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What Makes A Solo Special?

Peter and Adam talk about what makes a solo special and how to make that happen.

Starting From Scratch

Peter and Adam discuss a thought experiment about starting your instrument from scratch.

Yes, And?

Adam and Peter talk about improvising in everyday life.

Optimizing The Shed

Peter and Adam talk about how to optimize that shed time in order to get ready for your gigs.

5 Levels of a 6 Chord

Adam focuses on how to approach that 6 chord in harmonic progressions.

Diatonix!

Adam talks all about an exercise that unveils diatonic 7th chords and their secondary dominants/tritone subs.

Sus It Out

Adam breaks down some harmonic tools towards using suspended chords in real time.

Spicing Up Your Solos

Adam and Peter teach you how to add interest to every solo you play.

Tricks For Overcoming Hurdles

Adam and Peter dive into how to overcome mistakes on and off the bandstand.

Weird Practice Habits That Actually Kinda Work

Adam and Peter get into some unconventional practice habits that actually work?

Quartal Questions

Adam and Peter take a speakpipe question on quartal harmony and it's uses in music.

When Practice Pays Off

Adam and Peter take a Speakpipe question about when and how to utilize what you've practiced.

Is Jazz Bad?

Adam and Peter talk about famous actor Fred Armisen's hot take on jazz.

Squadin' Up

Adam and Peter catch up on travels and experiences after a busy summer playing music.

Meet Eric Harland

Today we're crossing over and giving you a taste of our sister podcast "Upright Citizens". On this episode, hosts Bob DeBoo and Rueben Rodgers interview the incredible...

The 3 Motions

For this episode, Adam explains 3 different types of harmonic motion you can use under a melody using the 6th diminished technique.

Delayed Gratification

Adam takes you on a journey to pay more attention to those tonic chord tones.

Keezer Talks Comping

Geoffrey Keezer talks comping, amongst other tips, as a part of his newest OS course.

Tips To Jumpstart Back Into Playing Shape

Adam talks about getting a jumpstart back into playing shape after some time off.

Actual Proof

Adam goes in depth to explain one of the slickest, grooviest, and most revered tunes of Herbie Hancock - "Actual Proof".

It's All About Bill Evans

Peter and Adam take a deep dive on how to sound like Bill Evans.

Pedalin' Into Your Audience's Heart

Peter and Adam take a speak-pipe question about how to get some use out of the pedal in Jazz scenarios.

Peter and Adam's MOST Inspirational Tracks

Peter and Adam share tracks that have inspired them the most over the years.

2 Minutes From the Past

Peter Reacts to a Top 2 Minute Jazz from the Past!

An Analysis' Analysis

Peter analyzes Adam's analysis of Oscar Peterson!

Gotta Get That Boost!

How to get a 37% boost in your practice session every time with Peter Martin!

Jazz Ahoy!

Adam and Peter talk where the future of Jazz is headed!

Attitudes of Gratitudes

Adam and Peter talk about have a present and gracious mindset when growing on your journey to be a musician!

To Be Taught or to Self-Teach?

Peter and Adam debate! Adam and Peter talk about the pros and cons of having a private teacher in these modern times.

Feelin' the Listener Love!

Back to basics! Adam and Peter make a list of 7 ways to get love from your listeners.

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