Adam Maness
Jazz pianist & Creative Director at Open Studio.
Appears in 1197 Episodes
5 Triad Pairs That Sound Great - #79
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4 Basic Chord Voicings Every Jazz Musician Should Know - #78
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Scales for a Minor 2-5-1 - #77
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The Origin of Open Studio - #76
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This Week in Jazz - #75
On today's You'll Hear It episode, grab a cup-o-joe and listen in as Peter and Adam give you the 411 on this week's Jazz news. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and op...
"Outside Notes" Just Feel Wrong - #74
Today on You'll Hear It, Peter and Adam answer a listener's question about dissonance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Solo Analysis- Christian McBride "Pier One Import" - #73
Get hip to this! On today's episode of You'll Hear It, Peter and Adam analyze Christian McBride's solo on his new groovy tune "Pier One Import." See acast.com/privacy ...
Top 7 Jazz Album Covers - #72
Today on You'll Hear It, join Adam and Peter as they paint a scene of their top 7 jazz album covers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tunes for Running - #71
In today's episode, take a trip with Peter and Adam as they discuss their favorite tunes for running. #jazzrunnersCheck out our YHI Running Playlist on Spotify: See ac...
Myth or Fact: Is It Easy to Play Other Instruments If You Start With Piano? - #70
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How Much Should I Practice One Thing? - #69
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Solo Analysis: Herbie Hancock - "Solitude" - #68
Today, Peter and Adam analyze Herbie Hancock's solo on Duke Ellington's "Solitude." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Getting a Modal Sound on Standards - #67
Today, Peter and Adam discuss some techniques to get a modal sound over tunes with more traditional changes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The #1 Way to Quickly Improve as a Jazz Musician - #66
In today's episode, Peter and Adam discuss the main ingredient needed to make improvements in your playing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
7 Ways to Get Better Fast - #65
Join Peter and Adam in the pod-cave as they discuss 7 ways to get better fast in today's episode of You'll Hear It. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out info...
7 Things We're Thankful For About Jazz - #64
Today on You'll Hear It, Peter and Adam ring in Thanksgiving Day by listing 7 things they're thankful for about jazz! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out inf...
Solo Analysis: Charlie Parker "Tiny Tempo" - #63
Today on You'll Hear It, join Adam and Peter as they analyze Charlie Parker's solo on "Tiny Tempo". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What is Counterpoint? - #62
Today in the pod-cave, Peter and Adam answer the world's grooviest question: what is counterpoint? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How Do You Feel About Your Playing From Years Ago? - #61
Today on You'll Hear It, Peter and Adam reflect on their past playing skills from years ago. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Should You Use Chord Charts? (And How to Use Them If You Do) - #60
Today on You'll Hear It, Adam and Peter answer a listener's SpeakPipe question on the use of chord charts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Reaction, Interaction, and Communication - #59
Today on You'll Hear It, Peter and Adam elaborate on the importance of the ideas of reaction, interaction, and communication within playing jazz. See acast.com/privacy...
Solo Analysis: Roy Hargrove- Strasbourg / St. Denis - #58
Today on You'll Hear It, Peter and Adam recognize the great trumpet player, Roy Hargrove, by analyzing his solo on the tune "Strasbourg / St. Denis." See acast.com/pri...
Should You Move to NYC/Paris/LA/Tokyo? - #57
Don't pack your bags quite yet! Today on You'll Hear It, Peter and Adam discuss the pros and cons to being a jazz musician in some of the world's most thriving music-c...
Getting Dogmatic: Our 4 Favorite *REAL* Bebop Albums and Compilations - #56
Today on You'll Hear It, get hip to Peter and Adam's 4 favorite *REAL* Bebop albums and compilations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
7 Monk Tunes You Should Know - #55
Tune in to this episode of You'll Hear It and find out from Peter and Adam 7 Thelonious Monk tunes you should know. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out infor...
Favorite Jazz Cities - #54
Today on You'll Hear It, Adam and Peter answer a Speak Pipe question regarding their favorite jazz cities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Keith Jarrett's Intro on ATTYA - #53
WOAH! Watch out! In today's episode of You'll Hear It, Peter and Adam explore Keith Jarrett's introduction on tune "All The Things You Are." See acast.com/privacy for ...
Tribute to Roy Hargrove - #52
Watch Peter pay tribute to Roy Hargrove with a performance of "Mental Phrasing" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JSLqguDif4 See acast.com/privacy for privacy an...
Four Misunderstood Chords (And How to Use Them) - #51
Today on You'll Hear It, Peter and Adam take some time to review a few commonly misunderstood chords in jazz. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This Week in Jazz - #50
Hats, Cats, and Christian McBride - What else is on the docket for this week's You'll Hear It episode of "This Week in Jazz?" Listen to find out! See acast.com/privacy...
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