Adam Maness
Jazz pianist & Creative Director at Open Studio.
Appears in 1197 Episodes
Jazz Resources
Today, Peter and Adam answer a question sent via Facebook on other useful resources musicians can use to enhance their jazz knowledge.Jazz Resources:JazzTimesDo the Ma...
Comparing Yourself to Other Musicians
Peter and Adam answer the last Speakpipe of the week by discussing the pros and cons of comparing yourself to other musicians. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Chec...
4th Style Voicings
It's another Speakpipe today as Peter and Adam break out the Keystation to play some examples of 4th voicings. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom...
Equipment We Gig With
Today, Peter and Adam answer a Speakpipe on the gear they use on gigs. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http://www.openstudionet...
This Week in Jazz
It's another edition of This Week in Jazz where Peter and Adam recap the latest jazz news. Check out the articles they mentioned in this week's episode:Rolling Stones ...
4 Ways to Practice Voice Leading
Peter and Adam list their top 4 tips for practicing voice leading on today's episode. And take a look at Ethan Iverson's blog for the Keith Jarrett interview Adam ment...
Staying Inspired
Today, Peter and Adam try their best to be psychologists as they help out a listener who has trouble staying inspired.Today's episode is sponsored by the Oxford Americ...
Minor Harmony
On today's episode, Peter and Adam answer a Speakpipe on harmonizing tunes in minor keys. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http:...
Playing in All Keys
Peter and Adam kick off the week by answering a question about how to avoid playing the same lines over and over by practicing in all keys.Today's episode is sponsored...
A Comments Section Retrospective
This week of YHI ends with Peter and Adam reading some of their favorite comments from recent episodes. Check out the episodes mentioned below:7 Reasons People Hate Ja...
Slash Chords
Today, Peter and Adam answer a listener's question about what voicings sound good with slash chords.The ending theme song for today's episode is "On the Sunny Side of ...
7 Albums Adam Never Knew
Peter drops some knowledge on Adam in today's episode as he shows him 7 albums he's never listened to. You can listen to all of them on our Spotify playlist here: http...
Sus Chords
Peter and Adam return after yesterday's April Fool's prank with an episode all about suspended chords. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the ...
Practical Applications of Root, Shell, Pretty
On the final episode of You'll Hear It, Peter and Adam answer one last Speakpipe question about how to use Root, Shell, Pretty. To see the blog post that inspired this...
7 Secret Ways to Practice Scales
On today's episode, Peter and Adam give 7 methods you might not know about on how to practice scales.Secret Ways to Practice ScalesSlowly3rdsArticulation6thsContrary m...
This Week in Jazz
On this month's edition of This Week in Jazz, Peter and Adam talk about the latest Open Studio concert (which you can watch in its entirety here: https://www.youtube.c...
Solo Discussion: Louis Armstrong - "West End Blues"
In the long-awaited return of our newly renamed Solo Discussion series, Peter and Adam go over the classic tune "West End Blues."If you're interested in the Open Studi...
7 Tracks That Give Us Chills
Today, Peter and Adam give a list of 7 goosebumps-inducing moments in jazz tunes. You can listen to each of them on our playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/user/12...
How to Absorb What You Transcribe
Peter and Adam answer a listener's question today about how to transfer skills you learn from transcribing over to your performances.The ending theme song for today's ...
Root, Shell, Pretty
Today, Peter and Adam go on a deeper dive over a popular recent blog post.The ending theme song for today's episode is "Bye-Ya" as performed by Jim Reid. To get your m...
Getting Dogmatic: How to Get the Gig
More jazz advice from the Podcave as Peter and Adam give some dogmatic advice on getting gigs.Today's episode is sponsored by the Oxford American. The Oxford American ...
7 Hacks to Swing Harder
On today's episode, Peter and Adam offer their best tips for swinging harder.7 Hacks to Swing HarderListen (to swinging stuff)Play with swinging peopleRelaxPractice wi...
How to Not Get Lost in a Drum Solo
Today, Peter and Adam answer a listener's email about what other musicians can do to avoid getting lost during drum solos.The ending theme song for today's episode is ...
Our 7 Favorite Jazz Compositions
It's a new week and a new list of 7 from the Podcave, as Peter and Adam give their HIGHLY SUBJECTIVE list of their favorite jazz compositions. You can listen to all of...
7 Favorite Scat Singers
PM and AM end the week with a countdown of their favorite scat singers. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http://www.openstudione...
How to Name Chords
Today, Peter and Adam answer a question from a YouTube commenter with a tutorial on how to name chords.Today's episode is sponsored by the Oxford American. The Oxford ...
How to Improve Memory Work
For today's episode, Peter and Adam answer a question on how to memorize tunes.Today's episode is sponsored by the Oxford American. The Oxford American is a magazine d...
7 Crucial Details for Navigating Chord Changes
Today in the Podcave, Peter and Adam use the Kranich & Bach to show you how to find your way through chord changes.Today's episode is sponsored by the Oxford American....
Notes From Chick: How to Hear What You Play
Peter and Adam answer a listener question on hearing what to play with a list of tips compiled by the great Chick Correa. Check out his list here: https://www.openstu...
This Week in Jazz
It's another monthly edition of This Week in Jazz - this time, Peter and Adam talk about the death of an important jazz figure, a new solo bass album, and a burgeoning...
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