Adam Maness

Adam Maness

Jazz pianist & Creative Director at Open Studio.

Appears in 1197 Episodes

What You Should Expect From Jazz in the First 30 Days - #49

Get out your planners! Peter and Adam layout what you should except from learning jazz within the first thirty days. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out info...

7 Great Live Recordings - #48

On today's You'll Hear It menu, you"ll enjoy the supple sounds of Peter & Adam recalling their top 7 greatest live jazz recordings. Bottoms up! See acast.com/privacy f...

Having a Big Impact on a Small City - #47

On You'll Hear It today, Peter and Adam walk through ways one can have a big impact on a small city. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Love What You Play, Play What You Love - #46

In today's episode, Peter and Adam stress the importance of not only loving what you play, but playing what you love. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out in...

7 Tips on Playing as a Rhythm Section - #45

Today on You'll Hear It, Adam and Peter reveal 7 tips on playing as a rhythm section. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How to Rehearse - #44

Today on You'll Hear It, Peter and Adam discuss different rehearsal methods. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tune Analysis - Joshua Redman "St. Thomas" - #43

Today, Peter and Adam break down Joshua Redman's live recording of "St. Thomas". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comfort Zone - #42

Today on You'll Hear It, Adam and Peter answer a listener's question about pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out inf...

All About Scale Note Choices - #41

In today's episode of You'll Hear It, Peter and Adam answer Micro from Italy's question about scale note choices. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informa...

This Week In Jazz - #40

Today on You'll Hear It, Peter and Adam discuss current events and popular new articles about jazz. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Blindfold Test: Adam - #39

In today's episode it's Adam's shot at another blindfold test. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Solo Analysis: Trane on "Flamenco Sketches" - #38

Today, Peter and Adam break down John Coltrane's haunting solo on Miles Davis' "Flamenco Sketches." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

7 Favorite Destination Jazz Festivals - #37

Today, Peter and Adam discuss their favorite destination jazz fests. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can You Learn Jazz Online? - #36

Today, Peter and Adam discuss the questions of online education. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My Practice Routine Isn't Working-HELP! - #35

In this episode, Peter and Adam discuss some ways to kick start a stalled practice routine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Blindfold Test: Peter - #34

Today, Peter attempts to redeem himself in his second blindfold listening test. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Solo Analysis - Brad Mehldau: "When It Rains" - #33

Today, Adam and Peter break down Brad Mehldau's incredible solo from his original tune, "When It Rains". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From R. Endicott - #32

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7 Reasons Your Spouse Hates Jazz - #31

Today Peter and Adam walk a tightrope in a list of 7 reasons your spouse hates jazz. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our 7 Favorite "Complete" Albums - #30

Today, Adam and Peter list 7 of their favorite complete albums. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tackling Tunes without Two-Fives - #29

Today, Adam and Peter discuss strategies for handling tunes without traditional key. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our Favorite Reharm Hacks - #28

Today, Peter and Adam take you through their favorite reharms. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Architecture of a Solo - #27

Today, Peter and Adam go over some common ways to structure your solos. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

7 Ways to Begin a Tune - #26

Today, Peter and Adam list their 7 favorite ways to begin a tune. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

5-Note Voicings - #25

Today, Adam and Peter go over some really handy 5-note voicings. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What Do We Wish We Knew 10 Years Ago - #24

Today, Peter and Adam discuss some things they wish they would have known 10 years ago See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Inner Voice Movement & Voice Leading on "All the Things You Are" - #23

Piano day! Today, Peter and Adam discuss voice leading and inner voice movement over "All TheThings You Are". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How Do You Find Your Groove? - #22

Today, Peter and Adam go on and on about groove. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Practice Room Setup - #21

Today, Adam and Peter discuss their practice setup. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Steve Wilson's 7 Selected Saxophonists - #20

Today, Peter and Adam are thrilled to welcome special guest, the incredible saxophonist and educator, Steve Wilson to discuss some of his favorite saxophone players. ...

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