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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 1192 Episodes
Keeping the Faith - How to Stay Motivated to Practice
On a solo edition of You'll Hear It today, Adam discusses what to do if you find yourself lacking the drive to pick up your instrument.Today's Open Studio Live Events ...
Burning Questions: Help! I'm a Classical Pianist Who Wants to Improvise!
Peter and Adam are going to be streaming and taking your questions live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. In this...
What Do Keith Jarrett & a Mediocre Music Student Have in Common?
Peter and Adam are going to be streaming and taking your questions live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. Today, ...
Burning Questions: Hitting the Fan - What to Do When Things Go Wrong
Peter and Adam are going to be streaming and taking your questions live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. Today, ...
Burning Questions: Strange Time Signatures, Even Stranger Internet Problems
Peter and Adam are going to be streaming and taking your questions live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. On this...
Burning Questions: How to Play Melodically FAST
Peter and Adam are going to be streaming and taking your questions live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. On toda...
Burning Questions: Does Bebop Still Matter in 2020?
Peter and Adam are going to be streaming and taking your questions live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. In this...
Special Guests: An Interview With "Switched on Pop" (Part 2)
Peter and Adam continue their interview with Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding from Switched on Pop in today's episode.Links From This Episode:Dive into the world of pop ...
Special Guests: An Interview With "Switched on Pop" (Part 1)
In this special episode, Peter and Adam interview fellow music commentators Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding from the hit podcast Switched on Pop.Links From This Episode...
When Am I Done Practicing This?
On this episode, Peter and Adam discuss the importance of knowing when to end a practice session.Links From This Episode:Getting your regular practice in has never bee...
4 Ways to Sound GREAT as a Beginner Jazz Pianist
Just because you're a beginner at jazz piano doesn't mean your playing needs to sound boring and easy. Today, Peter and Adam will give you some tips to improve your so...
4 Ways to Keep Motivated
In this episode, Peter and Adam list off some ways that you can stay inspired to practice regularly.4 Ways to Keep MotivatedListenSwitch it up - something differentA b...
Burning Questions: Peter's Horror Gig Story
Peter and Adam are going to be streaming and taking your questions live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. On toda...
Burning Questions: How to Get Wined and Dined
Peter and Adam are going to be streaming and taking your questions live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. Today, ...
Burning Questions: What NOT to Do When Comping
Peter and Adam are going to be streaming and taking your questions live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. On toda...
Live From Instagram (5/9/20) - Part 3
Peter and Adam are going to be streaming live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. On the final part of this week's ...
Live From Instagram (5/9/20) - Part 2
Peter and Adam are going to be streaming live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. On part 2 of this week's edition,...
Live From Instagram (5/9/20) - Part 1
Peter and Adam are going to be streaming live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. On part 1 of this week's edition,...
Best of Season 6: Scales Part 2 (Advanced Scales)
And now, we bring you part two of last week's episode all about the best scale talk moments from season 6. Enjoy!On the calendar for Open Studio events today: at 3:00 ...
Live From Instagram: Q&A (5/2/20) - Part 3
Peter and Adam are going to be streaming live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. Here's the thrilling conclusion o...
Live From Instagram: Q&A (5/2/20) - Part 2
Peter and Adam are going to be streaming live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. Here's part two of this week's ep...
Live From Instagram: Q&A (5/2/20) - Part 1
Peter and Adam are going to be streaming live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. Here's part one of this week's ep...
Best of Season 6: Scale Practice - Part 1
We know how much you all love episodes about scale practice, so we put together two compilations of the best of these moments from season 6. Tune in next week for part...
Best of Season 6: Peter and Adam's Favorite Solos
It's another compilation of some of our favorite season 6 moments today - this time, it's Peter and Adam's favorite solos that they've talked about this season.Today's...
Live From Instagram: Q&A (4/25/20) - Part 2
Peter and Adam are going to be streaming live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. Here's part two of this week's ep...
Live From Instagram: Q&A (4/25/20) - Part 1
Peter and Adam are going to be streaming live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. Here's part one of this week's ep...
McCoy Tyner Tribute - Part 2
Peter and Adam's tribute to the late pianist McCoy Tyner continues today as they contemplate more of their favorite tracks from this jazz great.McCoy Tyner Tunes (Part...
McCoy Tyner Tribute - Part 1
Peter and Adam are back together in this episode as they pay tribute to a jazz great we lost earlier this year: McCoy Tyner.McCoy Tyner Tunes (Part 1)"Passion Dance""R...
How to Practice (PM Solo Edition)
Peter responds to Adam's challenge with his own edition of a solo episode on what tips he keeps in mind when he practices.To get more practice instruction, Open Studio...
How to Practice (AM Solo Edition)
Adam fires back with his own solo YHI episode today as he discusses his thoughts on what it takes to be a good practicer.To get more practice instruction with Adam, Op...
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