6:00 PM - Bass Guided Practice Session with Bob DeBoo on YouTube
Tuesday's Open Studio Live Events:
3:00 PM - Piano Guided Practice Session with Adam Maness on YouTube
4:00 PM...2020-09-1421 minYou'll Hear ItHow to Improv Over Sus ChordsPeter and Adam take You'll Hear It live to YouTube and answer some listener questions - on this episode, they answer how to improvise over tunes like "Maiden Voyage," what they do when they play with a guitarist, and receive a question on enclosures.Monday's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
6:00 PM - Bass Guided Practice Session with Bob DeBoo on YouTube
Tuesday's Open Studio Live Events:
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
3:00 PM...2020-09-0713 minYou'll Hear ItThe Posture of PracticingPeter and Adam take You'll Hear It live to YouTube and answer some listener questions - today, they discuss the best way to sit at the piano, talk about how to end tunes harmonically, and take a question on solo piano comping ideas for walking bass lines. Links From This Episode:There's a new course from Open Studio - Your Sound Is Your Signature! Join jazz bass extraordinaire Christian McBride as he teaches you how to play ballads, odd time signatures, fast tempos, and more! Featuring our beloved Guided Practice Sessions to help refine the...2020-09-0418 minYou'll Hear ItShould I Learn Piano?Peter and Adam take a listener's question and extoll all the virtues of learning piano for anyone who doesn't play it as their primary instrument on today's episode.Links From This Episode:
There's a new course from Open Studio - Your Sound Is Your Signature! Join jazz bass extraordinaire Christian McBride as he teaches you how to play ballads, odd time signatures, fast tempos, and more! Featuring our beloved Guided Practice Sessions to help refine the concepts of this course. For more info, just follow this link.
For a comprehensive collection of piano lessons, save...2020-09-0211 minYou'll Hear ItWho's the Kevin Bacon of Jazz?On today's episode, Peter and Adam discuss who the most prolific jazz musicians are, as well as how many degrees of separation they themselves have from some jazz legends.Links From This Episode:There's a new course from Open Studio - Your Sound Is Your Signature! Join jazz bass extraordinaire Christian McBride as he teaches you how to play ballads, odd time signatures, fast tempos, and more! Featuring our beloved Guided Practice Sessions to help refine the concepts of this course. For more info, just follow this link.Monday's Open Studio...2020-08-3112 minYou'll Hear It5 "Giant Steps" HacksToday, Peter and Adam tackle John Coltrane's masterpiece "Giant Steps" and give some helpful tips to make navigating this tune a little easier.5 Giant Steps Hacks:
4 note shapes are your friend
Also... 3 note shapes are your friend!
Descending root movement
Change keys, not chords
Root, Shell, Pretty
BONUS
Links From This Episode:There's a new course coming to Open Studio - Your Sound Is Your Signature! Join jazz bass extraordinaire Christian McBride as he teaches you how to play ballads, odd time signatures, fast tempos, and more! Featuring our beloved...2020-08-2821 minYou'll Hear ItRecent Reads: Peter & Adam's Book ClubPeter and Adam discuss some of the self-help books they've been diving into lately on this episode.Recent Reads:
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth
Make It Stick by Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, and Mark A. McDaniel
Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness
Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization by Scott Barry Kaufman
The Lean Startup by...2020-08-2624 minYou'll Hear ItPeter and Adam's Lightbulb MomentsOn today's episode, Peter and Adam go over some moments in their musical history where an idea or concept finally clicked.Friday's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
8:00 PM - Peter Martin's Shelter in Place solo piano concert on YouTube
Saturday's Open Studio Live Events:
8:00 PM - Romero Lubambo & Badi Assad: Live From the Living Room on YouTube
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Interested in more music advice? Go h...2020-08-2115 minYou'll Hear ItWe Answer Your Most Pressing QuestionsYou asked and we answered - Peter and Adam take on even more listener questions today over a wide variety of topics (like what happened to Adam's beard?)Links From This Episode:For a comprehensive collection of piano lessons, save money by purchasing the Piano Access Pass - every piano course past, present, and future from Open Studio.Wednesday's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
3:00 PM - Edu Ribeiro + Carl Allen: Drum Conversations and Q&A on YouTube
2020-08-1934 minYou'll Hear ItYour Questions... AnsweredPeter and Adam dust off the ol' Speakpipe today as they tackle 3 different listener questions. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Just go to https://youllhearit.com/podcast-contact/Links From This Episode:There's a brand new course from Open Studio - Block Chords Made Easy. Join Adam Maness as he teaches you a simple and clear way to understand the basics of locked hands and drop-2 voicings.Today's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
6:00 PM...2020-08-1723 minYou'll Hear ItPlay This, Not That (On the Blues)It's another new mini-series from YHI: Play This, Not That. In the series premiere, Peter and Adam show you all the correct and incorrect things to play when soloing over a blues.Today's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
3:00 PM - Live Piano Guided Practice Session with Adam Maness on YouTube
8:00 PM - Peter Martin's Shelter in Place Live #22 - solo piano concert on YouTube
For the rest of this week's calendar, follow this link
Interested in more music...2020-08-1423 minYou'll Hear ItPlay Like a Great: Play Blues Like Oscar PetersonIn another edition of Play Like a Great, Peter and Adam break down the undisputed champ of heavyweight blues licks: Oscar Peterson.Links From This Episode:There's a brand new course from Open Studio - Block Chords Made Easy. Join Adam Maness as he teaches you a simple and clear way to understand the basics of locked hands and drop-2 voicings.Today's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)Thursday's Open Studio Live Events:
1:00...2020-08-1219 minYou'll Hear ItTwo Jazz Pianists React to Bill EvansIt's solo analysis time as Peter and Adam break down Bill Evans' solo on "Autumn Leaves."Links From This Episode:For a comprehensive collection of piano lessons, save money by purchasing the Piano Access Pass - every piano course past, present, and future from Open Studio.Today's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
3:00 PM - Live Guided Practice Session with Adam Maness on YouTube
8:00 PM - Peter Martin's Shelter in Place Live #21 - Solo Piano Concert on YouTube
...2020-08-0718 minYou'll Hear ItBass-ic Instinct: How to Play Better Bass LinesA knowledge of hip bass lines are one of the most overlooked elements of what makes a great piano player. Today, Peter and Adam show you some ways you can stand out from the rest.Today's episode is sponsored by MuseScore. The MuseScore sheet music catalog contains over 20,000 unique music scores uploaded by both professional and amateur composers, and is the biggest online catalog of publicly available scores. And thanks to their partnership with the You'll Hear It podcast, you can now get MuseScore PRO for 65% off! Just follow this link and join this rapidly growing...2020-07-3129 minYou'll Hear ItHow to Break Out of Your Straight-Ahead RutPeter and Adam make their triumphant return to the PodSuite today as they talk about how to spice up what you're playing.Today's episode is sponsored by MuseScore. The MuseScore sheet music catalog contains over 20,000 unique music scores uploaded by both professional and amateur composers, and is the biggest online catalog of publicly available scores. And thanks to their partnership with the You'll Hear It podcast, you can now get MuseScore PRO for 65% off! Just follow this link and join this rapidly growing community today! And while you're there, check out the MuseScore editor - the...2020-07-2923 minYou'll Hear ItHow to Get Better at PhrasingWe've got one more solo episode from Adam today as he discusses what he does to improve one of the most necessary skills for musicians of all genres: phrasing.Today's episode is sponsored by MuseScore. The MuseScore sheet music catalog contains over 20,000 unique music scores uploaded by both professional and amateur composers, and is the biggest online catalog of publicly available scores. And thanks to their partnership with the You'll Hear It podcast, you can now get MuseScore PRO for 65% off! Just follow this link and join this rapidly growing community today! And while you're there...2020-07-2720 minYou'll Hear ItPlaying Melodically on Minor 2-5'sIt's another solo episode from Adam today as he explains a new method he discovered for playing on minor 2-5-1's.Links From Today's Episode:Check out the latest course from Open Studio - the Magic Voicing System. Learn from Adam Maness in this entirely Guided Practice Session-based course as he shows you an easy way to always play great sounding voicings that never clash.Today's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
3:00 PM - Live Guided Practice...2020-07-2413 minYou'll Hear ItChange and Exploration: How to Build SkillsIt can be hard to know when to change up your practice routine, but every musician knows it's necessary if you want to grow your skills. Today, Adam breaks down these two vital concepts for musicians.Links From Today's Episode:Check out the latest course from Open Studio - the Magic Voicing System. Learn from Adam Maness in this entirely Guided Practice Session-based course as he shows you an easy way to always play great sounding voicings that never clash.Today's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):
1:00 PM...2020-07-2216 minYou'll Hear ItWhat to Do When You're Not Feeling ItIs it better to "fake it until you make it," or should you be honest with your audience? Peter and Adam offer their views on today's episode.Open Studio is proud to use their platform to support various nonprofits to help make the world a better place. The Nonprofit of the Week for this week is Beyond Housing. This organization works to improve underprivileged communities in the St. Louis area through housing, education, and economic development. If you'd like to donate, go to https://www.beyondhousing.org.Today's Open Studio Live Events (All...2020-07-1723 minYou'll Hear ItAdam's Magic Voicings SystemPeter and Adam break down Adam's Magic Voicings System, proving there's an easy way to play beautiful voicings no matter what the chord or note is.Links From Today's Episode:Check out the latest course from Open Studio - the Magic Voicing System. Learn from Adam Maness in this entirely Guided Practice Session-based course as he shows you an easy way to always play great sounding voicings that never clash.Today's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
For...2020-07-1320 minYou'll Hear ItMcCoy Tyner Solo BreakdownPeter and Adam pay tribute to the late great McCoy Tyner on today's episode as they break down his classic "Reaching Fourth."Open Studio is proud to use their platform to support various nonprofits to help make the world a better place. The Nonprofit of the Week for this week is the Jazz Foundation of America. This is an organization that helps provide jazz and blues musicians with emergency funds, as well as connect them with performance opportunities in schools and the community. If you'd like to donate, go to https://jazzfoundation.org....2020-07-1016 minYou'll Hear ItOur 7 Favorite Musician QuotesOn today's episode, Peter and Adam present some words to live by as they list off the most memorable quotes from some jazz greats.Our 7 Favorite Musician Quotes:
"A genius is the one most like himself." - Monk
"Do not fear mistakes - there are none." - Miles
"To listen is an effort, and just to hear is no merit. A duck hears also." - Igor Stravinsky
"Your sound is your signature." - Christian McBride
"Music is your own experience, your own thoughts, your wisdom. If you don't live it, it won't come out of...2020-07-0821 minYou'll Hear ItFootprints Solo ReactionOn this episode, Peter and Adam take a listen to the OG recording of "Footprints" by Wayne Shorter.Today's episode is sponsored by Anytune (featuring an Anytune remix fn the theme song!) Anytune is the perfect tool for anyone looking to improve their practice sessions. Learn, transcribe, and practice solos by slowing down the tempo, adjusting the pitch, and (for Pro+ users), isolating specific instruments in the mix. For more info, follow this link. And for access to the Android beta of Anytune, click this link.Links From This Episode:For a...2020-07-0323 minYou'll Hear It4 Bebop Hacks That Will Blow Your MindDoes your bebop sound like a dud? Turn it into an amazing fireworks display with these 4 tips from Peter and Adam.Today's episode is sponsored by Anytune (featuring an Anytune remix fn the theme song!) Anytune is the perfect tool for anyone looking to improve their practice sessions. Learn, transcribe, and practice solos by slowing down the tempo, adjusting the pitch, and (for Pro+ users), isolating specific instruments in the mix. For more info, follow this link. And for access to the Android beta of Anytune, click this link.4 Bebop Hacks That Will...2020-07-0121 minYou'll Hear It4 Scales Every Jazz Musician Should KnowToday, Peter and Adam list off some essential scales that every jazz player, regardless of instrument, needs to know.Today's episode is sponsored by Anytune (featuring an Anytune remix in the intro and outro!) Anytune is the perfect tool for anyone looking to improve their practice sessions. Learn, transcribe, and practice solos by slowing down the tempo, adjusting the pitch, and (for Pro+ users), isolating specific instruments in the mix. For more info, follow this link. And for access to the Android beta of Anytune, click this link.Today's Open Studio Live Events...2020-06-2620 minYou'll Hear ItHow to Get Good at AnythingToday, Peter and Adam give you some helpful tips on what it takes to build new skills.Today's episode is sponsored by Anytune. Anytune is the perfect tool for anyone looking to improve their practice sessions. Learn, transcribe, and practice solos by slowing down the tempo, adjusting the pitch, and (for Pro+ users), isolating specific instruments in the mix. For more info, follow this link.Upcoming Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):
Today & tomorrow at 1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
Thursday 6/25 @ 4:00 PM - Peter and...2020-06-2428 minYou'll Hear ItHelp! Which Diminished Scale Should I Use?Today, Peter and Adam help remove some of the mystery around one of jazz's most misunderstood scales: the diminished scale.Links From This Episode:Want to get every piano course from Open Studio for free? For a limited time, you can! Try out a 7-day free trial of the Piano Access Pass (no credit card required) so you can get a taste of what this pass has to offer.Today's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
3:00 PM...2020-06-1916 minYou'll Hear ItDo You Believe in Magic Chord Systems?Adam comes at ya' solo today as he pulls back the curtain to reveal a little musical magic trick.Links From This Episode:For more piano tutorials from Adam, become a member of the Piano Guided Practice Pass. Join Adam as he hosts Daily Guided Practice Sessions, get access to the Guided Practice App, and unlock tons of extra resources to boost your practice session game.Today's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
3:00 PM - Adam hosts a...2020-06-1614 minYou'll Hear ItA Jimmy Cobb Retrospective (Part 2)Today, Peter and Adam continue their tribute to the legendary Jimmy Cobb.Links From This Episode:Listen to every song from this episode (and part 1) with our Spotify playlist
Today's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
3:00 PM - Adam hosts a Guided Practice Session for non-members on YouTube
8:00 PM - Peter continues his weekly solo piano Shelter in Place concert series, also on YouTube
For the rest of this week's calendar, follow this link
...2020-06-1213 minYou'll Hear ItThe 7 Habits of a Highly Effective Jazz Musician (Part 2)In this two-part episode, Peter and Adam list off some good habits you need to integrate into your musical life right away.7 Habits of a Highly Effective Jazz Musician
Listen
Practice
Be social
Broad world view
Execution and completion
Groove
Empathy
Links From This Episode:
Purchase a copy of Atomic Habits by James Clear right here
For a comprehensive collection of piano lessons, save money by purchasing the Piano Access Pass - every piano course past, present, and future from Open Studio
Today's Open Studio Live...2020-06-0912 minYou'll Hear ItKeeping the Faith - How to Stay Motivated to PracticeOn a solo edition of You'll Hear It today, Adam discusses what to do if you find yourself lacking the drive to pick up your instrument.Today's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
3:00 PM - Adam hosts a Guided Practice Session available to the public on YouTube
8:00 PM - Peter performs his weekly Shelter in Place concert series, also on YouTube
For the rest of this week's calendar, follow this link
Interested in more music advice? Go here to br...2020-06-0512 minYou'll Hear ItBurning Questions: Help! I'm a Classical Pianist Who Wants to Improvise!Peter and Adam are going to be streaming and taking your questions live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. In this episode, Peter and Adam will answer a question about diminished scales + dominant chords, and a classically trained pianist wants to know how to improvise.Links From This Episode:If you're someone who already knows how to play the piano but wants to dip their toe into the waters of jazz, we have the perfect course for you: Jazz Piano Jump-Start
Today's Open...2020-06-0414 minYou'll Hear ItWhat Do Keith Jarrett & a Mediocre Music Student Have in Common?Peter and Adam are going to be streaming and taking your questions live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. Today, Peter and Adam get an interesting question about Keith Jarrett, as well as what their favorite mode is.Links From This Episode:
Stuck wondering what to practice every day? We've got a course for that! The Piano Guided Practice Pass includes daily Guided Practice Sessions with Adam Maness (and the occasional guest), our new Guided Practice App, and plenty of resources to help your routine. Go here...2020-06-0314 minYou'll Hear ItBurning Questions: Hitting the Fan - What to Do When Things Go WrongPeter and Adam are going to be streaming and taking your questions live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. Today, Peter and Adam tackle what to do when problems arise on a gig, and also take a question on what to do when applying for music programs.Today's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
4:00 PM - Open Studio Demo & Tour - register here
8:00 PM - Peter & Adam's weekly Listening Sesh on YouTube
For the rest...2020-06-0218 minYou'll Hear ItBurning Questions: Strange Time Signatures, Even Stranger Internet ProblemsPeter and Adam are going to be streaming and taking your questions live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. On this episode, Peter and Adam talk about transcribing small sections of language, staying in the pocket on odd time signatures, and how to keep a podcast episode going when one host loses internet.Links From This Episode:Stuck wondering what to practice every day? We've got a course for that! The Piano Guided Practice Pass includes daily Guided Practice Sessions with Adam Maness (and the occasional guest...2020-06-0112 minYou'll Hear ItBurning Questions: How to Play Melodically FASTPeter and Adam are going to be streaming and taking your questions live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. On today's edition of Burning Questions, Peter and Adam field some queries about how to get a modern sound for a solo and how to practice being melodic at fast tempos.Links From This Episode:Stuck wondering what to practice every day? We've got a course for that! The Piano Guided Practice Pass includes daily Guided Practice Sessions with Adam Maness (and the occasional guest), our new Guided...2020-05-2915 minYou'll Hear ItBurning Questions: Does Bebop Still Matter in 2020?Peter and Adam are going to be streaming and taking your questions live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. In this episode, Peter and Adam help you out with altered dominant lines, discuss the relevance of bebop in modern jazz, and give some advice on how to balance different aspects of practice.Links From This Episode:There's a new course from Open Studio: Rhythm Section Workout is available now! Play along with Peter Martin on piano, Reuben Rogers on bass, and Gregory Hutchinson on drums as they...2020-05-2824 minYou'll Hear ItSpecial Guests: An Interview With "Switched on Pop" (Part 2)Peter and Adam continue their interview with Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding from Switched on Pop in today's episode.Links From This Episode:
Dive into the world of pop music and learn about the song craft that goes into writing great pop tunes with the Switched on Pop podcast
Check out Nate and Charlie's new book Switched on Pop: How Popular Music Works, and Why It Matters for more information about critical listening
Take a look at Nate Sloan's opinion piece written for the New York Times: The Glorious Return of Funk
Want to hear...2020-05-2716 minYou'll Hear ItSpecial Guests: An Interview With "Switched on Pop" (Part 1)In this special episode, Peter and Adam interview fellow music commentators Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding from the hit podcast Switched on Pop.Links From This Episode:
Dive into the world of pop music and learn about the song craft that goes into writing great pop tunes with the Switched on Pop podcast
Check out Nate and Charlie's new book Switched on Pop: How Popular Music Works, and Why It Matters for more information about critical listening
Today's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):
1:00 PM - Adam's Daily...2020-05-2623 minYou'll Hear ItWhen Am I Done Practicing This?On this episode, Peter and Adam discuss the importance of knowing when to end a practice session.Links From This Episode:
Getting your regular practice in has never been easier thanks to our Piano Guided Practice Pass - featuring all of Adam's daily Guided Practice Sessions, exclusive daily live practice sessions, and the brand new Guided Practice App
There's a new course from Open Studio: Rhythm Section Workout is available now! Play along with Peter Martin on piano, Reuben Rogers on bass, and Gregory Hutchinson on drums as they teach you the tips and tricks...2020-05-2523 minYou'll Hear It4 Ways to Sound GREAT as a Beginner Jazz PianistJust because you're a beginner at jazz piano doesn't mean your playing needs to sound boring and easy. Today, Peter and Adam will give you some tips to improve your sound.4 Ways to Sound Great
Learn to swing
Learn the blues
Learn to sing it first
Learn tunes you love
Links From This Episode:
Getting your regular practice in has never been easier thanks to our Piano Guided Practice Pass - featuring all of Adam's daily Guided Practice Sessions, exclusive daily live practice sessions, and the brand new Guided Practice...2020-05-2223 minYou'll Hear It4 Ways to Keep MotivatedIn this episode, Peter and Adam list off some ways that you can stay inspired to practice regularly.4 Ways to Keep Motivated
Listen
Switch it up - something different
A big challenge
Make it obvious
Links From This Episode:
Open Studio now has an app! Getting your regular practice in has never been easier thanks to our Guided Practice App - featuring Adam's daily Guided Practice Sessions, lessons from our Piano Finger Independence course, and more practice advice
There's a new course from Open Studio: Rhythm Section Workout is available...2020-05-2115 minYou'll Hear ItBurning Questions: Peter's Horror Gig StoryPeter and Adam are going to be streaming and taking your questions live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. On today's edition of Burning Questions, Peter recounts a tale of Italian horror and also discusses his favorite Phillip's Exercise.Links From This Episode:
Open Studio now has an app! Getting your regular practice in has never been easier thanks to our Guided Practice App - featuring Adam's daily Guided Practice Sessions, lessons from our Piano Finger Independence course, and more practice advice
There's a new course from...2020-05-2013 minYou'll Hear ItBurning Questions: How to Get Wined and DinedPeter and Adam are going to be streaming and taking your questions live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. Today, Peter and Adam take questions on how to approach diminished chords, their favorite Herbie voicings/techniques, and Adam shares his horror gig story.Links From This Episode:
Open Studio now has an app! Getting your regular practice in has never been easier thanks to our Guided Practice App - featuring Adam's daily Guided Practice Sessions, lessons from our Piano Finger Independence course, and more practice advice
There's...2020-05-1917 minYou'll Hear ItBurning Questions: What NOT to Do When CompingPeter and Adam are going to be streaming and taking your questions live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. On today's edition, Adam answers what it was like to smoke with Barry Harris, someone asks what mistakes you should avoid when comping, and Peter and Adam list their favorite non-keyboardist albums with great piano playing.Links From This Episode:
For the great practice tool and occasional YHI sponsor Anytune's Facebook tutorial, check out their Facebook page right here
Open Studio now has an app! Getting your regular...2020-05-1818 minYou'll Hear ItLive From Instagram (5/9/20) - Part 1Peter and Adam are going to be streaming live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. On part 1 of this week's edition, they answer questions on how to keep up motivation for practicing and advise on what type of piano you should get. For more info on the book Atomic Habits mentioned in this episode, go here.On the calendar for Open Studio events today: at 3:00 PM EDT, Adam will be taking his daily Guided Practice Session to YouTube. And at 8:00 PM EDT, join Peter Martin and Christian McBride...2020-05-1321 minYou'll Hear ItBest of Season 6: Peter and Adam's Favorite SolosIt's another compilation of some of our favorite season 6 moments today - this time, it's Peter and Adam's favorite solos that they've talked about this season.Today's episode is sponsored by Anytune. Anytune is the perfect tool for anyone looking to improve their practice sessions. Learn, transcribe, and practice solos by slowing down the tempo, adjusting the pitch, and (for Pro+ users), isolating specific instruments in the mix. For more info, follow this link.We've got a day jam-packed with live events coming at you! At 1:00 PM EDT, Adam continues his daily Guided...2020-05-0523 minYou'll Hear ItMcCoy Tyner Tribute - Part 2Peter and Adam's tribute to the late pianist McCoy Tyner continues today as they contemplate more of their favorite tracks from this jazz great.McCoy Tyner Tunes (Part 2)
"Inner Urge"
"Celestial Chant"
"Wave"
"Search for Peace"
"You Taught My Heart to Sing"
We've got a day jam-packed with live events coming at you! At 1:00 EDT, Adam continues his daily Guided Practice Session stream available only to Open Studio members (click the link to find out how you can join). And at 4:00 EDT, check out a Jazz Piano Q&A with Peter...2020-04-3022 minYou'll Hear ItBest of Season 6: Peter and Adam Dopio IntrosAs season 6 draws to a close, we've got a slate of this season's best moments coming your way for the next couple days. Sit back and enjoy today's best-of: a supercut of all of Peter and Adam's much-loved piano duets from this season.Social distancing might mean going to concerts is out of the question, but Open Studio is still keeping the live music going! Peter is performing solo piano every Friday evening at 8:00 PM EDT on YouTube. To watch this Friday's performance, use this link. And to see his latest solo performance, follow this link....2020-04-2306 minYou'll Hear It4 Power Practice IdeasApril fools! It's the return of Peter and Adam today as they discuss some simple but effective techniques to add to your practice sessions.Catch one of our much beloved Guided Practice Sessions live today with Adam Maness! At 1:00 PM EDT, Adam will be presenting a GPS about basic chords (which you can learn more about from his new course here). Tune in by clicking this handy link.For more live Open Studio action, check out a solo piano performance from Peter Martin on Friday, April 3 at 8:00 PM EDT. There's a good chance...2020-04-0219 minYou'll Hear It7 Beast Mode MemoriesNo, this isn't a Marshawn Lynch highlight reel - today, Peter and Adam list their top moments they witnessed superhuman jazz strength.7 Beast Mode Memories
Bobby Hutcherson - Vanguard 1996
Cyrus Chestnut - Bistro 2017
Clark Terry - Majestic Hotel 1984
Joey Calderazzo - SIUe 1997
Oscar Peterson/Joe Pass/Count Basie/Ella Fitzgerald
David Kikoski - every show
Herbie Hancock (Trio) - Newport Jazz Festival 2019 (also, check the YouTube video Peter mentioned in this segment)
In light of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, we understand that money is tight for a lot of people right...2020-03-3017 minYou'll Hear It7 Great Mopey Straight-8th TunesRainy spring days are on their way, so Peter and Adam lay down their favorite soundtracks for quiet introspection. Listen to all of them with our Spotify playlist next time you're in a mopey mood.7 Great Mopey Straight-8th Tunes
Herbie Hancock - "Maiden Voyage"
Bobby Hutcherson - "Theme From Blow Up"
Avishai Cohen - "Remembering"
Keith Jarrett - "Lalene"
Kenny Garrett - "Sing a Song of Song"
Brad Mehldau - "Exit Music - For a Film"
Joshua Redman - "Balance"
BONUS
In light of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, we understand...2020-03-2714 minYou'll Hear It7 Things to Practice When Working From HomeIt's a special "shelter in place" edition of You'll Hear It as Peter and Adam bring a remotely-recorded episode all about ways to be a proactive musician while you're stuck at home.7 Things to Practice When Working From Home
Keep a structured day
Hit important things first
Get up early and/or stay up late
Get plenty of exercise and sleep
Keep a practice journal
Stay in touch with other musicians
Start teaching over Zoom
In light of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, we understand that money is tight for a lot...2020-03-2624 minYou'll Hear ItPeter & Adam's Background and MotivationTake a stroll down memory lane with Peter and Adam today as they recount what sparked their entry into the jazz world.Coming soon - a new course from Open Studio! It's the long-awaited sequel to our Rhythm Section Fundamentals course, where you'll learn how to get the piano, bass, and drums to play as one well-oiled jazz machine. Stay tuned for more details, and check out the original Rhythm Section Fundamentals to prepare for part two.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses av...2020-03-0420 minYou'll Hear It7 Practice Hacks for Better EarsToday, Peter and Adam walk you through 7 steps you can take to grow your active listening skills.7 Practice Hacks for Better Ears
Listen to learn
Sing!
Get a Methodist (or Baptist) hymnal and sing your part
Learn a solo
Learn tunes in different keys
Score study with the track
Transcribe
BONUS
Calling all pianists - get the Piano Access Pass today! Save money with this bundle featuring every piano course ever from Open Studio, including teachers such as Peter Martin, Geoffrey Keezer, and Helio Alves. For more info, go to https...2020-01-0914 minYou'll Hear ItDon't Do These 7 Things When You PracticeIt's one thing to know what to practice, but do you know what NOT to do? Peter and Adam break it down for you in this episode.Don't Do These 7 Things When You Practice:
Try to practice everything
Wait until conditions are perfect
Practice what you're good at already
Ignore fundamentals
Beat yourself up/let yourself off the hook
Practice only what you plan
Check your phone
BONUS
Calling all pianists - get the Piano Access Pass today! Save money with this bundle featuring every piano course ever from Open Studio...2020-01-0716 minYou'll Hear It7 Soundtracks Peter and Adam LovePeter and Adam turn to the silver screen for this episode as they list their favorite film soundtracks.7 Soundtracks Peter and Adam Love
Birdman
Round Midnight
Elevator to the Gallows
Good Night, and Good Luck
Jurassic Park
Anatomy of a Murder
La La Land
BONUS
The ending theme song for today's episode is "Travelling Outcast" by Paul Andrew, from his ensemble Silk & Steel. You can check out the full track on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/AN3pqGak9vg. To get your music featured on You'll Hear It, send an MP3...2019-12-1616 minYou'll Hear ItPeter & Adam's New Years ResolutionsNew Year's Eve might still be a couple of weeks away, but Peter and Adam still decide to fill you in on some things they want to accomplish in 2020.Peter & Adam's New Year's Resolutions
Listen
Say "no" more often
More composing
Follow my own narrative
Seek beauty
Practice every voicing I already know in every key
Innovate
Want every Open Studio course for free? That's right - over 300 hours and 1200 lessons can be yours with free lifetime access! All you have to do is enter Open Studio's 2019 Holiday Giveaway. Go to...2019-12-1315 minYou'll Hear ItWhat the Hell Are Adam & Peter Practicing?For today's "What the hell..." episode, Peter and Adam update you on some things that they've been working on improving lately.To help out YOUR practicing, pick up the official Open Studio Practice Journal. Track your progress for a whole year with 52 weeks of journal entries, including spaces to track scales and tunes in every key. For more info, go to: https://openstudiojazz.link/practice-journalThis episode of You'll Hear It is sponsored by Anytune. If you want to improve your jazz playing and transcription skills, Anytune is the #1 tool you need. Just...2019-12-0919 minYou'll Hear ItAll About Adam & Peter's PalatePlant-Based vs. Keto: Peter and Adam ditch talking about their palettes for an episode and decide to discuss their palates, instead.Open Studio has a brand new course from renowned pianist Helio Alves! Brazilian Jazz Piano shows you the authentic way to play Brazilian jazz styles including samba, bossa nova, baião, and more. Go to https://www.openstudiojazz.com/brazilian-jazz-piano for more info.Like those You'll Hear It shirts Peter shows off on the podcast? Want some YHI swag of your own? Take a visit to our store! Just go to https://t...2019-10-0816 minYou'll Hear It7 Things You Didn't Know About Peter and AdamToday, 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 fan. Recent issues have featured Nina Simone, Thelonious Monk, John Cage, and John Cage. Visit https://www.oxfordamerican.org/yhi today for a special subscription discount!Let...2019-04-2513 minYou'll Hear It7 Albums Adam Never KnewPeter 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-YRoOF00L0NdySCQToday'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...2019-04-0326 minYou'll Hear ItBlindfold Test: Adam - #39In today's episode it's Adam's shot at another blindfold test. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2018-10-1811 min