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 1193 Episodes
The Why, How, and When of Dynamics
Today on the podcast, Peter and Adam answer a listener's question about how to integrate dynamics to keep your improvisation interesting.Like those You'll Hear It shir...
7 Highly Effective Habits to Make You a Better Jazz Musician
On a very self-help themed episode, Peter and Adam discuss some good habits you should get into if you want to be a better musician.7 Highly Effective Habits to Make Y...
How to Effectively Use Melody in Improv
Today, Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe on how to improvise based on the melody of a tune. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Sign up for You'll Hear It Premium to a...
YHI Live: Q&A (Vol. 2)
It's the return of our You'll Hear It Live Q&A segment where Peter and Adam take questions made possible by listeners like you.Also, be sure to check out the latest co...
Should You Use the Real Book?
The hot takes continue in this episode (recorded live on our YouTube channel!) as Peter and Adam discuss the worthiness of Real Books.Also, be sure to check out the la...
Why Scales?
It's a hot topic on today's episode, as Peter and Adam answer a listener's question about whether scales and theory really matter.Like those You'll Hear It shirts Pete...
Our 7 Favorite Tunes in 3
For this list of 7, Peter and Adam give their favorite jazz tunes in 3/4 time (without any schmaltzy waltzes).Our 7 Favorite Tunes in 3"Someday My Prince Will Come""Ji...
Two-Handed Voicings That Kick Ass
On today's episode, Peter and Adam revisit a blog post on some of their favorite two-handed voicings. To see the original blog post, you can go here: http://youllheari...
Practicing While Others Are Around
Today, Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe on how to get your practice time in without annoying your friends and family. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Sign up for ...
Advice From a Master: Thelonious Monk (Part 2)
And now, the thrilling conclusion of Thelonious Monk's priceless advice for jazz musicians. To check out Steve's notes, go here: http://cdn8.openculture.com/2017/12/17...
Advice From a Master: Thelonious Monk (Part 1)
It's part one of a two-parter as Peter and Adam analyze some advice straight from the mouth of Thelonious Monk (and straight from the notepad of Steve Lacy). To check ...
Our Favorite Jazz Websites
It's time for a shameless plug as Peter and Adam talk about their two favorite jazz websites: https://www.openstudiojazz.com/ and http://youllhearit.comTo see all the ...
Dealing With Rhythm Changes
On this episode, Peter and Adam give you a taste of the You'll Hear It Premium experience with a discussion on how to navigate rhythm changes. To view the PDF, click t...
7 Hip Ways to Get Where You're Goin'
On this episode, Peter and Adam give you 7 cool transitional phrases you can use to spice up your playing.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalo...
Jam Sessions
Today, Peter and Adam tackle an email from a listener asking what to expect from a jam session and how to better organize one.Like those You'll Hear It shirts Peter sh...
Should You Specialize?
In this episode, Peter and Adam decide whether it's better to be a Jack/Jill of all trades or if you should specialize in one instrument.Like those You'll Hear It shir...
How to Supercharge Your Practice Routine
Today, Peter and Adam list some easy ways you can streamline your practice routine and get the most out of your time.It's Hump Day! This week for Peter's Hump Day Spec...
What Brings About Stank Face?
Things get stanky in the Podcave today as Peter and Adam converse about their favorite side-effect of great jazz: stank face.Check out the latest offering from Open St...
What Makes a Good Vocalist?
On today's episode, Peter and Adam answer a listener's SpeakPipe on what qualities they look for in singers. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Sign up for You'll Hea...
Thoughts on Comping From a Master
Today, Peter and Adam discuss Nicholas Payton's Instagram post (seen here at https://www.instagram.com/nicholaspayton/?hl=en) about comping.Like those You'll Hear It s...
I Hate Jazz
Peter and Adam give an update on the reasons why people might hate jazz.7 More Reasons People Hate JazzOver-stimulationNo styleSmooth jazzNo vocalsAnnoying prodigiesJu...
7 Things We Don't Agree On
It's a very argumentative episode of You'll Hear It today as Peter and Adam list 7 subjects they agree to disagree on.7 Things We Don't Agree OnCarbsSocksDrop-2CarsWhi...
Musicians Raising Kids
On this episode, Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe on the challenges of being a musician with children. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Sign up for You'll Hear It ...
Special Guest: Jazz Memes
Today on You'll Hear It, Peter and Adam welcome a very special guest: Chase and Kevin from Jazz Memes! They discuss the origins of Jazz Memes, the importance of an onl...
Playing and Accepting
Peter and Adam answer a listener's email on this episode about how to listen to your own playing.See the Christian McBride video mentioned by Adam in this episode here...
The Jazziest Musician Names
Today, Peter and Adam (and Andrew!) list off some of their favorite jazz musician names.Like those You'll Hear It shirts Peter shows off on the podcast? Want some YHI ...
Record Deal Do's and Don'ts
On this episode, Peter and Adam answer a listener's question on whether or not it's worth it to pursue a record deal.Get your music featured on You'll Hear It! Send an...
Keeping Track of the Changes
Today, Peter and Adam answer another trans-Atlantic SpeakPipe, this time on how to navigate the chord changes during a solo section.Like those You'll Hear It shirts Pe...
The Best Jazz Players Do This
In this episode of You'll Hear It, Peter and Adam discuss how great jazz players got so good.The Best Jazz Players Do ThisListenPlay piano#ABLPracticeChallenge themsel...
YHI Live: Q&A
Peter and Adam sign off their live session by taking a few listener questions.For more information on Elements of Jazz Piano (mentioned in this episode!), go here: htt...
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