Adam Maness
Jazz pianist & Creative Director at Open Studio.
Appears in 1173 Episodes
Grammy Breakdown!
Kaleb discusses what happened with the Jazz affiliated community and the 64th Grammy Award ceremony!
Transatlantic Deep Dive
Peter and Adam answer questions from the OS community on practice techniques, bad pianos, and more...
4 Chords to Rule Them All
On this Method Monday Peter guides us through a new way to practice and shake up your routine.
Hymns and Her's
This first-take friday features an album by Hank Jones and Charlie Haden called "Steal Away (Spirtuals, Hymns, and Folk Songs)".
Questions Abroad
This week we have a compilation episode featuring questions answered by Adam and Peter from the Open Studio Pro community.
What Note am I thinking of?
In this episode of the Run it Back series we take a look at note application, scales, and why certain notes just don't sound right.
Too many notes? Maybe.
Speakpipe topic! Today Adam and Peter discuss how to build your voicings with as little or as many notes as you need to capture the sound you are going for.
Lifelong Learnin'
In this "Run it Back" special we navigate how to approach learning new things. Whether it be music or plumbing these skills will help you center yourself around being ...
Aspirational Alterations
In this episode, Adam and Peter discuss alterations. Specifically using a diminished shape within a dominant chord.
Usin' those EARS.
Run it BACK. This episode features a compilation of clips that all discuss using your ears and how it can be helpful when playing.
Straight from LG himself.
A special episode of You'll Hear It that puts a spotlight on our sister podcast Upright Citizens. Bob DeBoo and Reuben Rodgers do an in-depth interview with Larry Gren...
Mistakes Happen, You got this!
Adam and Peter discuss what it takes to navigate problems and making mistakes while staying focused and keeping a level head.
Improvisation Techniques Today!
Run it BACK! This episode of "You'll Hear It" features clips about improving your Improvisation skills by changing your approach and mentality.
S-Tier Swingin'
Adam and Peter discuss and breakdown a world class, or as they say "S-Tier", performance they attended at JazzSTL featuring Christian McBride, Benny Green, and Greg Hu...
What is Equanimity? And how can it help your playing?
Speakpipe Wednesday - Equanimity - /ˌekwəˈnimədē/ noun - mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation. Peter and Adam discus...
Easy tips on chord voicings
Method Monday: Voicings, voicings, voicings. Peter and Adam each show their favorite chord voicings using the circle of fifths, and tell you why.
2 Grammy nominated solos: Jon Batiste & Chick Corea
First Take Friday: Sit with Adam and Peter as they listen to the Grammy nominated improvised solos from Jon Batiste and Chick Corea
7 Understated Ballads (*with playlist)
Speakpipe Wednesday: Peter and Adam discuss their top 7 "understated ballads"
3 Killin' Vibes Tracks (special guest Warren Wolf)
Adam and special guest Warren Wolf listen to Warren's three favorite tracks that feature the vibraphone.
Kenny Barron's Grammy nominated solo
It's First Take Friday. Sit with Peter and Adam as they listen to Kenny Barron's Grammy nominated solo on the Gerry Gibbs album "Songs From My Father". This is a rema...
5, 7, 11...Hey Emmet, What time signature is it?
Peter & Adam address a listener's question how to identify odd time signatures? And don't miss the special appearance from Emmet Cohen!
Smooth vs. Straight Ahead and 3 more Novice Jazz Questions
Is it all Improv? What's appropriate listening etiquette? Best introductory jazz Album? Smooth vs. Straight Ahead? Peter answers four most often asked questions jazz m...
Weedie Braimah's "The Hands of Time"
First Take Friday: Sit with Adam and Peter as they listen to Weedie Braimah's release The Hands of Time, and especially Christian Scott Atunde Adjuah's solo.
Keeping time like Chick Corea (without a metronome!)
Peter & Adam address a listener's question on how to practice keeping time, using Chick Corea as an example. Quote from Chick on rhythm: "I don't know any rote ways t...
Simplify your chords
It's Method Monday. Adam does a deep dive on simplifying how you handle chord voicings.
Listener Stories - Vol. 2
Part 2 of listener stories. Sit with Peter and Adam as they share some of the stories from the YHI community.
Listener Stories - Vol. 1
For the past few weeks, we put out a call to hear your stories. We were overwhelmed with meaningful responses. Sit with Peter and Adam to hear some of the stories from...
"Bakka Chuka...Bakka Tuka" - Find Funky Basslines
Peter and Adam help you find your funky basslines.
Charles Lloyd & the Marvels: Tone Poem
First Take Friday! Listen with Peter and Adam as they put Charles Lloyd & the Marvels: Tone Poem on the turntable. First track: Peace
Gotta catch 'em all: Grooves
Speakpipe Wednesday! Jonathon asks how to capture an individual style of groove. Adam and Peter deliver!
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