Peter Martin 🎹
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
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...
Best of Season 6: Navigating Voicings and Changes
As season 6 draws to a close, we've got a slate of this season's best moments coming your way for the next couple days. Today, it's some of Peter and Adam's best advic...
Best of Season 6: Peter and Adam Dopio Intros
As season 6 draws to a close, we've got a slate of this season's best moments coming your way for the next couple days. Sit back and enjoy today's best-of: a supercut ...
Peter Goes Solo...
...because Adam's too busy laying in a hammock. Listen as Peter gives an update on how he's adapted his music career to this current global climate.Social distancing m...
7 Standards to Start
Today, Peter and Adam answer one of the most frequently asked questions: what standard(s) do I NEED to know? You can hear them all with our Spotify playlist right here...
Live From Instagram: Q&A (4/20/20)
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 this week's episode, and b...
4 Ways to Work on Your Hand Independence
You can't be a great pianist if you don't have independence of the hands, so today, Peter and Adam offer 4 methods you can use to build this essential skill. (And here...
4 Tips to Make Your Diminished Chords Sound HIP
Too often, diminished chords are played without any flavor or variety. Today, Peter and Adam let you know how you can put a stop to it by integrating these tips into y...
The 7 Kinds of Practicers
Today, Peter and Adam describe the different categories of practicers. Which one are you?The 7 Kinds of PracticersThe One and DoneThe Overly ScriptedThe One-UpperThe J...
7 Ways to Make a Piano "Talk"
On this episode, Peter and Adam go over ways you can imitate a vocalist with a piano.7 Ways to Make a Piano "Talk"Grace notesGlissBluesy double-stopsClustersTremolosLe...
Hand Health With Dr. Charles Goldfarb
It's another special guest today as expert hand surgeon Dr. Chuck Goldfarb sits in to advise Peter and Adam on ways you can protect your hands as a musician. And be su...
Geoffrey Keezer's 7 Favorite Solo Piano Tracks
Special guest Geoffrey Keezer joins Adam and Peter today as he counts down his all-time favorite solo piano performances. You can hear each of these tunes in their ent...
7 Creative Ideas While Sheltering in Place
In this episode, Peter and Adam discuss some ways you can keep those creative juices flowing while still keeping yourself and your loved ones safe.7 Creative Ideas Whi...
Guided Practice Session
It's a special episode today as we bring one of Open Studio's most popular features to the podcast: Guided Practice Sessions. Play along with Adam and Peter as they sh...
Our 7 Favorite "Modern" Vocal Tracks
On today's edition of You'll Hear It, it's a good ol' fashioned listening sash as Peter and Adam pick their favorite contemporary vocal jazz tunes. Go to our Spotify p...
5 Ways to Tighten Up Your Time
Music is like comedy - timing is everything! Today, Peter and Adam provide some tips on how to make sure you're always locked in.5 Ways to Tighten Up Your TimeMetronom...
5 Easy Chord Substitutions
Today, Peter and Adam show you some different shades of musical colors you can use if you find your usual stuff is starting to sound a little stale.5 Easy Chord Substi...
4 Power Practice Ideas
April fools! It's the return of Peter and Adam today as they discuss some simple but effective techniques to add to your practice sessions.Catch one of our much belove...
The New YHI - With Andrew and Sam
It's time for a change of scenery at You'll Hear It as we welcome Andrew and Sam as the new hosts! In their inaugural episode, they discuss some music they've been lis...
Writing Lyrics
Peter and Adam take a SpeakPipe on how to compose original lyrics.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.Follow us...
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