You'll Hear It

Of course it takes regular practice to become a better musician, but what's the point if you don't feel like you're making progress? Today, Peter and Adam give you some advice on how to track your musical growth.Milestones:Memorized your first tuneTranscribed your first full soloRecognized a chord change or melodySat in at a jam sessionPlayed your first gigLearned a tune on the flyGot lost and got backLinks From This 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 StudioToday'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.

In this two-part episode, Peter and Adam list off some good habits you need to integrate into your musical life right away.7 Habits of a Highly Effective Jazz MusicianListenPracticeBe socialBroad world viewExecution and completionGrooveEmpathyLinks From This Episode:Purchase a copy of Atomic Habits by James Clear right hereFor a comprehensive collection of piano lessons, save money by purchasing the Piano Access Pass - every piano course past, present, and future from Open StudioToday's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)3:00 PM - Adam hosts a non-members only Guided Practice Session on YouTube4:00 PM - Open Studio Demo & Tour - register here8:00 PM - Peter and Adam's weekly Listening Sesh on YouTube - this week's album: Thelonious Monk's UndergroundFor 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.

In this two-part episode, Peter and Adam list off some good habits you need to integrate into your musical life right away.7 Habits of a Highly Effective Jazz MusicianListenPracticeBe socialTune in tomorrow for the rest of this list!Links From This Episode:Purchase a copy of Atomic Habits by James Clear right hereToday'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.

On a solo edition of You'll Hear It today, Adam discusses what to do if you find yourself lacking the drive to pick up your instrument.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 - Adam hosts a Guided Practice Session available to the public on YouTube8:00 PM - Peter performs his weekly Shelter in Place concert series, also 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 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. In this episode, Peter and Adam will answer a question about diminished scales + dominant chords, and a classically trained pianist wants to know how to improvise.Links From This Episode:If you're someone who already knows how to play the piano but wants to dip their toe into the waters of jazz, we have the perfect course for you: Jazz Piano Jump-StartToday'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 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 get an interesting question about Keith Jarrett, as well as what their favorite mode is.Links From This Episode:Stuck wondering what to practice every day? We've got a course for that! The Piano Guided Practice Pass includes daily Guided Practice Sessions with Adam Maness (and the occasional guest), our new Guided Practice App, and plenty of resources to help your routine. Go here for more info.For more piano courses, save money by purchasing the Piano Access Pass - every piano course past, present, and future from Open StudioToday's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)3:00 PM - Adam hosts a Guided Practice Session on YouTube all about the Bud Powell lick8:00 PM - Peter hangs out with Dianne Reeves on YouTubeFor 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.

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 tackle what to do when problems arise on a gig, and also take a question on what to do when applying for music programs.Today'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 weekly Listening Sesh on YouTubeFor 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.

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 this episode, Peter and Adam talk about transcribing small sections of language, staying in the pocket on odd time signatures, and how to keep a podcast episode going when one host loses internet.Links From This Episode:Stuck wondering what to practice every day? We've got a course for that! The Piano Guided Practice Pass includes daily Guided Practice Sessions with Adam Maness (and the occasional guest), our new Guided Practice App, and plenty of resources to help your routine. Go here for more info.Today's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)4:00 PM - You'll Hear It LIVE Featuring Connie Han on YouTubeFor 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.

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 of Burning Questions, Peter and Adam field some queries about how to get a modern sound for a solo and how to practice being melodic at fast tempos.Links From This Episode:Stuck wondering what to practice every day? We've got a course for that! The Piano Guided Practice Pass includes daily Guided Practice Sessions with Adam Maness (and the occasional guest), our new Guided Practice App, and plenty of resources to help your routine. Go here for more info.Today's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)8:00 PM - Peter Martin's Shelter in Place concert series continues on YouTubeFor 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.

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. In this episode, Peter and Adam help you out with altered dominant lines, discuss the relevance of bebop in modern jazz, and give some advice on how to balance different aspects of practice.Links From This Episode:There'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 - Piano Office Hours with Peter and Adam (for Members Only)For 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.