Adam Maness
Jazz pianist & Creative Director at Open Studio.
Appears in 1192 Episodes
Playing The Scary Chords
Adam and Peter discuss a speakpipe about getting around tough changes in the moment.
Celebrities (Pianists), They're Just Like US
Peter and Adam talk about actors who have a talent behind the keyboard.
Talkin' Music With Dianne Reeves
Adam and Peter get a chance to talk music, emmys, and movies with Dianne Reeves.
7 Greatest Pianists Of The Greatest Generation
Adam and Peter discuss the 7 greatest pianists of the Greatest Generation.
Victor Goines In The Pod
Adam and Peter get a chance to interview the great Victor Goines.
An Interview With Anat Cohen
Peter talks to Anat about her new record, recent shows, and life in general.
That's Bebop For Ya
Adam and Peter goes in depth on Bebop scales and ways to achieve that sound.
Groovin' Inclusively
Adam and Peter take a Speakpipe question on how playing different genres and instruments can effect one's playing.
Poly Want A... Rhythm?
Adam and Peter dive into a Speakpipe question about polyrhythms.
7 Greatest Silent Generation Pianists
Adam and Peter give you their 7 greatest silent generation pianists.
An Interview With The Great Fred Hersch
Adam and Peter interview Fred Hersch about his new course on Open Studio.
Play What You Hear
Adam and Peter answer a Speakpipe question about how to play what you hear.
7 Greatest Baby Boomer Pianists
Adam and Peter discuss who their 7 favorite "Baby Boomer" pianists.
Hustlin' With Hutch
Adam and Peter remotely interview the great Greg Hutchinson.
OG's React to IG Pianists
Adam and Peter react to one of the most OG IG pianists ever. Jacob Collier. Stay tuned.
7 Greatest Gen X Pianists
Adam and Peter give you their top 7 greatest Gen X pianists.
Most Unique Pianist In Jazz?
Adam and Peter talk all about one of the most unique pianists in jazz. Ahmad. Jamal.
OG's React to IG
OG's Peter and Adam check out and react to new and upcoming artists Domi and JD Beck.
7 Greatest Millennial Pianists
Peter and Adam dive into today's best Millennial Pianists and what they've done to earn that accolade.
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.
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