
You'll Hear It
A podcast about music - how to listen, play, practice, and enjoy. Listen for a combo of advice, insights, and occasional humor from pianists Peter Martin and Adam Maness. A podcast from Open Studio
Latest episodes

Nov 16, 2023 • 28min
What's A Groove Echo Chamber??
HUGE Summer Sale! Get 50% off all annual plans at Open Studio and take your playing to the next level: https://link.youllhearit.com/summer In this episode, Peter talks about one of his tunes from his latest album "Generation S". The tune is entitled "Groove Echo Chamber". Wondering what that means? Well you're not alone - find out the answer to that question and what it was like recording this track in this episode.Check out "Groove Echo Chamber".Want to buy the album? Look no further. Click HERE.Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio🎹 Head over to our YouTube channel for a better look 👀.Follow us on Instagram

Nov 13, 2023 • 33min
Is Arranging More Powerful Than Composing?
HUGE Summer Sale! Get 50% off all annual plans at Open Studio and take your playing to the next level: https://link.youllhearit.com/summer In this episode, Peter and Adam explore the differences between composition and arrangement. Join us as we dive into the art of crafting melodies and harmonies versus the skill of organizing and enhancing the musical elements of a pre-existing song. Is one technique better than the other? Let's find out. Here's the link to our Spotify playlist featuring all of these tunes.As per PM's guidance - Join the waitlist for OSPRO!Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio🎹 Head over to our YouTube channel for a better look 👀.Follow us on Instagram

Nov 9, 2023 • 32min
Our FAV YouTubers (Jazz?)
HUGE Summer Sale! Get 50% off all annual plans at Open Studio and take your playing to the next level: https://link.youllhearit.com/summer In this episode, we decided to highlight our favorite YouTubers and some specific videos of theirs. Check out who WE check out and see what's been giving us inspo lately. Here's the links to the videos that were referenced:Patrick Bartley Nahre SolScott's Bass Lesson'sPerformance videos:Shawn Martin | Keyscape SessionsEmmet's Place ft: Samara JoyJazz Piano Deep Dive (High Level)Chris Parks - Things I Learned from BarryJeremy SiskindHave a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio🎹 Head over to our YouTube channel for a better look 👀.Follow us on Instagram

Nov 6, 2023 • 23min
3 BIGGEST Chord Mistakes...
HUGE Summer Sale! Get 50% off all annual plans at Open Studio and take your playing to the next level: https://link.youllhearit.com/summer Alright it's time to let y'all in on the big secret. Adam and Peter finally let loose the three biggest chord mistakes you can make. Find out what makes the list and let us know if you agree. Check out The Heart Melter chords short Adam and Peter referenced.Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio🎹 Head over to our YouTube channel for a better look 👀.Follow us on Instagram

Nov 2, 2023 • 36min
2023's Newest(?) Piano Sensation
HUGE Summer Sale! Get 50% off all annual plans at Open Studio and take your playing to the next level: https://link.youllhearit.com/summer Adam and Peter dive in on Jahari Stampley who recently won the Herbie Hancock Competition. From where he got his roots to his future endeavors, Adam and Peter want to know it all. This is an episode you do not want to miss. Links from the episode below ↓NYTimes ArticleAmazing GracePiano HacksHave a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio🎹 Head over to our YouTube channel for a better look 👀.Follow us on Instagram

Oct 30, 2023 • 22min
The Genre Of Stevie
HUGE Summer Sale! Get 50% off all annual plans at Open Studio and take your playing to the next level: https://link.youllhearit.com/summer It's that iconic sound that everyone knows yet it spans over every genre we can throw at it. In this episode, Peter and Adam dig into the magic of Stevie Wonder's sound. What makes it all sound like Stevie? Check out Peter's video on all that Stevie Wonder hipness.Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio🎹 Head over to our YouTube channel for a better look 👀.Follow us on Instagram

Oct 26, 2023 • 17min
Relaxing Jazz Cafe From Hell
HUGE Summer Sale! Get 50% off all annual plans at Open Studio and take your playing to the next level: https://link.youllhearit.com/summer This episode is not for the faint of heart... Adam and Peter take a deep dive into the darkest side of jazz. A place most musicians fear so much they can't even type the URL without a tingling sensation running down their spines. Forgive us as we take you on a journey into the diabolical world of ...live stream animated jazz cafes. Sorry. Palette cleanser.Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio🎹 Head over to our YouTube channel for a better look 👀.Follow us on Instagram

Oct 23, 2023 • 24min
3 Zones 2 Hands
HUGE Summer Sale! Get 50% off all annual plans at Open Studio and take your playing to the next level: https://link.youllhearit.com/summer Peter and Adam go all in on a technique developed by Open Studio instructor Jeremy Siskind. Check out what the Siskind Shuttle is all about.Check out Jeremy's newest course at Open Studio!Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio🎹 Head over to our YouTube channel for a better look 👀.Follow us on Instagram

Oct 19, 2023 • 26min
Is Bill Evans The Larry Bird Of Jazz?
HUGE Summer Sale! Get 50% off all annual plans at Open Studio and take your playing to the next level: https://link.youllhearit.com/summer Ok we're asking the big questions here. Bill Evans. Is he the GOAT or is it all just hype? In this episode, Peter and Adam get into these questions and more. Is there room for these topics in the jazz climate today?Check out Ethan Iverson's articles on the topic:1. https://ethaniverson.com/interview-with-nicholas-payton/2. https://ethaniverson.com/2021/06/07/bill-evans-at-the-bohemia/Peep the episode on Brad Mehldau right HEREHave a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio🎹 Head over to our YouTube channel for a better look 👀.Follow us on Instagram

Oct 16, 2023 • 41min
How Do We Feel About Mid-Century Pop?
HUGE Summer Sale! Get 50% off all annual plans at Open Studio and take your playing to the next level: https://link.youllhearit.com/summer Peter and Adam throw in their 2 cents on Adam Neely's newest video about the incredible Laufey's rise to stardom in today's Jazz climate. What are your thoughts on this musician's career? How does this change the way we look at Jazz?Check out Adam's video for yourself right here. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio🎹 Head over to our YouTube channel for a better look 👀.Follow us on Instagram