Adam Maness
Jazz pianist & Creative Director at Open Studio.
Appears in 1173 Episodes
7 Beast Mode Memories
No, this isn't a Marshawn Lynch highlight reel - today, Peter and Adam list their top moments they witnessed superhuman jazz strength.7 Beast Mode MemoriesBobby Hutche...
7 Great Mopey Straight-8th Tunes
Rainy spring days are on their way, so Peter and Adam lay down their favorite soundtracks for quiet introspection. Listen to all of them with our Spotify playlist next...
7 Things to Practice When Working From Home
It's a special "shelter in place" edition of You'll Hear It as Peter and Adam bring a remotely-recorded episode all about ways to be a proactive musician while you're ...
Our 7 Favorite Burners
On today's episode, Peter and Adam list their favorite lightning-quick fast-tempo barn-burners. As always, you can listen to the full list on our Spotify playlist.Our ...
Get Your Funky Pop Stuff On!
We've done plenty of episodes on how to spice up your jazz playing, but how do you add some flavor to pop music? Today, Peter and Adam tell you how.In light of the wor...
The King: The Blues Scale
It's more scale talk today as Peter and Adam discuss the undisputed king of scales: the blues scale.In light of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, we understand that ...
7 Things to Practice During a Pandemic
Social distancing might be a gig-killer, but today, Peter and Adam let you know how you can turn some lemons into lemonade by using this time to build up your chops.7 ...
Our Quarantine Listening Mix
In rough times like these, there's nothing quite like music to help soothe the stressful soul. Today, Peter and Adam list their favorite tunes to put on during social ...
How to Handle Playing Badly
Sooner or later, it happens to everyone - you're on a gig, and you play something that totally sucks. Peter and Adam give advice on how to react when you find yourself...
7 Times Jazz Went Pop
Peter and Adam turn the tables on yesterday's episode as they list some jazz musicians who had pop crossover success.7 Times Jazz Went PopHerbie Hancock - "Rockit'Bobb...
7 Times Pop Went Jazz
It's time for some genre-blending as Peter and Adam list their favorite jazz-influenced pop tunes.7 Times Pop Went JazzSteely Dan - AjaMichael Jackson - "I Can't Help ...
Being a Musician During a Pandemic
As the world deals with the coronavirus pandemic, Peter and Adam discuss how this global event is affecting musicians.Coming soon - a new course from Open Studio! It's...
7 Greatest Moments in Comping History
Peter and Adam give you a jazz history lesson today by listing some of the greatest piano compers of this genre. Listen to 'em all with this Spotify playlist.7 Greates...
The Most Important Tool for Getting Better
With all the tools available to help you become a better musician, what is the one you need to have to build your skills? Peter and Adam let you in on it in this episo...
5 Ways to Get Called More
Is your phone gathering dust? Find out how to get it ringing off the hook with Peter and Adam's advice.5 Ways to Get Called MoreBe on the sceneLearn the musicDon't be ...
Our 7 Favorite Slick Turnarounds
Make your sets slicker than the Exxon Valdez by using these turnarounds, brought to you courtesy of Peter and Adam. And check out the warm-up practice routine Adam men...
Dominate Your Lydian Dominants
Today's episode is all about the Lydian dominant scale: what it sounds like, how to play it, and when to use it.Coming soon - a new course from Open Studio! It's the l...
He's Got His Coltrane Stuff Together
On this episode, Peter and Adam highlight some of the most Coltraniest moments in John Coltrane's discography.Ultimate Coltrane Moments:"Just Squeeze Me" (Miles Davis ...
Peter & Adam's Background and Motivation
Take a stroll down memory lane with Peter and Adam today as they recount what sparked their entry into the jazz world.Coming soon - a new course from Open Studio! It's...
The Art of Trading
You've heard of Trading Spaces, now it's time for Trading Phrases! In this episode, Peter and Adam discuss the do's and don'ts of trading during a tune.We're spreading...
1 Hip Drop-2 Trick
Drop-2 might sound complicated, but on today's episode, Adam and Peter show you why it's an easy tool you can add to your piano toolkit.Interested in more music advice...
Triad Triage: 4 Basic Voicings
Are you worried that your triads sound D.O.A.? Peter and Adam give you some voicings to help resuscitate them in this episode.4 Basic Triad Voicings:Closed voicings an...
7 Tracks to Help Your Funk Chops
Grow some funk of your own by checking out these tunes - guaranteed to build your funky vocabulary. Listen to 'em all right here.7 Tracks to Help Your Funk ChopsProfes...
The 3 Different Minor 7 Chords
It's time for some theory talk today as Peter and Adam discuss the different minor seventh chords.Want to add some Brazilian flair to your own playing? The Samba Pack ...
How to Practice Scales (It's Not What You Think)
Practicing scales is notoriously boring - or is it? Peter and Adam give you a better way to practice your scales in this episode.Want to add some Brazilian flair to yo...
How to Maximize LONG Practice Sessions
Peter and Adam have talked about how to get the most out of brief practice sessions, but what happens when you have all day at your disposal?We're very excited to anno...
Our 7 Favorite Brazilian Tracks
To celebrate Carnival, Peter and Adam list off their favorite songs by Brazilian artists. Listen to 'em all in full with our Spotify playlist.Our 7 Favorite Brazilian ...
7 Essential Skillzz for Pro Musicians
Peter and Adam teach you how to pay some billzz on this episode with their list of skillzz that all professional musicians have.7 Essential Skillzz for Pro MusiciansGr...
Our 5 Favorite "Busy" Solos
You've heard our favorite simple solos, now it's time for Peter and Adam's favorite complex note-heavy solos. As always, you can hear them in full with our Spotify pla...
7 Nifty Bebop Tactics to Deploy Now
On today's episode, Peter and Adam give you some techniques to enhance your bebop playing right now.7 Nifty Bebop Tactics to Deploy Now:The double surround "dopio" Cm7...
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