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Peter Martin is an acclaimed jazz pianist and entrepreneur. Over the past 25 years he has performed at most of the major venues and jazz festivals on six continents, including twice at the White House for President Obama. He is the founder of Open Studio, pioneering in the field of online jazz education. Peter was recently featured in the New York Times for his ground breaking work
Appears in 1173 Episodes
Gen X Pianists React to 2021 Jazz
Peter and Adam expand their jazz sonic palette and check out some new releases.
7 Levels of V7 Chords
Peter and Adam take a deep-dive into one of the most commonly played chords in jazz tunes: the five-seven chord.
Peter's Six Segments of Practice
It's one of Peter and Adam's favorite things to talk about on the show, and today, we dive into what a typical Peter Martin practice session is like.
Remembering Chick Corea
The jazz world (and the music world as a whole) lost one of its most cherished artists last week: Chick Corea. Peter and Adam pay tribute to his iconic music.
Who's the Next Oscar Peterson?
Peter and Adam try to pin down which pianist from this generation matches the skill and feel of Oscar Peterson.
Rorschach Melodies
We dive deep into the musical psyche of Peter as Adam tests out a melodic experiment on him.
Critiquing the Music of the Inauguration
Peter and Adam pick apart the various performances from the 2021 United States Presidential Inauguration, and discuss what they liked and didn't like.
Unicorn Pockets
Peter and Adam discuss some of the best rhythm players of all time and the "pockets" they helped define during their career.
Things I Wish I Were Told
It's a special edition of You'll Hear It today as Open Studio bass guru Bob DeBoo and jazz bass master Reuben Rogers discuss some tips they wish they were told when fi...
What Makes This Track Great?
Peter and Adam break down what exactly makes a tune sound so amazing. Today, from Stan Getz and J.J. Johnson at the Opera House, it's "Billie's Bounce."
The Evolution of an Artist
Season 8 kicks off with Peter and Adam analyzing the start, middle, and end of the careers of three jazz trumpet legends: Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, and Roy Hargrove.
5 Dope Tracks for This Weekend
Peter comes at you with a solo episode today as he shows you some tunes worth checking out.
From the Vault: 7 Ways To Practice Scales Creatively
Today, we dust off an old episode from the archives - all the way back from February 3, 2018 (just the fourth episode of the show!), here's an episode where Peter and ...
From the Vault: 7 Ways To End a Tune
We dust off an old episode from the archives - all the way back from June 29, 2018, here's an episode where Peter and Adam go over some effective ways to end a tune.
Tips for Making Solo Arrangements
Peter and Adam discuss making solo arrangements on tunes where the melody notes don't fit the chords.
Fitness & Diet Check-In
Peter and Adam discuss their latest fitness practices and how it improves their jazz playing.
Jazz Musicians Play the Blues
Peter and Adam take a question on jazz albums where the musicians really play the blues.
Staying Inspired at an Advanced Level
Peter and Adam take a question on what advanced players practice, or if they feel inspired at all.
From the Vault: 7 Great Standards You Don't Know
Today, we dust off an old episode from the archives - all the way back from May 18, 2018, here's an episode where Peter and Adam discuss some standards you might not b...
Playing for the Audience (And Not Yourself)
Peter and Adam talk about why it's important to play for the audience, as well as whether new tunes can become standards.
What Do You Do When Things Don't Go Your Way?
Today, Peter and Adam talk about rolling with the changes whenever things go wrong.
Best of Q&A's (Part 2)
Thanks to all the listeners who've asked us questions over the course of season 7! And now for Part 2 of some of our favorite questions from this season.
Best of Q&A's (Part 1)
Thanks to all the listeners who've asked us questions over the course of season 7! We're picking some of the favorite questions we've received this season.
Why Don't "Pretty" Notes Work in Other Genres?
Peter and Adam discuss why "pretty" notes typically only show up in jazz.
Diminished Scales & When To Use Them
Peter and Adam take questions on diminished scale usage, what to do when you get fired, and how to learn to play what you're thinking.
How Important are Scales?
Peter and Adam discuss personal/career growth, as well as the importance of learning scales.
What To Practice When You Don't Feel Like Practicing
It happens to the best of us - sometimes you just aren't in the mood to pick up your instrument. Today, Peter and Adam give you some ideas to help get you in a practic...
The State of Music Education
Peter and Adam share their thoughts on what they love about the current music education landscape, and what they'd like to see changed about it.
Is Music Notation Still Relevant?
It's time for a hot topic on today's episode as Peter and Adam tackle the use of notation in modern music education.
The Basics of Ear Training
Peter and Adam discuss their approach to ear training, how to hear inner voicings, and a very bluesy question.
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