Adam Maness
Jazz pianist & Creative Director at Open Studio.
Appears in 1192 Episodes
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!
An Analysis' Analysis
Peter analyzes Adam's analysis of Oscar Peterson!
Gotta Get That Boost!
How to get a 37% boost in your practice session every time with Peter Martin!
Jazz Ahoy!
Adam and Peter talk where the future of Jazz is headed!
Attitudes of Gratitudes
Adam and Peter talk about have a present and gracious mindset when growing on your journey to be a musician!
To Be Taught or to Self-Teach?
Peter and Adam debate! Adam and Peter talk about the pros and cons of having a private teacher in these modern times.
Feelin' the Listener Love!
Back to basics! Adam and Peter make a list of 7 ways to get love from your listeners.
What's Your Mindset?
Adam and Peter talk philosophy on the bandstand! Get to the nitty gritty of what your mindset is on your musical path and why you can't information your way to being a...
Chroma-Dramatics
Adam and Peter drop some knowledge about how to use chromatic progressions to add some drama to our playing.
Why We Love Geoffrey Keezer
Time to show some love to one of our favorite pianists in the world. Tune in hear Adam and Peter show Geoff Keezer some OSN love.
Give it to em' straight.
Adam and Peter give it to em' straight and talk about how to communicate within a band.
Sneak Peak-isode
Adam and Peter tell all about the newest OS course to drop! Blueprint for Jazz Bass with Maestro Ron Carter. Join us this week to hear all about our newest course and ...
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