Adam Maness
Jazz pianist & Creative Director at Open Studio.
Appears in 1192 Episodes
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!
Fall in love with Minor 2-5-1's
Not yet a fan of Minor 2-5-1's? You will be after Peter and Adam tell you why they love them.
Left hand? Right hand? Equal rights...and equal lefts.
Peter and Adam discuss a listeners' question on practicing piano with both hands.
The Maestro's 6th Chords
Nerd out with Adam as he introduces Peter to the late (and great) Barry Harris' 6th chord concepts.
Practicing, Herbie, Peter's jazz origins and more - Highlights of 2021
A few of the most popular moments from 2021.
Stretched too thin? Set some guard rails and focus.
Peter and Adam discuss a listeners' question on not stretching yourself too thin.
Three tracks to reflect on - Evans, Redman & Doky (*not a law firm)
Peter and Adam take a moment to share three their favorite tracks to reflect on 2021.
First Take Friday: Dr. Lonnie Smith
Adam and special guest Sean Jones listen to and break down a few tracks off of the late and great Dr. Lonnie Smith's album Breathe.
Want to be a jazz musician? Be inquisitive. Be curious.
It's Speakpipe Wednesday! Peter and Adam respond to listeners' question on starting his jazz education journey.
How to Work Hard (in jazz & in life)
Forget the boring stuff, embrace the discomfort and get past the last 10%. Peter and Adam discuss how they work hard.
Nicholas Payton's new release "Smoke Sessions"
First Take Friday! Join the listening room as Adam and Peter listen to the first track "Hangin' in and Jivin'", off of Nicholas Payton's new release Smoke Sessions.
Vince Guaraldi EXPLAINED
It's Speakpipe Wednesday! Peter and Adam respond to a listener's question about what Vince Guaraldi does at the beginning of "What Child is This?"
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