
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
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Apr 8, 2024 • 25min
Why Should I Care About The Melodic Minor Scale
Dive into the significance of the melodic minor scale in jazz improvisation and music composition. Explore practical applications with useful licks and ascending patterns. Emphasize the balance between music theory and creativity for individualized musical expression.

Apr 4, 2024 • 31min
What Makes This Album Great: Empyrean Isles
In this episode, the yhi team breaks into the discography of Herbie Hancock. Let's delve into Empyrean Isles and really break down what elements make it so iconic. Unlock your FREE Open Studio trial to become a better player today.📸 Follow us on Instagram:GALA 1. Subscribe NOW (mandatory) https://link.youllhearit.com/subscribe2. Like this video (semi-mandatory)3. Leave us a comment that you've Adhered to the Agreement (optional, but appreciated)↓ Links from the pod ↓Empyrean IslesHave 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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Apr 1, 2024 • 20min
3 Steps To Better Voicings
Adam and Peter discuss the three essential steps to improve voicings in jazz music, including exploring harmony and melody, incorporating one note variations and intervals, and experimenting with interval variety. They emphasize the importance of playing melodically, using diverse intervals, and avoiding stacking solely thirds and fourths for enhanced musical richness.

Mar 28, 2024 • 25min
What Makes This Album Great: Thelonious Alone In San Francisco
In this episode, Adam and Peter start a new series! What exactly makes the Jazz catalog so great. Let's delve into Thelonious Alone in San Fransico and really break down what elements make it so iconic.↓ Links from the pod ↓Unlock your FREE Open Studio trial to become a better player today.Alone In San Francisco 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

Mar 25, 2024 • 25min
How to Nurture Joyful Musicians
In this episode, Adam and Peter talk about how to nurture young musicians to be their best self.↓ Links from the pod ↓Unlock your FREE Open Studio trial to become a better player today.Nurtured by LoveHave 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

Mar 21, 2024 • 21min
6 Years Later... Were We Right?
In this episode, Peter and Adam go WAY back to the YHI inaugural episode and see how things hold up down the line. ↓ Links from the pod ↓Unlock your FREE Open Studio trial to become a better player today.https://openstudiojazz.link/trialMake it Stick: The Science of Successful LearningYou'll Hear It's 1st EpisodeHave 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

Mar 18, 2024 • 17min
The MVP of ATTYA
It's time to dive deep into All The Things You Are. A classic Jazz standard that everyone needs to familiarize themselves with at some point. Adam and Peter serve up all their tips on getting this classic tune under your hands in this very special episode. ↓ Links from the pod ↓Unlock your FREE Open Studio trial to become a better player today.https://openstudiojazz.link/trialAdam's Chord Arrangement for ATTYASATB much??Is the Real Book that bad?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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Mar 14, 2024 • 32min
What Should I Be Practicing?
In this episode, Adam and Peter dive into a topic we can ALL get behind... what should we be practicing?? Join us as we dive into what we need to practice on the monthly, weekly, and, most important, DAILY. ↓ Links from the pod ↓Unlock your FREE Open Studio trial to become a better player today.https://openstudiojazz.link/trialMonoNeon Artist ManifestoDavid Goggins InspoHave 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

Mar 11, 2024 • 19min
The Secrets To Advanced Ear Training
Ever wondered what the trick is to training your ears to hear just like the pros? In this episode, Adam and Peter dive into their tips for developing some great ear training habits and rituals.Unlock your FREE Open Studio trial to become a better player today.https://openstudiojazz.link/trialYou'll Hear It: LIVE in NYCFriday, April 12, 2024 @ 8pm EST – FREEat the Sheen Center in ManhattanSee the #1 jazz podcast, up close and in-person. Space is limited, so reserve your spot 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

Mar 7, 2024 • 29min
How Bill Evans Practiced Harmony
In this video Adam and Peter talk about Bill Evans' approach to practicing harmony. Adam has a few hot tips to get your playing on track to sound like the jazz legend we all know and love. ↓ Links from the pod ↓You'll Hear It: LIVE in NYC at the Sheen CenterFriday, April 12, 2024 @ 8pm EST – FREESee the #1 jazz podcast, up close and in-person. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today.Unlock your FREE Open Studio trial to become a better player today.https://openstudiojazz.link/trialFred Hersch's Course at Open StudioHarmony of Bill EvansHave 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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