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
7 Things Not to Do at Soundcheck
It's another episode from the YHI Live session as Peter and Adam talk about what to avoid doing at soundcheck. (And yes, Adam did at least one of these right after we ...
The Katy Perry/Flame Lawsuit
On this first episode from YHI Live, Peter and Adam wade into the controversial waters that are the recent Katy Perry/Flame lawsuit.For Adam Neely's excellent video on...
Practice Routine
On today's episode, Peter and Adam answer a listener's SpeakPipe on how to set a practice routine. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Sign up for You'll Hear It Premi...
7 Jazz Standards You Gotta Know
Alternative title for this episode: "7 Dusty Old Jazz Standards That You Gotta Learn Cuz Oldheads Like Us Insist on Calling It at the Session."7 Jazz Standards You Got...
Our 7 Favorite 2 Feels
On today's episode, Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe on some prime 2 feel examples. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Sign up for You'll Hear It Premium to access o...
Getting Past Licks
Today, it's a SpeakPipe about how to effectively play licks while improvising. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Sign up for You'll Hear It Premium to access our Spe...
What Are You Thinking?
On this episode, Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe on what their thinking process is while performing. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Sign up for You'll Hear It P...
Top 4 Non-Piano Records You Can Practice To
Today, Peter and Adam answer the first ever Premium SpeakPipe on 4 records pianists can comp to. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Sign up for You'll Hear It Premium...
7-Step Syllabus to Becoming a Functional Jazz Musician
Today, Peter and Adam answer a listener's request for a step-by-step guide on going from beginner jazz musician to a legitimate jazz player.7-Step Syllabus to Becoming...
Arranging for Solo Piano
On today's episode, Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe on what to do when arranging for piano. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Sign up for You'll Hear It Premium to...
Creativity and Substance Abuse
Things get heavy on this episode, as Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe about the perceived abundance of drug use in jazz culture. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? S...
17 Tunes You Gotta Know
On this episode, Peter and Adam list off 17 tunes that you need to know to be prepared for any jam session.17 Tunes You Gotta KnowAutumn LeavesSolarA Night in TunisiaA...
7 Favorite Piano-y Runs
In this episode, Peter and Adam go through their favorite runs to play on the piano.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and ...
Rootless Voicings vs. Rooted Voicings
Today, Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe on when to play rooted voicings and when to avoid them. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Just go to https://youllhearit.com...
How to NOT Be Perfect
Today, Peter and Adam answer a listener's SpeakPipe on overcoming the anxiety of not being a perfect musician. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Just go to https://y...
7 Things NOT to Do for a GREAT Sound
On this edition of You'll Hear It, Peter and Adam take some inspiration from Christian McBride (who you can check out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpUyTXs65wM...
Phrasing While Comping
On today's episode, Peter and Adam answer a particularly spacey SpeakPipe on how to build phrases while you comp. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Just go to https:...
7 Reasons NOT to Start Your Own Band (And 1 Reason You Should)
It's the world premiere of You'll Hear It Totally Arbitrary Season 4! Peter and Adam start off the new season with a list of reasons why you wouldn't want to start you...
Best of: Ultimate Tips
On this episode, it's an assortment of the best Ultimate Tips from season 3. Tune in tomorrow for the premiere of You'll Hear It season 4!Let us know what you think b...
Best of: Lists of Seven
As season 3 winds down to a close, we look back on some of our favorite lists of seven from this season.7 Best Lists of Seven:7 Secret Ways to Practice Scales7 Practic...
How to Practice Performance
It's another trans-Atlantic episode as Peter's still in Italy, but that doesn't stop him and Adam from answering a SpeakPipe on practicing performing in front of an au...
Working Out Your Left Hand
On today's episode, Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe on how to build strength in your left hand for pianists. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Just go to https://y...
Should You Learn Classical Music?
It's another classic edition of jazz advice as Peter and Adam discuss the merits of learning classical music for jazz musicians.Let us know what you think by leaving a...
7 Tracks We've Been Diggin'
On this episode of YHI, Peter and Adam share some tunes they've been listening to lately. You can check them out on our playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlis...
7 Most Influential Solos for Us
Today, Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe and list the most formative solos for them in their early years of playing jazz. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Just go t...
How to Hire & Fire
On today's episode, Peter and Adam give their best advice for how to hire and fire band members, as well as what to do if you get canned.The ending theme song for toda...
7 Options for a Dominant 7th Chord
In today's episode, Peter and Adam break out the Keystation to show some scales and subsitutions to play over a dominant chord.And check out The Jazz Glossary for more...
7 Keys to a Growth Mindset
It's the dead of summer and the A/C's broken at the Podcave, but Peter and Adam battle through the heat to give you 7 ways to grow as a player.7 Keys to a Growth Minds...
All-Star Bands
In honor of the MLB All-Star Game, Peter & Adam list some all-star jazz bands they put together.We have been nominated in the Music category of The People's Choice Pod...
Learning the Tradition vs. Finding Your Own Voice
Peter and Adam answer a Speakpipe on how much time you could spend on learning the tradition while developing your own personal sound. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your o...
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