Adam Maness
Jazz pianist & Creative Director at Open Studio.
Appears in 1174 Episodes
Running Out Of Improv Ideas? Do These 7 Things - #94
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The Worst Parts of Jazz - #93
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Dealing With Nerves - #92
Today, Adam and Peter talk about some strategies to deal with nerves. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
4 Practice Hacks - #91
Today, Peter and Adam list 4 of their favorite practice hacks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Practicing In All Keys - #90
In this episode, Adam and Peter talk about the importance of practicing in all 12 keys. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
7 Jazz Clubs In NON-JAZZ towns - #89
Today, Peter and Adam list their favorite jazz clubs in non-jazz towns. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
3 Ways To Use Triads In Your Lines - #88
In this episode, Peter and Adam discuss some ways to incorporate triads into your melodic lines. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Our 7 Favorite Compers - #87
Today, Peter and Adam list 7 of their favorite comping pianists of all time. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
If You Could Play Just One Tune, What Would It Be? - #86
Today, Peter and Adam debate their "desert island" tune. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Craziest Practice Techniques We've Ever Tried - #85
Today, Peter and Adam talk about the craziest techniques for jazz piano practice that they've ever attempted. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Our Favorite Young Jazz Pianists - #84
In this episode of the You'll Hear It podcast, Peter Martin and Adam Maness discuss their favorite young jazz pianists. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out i...
7 Things To Say After A Solo - #83
Today, Peter and Adam discuss some things you can say after a good or bad solo. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Funniest / Worst Gig Stories Part 2 - #82
Today, Part 2 of our funniest / worst gig stories. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Funniest / Worst Gig Stories Part 1 - #81
In this episode, Adam and Peter discuss their worst / funniest experiences playing music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
5 Tips for Playing With Two Chordal Instruments - #80
Today, Peter and Adam give 5 tips for finding a good balance when playing with another chordal instrument. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How Jazz Brings People Together - #79
In today's episode, Adam and Peter talk about the way jazz can bring together people from all over the world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jazz Artists We Wished We Could Have Played With - #78
In this episode, Peter and Adam discuss the musicians from the past they'd most like to play with. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How to Teach Jazz - #77
Today, Peter and Adam discuss techniques for teaching this music. From listener, Derren. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How to Approach Pop Tunes in a Jazz Setting - #76
Today, Adam and Peter discuss some ways to approach modern pop tunes in a jazz setting. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
7 Things to Listen to When You're Playing in a Band - #75
Today, Peter and Adam list 7 things to listen to while you're performing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jazz Prodigies and How They Can Inspire - #74
In this episode, Peter and Adam talk about jazz prodigies and what we can learn from them. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Instrument Spotlight: The Saxophone - #73
Today, Peter and Adam discuss their favorite saxophone players and recordings. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
5 Tips for Performing in a Recording Session - #72
Today, Adam and Peter give some advice for getting the most out of your studio sessions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How to Handle a Bad or Hostile Crowd - #71
In this episode, Peter and Adam discuss some tips for handling a not-so-friendly crowd. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How to Still Play Your Best With Jet Lag - #70
Today, Peter and Adam talk strategies for performing while suffering from jet lag. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Pros and Cons of Being a Band Leader - #69
In this episode, Adam and Peter list some advantages and disadvantages of being a leader vs. being a side-player. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informa...
7 Ways to Thrive on a Solo Piano Gig - #68
Today, Peter and Adam discuss some ways to get the most out of your solo piano gigs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Our Mt. Rushmore of Jazz Musicians (Not Pianists) - #67
Today we reveal our list of who we consider the most important figures in the history of the music See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Our Mt. Rushmore of Jazz Pianists - #66
Today, we answer a voicemail question from listener, Dan, about our favorite jazz pianists of all time. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How to Catch up as an Adult Student - #65
In this episode, Peter and Adam discuss some techniques for making progress as an adult student, new to jazz. From listener Chris. See acast.com/privacy for privacy an...
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