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Peter Martin & Adam Maness
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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Jun 6, 2024 • 1h
The First Great Album Of The 21st Century
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 2min
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 6min
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 4min
The Best Part About Harmony
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
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May 23, 2024 • 27min
What Makes This Album Great: Songs In The Key Of Life
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
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May 20, 2024 • 38min
What's The Motivation?
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
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May 13, 2024 • 1h 4min
What Is Happy Practicing?
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
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May 9, 2024 • 31min
What Makes This Album Great: Live At The Pershing
In this episode, Adam and Peter check out the incredible Ahmad Jamal: Live At The Pershing. This incredible album is no doubt a part of every jazz musician's canon. 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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May 6, 2024 • 27min
The Secrets Lie In The Triad
Adam and Peter discuss using triads melodically for hip soloing. They explore jazz improvisation with triads, highlighting techniques like adding notes and the triad plus one approach. The importance of utilizing different triads in creating specific sounds in jazz music is emphasized, along with the significance of triad pairs and creative freedom in choosing chord tones. The chapter also delves into the use of major triads within C diminished chords for specific harmonic effects.

May 5, 2024 • 2min
Be Something Different
YHI audio SHORT - Here's a taste of our incredible episode entitled "How I became a better player in my 40's". If you haven't heard it - be sure to check it out!
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