Adam Maness
Jazz pianist & Creative Director at Open Studio.
Appears in 1173 Episodes
Vibe-Free Jazz
Peter and Adam discuss the repercussions of the "vibe" and it's positive and negative influences to the different generations of musicians. Watch MonoNeon's performanc...
60 Second Pedagogy
Adam and Peter explore the new realm of quick pedagogy that has come into play across the internet. Check out Adam's "Harmonic Warm-Up" short on YouTube. Check out Ric...
The Power Of The Mu Chord
Adam and Peter let you in on a little secret they'd like to call The "Mu" Chord. Check out what that might be in this episode. Have a question for us? Leave us a Speak...
Do We Care If There's Soul?
Adam and Peter discuss whether the people of the future would really even care if a robot made the music we enjoy vs a person. Check out Adam's video Killin Harmonic W...
Beyond The Bassist
Peter and Adam interview legendary composer, educator, bass player, and Jazz Legend Maestro Ron Carter about his life and legacy. Check out Maestro's book Chartography...
Which Keys Will Please?
Peter and Adam get into some gear talk about the pros and cons of the biggest piano brands on the market. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses ...
Remembering Wayne
Adam and Peter reflect on the long and incredible legacy of the master Wayne Shorter. Check out Peter's video on Footprints here.Want to check out the video yourself? ...
The Keith Jarrett/Rick Beato Interview
Adam and Peter check out Rick Beato's interview with Keith Jarrett. Jarrett is an American jazz pianist and composer. He is considered one of the most influential and ...
It's Not All On Paper
Peter and Adam dig in to see if you can fully learn jazz just from sheet music. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Adam, Peter and more ...
Why Am I Not Getting Any Better?
Adam and Peter try to work out why some people can't seem to progress in their practice sessions even though they are consistently working on things. Have a question f...
Speaking Without Talking
Adam and Peter get deep into some YHI listener questions about how to communicate non-verbally and why there's fewer women in Jazz than men. Have a question for us? Le...
Has Jazz Strayed Too Far?
Adam and Peter discuss if Jazz has strayed too far from its roots and what that means for the future of the music. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout...
5 Fundamentals
Peter and Adam break down the 5 fundamentals to being a great musician throughout your life. Wanna check out Upright Citizens? Click the link.Check out the Open Studio...
What Musicians Can Learn From Sports Psychology
Adam and Peter take you through what it takes to get in the right mindset for playing music and draw a lot of parallels to sports psychology. Want to check out Adam's ...
2023 Grammy Recap
Adam and Peter check out the recent Grammy Award Ceremonies and offer their insight to what when down this year. Check out Samara Joy and keep up to date with what she...
Beginner? Intermediate? Or A Secret Third Thing.
Adam and Peter open up the hotline on this episode to address different questions from YHI fans about the various stages of their playing and what to work on next.
Can Public Radio Swing??
Peter and Adam investigate a recent NPR story on the physics of swing. Can scientists truly quantify the vibe?
Stop Using Scales
Adam and Peter discuss a new OS concept called "hinging". See how this concept can help your playing.
Everyone's Busy. Nobody Cares. Find Time To Practice.
No more excuses. Adam and Peter talk about the true nature of developing a good practice ritual.
7 Favorite NON-Jazz Solos
Adam and Peter do a listening sesh and discuss their favorite "non-jazz" solos.
OG's React To IG's #5
OG's React To IG's #5. This time Peter and Adam react to Justin Lee Schultz who is a rising star amongst the jazz community worldwide.
Bebop Scale? Not a Thing.
Peter and Adam are here to make some serious claims about the Bebop Scale. What do you think about this scale?
Unintended Benefits of Practicing in 12 Keys
Adam and Peter discuss the unintended benefits of practicing in 12 keys and what you may not expect to get out of it.
7 New Year's NOT-Resolutions
Join Adam and Peter as they discuss their goals for the New Year while avoiding that classic title of "resolution".
ONE THOUSAND
Adam and Peter celebrate 1000 episodes of YHI. Join the duo as they look back at some YHI classic episodes and reflect.
Attitude Of Gratitude
Adam and Peter talk about the 7 things they are grateful for and what got them to episode 999 of YHI.
Why Aren't I Motivated To Practice?
Adam and Peter take a SpeakPipe question about why we occasionally don't feel motivated to practice and progress.
Weird, Worst, Embarrassing, and ...Celebrities?
Adam and Peter kick off a new series talkin about gigs that either went weird, bad, embarrassing, or became intertwined with a celebrity.
Best Holiday Bangers
Peter and Adam put together a list of their personal favorite holiday jams.
No More Getting Lost
Adam and Peter talk about how to find yourself in tunes where the form gets tricky.
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