Adam Maness
Jazz pianist & Creative Director at Open Studio.
Appears in 1193 Episodes
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...
Our 5 Favorite "Simple" Solos
These solos might be "simple," but that doesn't make them any less killin'. Peter and Adam list their favorite understated solos. You can hear them all on our Spotify ...
Dealing With Minor 2-5-1's
Peter and Adam give a tutorial on minor 2-5-1 chord progressions and what voicings work well with them.Check out Geoffrey Keezer's new course from Open Studio: Element...
Solo Piano Basics
On this episode, Peter and Adam lay down the fundamentals of what it takes to have a good solo piano performance.Be sure to tune in to Peter and Adam's Solo Piano Q&A!...
Advanced Use of the Altered Scale
How can you alter your playing to sound even more dramatic? With the altered scale, of course! Peter and Adam tell you what it is and how to use it.There's a new cours...
7 Funkiest Breaks/Intros
Things get funky in the PodSuite today as Peter and Adam list off the 7 funkiest breakdowns in recorded music history.7 Funkiest Breaks/IntrosHerbie Hancock - "Swamp R...
Our Favorite Oscar Peterson Fireworks
We all know Oscar Peterson is one of (if not the) greatest jazz pianists of all time, but what are his best musical moments? Peter and Adam give their list in this epi...
How to Practice Mindfully
Adam's become a practitioner of a "mindful" lifestyle, and today he and Peter talk about how you can apply that to the practice room.For more on this topic, read the e...
How to Practice in All Keys
Don't just learn a tune once - learn it 11 more times. Peter and Adam lay down the merits of practicing in all keys.Shout out to Rick Beato - you can check out his You...
Our Favorite Bluesy Double Stops
On today's episode, Peter and Adam reveal a little trick they like to use to bring the blues out in any tune they're playing.There's a new course from Open Studio: Ele...
Is Stevie Really a Jazz Musician? (Yes, Here's Why)
We all know Stevie Wonder is a great musician and songwriter, but is he a great JAZZ musician? Peter and Adam fill you in.There's a new course from Open Studio: Elemen...
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