Adam Maness
Jazz pianist & Creative Director at Open Studio.
Appears in 1173 Episodes
How To Survive Listening To Yourself
Ever have a hard time listening to your own playing? Adam and Peter walk you through the process. Check out Geoff's album!Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeC...
Beyond The Bebop Scale
Adam and Peter take a SpeakPipe question on how to use the bebop scale in a more melodic way.Check out the OS course "Scales of Chords" about Barry Harris' method taug...
How Does He DO It?
Adam and Peter take a speakpipe question about one of their favorite artists. Brian. Blade.Check it out right HEREHave a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout ...
Is Innovation Really The Goal?
Adam and Peter discuss innovation as a concept. Is it truly the goal we are seeking?Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Adam, Peter and m...
Are Bootlegs Still A Thing?
Peter takes us on a nostalgic journey through "Bootlegs" or unofficial recordings of the great musicians of our time.Check out "The Practice Room" at this LINK.Have a ...
Stop Clinging To Music Theory
Adam challenges us to stop depending on music theory.Want to see try out those dreamy CUSH chords yourself? Check the LINK.Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe...
Stump Tha Chump
It's Peter vs Adam in the ultimate YHI throw-down. Who will come out on top??❓Have a question for us? Leave us a voicemail (SpeakPipe)Checkout courses from Adam, Peter...
What We Hate About Our Own Playing
Adam and Peter go down a rabbit hole of identifying things they, well let's just say, wish were different about their own playing. Can you identify what you need to gr...
Greatest Jazz Etude Ever Written
Adam and Peter dive into a Jazz standard that we think might be the best practice etude ever written. What do you think?Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeChe...
Is There Anything Great Happening in Jazz Today?
Peter and Adam catch up on what the present day greats are up to in the modern day Jazz world. Check out Samara Joy for yourself right hereWant to see what NJU is up t...
Is ENVY The Thief of Joy?
Peter and Adam dive into the sticky topic of comparison and envy. We all feel it but what can we do about it? Join us in the discussion.Have a question for us? Leave u...
Is it WRONG to Like Smooth Jazz? ⛔️🤔
Tell it to us straight. Is it wrong to like Smooth Jazz? Adam and Peter dive in to find out on this episode. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout cours...
Feeling Way Too Stuck
Adam and Peter discuss finding your way back to a creative mindset.Check out Rick Rubin's book right HERE Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses ...
Greatest Jazz Piano Solo Ever?
Join us on this episode as we dive deep into the legendary legacy of McCoy Tyner, one of the most influential jazz pianists of all time. Brace yourself for an awe-insp...
What Age Defines A Jazz "Master"
Peter and Adam get a chance to check out an episode of Emmet's place that featured Dan Wilson on guitar. Check out Emmet's YouTube right here for more content like thi...
Language Or Sound: What's More Important?
In this episode, Adam and Peter watch a Branford Marsalis video about the importance of your sound.Check out the video for yourself right here!Have a question for us? ...
Building Your Teaching Chops
Join Adam and Peter as they breakdown how to build a teaching curriculum that compliments your music career.Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout course...
The A.I. Practice Method?
Adam and Peter dive into the A.I. developed practice routine and find out if its really more efficient. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses fr...
One EZ Way To Sky-ROCKET Your Playing
Peter and Adam let you in on one easy way to sky-rocket your playing ability.Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Adam, Peter and more at ...
What Chords Work In A Minor Key?
Adam and Peter look into a topic that may seem easy to most. What chords can you play in a minor key? It may not be as simple as you think.And check THIS out!Have a qu...
Accountability Check-In
Peter and Adam dive into what it takes to stay accountable towards your practice and self-growth weather it be music or otherwise.Have a question for us? Leave us a Sp...
Let's Talk "Jazz" Festivals
Adam and Peter talk summer Jazz festivals and what you need to know to see the best jazz this year.Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Ad...
Get To Know The Real Peter
On this episode of YHI we throwback to 2002 when Peter got interviewed by Marian McPartland for the acclaimed Piano Jazz segment on NPR. Have a question for us? Leave ...
The Best 7 Minutes Of Music You've Ever Heard
Adam and Peter react to the master Thelonious Monk playing his iconic piece "Monk's Dream".Check it out for yourself right here. Have a question for us? Leave us a Spe...
The Legacy of Ahmad Jamal
Join us in this special episode as we honor the life and legacy of legendary jazz pianist and composer, Ahmad Jamal. In this episode, we delve into Jamal's innovative ...
Finding Your Balance
Adam and Peter discuss finding that crucial balance between life, family, and music. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Adam, Peter and ...
The "To-Don't List"
Peter and Adam discuss what it takes to focus on your priorities in the day to day. What's on your "To Don't List"?Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout...
The Magic Of Elis Regina
Peter and Adam explore the haunting musicality of Elis Regina. Join them as they explore what makes her music feel the way it does. Want to see the video for yourself?...
The Most Inspirational Musician Of His Generation
Adam and Peter check dive deep into the musicianship of Brian Blade and try to break down just what makes him so special.Check out Brian Blade and the fellowship right...
Voice Leaders
Adam and Peter discuss the difference between hip voicings and great voice-leading. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Adam, Peter and m...
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