Peter Martin đč
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
Metronome Practice
Peter's still away, but that's okay because he's calling in today. Peter and Adam are talking all about practicing with a metronome.Be one of the first 20 people to le...
Getting Beyond the Changes
Peter's still in Washington D.C. calling in remotely to talk with Adam about improvising, but without having to think about it.Let us know what you think by leaving a ...
What to Practice When You Can't Play
Peter's Back! Sort of. Peter's calling in remotely to talk with Adam about things you can do when you can't play.Check out this video from Greg Hutchinson on practicin...
Our Favorite Peter-isms (Feat. Geoff Clapp)
Another day, another yap with Geoff Clapp. Today, Adam and Geoff talk their favorite things about Peter.Let us know what you think by leaving a âââââââ review, or head...
Best New Orleans Drummers (feat. Geoff Clapp)
Peter's gone, but that's okay because we have a special guest (Geoff Clapp) joining Adam today. Adam and Geoff give a rundown some of their favorite New Orleans drumme...
How to Get Your Kids Into Jazz
Answering today's SpeakPipe, Peter and Adam talk about getting your kids interested in jazz. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at ht...
Use of Space/Silence
Here's an out-of-this-world SpeakPipe where Peter and Adam talk about using space when improvising. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the pag...
All About Habits
Peter and Adam talk all about several aspects of habits:Bad vs. good habitsAtomic HabitsDecisionsEnvironmentCommunityDisciplineAlso, have a look at one of Peter's reco...
Fingering: Getting Out of It
Today, it's an episode all about fingering - specifically, what to do when improvising a solo.One of the helpful resources mentioned in this episode (and many other YH...
Gig Marketing: 7 Ways to Put Butts in Seats
On today's episode, Peter and Adam give some advice on how to market your gigs to help grow your audience.How to Market Gigs:PracticeOnline presence (website/social me...
Making Good Harmonic Decisions/Playing With Guitarists
It's the last SpeakPipe of the week and Peter and Adam answer two questions in one: How do I play spicy harmonic choices when comping? Is it possible for a guitarist a...
Set Lists
Ever had questions about set lists? Peter and Adam has got you covered. They talk about several topics such as:Big band and small groupHow to organize set listsHow to ...
Getting Your Rhythm Stronger
This week is packed tight, full of SpeakPipe. Peter and Adam answer with ways to strengthen your rhythmic muscle. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bot...
Lyrics
It's another day of SpeakPipe, as Peter and Adam answer one about the importance of lyrics in jazz music. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of t...
What Makes A Great Pianist?
Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe about what makes a great pianist. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http://www.openstudionetwor...
The Worst Jazz Advice We Ever Got
It's the same, but opposite SpeakPipe question from yesterday. Today, Peter and Adam give the worst jazz tips they've received. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Che...
The Best Jazz Advice We Ever Got
Peter and Adam give the 7 best jazz advice tips, answering a SpeakPipe. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http://www.openstudione...
Welcome Back, Peter
Adam finds Peter hiding out in the Podcave, and the two recap what they've been doing for the past couple of weeks.Let us know what you think by leaving a âââââââ revi...
The Three Zone Concept
Peter's still missing so it's another solo piano episode with Adam. Today, Adam talks about the Three Zone Concept he learned from Geoffrey Keezer. To see Geoffrey tea...
Chromatic Enclosures
Peter's M.I.A. so it's up to Adam to spread the jazz advice today. On this episode, he'll discuss chromatic enclosures at the Steinway.For a deeper dive on this topic,...
Getting Closer to Playing What We Hear
Today, we have the last SpeakPipe of the week and Peter and Adam talk about working on playing what you hear. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom ...
Jazz, Politics, and the 21st Century
You SpeakPipe it, we answer, and Peter and Adam talk politics in the jazz world today. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http://w...
Ideas for Practicing Comping
It's comp-city! Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe with different ways to work on comping. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http:...
Leading Ensembles
It's another question from SpeakPipe today, and Peter and Adam answer with their experience being the leader of an ensemble. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check ...
Getting Arranging Gigs
Peter and Adam talk about their experiences on getting gigs arranging. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http://www.openstudionet...
Accompanying: When to Use Solo Fills
It's a quick SpeakPipe today, and Peter and Adam talk about playing fills. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http://www.openstudi...
7 Albums Peter Never Knew
Adam returns the favor and drops some knowledge on Peter in today's episode as he shows him 7 albums he's never listened to. You can listen to all of them on our Spoti...
Soloing on Pop Changes
Another SpeakPipe pops up! And today, Peter and Adam talk about soloing over pop changes for the improviser. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom o...
Our Individual Development
Today, Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe about their personal milestones in their own music careers. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the pa...
Accompanying in a Duo
Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe on a few ways of accompanying another musician in a duo. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http...
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