
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
Latest episodes

Jun 17, 2024 • 46min
Can We Write A Song In 30 Minutes?
HUGE Summer Sale! Get 50% off all annual plans at Open Studio and take your playing to the next level: https://link.youllhearit.com/summer Can we write a tune in 30 minutes? Well there's no time like the present! Tune in while Adam and Peter dive into writing a tune under the hotspot. Improvisation and perseverance converge for this very special episode. Can they do it? Let's find out.Unlock your FREE Open Studio trial to become a better player today.Check out Peter's Composition Course Check out the lead sheet here!Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio🎹 Head over to our YouTube channel for a better look 👀.Follow us on Instagram

Jun 13, 2024 • 1h 14min
Greatest Jazz Album of All Time?
HUGE Summer Sale! Get 50% off all annual plans at Open Studio and take your playing to the next level: https://link.youllhearit.com/summer Adam and Peter jump head first into Jazz history with this episode. Enjoy this listen of John Coltrane's potential Magnum Opus "A Love Supreme". What effect did this record have on your musical journey?Unlock your FREE Open Studio trial to become a better player today.Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio🎹 Head over to our YouTube channel for a better look 👀.Follow us on Instagram

Jun 10, 2024 • 51min
Old School Or New School?
HUGE Summer Sale! Get 50% off all annual plans at Open Studio and take your playing to the next level: https://link.youllhearit.com/summer Adam and Peter compare their experiences of learning music to the average students of today. Were things better then or now? Unlock your FREE Open Studio trial to become a better player today.Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio🎹 Head over to our YouTube channel for a better look 👀.Follow us on Instagram

Jun 6, 2024 • 60min
The First Great Album Of The 21st Century
HUGE Summer Sale! Get 50% off all annual plans at Open Studio and take your playing to the next level: https://link.youllhearit.com/summer Adam and Peter go in deep about the iconic Joshua Redman album "Beyond' and attempt to discover exactly what makes this album so great.Check out "Beyond" for yourself.Unlock your FREE Open Studio trial to become a better player today.Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio🎹 Head over to our YouTube channel for a better look 👀.Follow us on Instagram

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Jun 3, 2024 • 1h 1min
Get Off The Information Treadmill
The hosts discuss the importance of practicing your craft to develop your artistic voice. They highlight the benefits of setting boundaries and goals in practice sessions and emphasize the value of cultivating artistry beyond just accumulating information. The episode also explores Mark Levine's impact on jazz theory and the significance of embracing individuality and experience in musical growth.

May 30, 2024 • 1h 5min
Jazz Musicians Get Real About ‘Kind Of Blue'
Join hosts Adam Ennis and Peter Martin as they breakdown what makes 'Kind of Blue' by Miles Davis so great. They discuss the impact of the album, analyze piano playing in 'Freddy Freeloader', explore blues song structure, and dive deep into the essence of jazz music appreciation.

May 27, 2024 • 1h 3min
The Best Part About Harmony
HUGE Summer Sale! Get 50% off all annual plans at Open Studio and take your playing to the next level: https://link.youllhearit.com/summer Adam and Peter dive into their favorite subject... HARMONY! Adam walks us through modal interchange and all of it's functions. North Sea Jazz Fest Unlock your FREE Open Studio trial to become a better player today.Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio🎹 Head over to our YouTube channel for a better look 👀.Follow us on Instagram

May 23, 2024 • 26min
What Makes This Album Great: Songs In The Key Of Life
HUGE Summer Sale! Get 50% off all annual plans at Open Studio and take your playing to the next level: https://link.youllhearit.com/summer In this episode, Adam and Peter check out one of Stevie Wonder's iconic albums. The master piece entitled "Songs in the Key of Life". What would you rate this album?Check the album yourself!Unlock your FREE Open Studio trial to become a better player today.Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio🎹 Head over to our YouTube channel for a better look 👀.Follow us on Instagram

May 20, 2024 • 38min
What's The Motivation?
HUGE Summer Sale! Get 50% off all annual plans at Open Studio and take your playing to the next level: https://link.youllhearit.com/summer In this episode Peter and Adam tackle the big question... are they sell outs? Have they gone too far with their endeavors or is it coming from the right place. Stay tuned and decide for yourself!Unlock your FREE Open Studio trial to become a better player today.Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio🎹 Head over to our YouTube channel for a better look 👀.Follow us on Instagram

May 13, 2024 • 1h 3min
What Is Happy Practicing?
HUGE Summer Sale! Get 50% off all annual plans at Open Studio and take your playing to the next level: https://link.youllhearit.com/summer In this special episode, Adam and Peter talk life and musical evolution through their personal experiences.Unlock your FREE Open Studio trial to become a better player today.Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio🎹 Head over to our YouTube channel for a better look 👀.Follow us on Instagram