Adam Maness
Jazz pianist & Creative Director at Open Studio.
Appears in 1192 Episodes
5 Dope Tracks for This Weekend
Peter comes at you with a solo episode today as he shows you some tunes worth checking out.
From the Vault: 7 Ways To Practice Scales Creatively
Today, 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 ...
From the Vault: 7 Ways To End a Tune
We dust off an old episode from the archives - all the way back from June 29, 2018, here's an episode where Peter and Adam go over some effective ways to end a tune.
Tips for Making Solo Arrangements
Peter and Adam discuss making solo arrangements on tunes where the melody notes don't fit the chords.
Fitness & Diet Check-In
Peter and Adam discuss their latest fitness practices and how it improves their jazz playing.
Jazz Musicians Play the Blues
Peter and Adam take a question on jazz albums where the musicians really play the blues.
Staying Inspired at an Advanced Level
Peter and Adam take a question on what advanced players practice, or if they feel inspired at all.
From the Vault: 7 Great Standards You Don't Know
Today, we dust off an old episode from the archives - all the way back from May 18, 2018, here's an episode where Peter and Adam discuss some standards you might not b...
Playing for the Audience (And Not Yourself)
Peter and Adam talk about why it's important to play for the audience, as well as whether new tunes can become standards.
What Do You Do When Things Don't Go Your Way?
Today, Peter and Adam talk about rolling with the changes whenever things go wrong.
Best of Q&A's (Part 2)
Thanks to all the listeners who've asked us questions over the course of season 7! And now for Part 2 of some of our favorite questions from this season.
Best of Q&A's (Part 1)
Thanks to all the listeners who've asked us questions over the course of season 7! We're picking some of the favorite questions we've received this season.
Why Don't "Pretty" Notes Work in Other Genres?
Peter and Adam discuss why "pretty" notes typically only show up in jazz.
Diminished Scales & When To Use Them
Peter and Adam take questions on diminished scale usage, what to do when you get fired, and how to learn to play what you're thinking.
How Important are Scales?
Peter and Adam discuss personal/career growth, as well as the importance of learning scales.
What To Practice When You Don't Feel Like Practicing
It happens to the best of us - sometimes you just aren't in the mood to pick up your instrument. Today, Peter and Adam give you some ideas to help get you in a practic...
The State of Music Education
Peter and Adam share their thoughts on what they love about the current music education landscape, and what they'd like to see changed about it.
Is Music Notation Still Relevant?
It's time for a hot topic on today's episode as Peter and Adam tackle the use of notation in modern music education.
The Basics of Ear Training
Peter and Adam discuss their approach to ear training, how to hear inner voicings, and a very bluesy question.
Tips for Improvising Over Quick Chord Movements
It'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 th...
Is Bebop Relevant?
Today, Peter and Adam handle a controversial question: can bebop still be implemented into modern playing, or does it sound too outdated?Interested in more music advic...
How To Sound Great When You're Not a Great Player
On this episode, Peter and Adam give you some easy tips to immediately improve your playing no matter your skill level.Interested in more music advice? Go here to brow...
How To Use YouTube To Improve Your Playing
Today Peter and Adam talk about one of the best resources out there for musicians looking to gain some skills: YouTube.Interested in more music advice? Go here to brow...
How Much Self-Admiration Should I Have?
It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions. On this episode, Peter and Adam tackle a question on the self-admiration sweet sp...
Jazzing up Holiday Tunes
It'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 hol...
What Does "Altered" Actually Mean?
Today, Adam and Peter clear up one of the most misunderstood scales in music - and check out this video of a previous YHI episode!Interested in more music advice? Go h...
The Best Musicians All Share This One Trait
Anyone can be a good musician, but what does it take to reach levels of greatness? Peter and Adam discuss the one trait all great players need.Interested in more music...
How To Comp for Bass Solos
It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions. On this episode, Peter and Adam discuss a tricky subject for many pianists: what ...
Giving Advice To Musicians Without Being a Jerk
It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions. Today, Peter and Adam talk about giving less-experienced musicians advice, lesser...
Why Aren't Piano Solos as Good as Horn Solos?
It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions. On this episode, they tackle a controversial question about solos, as well as que...
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