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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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May 19, 2020 • 17min
Burning Questions: How to Get Wined and Dined
Peter and Adam are going to be streaming and taking your questions live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. Today, Peter and Adam take questions on how to approach diminished chords, their favorite Herbie voicings/techniques, and Adam shares his horror gig story.Links From This Episode:Open Studio now has an app! Getting your regular practice in has never been easier thanks to our Guided Practice App - featuring Adam's daily Guided Practice Sessions, lessons from our Piano Finger Independence course, and more practice adviceThere's a new course from Open Studio: Rhythm Section Workout is available now! Play along with Peter Martin on piano, Reuben Rogers on bass, and Gregory Hutchinson on drums as they teach you the tips and tricks to playing with a bandToday's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)4:00 PM - Open Studio Demo & Tour - Register Here8:00 PM - Peter & Adam's Listening Sesh - this week's album: My Funny Valentine by Miles DavisFor the rest of this week's calendar, follow this linkIn light of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, we understand that money is tight for a lot of people right now. That's why we've decided that for the duration of this crisis, we'll be running a Choose What You Pay campaign at Open Studio. Choose whichever course you want and then let us know how much you're willing to pay - that's it. For more info, click this link.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.

May 18, 2020 • 17min
Burning Questions: What NOT to Do When Comping
Peter and Adam are going to be streaming and taking your questions live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. On today's edition, Adam answers what it was like to smoke with Barry Harris, someone asks what mistakes you should avoid when comping, and Peter and Adam list their favorite non-keyboardist albums with great piano playing.Links From This Episode:For the great practice tool and occasional YHI sponsor Anytune's Facebook tutorial, check out their Facebook page right hereOpen Studio now has an app! Getting your regular practice in has never been easier thanks to our Guided Practice App - featuring Adam's daily Guided Practice Sessions, lessons from our Piano Finger Independence course, and more practice adviceThere's a new course from Open Studio: Rhythm Section Workout is available now! Play along with Peter Martin on piano, Reuben Rogers on bass, and Gregory Hutchinson on drums as they teach you the tips and tricks to playing with a bandIn light of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, we understand that money is tight for a lot of people right now. That's why we've decided that for the duration of this crisis, we'll be running a Choose What You Pay campaign at Open Studio. Choose whichever course you want and then let us know how much you're willing to pay - that's it. For more info, click this link.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.

May 15, 2020 • 13min
Live From Instagram (5/9/20) - Part 3
Peter and Adam are going to be streaming live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. On the final part of this week's edition, they'll answer questions on how to deal with quick chord changes and how to make a living as a jazz pianist.On the calendar for Open Studio events today: at 4:00 PM EDT, Peter, Reuben Rogers, and Ulysses Owens, Jr. celebrate the newest Open Studio course (Rhythm Section Workout, available now!) by hosting a Q&A on YouTube. And at 8:00 PM EDT, Peter's weekly Shelter in Place concert series continues on his YouTube channel. To keep up on all the live events from Open Studio, check out this handy calendar - we're adding new events regularly so pop in to see what we've got in the pipeline.In light of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, we understand that money is tight for a lot of people right now. That's why we've decided that for the duration of this crisis, we'll be running a Choose What You Pay campaign at Open Studio. Choose whichever course you want and then let us know how much you're willing to pay - that's it. For more info, click this link.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.

May 14, 2020 • 18min
Live From Instagram (5/9/20) - Part 2
Peter and Adam are going to be streaming live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. On part 2 of this week's edition, they'll answer questions on how to practice arpeggios in a musical way, what to practice to learn how to play what you hear, and discuss a hot take that modern jazz has become too formulaic.On the calendar for Open Studio events today: at 2:00 PM EDT, Helio Alves will be hosting a Q&A on YouTube based on his Brazilian Jazz Piano course. And at 4:00 PM EDT, Peter and Adam will be hosting their Piano Office Hours for members only. To keep up on all the live events from Open Studio, check out this handy calendar - we're adding new events regularly so pop in to see what we've got in the pipeline.In light of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, we understand that money is tight for a lot of people right now. That's why we've decided that for the duration of this crisis, we'll be running a Choose What You Pay campaign at Open Studio. Choose whichever course you want and then let us know how much you're willing to pay - that's it. For more info, click this link.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.

May 13, 2020 • 20min
Live From Instagram (5/9/20) - Part 1
Peter and Adam are going to be streaming live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. On part 1 of this week's edition, they answer questions on how to keep up motivation for practicing and advise on what type of piano you should get. For more info on the book Atomic Habits mentioned in this episode, go here.On the calendar for Open Studio events today: at 3:00 PM EDT, Adam will be taking his daily Guided Practice Session to YouTube. And at 8:00 PM EDT, join Peter Martin and Christian McBride for a virtual hang-out on YouTube. To keep up on all the live events from Open Studio, check out this handy calendar - we're adding new events regularly so pop in to see what we've got in the pipeline.In light of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, we understand that money is tight for a lot of people right now. That's why we've decided that for the duration of this crisis, we'll be running a Choose What You Pay campaign at Open Studio. Choose whichever course you want and then let us know how much you're willing to pay - that's it. For more info, click this link.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.

May 12, 2020 • 27min
Best of Season 6: Scales Part 2 (Advanced Scales)
And now, we bring you part two of last week's episode all about the best scale talk moments from season 6. Enjoy!On the calendar for Open Studio events today: at 3:00 PM EDT Adam continues his daily Guided Practice Session - this time on Facebook. And at 8:00 PM EDT, join Peter and Adam on YouTube for a live Listening Session - this week, it's Kenny Garrett's Songbook. To keep up on all the live events from Open Studio, check out this handy calendar - we're adding new events regularly so pop in to see what we've got in the pipeline.In light of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, we understand that money is tight for a lot of people right now. That's why we've decided that for the duration of this crisis, we'll be running a Choose What You Pay campaign at Open Studio. Choose whichever course you want and then let us know how much you're willing to pay - that's it. For more info, click this link.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.

May 11, 2020 • 18min
Live From Instagram: Q&A (5/2/20) - Part 3
Peter and Adam are going to be streaming live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. Here's the thrilling conclusion of last week's episode, and be sure to tune in this Saturday, May 16, for another livestream. To see the "All of You" solo analysis mentioned in this episode, use this link. And for the solo transcription, follow this one.On the calendar for Open Studio events today: at 1:00 PM EDT (and every day this week for members only) Adam continues his daily Guided Practice Sessions. And at 6:00 PM EDT, tune in to YouTube as bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Ulysses Owens, Jr. host a Q&A based on their Open Studio course Art of Swing. To keep up on all the live events from Open Studio, check out this handy calendar - we're adding new events regularly so pop in to see what we've got in the pipeline.In light of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, we understand that money is tight for a lot of people right now. That's why we've decided that for the duration of this crisis, we'll be running a Choose What You Pay campaign at Open Studio. Choose whichever course you want and then let us know how much you're willing to pay - that's it. For more info, click this link.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.

May 8, 2020 • 22min
Live From Instagram: Q&A (5/2/20) - Part 2
Peter and Adam are going to be streaming live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. Here's part two of this week's episode, and be sure to tune in this Saturday, May 9, for another livestream. On Monday, we'll air the thrilling conclusion of this 3-part episode.Today's episode is sponsored by Anytune. Anytune is the perfect tool for anyone looking to improve their practice sessions. Learn, transcribe, and practice solos by slowing down the tempo, adjusting the pitch, and (for Pro+ users), isolating specific instruments in the mix. For more info, follow this link.Social distancing might mean going to concerts is out of the question, but Open Studio is still keeping the live music going! Peter is performing solo piano every Friday evening at 8:00 PM EDT on YouTube. To watch tonight's performance, use this link. To keep up on all the live events from Open Studio, check out this handy calendar - we're adding new events regularly so pop in to see what we've got in the pipeline.In light of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, we understand that money is tight for a lot of people right now. That's why we've decided that for the duration of this crisis, we'll be running a Choose What You Pay campaign at Open Studio. Choose whichever course you want and then let us know how much you're willing to pay - that's it. For more info, click this link.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.

May 7, 2020 • 15min
Live From Instagram: Q&A (5/2/20) - Part 1
Peter and Adam are going to be streaming live on Open Studio's Instagram every Saturday for the duration of the global health crisis. Here's part one of this week's episode, and be sure to tune in this Saturday, May 9, for another livestream.Today's episode is sponsored by Anytune. Anytune is the perfect tool for anyone looking to improve their practice sessions. Learn, transcribe, and practice solos by slowing down the tempo, adjusting the pitch, and (for Pro+ users), isolating specific instruments in the mix. For more info, follow this link.In light of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, we understand that money is tight for a lot of people right now. That's why we've decided that for the duration of this crisis, we'll be running a Choose What You Pay campaign at Open Studio. Choose whichever course you want and then let us know how much you're willing to pay - that's it. For more info, click this link.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.

May 6, 2020 • 26min
Best of Season 6: Scale Practice - Part 1
We know how much you all love episodes about scale practice, so we put together two compilations of the best of these moments from season 6. Tune in next week for part two!Today's episode is sponsored by Anytune. Anytune is the perfect tool for anyone looking to improve their practice sessions. Learn, transcribe, and practice solos by slowing down the tempo, adjusting the pitch, and (for Pro+ users), isolating specific instruments in the mix. For more info, follow this link.On the calendar for Open Studio events today, at 3:00 PM EDT Adam continues his daily Guided Practice Session - this time on YouTube. Then again at 5:00 PM EDT, Adam will host a Q&A (again here on YouTube) all about transcription. To keep up on all the live events from Open Studio, check out this handy calendar - we're adding new events regularly so pop in to see what we've got in the pipeline.In light of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, we understand that money is tight for a lot of people right now. That's why we've decided that for the duration of this crisis, we'll be running a Choose What You Pay campaign at Open Studio. Choose whichever course you want and then let us know how much you're willing to pay - that's it. For more info, click this link.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.