
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
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Nov 29, 2021 • 19min
How to make meaningful melodies
Today is CYBER MONDAY! All courses and course memberships are 50% off. Today only! Visit Open Studio. • Meaningful mean·ing·ful /ˈmēniNGfəl/: having a serious, important, or useful quality or purpose.• Melody mel·o·dy /ˈmelədē/: a sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying. Adam and Peter have some thoughts on getting the best of your melodies, breaking down Stevie Wonder's "My Cherie Amour" and Clifford Brown's "Joy Spring"Watch Peter's deep analysis of Stevie Wonder HEREHave a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeSupport the pod by spreading the word with the link youllhearit.com Learn more about Open Studio Pro: openstudiojazz.com/proInterested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.Follow us on Twitter | Instagram
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Nov 26, 2021 • 23min
First Take Friday: Christian McBride & Inside Straight Live at the Village Vanguard
Peter and Adam listen to and break down the first track off of Christian McBride & Inside Straight "Live at the Village Vanguard" featuring Christian McBride (bass), Warren Wolf (vibraphone), Steve Wilson (saxophone), Carl Allen (drums) and YHI's own Peter Martin (piano).Preorder your copy of the album on CD or LP HEREListen to this tune on SpotifyHave a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeSupport the pod by spreading the word with the link youllhearit.com Learn more about Open Studio Pro: openstudiojazz.com/proInterested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.Follow us on Twitter | Instagram
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Nov 24, 2021 • 16min
Forget playing just one instrument.
Peter and Adam respond to a listener question about expanding from a guitar player to a "musician". Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeSupport the pod by spreading the word with the link youllhearit.com Learn more about Open Studio Pro: openstudiojazz.com/proInterested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.Follow us on Twitter | Instagram
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Nov 22, 2021 • 20min
How To Learn Any New Skill
Skills or Skillz, either way Adam and Peter hone in on the act of pivoting and leaning into learning a new skill, setting yourself up for success. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeSupport the pod by spreading the word with the link youllhearit.com Learn more about Open Studio Pro: openstudiojazz.com/proInterested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.Follow us on Twitter | Instagram
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Nov 19, 2021 • 19min
First Take Friday: Bill Charlap Trio
Peter and Adam listen to and break down the first track off of the Bill Charlac Trio's album "Street of Dreams", with Peter Washington (bass) and Kenny Washington (drums).Get your copy of the album on CD or LP HEREListen to the album on SpotifyHave a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeSupport the pod by spreading the word with the link youllhearit.com Learn more about Open Studio Pro: openstudiojazz.com/proInterested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.Follow us on Twitter | Instagram
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Nov 17, 2021 • 25min
Sight reading tunes, The Real Book, and applying newly learned ideas into a tune
Peter and Adam respond to listeners questions about sight reading tunes, Real Book, and applying newly learned ideas into a tune. These are real world scenarios that happens to everyone, and they've got some great advice. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeSupport the pod by spreading the word with the link youllhearit.com Learn more about Open Studio Pro: openstudiojazz.com/proInterested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.Follow us on Twitter | Instagram
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Nov 15, 2021 • 49min
Ron Carter
Peter and Adam sit down with legendary bassist, maestro Ron Carter for a special extended episode. The status of jazz education today, Mr. Carter's fashion career, his new book, how to practice and more...It's all here.Watch the expanded edition of this interview HEREGet your copy of Mr. Carter's latest book: Blueprint for the Working Jazz BassistHave a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeSupport the pod by spreading the word with the link youllhearit.com Learn more about Open Studio Pro: openstudiojazz.com/proInterested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.Follow us on Twitter | Instagram
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Nov 12, 2021 • 35min
First Take Friday: Sharel Cassity
Join Peter in the listening room on First Take Friday as they pull up the first track from Sharel Cassity's "Fearless" AND Bonus interview with Sharel Cassity.Get your copy of the featured album: FearlessListen on SpotifyHave a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeSupport the pod by spreading the word with the link youllhearit.com Learn more about Open Studio Pro: openstudiojazz.com/proInterested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.Follow us on Twitter | Instagram
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Nov 10, 2021 • 22min
How to Listen to the Form
Keeping the form. Peter and Adam respond to a listener's question and breakdown how the masters keep the form, referencing Miles Davis Live at the Plugged Nickel. Listen to Miles, Tony Williams, Herbie Hancock and Ron Carter. Hot, Hot, Hot! Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe: link.youllhearit.com/speakpipeSupport the pod by spreading the word with the link youllhearit.com Learn more about Open Studio Pro: openstudiojazz.com/proInterested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.Follow us on Twitter | Instagram
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Nov 8, 2021 • 15min
Why social listening is important
Don't listen alone! Adam and Peter help you discover the importance of 'social listening'.Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe: link.youllhearit.com/speakpipeSupport the pod by spreading the word with the link youllhearit.com Learn more about Open Studio Pro: openstudiojazz.com/proInterested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.Follow us on Twitter | Instagram
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