Adam Maness
Jazz pianist & Creative Director at Open Studio.
Appears in 1174 Episodes
The Best Of "You'll Hear It" - Practice
Today we hear a sample of "You'll Hear It" episodes about practice. Taken from episodes 1, 4, 7, and 14. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Top 7 Jazz YouTubers - #181
In today's episode, Peter and Adam list some good (and not so good) jazz influenced YouTubers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Our Top 7 (10) Favorite Jazz Guitarists - #180
Today, Peter and Adam list their 7 favorite jazz guitarists. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Top 7 Jazz References in "The Office" - #179
In today's episode, Peter and Adam discuss some of the funniest moments in popular culture that reference jazz. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informat...
What Needs to Be Held Down in the Bass - #178
Today, Peter and Adam discuss some things they want to hear from a bass player, and some things they don't want to hear. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out ...
Our 9 Favorite Jazz Memes - #177
In this episode, Peter and Adam list their favorite jazz memes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Herbie - ALL OF YOU solo (from iTunes review) - #176
Today, Peter and Adam discuss one of the greatest solos of all time. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What Do We Want From a Drummer? - #175
In today's episode, Peter and Adam discuss some things they like about good drummers, and some things they don't like about not-so-good drummers. See acast.com/privacy...
7 Things to Practice When Your Time is Limited - #174
Today, Peter and Adam give some practice ideas that give you a lot of bang for your buck. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Our 7 Favorite Jazz Influencers - #173
Today, Peter and Adam discuss their 7 favorite influencers of the music. People who changed jazz forever. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Emotional Side of Jazz - #172
In today's episode, Peter and Adam discuss the emotional side of jazz. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Our 7 Favorite Jazz Vocalists - #171
Today, Peter, Adam, and vocalist Brian Owens sit down to list their 7 favorite jazz vocalists. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Our 7 Favorite West Coast Jazz Musicians - #170
Today, Peter, Adam, and LA drummer, Dave Johnstone, sit down to list their 7 favorite west-coast musicians. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Advice on Transcribing - #169
In today's episode, Peter and Adam give some tips on transcribing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Deep Listening - #168
Today, Peter and Adam discuss some techniques you can use to be able to hear the subtle elements in music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What Do We Think About The Word "Jazz?" - #167
Today Peter and Adam try not to skirt around a somewhat controversial subject: the word "jazz". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Good Players Copy, Great Players Steal - #166
Today, we talk about jazz theft and how important it is to your development. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
10 Best Solos To Transcribe - #165
Today, Peter and Adam list 10 of their must-transcribe solos. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How To Build A Good Practice Routine From Early On - #164
In this episode, Adam and Peter discuss some fundamental practice techniques to add to your routine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Our 7 Favorite Unsung Heros of Jazz - #163
Today, Peter and Adam discuss several unsung heroes of the music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
5 of Our Favorite "Jazz" Sounds - #162
In today's episode, Peter and Adam list their seven jazz sounds. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Staying On Your Grind (Tips For Hustling) - #161
In this episode, the guys discuss some strategies for getting your hustle on. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
7 Bass Solos that Are OK. - #160
Today, Peter and Adam list their 7 favorite bass solos. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What To Do With One Chord - #159
Today, Peter and Adam discuss some techniques for doing more with less. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
One Tune That Defines Each Era in Jazz - #158
Today, Peter and Adam tackle the difficult task of choosing a tune or recording that defines an era of jazz. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Stop Copying Other Players - #157
Today, Adam and Peter list some ways you can play like you and not like someone you don't even know. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How Many Choruses Should You Take? - #156
In this episode, Peter and Adam discuss the amount of choruses you should take on any given solo. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
BONUS EPISODE - Our 7 Favorite Jazz Piano Albums for Beginners
Today, Peter and Adam list their 7 favorite jazz piano albums for beginners to check out. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
More on Hand Independence (Piano Nerd Alert) - #155
In today's episode, Peter and Adam give you tips for working on hand independence. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The ONE "Right Way" To Learn Jazz - #154
Today, Peter and Adam discuss some problems with being dogmatic in your learning. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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