Adam Maness
Jazz pianist & Creative Director at Open Studio.
Appears in 1173 Episodes
You'll Hear It Goes Underground
Adam and Peter talk to the hosts of "New Jazz Underground". An exciting new channel full of talented musicians and interesting interviews.
A List of Lists
Adam and Peter talk "Best Of's" and who's got the top list of best Jazz albums ever made.
Keeping It Mainstream
Adam and Peter delve into what makes music mainstream and if Jazz will make the cut in today's musical climate.
Simplest Way To Build A Solo
Adam and Peter talk about the simplest way to build your solo every time you play.
Finding Your Flow
Peter and Adam talk about how to create a flow state for your creativity.
Why So Serious?
Peter and Adam discuss why the culture surrounding Jazz is sometimes interpreted as tense or serious.
What Makes A Solo Special?
Peter and Adam talk about what makes a solo special and how to make that happen.
Starting From Scratch
Peter and Adam discuss a thought experiment about starting your instrument from scratch.
Yes, And?
Adam and Peter talk about improvising in everyday life.
Optimizing The Shed
Peter and Adam talk about how to optimize that shed time in order to get ready for your gigs.
5 Levels of a 6 Chord
Adam focuses on how to approach that 6 chord in harmonic progressions.
Diatonix!
Adam talks all about an exercise that unveils diatonic 7th chords and their secondary dominants/tritone subs.
Sus It Out
Adam breaks down some harmonic tools towards using suspended chords in real time.
Spicing Up Your Solos
Adam and Peter teach you how to add interest to every solo you play.
Tricks For Overcoming Hurdles
Adam and Peter dive into how to overcome mistakes on and off the bandstand.
Weird Practice Habits That Actually Kinda Work
Adam and Peter get into some unconventional practice habits that actually work?
Quartal Questions
Adam and Peter take a speakpipe question on quartal harmony and it's uses in music.
When Practice Pays Off
Adam and Peter take a Speakpipe question about when and how to utilize what you've practiced.
Is Jazz Bad?
Adam and Peter talk about famous actor Fred Armisen's hot take on jazz.
Squadin' Up
Adam and Peter catch up on travels and experiences after a busy summer playing music.
Meet Eric Harland
Today we're crossing over and giving you a taste of our sister podcast "Upright Citizens". On this episode, hosts Bob DeBoo and Rueben Rodgers interview the incredible...
The 3 Motions
For this episode, Adam explains 3 different types of harmonic motion you can use under a melody using the 6th diminished technique.
Delayed Gratification
Adam takes you on a journey to pay more attention to those tonic chord tones.
Keezer Talks Comping
Geoffrey Keezer talks comping, amongst other tips, as a part of his newest OS course.
Tips To Jumpstart Back Into Playing Shape
Adam talks about getting a jumpstart back into playing shape after some time off.
Actual Proof
Adam goes in depth to explain one of the slickest, grooviest, and most revered tunes of Herbie Hancock - "Actual Proof".
It's All About Bill Evans
Peter and Adam take a deep dive on how to sound like Bill Evans.
Pedalin' Into Your Audience's Heart
Peter and Adam take a speak-pipe question about how to get some use out of the pedal in Jazz scenarios.
Peter and Adam's MOST Inspirational Tracks
Peter and Adam share tracks that have inspired them the most over the years.
2 Minutes From the Past
Peter Reacts to a Top 2 Minute Jazz from the Past!
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