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A knowledge of hip bass lines are one of the most overlooked elements of what makes a great piano player. Today, Peter and Adam show you some ways you can stand out from the rest.Today's episode is sponsored by MuseScore. The MuseScore sheet music catalog contains over 20,000 unique music scores uploaded by both professional and amateur composers, and is the biggest online catalog of publicly available scores. And thanks to their partnership with the You'll Hear It podcast, you can now get MuseScore PRO for 65% off! Just follow this link and join this rapidly growing community today! And while you're there, check out the MuseScore editor - the most popular free music notation software in the world with over 200,000 downloads per month.Today's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)3:00 PM - Live Guided Practice Session w/ Adam Maness on YouTube8:00 PM - Peter Martin's Shelter in Place Live #20 - Solo Piano Concert on YouTubeFor the rest of this week's calendar, follow 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter and Adam make their triumphant return to the PodSuite today as they talk about how to spice up what you're playing.Today's episode is sponsored by MuseScore. The MuseScore sheet music catalog contains over 20,000 unique music scores uploaded by both professional and amateur composers, and is the biggest online catalog of publicly available scores. And thanks to their partnership with the You'll Hear It podcast, you can now get MuseScore PRO for 65% off! Just follow this link and join this rapidly growing community today! And while you're there, check out the MuseScore editor - the most popular free music notation software in the world with over 200,000 downloads per month.Today's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)3:00 PM - Edu Ribeiro's Drum Conversations + Q&A with special guest: Clarence Penn on YouTubeFor the rest of this week's calendar, follow this linkThursday's Open Studio Live Events:1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)3:00 PM - Guided Practice Session with Geoffrey Keezer (for Members Only)10:30 PM - Live from Spragueland with Peter Sprague on YouTubeInterested 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've got one more solo episode from Adam today as he discusses what he does to improve one of the most necessary skills for musicians of all genres: phrasing.Today's episode is sponsored by MuseScore. The MuseScore sheet music catalog contains over 20,000 unique music scores uploaded by both professional and amateur composers, and is the biggest online catalog of publicly available scores. And thanks to their partnership with the You'll Hear It podcast, you can now get MuseScore PRO for 65% off! Just follow this link and join this rapidly growing community today! And while you're there, check out the MuseScore editor - the most popular free music notation software in the world with over 200,000 downloads per month.Today's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)For the rest of this week's calendar, follow this linkTuesday's Open Studio Live Events:1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)3:00 PM - Live Guided Practice Session w/ Adam Maness on YouTube4:00 PM - Open Studio Demo & Tour - Register Here8:00 PM - Live Listening Sesh With Peter Martin + Adam Maness on YouTubeInterested 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.

It's another solo episode from Adam today as he explains a new method he discovered for playing on minor 2-5-1's.Links From Today's Episode:Check out the latest course from Open Studio - the Magic Voicing System. Learn from Adam Maness in this entirely Guided Practice Session-based course as he shows you an easy way to always play great sounding voicings that never clash.Today's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)3:00 PM - Live Guided Practice Session with Adam Maness on YouTube8:00 PM - Peter Martin's Shelter in Place #19: Solo Piano Concert on YouTubeFor the rest of this week's calendar, follow 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It can be hard to know when to change up your practice routine, but every musician knows it's necessary if you want to grow your skills. Today, Adam breaks down these two vital concepts for musicians.Links From Today's Episode:Check out the latest course from Open Studio - the Magic Voicing System. Learn from Adam Maness in this entirely Guided Practice Session-based course as he shows you an easy way to always play great sounding voicings that never clash.Today's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)For the rest of this week's calendar, follow this linkThursday's Open Studio Live Events:1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)8:00 PM - A Hang With Christian McBride's Inside Straight on YouTube10:30 PM - Live From Spragueland - Peter Sprague on YouTubeInterested 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.

Because of the pandemic, many industries (including musicians) have had to adapt to streaming. Today, Peter and Adam give you some tips to take anything you stream to the next level.Today's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)For the rest of this week's calendar, follow 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is it better to "fake it until you make it," or should you be honest with your audience? Peter and Adam offer their views on today's episode.Open Studio is proud to use their platform to support various nonprofits to help make the world a better place. The Nonprofit of the Week for this week is Beyond Housing. This organization works to improve underprivileged communities in the St. Louis area through housing, education, and economic development. If you'd like to donate, go to https://www.beyondhousing.org.Today's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)3:00 PM - Live Guided Practice Session with Adam Maness - YouTube8:00 PM - Peter Martin - Shelter in Place Live #18: Solo Piano Concert - YouTubeFor the rest of this week's calendar, follow 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Just who are "they?" Well... we're not sure. But what we do know is that these are some pretty slick voicings.Links From Today's Episode:For a comprehensive collection of piano lessons, save money by purchasing the Piano Access Pass - every piano course past, present, and future from Open Studio.Today's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)7:00 PM - Mastering Brazilian Jazz Drumming Workshop + Q&A from Edu Ribeiro - YouTubeFor the rest of this week's calendar, follow 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter and Adam break down Adam's Magic Voicings System, proving there's an easy way to play beautiful voicings no matter what the chord or note is.Links From Today's Episode:Check out the latest course from Open Studio - the Magic Voicing System. Learn from Adam Maness in this entirely Guided Practice Session-based course as he shows you an easy way to always play great sounding voicings that never clash.Today's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)For the rest of this week's calendar, follow 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter and Adam pay tribute to the late great McCoy Tyner on today's episode as they break down his classic "Reaching Fourth."Open Studio is proud to use their platform to support various nonprofits to help make the world a better place. The Nonprofit of the Week for this week is the Jazz Foundation of America. This is an organization that helps provide jazz and blues musicians with emergency funds, as well as connect them with performance opportunities in schools and the community. If you'd like to donate, go to https://jazzfoundation.org.Today's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)3:00 PM - Live Guided Practice Session with Adam Maness - Locked Hands - YouTube8:00 PM - Peter Martin - Shelter in Place #17 - Solo Piano Concert - YouTubeFor the rest of this week's calendar, follow 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.