Adam Maness
Jazz pianist & Creative Director at Open Studio.
Appears in 1174 Episodes
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...
Tension in the Body
Today, Peter and Adam give their (non-scientific or medical) advice on how to play in a way that's physically comfortable.The ending theme song for today's episode is ...
Range of a Melody
More jazz advice from the Podcave as Peter and Adam answer a question about playing in different ranges with a group.Check out Ethan Iverson's blog Do the Math here: h...
Bebop Scales
On today's episode, Peter and Adam answer a listener question about the importance of bebop scales. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the pag...
7 Practice Strategies You Can Implement Today
Peter and Adam start off the week with a list of tips you can use to enhance your practice sessions.Practice Strategies:ListenMeditationFocused Technical PracticePract...
The Secret of Syncopation - S3E45
Peter and Adam cap off the week by answering a listener question about accenting on the offbeats. Peter also references his weekly jazz piano course Jazz Piano Method,...
The Good, the Bad, & the Annoying: Musicians Who Sing While They Play - S3E44
Today, PM & AM discuss jazz musicians that sing what they play, and whether or not it improves or detracts from the performance.If any of these tunes caught your ear, ...
Comment Analysis: Our "Lingus" Solo Discussion - S3E43
On a special Analysis episode, Peter and Adam read some comments from their infamous "Lingus" Solo Discussion. To see a more in-depth analysis on this tune, check out ...
Recording: How to Make the Studio Feel Like the Bandstand - S3E42
On today's episode, Peter and Adam answer a listener's SpeakPipe about how to feel more comfortable during a recording session. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Che...
String Theory: Writing for a String Section - S3E41
Today, Peter and Adam give some advice on how to write arrangements for string sections.Check out Brian Owens at: http://brianowenssoul.com/home-1Shout out to Chris St...
How to Compose Your Own Music - S3E40
It's another SpeakPipe in the Podcave as Peter and Adam offer their best composition tips. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http...
What Other Musicians Expect From the Bass Player - S3E39
Another SpeakPipe question is answered by Peter and Adam; this time, it's on what other players want from their bass player. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check ...
How to Avoid Getting Lost - S3E38
Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe on how to avoid getting lost during a performance. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http://www...
Practicing Freely - S3E37
Piano Week comes to an end with a discussion on how to practice in a freeform way.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube c...
Playing With Two Hands - S3E36
Piano Week continues over into this week, as Peter and Adam talk about using your left hand more in your playing.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review...
Playing Fast - S3E35
Peter and Adam give some quick tips on playing fast.The ending theme song for today's episode is "405 at 6" by Jonas Aras. To get your music featured on You'll Hear It...
A How-To for Drop 2 - S3E34
For today's piano lesson, Peter and Adam answer a user question calling for a tutorial on drop 2 chords.The ending theme song for today's episode is "Laura and Jonas" ...
Getting the Most Out of the Half/Whole Diminished Scale - S3E33
Piano Week continues with Peter and Adam showing off one of their favorite scales to use.The ending theme song for today's episode is "Stretch" by David Zeltner. To ge...
The Soft Touch - Ballads - S3E32
Peter and Adam are at the Steinway this week, and to kick off Piano Week, they discuss the "soft touch" method when playing ballads.The ending theme song for today's e...
What is Jazz? - S3E31
Peter and Adam get philosophical on this episode and try to answer the age-old question: what is jazz?Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head o...
This Week in Jazz - #30
Peter and Adam discuss this year's jazz nominees for the 2019 Grammys.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and l...
7 Step Guide to Learning Jazz Piano - #29
Peter and Adam go over one of the more popular Open Studio blog posts about how to learn jazz piano.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head ove...
Sean Jones Interview - #28
It's the last special guest of the week as Peter and Adam bring trumpeter Sean Jones to the Podcave, where they discuss his career and (of course) Miles Davis.Want som...
Modes in Jazz (Featuring Warren Wolf) - #27
The special guests continue with Warren Wolf popping in to help Peter and Adam answer a listener question about the use of different modes in jazz.Go to Warren's websi...
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