You'll Hear It

On this episode, Peter and Adam list off the best solos you need to learn, regardless of whether you're a beginner or an advanced player.Links from this episode:Check out all of the tunes mentioned in this episode with our Spotify playlistWatch the "Freddie Freeloader" video and get the PDF with this link hereCheck out our friends over at The Upper Hand PodcastInterested 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 Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

A rhythm section has many roles to play in an ensemble. Today, Peter and Adam nail down what the most important element for a good rhythm section is.Interested 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 Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Today, Peter and Adam expand their jazz sonic palette and check out some new releases. Links from this episode:Listen to all of these songs in full with our Spotify playlist hereCheck out the YouTube video for this episode right herePeter's holding a special Connected in Place concert to celebrate a year of Friday live performances - you can tune in this Friday, March 12 at 8:00 PM EST by following this linkInterested 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 Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

On this week's episode, Peter and Adam take a deep-dive into one of the most commonly played chords in jazz tunes: the five-seven chord.Links from this episode:Get the free PDF for this episode by clicking this linkCheck out the YouTube video for this episode right here7 Levels of V7 ChordsAverage Amadeus - "Mozart | Piano Sonata No. 16" / The Beatles | "Hey Jude"High 5 - Louis Armstrong | "West End Blues" / Professor Longhair | "Big Chief"Diminishing Returns - Charlie Parker | "Donna Lee" / Clifford Brown | "Joy Spring"Blue 9 - Miles Davis | "All Blues" / John Coltrane | "Cousin Mary"Kitchen Sink - Wayne Shorter | "Footprints" / Bill Evans | "On Green Dolphin Street"Sus It Out - Roy Hargrove | "Firm Roots" / Herbie Hancock | "Gentle Thoughts"Bill's Decadent Diminished - Bill Evans | "Waltz For Debby"Interested 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 Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

It's one of Peter and Adam's favorite things to talk about on the show, and today, we dive into what a typical Peter Martin practice session is like.Links from this episode:Step up your practice session game with a practice journal - like this one from Open Studio.Interested 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 Facebook | Twitter | Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The jazz world (and the music world as a whole) lost one of its most cherished artists last week: Chick Corea. Today, Peter and Adam pay tribute to his iconic music.Links from this episode:To see Chick's 1982 White House performance, follow this link.To hear in full all of the Chick Corea tunes covered in this episode, here's a link to our Spotify playlist.Interested 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 Facebook | Twitter | Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode, Peter and Adam try to pin down which pianist from this generation matches the skill and feel of Oscar Peterson.Hear more (and play better) music in just 5 minutes a day with the new course from Adam Maness: 5-Minute Ear Training! Check it out by following this link.Who's the Next Oscar Peterson? (listen to all the tunes from this episode with our Spotify playlist)Christian SandsHiromiEmmet CohenAshley HenryKris DavisGerald ClaytonSullivan FortnerRobert GlasperInterested 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 Facebook | Twitter | Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We dive deep into the musical psyche of Peter on this week's episode as Adam tests out a melodic experiment on him.Make Your Own Rorschach Melodies:Adam's original melodiesAdam's blank melodiesPeter's melodiesRecord your melody performances and upload them to social media with the hashtags #RorschachMelodies #OSSpotlightInterested 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 Facebook | Twitter | Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode, Peter and Adam pick apart the various performances from the 2021 United States Presidential Inauguration, and discuss what they liked and didn't like.Interested 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 Facebook | Twitter | Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today on the You'll Hear It podcast, Peter and Adam discuss some of the best rhythm players of all time and the "pockets" they helped define during their career. Improve your own rhythm playing with courses from Open Studio - check out Rhythm Section Fundamentals and Rhythm Section Workout!Unicorn Pockets (listen to them all with our Spotify playlist)Charlie Parker - "Just Friends"Ray Brown - "Noreen's Nocturne"Tony Williams - "Seven Steps To Heaven"Bootsy Collins - "Dr. Funkenstein"Pat Metheny - "James"Brad Mehldau - "It's All Right With Me"J Dilla - "Jay Dee 10"Cory Henry - "Lingus"Interested 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 Facebook | Twitter | Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.