Adam Maness
Jazz pianist & Creative Director at Open Studio.
Appears in 1173 Episodes
All About Adam & Peter's Palate
Plant-Based vs. Keto: Peter and Adam ditch talking about their palettes for an episode and decide to discuss their palates, instead.Open Studio has a brand new course ...
Should I Move to New York?
On today's episode, Peter and Adam ask whether or not it's worth it to take a bite out of the Big Apple.The people have spoken, and the People's Choice Podcast Award f...
All About Triadic Chromatic Concepts
Today, Peter and Adam answer a listener's question on creating altered melodic ideas while improvising without it sounding like a random lick.Open Studio has a brand n...
Top 7 Underappreciated Jazz Pianists
Underrated, but not underachievers - Peter and Adam count down the 7 pianists they think deserve a little more love. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Sign up for Yo...
Build Your Solo Like an Architect
How do you play your solos the Frank Lloyd Wright way? Peter and Adam tell you how you can take some inspiration from architecture on your next solo.Like those You'll ...
7 Ways to Improve Your Soloing
Got a session or gig tonight but feel like your solos have been lackluster lately? Adam and Peter give you 7 ways to make your solos stand out.7 Ways to Improve Your S...
Melodic Two-Handed Voicings
Today, Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe request for a deep-dive on Adam's system for 4,5, and 6-note voicings without repeated notes.Interested in more music advice? ...
7 Most Asked Questions About Jazz
It's time for a jazz FAQ as Peter and Adam list the questions they most frequently hear asked about jazz.7 Most Asked Questions About JazzAre you really just making it...
Balancing Gigs
On this episode, Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe on how to manage several gig offers at once. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Sign up for You'll Hear It Premium ...
What Have We Learned Since Starting Open Studio?
Today, Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe on what lessons they've learned on music education since starting Open Studio. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Sign up for...
The Why, How, and When of Dynamics
Today on the podcast, Peter and Adam answer a listener's question about how to integrate dynamics to keep your improvisation interesting.Like those You'll Hear It shir...
7 Highly Effective Habits to Make You a Better Jazz Musician
On a very self-help themed episode, Peter and Adam discuss some good habits you should get into if you want to be a better musician.7 Highly Effective Habits to Make Y...
How to Effectively Use Melody in Improv
Today, Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe on how to improvise based on the melody of a tune. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Sign up for You'll Hear It Premium to a...
YHI Live: Q&A (Vol. 2)
It's the return of our You'll Hear It Live Q&A segment where Peter and Adam take questions made possible by listeners like you.Also, be sure to check out the latest co...
Should You Use the Real Book?
The hot takes continue in this episode (recorded live on our YouTube channel!) as Peter and Adam discuss the worthiness of Real Books.Also, be sure to check out the la...
Why Scales?
It's a hot topic on today's episode, as Peter and Adam answer a listener's question about whether scales and theory really matter.Like those You'll Hear It shirts Pete...
Our 7 Favorite Tunes in 3
For this list of 7, Peter and Adam give their favorite jazz tunes in 3/4 time (without any schmaltzy waltzes).Our 7 Favorite Tunes in 3"Someday My Prince Will Come""Ji...
Two-Handed Voicings That Kick Ass
On today's episode, Peter and Adam revisit a blog post on some of their favorite two-handed voicings. To see the original blog post, you can go here: http://youllheari...
Practicing While Others Are Around
Today, Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe on how to get your practice time in without annoying your friends and family. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Sign up for ...
Advice From a Master: Thelonious Monk (Part 2)
And now, the thrilling conclusion of Thelonious Monk's priceless advice for jazz musicians. To check out Steve's notes, go here: http://cdn8.openculture.com/2017/12/17...
Advice From a Master: Thelonious Monk (Part 1)
It's part one of a two-parter as Peter and Adam analyze some advice straight from the mouth of Thelonious Monk (and straight from the notepad of Steve Lacy). To check ...
Our Favorite Jazz Websites
It's time for a shameless plug as Peter and Adam talk about their two favorite jazz websites: https://www.openstudiojazz.com/ and http://youllhearit.comTo see all the ...
Dealing With Rhythm Changes
On this episode, Peter and Adam give you a taste of the You'll Hear It Premium experience with a discussion on how to navigate rhythm changes. To view the PDF, click t...
7 Hip Ways to Get Where You're Goin'
On this episode, Peter and Adam give you 7 cool transitional phrases you can use to spice up your playing.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalo...
Jam Sessions
Today, Peter and Adam tackle an email from a listener asking what to expect from a jam session and how to better organize one.Like those You'll Hear It shirts Peter sh...
Should You Specialize?
In this episode, Peter and Adam decide whether it's better to be a Jack/Jill of all trades or if you should specialize in one instrument.Like those You'll Hear It shir...
How to Supercharge Your Practice Routine
Today, Peter and Adam list some easy ways you can streamline your practice routine and get the most out of your time.It's Hump Day! This week for Peter's Hump Day Spec...
What Brings About Stank Face?
Things get stanky in the Podcave today as Peter and Adam converse about their favorite side-effect of great jazz: stank face.Check out the latest offering from Open St...
What Makes a Good Vocalist?
On today's episode, Peter and Adam answer a listener's SpeakPipe on what qualities they look for in singers. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Sign up for You'll Hea...
Thoughts on Comping From a Master
Today, Peter and Adam discuss Nicholas Payton's Instagram post (seen here at https://www.instagram.com/nicholaspayton/?hl=en) about comping.Like those You'll Hear It s...
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