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The Secrets Lie In The Triad
In this episode, Adam and Peter talk all about how to use the triad melodically to unlock some hip sounding language in your soloing.Unlock your FREE Open Studio trial...
Be Something Different
YHI audio SHORT - Here's a taste of our incredible episode entitled "How I became a better player in my 40's". If you haven't heard it - be sure to check it out!
Are We Just Making This Stuff Up??
YHI Audio Short - Check out our latest episode all about the melodic minor scale and how theory can work FOR you instead of against you. Unlock your FREE Open Studio t...
What Makes This Album Great: Light As A Feather
In this episode, Adam and Peter check out Chick Corea's iconic classic "Light As A Feather". Unlock your FREE Open Studio trial to become a better player today.Have a ...
Our Favorite Chord
In this episode, Adam and Peter discuss the functionality of the elusive unicorn chord. What makes this chord so special? Tune in and find out!Unlock your FREE Open St...
What Makes This Album Great: Nancy Wilson / Cannonball Adderley
In this installment of our "What Makes This Album Great" series we take a look at Nancy Wilson / Cannonball Adderley. Let us know in the comments what you would score ...
The Most Controversial Chord Movement
In this episode, Adam and Peter discuss what Adam has dubbed his most controversial chord movement. Unlock your FREE Open Studio trial to become a better player today....
What Makes This Album Great: Double Rainbow
In this installment of our "What Makes This Album Great" series we take a look at Double Rainbow: The Music of Antonio Carlos Jobim. Unlock your FREE Open Studio trial...
Why Should I Care About The Melodic Minor Scale
In this episode, Adam and Peter dive into the Melodic Minor Scale and what we can do with it. Join us for some helpful tips on this invaluable scale and how to use it ...
What Makes This Album Great: Empyrean Isles
In this episode, the yhi team breaks into the discography of Herbie Hancock. Let's delve into Empyrean Isles and really break down what elements make it so iconic. Unl...
3 Steps To Better Voicings
In this episode, Adam and Peter reveal three essential steps to making your voicings better. From comping to writing new tunes these steps will come in handy sooner th...
What Makes This Album Great: Thelonious Alone In San Francisco
In this episode, Adam and Peter start a new series! What exactly makes the Jazz catalog so great. Let's delve into Thelonious Alone in San Fransico and really break do...
How to Nurture Joyful Musicians
In this episode, Adam and Peter talk about how to nurture young musicians to be their best self.↓ Links from the pod ↓Unlock your FREE Open Studio trial to become a be...
6 Years Later... Were We Right?
In this episode, Peter and Adam go WAY back to the YHI inaugural episode and see how things hold up down the line. ↓ Links from the pod ↓Unlock your FREE Open Studio t...
The MVP of ATTYA
It's time to dive deep into All The Things You Are. A classic Jazz standard that everyone needs to familiarize themselves with at some point. Adam and Peter serve up a...
What Should I Be Practicing?
In this episode, Adam and Peter dive into a topic we can ALL get behind... what should we be practicing?? Join us as we dive into what we need to practice on the month...
The Secrets To Advanced Ear Training
Ever wondered what the trick is to training your ears to hear just like the pros? In this episode, Adam and Peter dive into their tips for developing some great ear tr...
How Bill Evans Practiced Harmony
In this video Adam and Peter talk about Bill Evans' approach to practicing harmony. Adam has a few hot tips to get your playing on track to sound like the jazz legend ...
How To Receive Constructive Criticism
In this episode, Adam and Peter get a verrrry interesting speakpipe from a devoted listener. Thus opening up the conversation about how we can receive constructive cri...
The MOST Underrated Jazz Albums From Artists You May Know
Adam and Peter kick back and talk about some jazz albums that just don't get the props they should. From those under-the-radar gems to the unsung heroes of the jazz sc...
How I Became A Better Player In My 40's
In this episode, Adam takes us on a ride through his musical journey, sharing how he transformed into a more accomplished piano player and musician as he's gotten olde...
The Brad Mehldau/Rick Beato Interview
Join Adam and Peter as they tune into the newest Brad Mehldau interview with Rick Beato. ↓ Links from the pod ↓Open Studio Pro | WAITLISTOur latest video on Brad...The...
What Makes A Good Standard?
In this episode, Adam and Peter check out Waltz for Debbie, a classic Bill Evans standard, and break down just what's so good about it.↓ Links from the pod ↓Open Studi...
3 Essential Groove Elements
Ever wondered what it takes to really sit in a groove? Or perhaps you've been feeling like you're time is stuck in a rut and you want to take it to the next level. Wel...
How Anxiety Almost Ruined My Playing...
Adam and Peter tell all in this episode of YHI addressing the musician's most common ailment. Anxiety... Everyone can relate to the feeling but what can we do to avoid...
The State Of (Jazz) Vocals 2024
In this special Grammy recap episode, Adam and Peter take a closer look at the cream of the crop in vocal jazz from this year's Grammy Awards. Join us on this captivat...
Nobody Does It Brecker!
Get ready to hang with our hosts as they break down the epic musical journey of the Brecker Brothers in this podcast episode! Michael and Randy Brecker are the OGs of ...
It's 2024: Is Jazz Getting Smoother?
In this episode, hosts Adam and Peter embark on a musical journey, exploring the talent of Yussef Dayes. A prominent figure in the industry, Dayes' innovative sound ha...
Do You Need Bebop To Swing?
In this unique solo episode, Adam guides us through the seamless mastery of Erroll Garner, showcasing his ability to swing with incredible intensity, all while skillfu...
We're Jazz Pianists and (we think) We Can Do ANYTHING
In the realm of pianists, a pervasive trait emerges—the unwavering belief in their capabilities. But is this self-assurance justified? Join Adam and Peter in this epis...
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