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Peter and Adam break down Adam's Magic Voicings System, proving there's an easy way to play beautiful voicings no matter what the chord or note is.

Links From Today's Episode:

• Check out the latest course from Open Studio - the Magic Voicing System. Learn from Adam Maness in this entirely Guided Practice Session-based course as he shows you an easy way to always play great sounding voicings that never clash.

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• 1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
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Peter and Adam pay tribute to the late great McCoy Tyner on today's episode as they break down his classic "Reaching Fourth."

Open Studio is proud to use their platform to support various nonprofits to help make the world a better place. The Nonprofit of the Week for this week is the Jazz Foundation of America. This is an organization that helps provide jazz and blues musicians with emergency funds, as well as connect them with performance opportunities in schools and the community. If you'd like to donate, go to https://jazzfoundation.org.

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 - Live Guided Practice Session with Adam Maness - Locked Hands - YouTube
• 8:00 PM - Peter Martin - Shelter in Place #17 - Solo Piano Concert - YouTube
• For the rest of this week's calendar, follow this link

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On today's episode, Peter and Adam present some words to live by as they list off the most memorable quotes from some jazz greats.

Our 7 Favorite Musician Quotes:

1. "A genius is the one most like himself." - Monk
2. "Do not fear mistakes - there are none." - Miles
3. "To listen is an effort, and just to hear is no merit. A duck hears also." - Igor Stravinsky
4. "Your sound is your signature." - Christian McBride
5. "Music is your own experience, your own thoughts, your wisdom. If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn. They teach you there's a boundary line to music. But, man, there's no boundary line to art." - Bird
6. "Jazz washes away the dust of everyday life." - Art Blakey
7. "That's bull*&%!" - Branford

Links 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 Studio.
• Check out the latest course from Open Studio - the Magic Voicing System. Learn from Adam Maness as he teaches you an easy way to always play stronger voicings, no matter the note or chord.

Upcoming Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):

• Every Day at 1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
• Thursday (7/9) at 10:30 PM - Live Peter Sprague Concert on YouTube
• For the rest of this week's calendar, follow this link

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We live in a noisy world, but distraction is the enemy of efficiency. Learn how to block out the noise in today's episode.

Today's episode is sponsored by Anytune (featuring an Anytune remix fn the theme song!) 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. And for access to the Android beta of Anytune, click this link.

Today'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 link

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On this episode, Peter and Adam take a listen to the OG recording of "Footprints" by Wayne Shorter.

Today's episode is sponsored by Anytune (featuring an Anytune remix fn the theme song!) 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. And for access to the Android beta of Anytune, click this link.

Links 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 Studio

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 - Live Guided Practice Session w/ Adam Maness - Bebop Enclosures - YouTube
• 8:00 PM - Peter Martin Shelter in Place Live #16 - Solo Piano Concert - YouTube
• For the rest of this week's calendar, follow this link

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Does your bebop sound like a dud? Turn it into an amazing fireworks display with these 4 tips from Peter and Adam.

Today's episode is sponsored by Anytune (featuring an Anytune remix fn the theme song!) 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. And for access to the Android beta of Anytune, click this link.

4 Bebop Hacks That Will Blow Your Mind:

1. Diatonic enclosures
2. Blues infusion
3. Diminished arpeggio on dominant
4. Chromatic line shift

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 - Live Piano Duo Concert With Peter Martin & Fred Hersch on YouTube
• For the rest of this week's calendar, follow this link

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During these trying times, it can be hard to find the will to keep practicing your instrument. That's why today, Peter and Adam have some tips to help you get back in the practice room.

Today's episode is sponsored by Anytune (featuring an Anytune remix of the theme song!) 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. And for access to the Android beta of Anytune, click this link.

Today's Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):

• 1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
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Today, Peter and Adam list off some essential scales that every jazz player, regardless of instrument, needs to know.

Today's episode is sponsored by Anytune (featuring an Anytune remix in the intro and outro!) 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. And for access to the Android beta of Anytune, click this link.

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 for non-members on YouTube
• 8:00 PM - Peter continues his weekly Shelter in Place concert series on YouTube
• For the rest of this week's calendar, follow this link

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Today, Peter and Adam give you some helpful tips on what it takes to build new skills.

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.

Upcoming Open Studio Live Events (All times in EDT):

• Today & tomorrow at 1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
• Thursday 6/25 @ 4:00 PM - Peter and Adam host their Piano Office Hours (for Members Only)
• For the rest of this week's calendar, follow this link

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On this episode, Peter and Adam discuss what they think the world of live jazz music will look like in a post-pandemic society.

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• Want to get every piano course from Open Studio for free? For a limited time, you can! Try out a 7-day free trial of the Piano Access Pass (no credit card required) so you can get a taste of what this pass has to offer.

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• 1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
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Today, Peter and Adam help remove some of the mystery around one of jazz's most misunderstood scales: the diminished scale.

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• Want to get every piano course from Open Studio for free? For a limited time, you can! Try out a 7-day free trial of the Piano Access Pass (no credit card required) so you can get a taste of what this pass has to offer.

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 for non-members on YouTube
• 8:00 PM - Peter performs his weekly Shelter in Place concert series, also on YouTube
• For the rest of this week's calendar, follow this link

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On this episode, Peter and Adam take a SpeakPipe on who they think is the all-time best jazz musician. Wanna leave a SpeakPipe of your own? Click this link to leave a recording, and your question might get featured on an upcoming episode!

Links From This Episode:

• Want to get every piano course from Open Studio for free? For a limited time, you can! Try out a 7-day free trial of the Piano Access Pass (no credit card required) so you can get a taste of what this pass has to offer.

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• 1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
• For the rest of this week's calendar, follow this link

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Adam comes at ya' solo today as he pulls back the curtain to reveal a little musical magic trick.

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• For more piano tutorials from Adam, become a member of the Piano Guided Practice Pass. Join Adam as he hosts Daily Guided Practice Sessions, get access to the Guided Practice App, and unlock tons of extra resources to boost your practice session game.

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 for non-members on YouTube
• 4:00 PM - Open Studio Demo & Tour - register here
• For the rest of this week's calendar, follow this link

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Today, Peter and Adam continue their tribute to the legendary Jimmy Cobb.

Links From This Episode:

• Listen to every song from this episode (and part 1) with our Spotify playlist

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 for non-members on YouTube
• 8:00 PM - Peter continues his weekly solo piano Shelter in Place concert series, also on YouTube
• For the rest of this week's calendar, follow this link

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Today, Peter and Adam honor the memory of another giant of jazz we lost this year: Jimmy Cobb.

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• Listen to every song from this episode (and get a preview of what's to come in part 2) with our Spotify playlist

Today'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 link

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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 tune
• Transcribed your first full solo
• Recognized a chord change or melody
• Sat in at a jam session
• Played your first gig
• Learned a tune on the fly
• Got lost and got back

Links 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 Studio

Today'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 link

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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 Musician

1. Listen
2. Practice
3. Be social
4. Broad world view
5. Execution and completion
6. Groove
7. Empathy

Links From This Episode:

• Purchase a copy of Atomic Habits by James Clear right here
• For a comprehensive collection of piano lessons, save money by purchasing the Piano Access Pass - every piano course past, present, and future from Open Studio

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 non-members only Guided Practice Session on YouTube
• 4:00 PM - Open Studio Demo & Tour - register here
• 8:00 PM - Peter and Adam's weekly Listening Sesh on YouTube - this week's album: Thelonious Monk's Underground
• For the rest of this week's calendar, follow 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.

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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 Musician

1. Listen
2. Practice
3. Be social
4. Tune in tomorrow for the rest of this list!

Links From This Episode:

• Purchase a copy of Atomic Habits by James Clear right here

Today'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 link

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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 YouTube
• 8:00 PM - Peter performs his weekly Shelter in Place concert series, also on YouTube
• For the rest of this week's calendar, follow this link

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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-Start

Today'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 link

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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 Studio

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 on YouTube all about the Bud Powell lick
• 8:00 PM - Peter hangs out with Dianne Reeves on YouTube
• For the rest of this week's calendar, 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.

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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 here
• 8:00 PM - Peter & Adam's weekly Listening Sesh on YouTube
• For the rest of this week's calendar, 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.

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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 YouTube
• For the rest of this week's calendar, 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.

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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 YouTube
• For the rest of this week's calendar, 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.

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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 band

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 - Piano Office Hours with Peter and Adam (for Members Only)
• For the rest of this week's calendar, 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.

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Peter and Adam continue their interview with Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding from Switched on Pop in today's episode.

Links From This Episode:

• Dive into the world of pop music and learn about the song craft that goes into writing great pop tunes with the Switched on Pop podcast
• Check out Nate and Charlie's new book Switched on Pop: How Popular Music Works, and Why It Matters for more information about critical listening
• Take a look at Nate Sloan's opinion piece written for the New York Times: The Glorious Return of Funk
• Want to hear what Nate, Charlie, and the staff at Switched on Pop are listening to? Have a listen to their Spotify playlist

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 hangs with trumpet master Sean Jones on YouTube
• For the rest of this week's calendar, 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.

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In this special episode, Peter and Adam interview fellow music commentators Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding from the hit podcast Switched on Pop.

Links From This Episode:

• Dive into the world of pop music and learn about the song craft that goes into writing great pop tunes with the Switched on Pop podcast
• Check out Nate and Charlie's new book Switched on Pop: How Popular Music Works, and Why It Matters for more information about critical listening

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 - register here for the Open Studio Demo & Tour
• 8:00 PM - Peter and Adam present another Listening Sesh on YouTube
• For the rest of this week's calendar, 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.

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On this episode, Peter and Adam discuss the importance of knowing when to end a practice session.

Links From This Episode:

• Getting your regular practice in has never been easier thanks to our Piano Guided Practice Pass - featuring all of Adam's daily Guided Practice Sessions, exclusive daily live practice sessions, and the brand new Guided Practice App
• 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 band

Today'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 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.

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Just because you're a beginner at jazz piano doesn't mean your playing needs to sound boring and easy. Today, Peter and Adam will give you some tips to improve your sound.

4 Ways to Sound Great

1. Learn to swing
2. Learn the blues
3. Learn to sing it first
4. Learn tunes you love

Links From This Episode:

• Getting your regular practice in has never been easier thanks to our Piano Guided Practice Pass - featuring all of Adam's daily Guided Practice Sessions, exclusive daily live practice sessions, and the brand new Guided Practice App
• 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 band

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's weekly Shelter in Place concert series continues on YouTube
• For the rest of this week's calendar, 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.

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In this episode, Peter and Adam list off some ways that you can stay inspired to practice regularly.

4 Ways to Keep Motivated

1. Listen
2. Switch it up - something different
3. A big challenge
4. Make it obvious

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 advice
• 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 band
• Check out the book Atomic Habits mentioned in this episode

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 - Geoffrey Keezer guest-hosts a Guided Practice Session (also for Members Only)
• For the rest of this week's calendar, 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.

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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 recounts a tale of Italian horror and also discusses his favorite Phillip's Exercise.

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 advice
• 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 band

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's Guided Practice Session for non-members on Facebook and YouTube
• For the rest of this week's calendar, 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.

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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 advice
• 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 band

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 Here
• 8:00 PM - Peter & Adam's Listening Sesh - this week's album: My Funny Valentine by Miles Davis
• For the rest of this week's calendar, 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.

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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 here
• 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 advice
• 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 band

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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It's another compilation of some of our favorite season 6 moments today - this time, it's Peter and Adam's favorite solos that they've talked about this season.

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.

We've got a day jam-packed with live events coming at you! At 1:00 PM EDT, Adam continues his daily Guided Practice Session stream available only to Open Studio members (click the link to find out how you can join). And at 4:00 PM EDT, Open Studio co-founder Dan Martin will be giving a virtual tour of the Studio - register for it right here. Finally, Peter and Adam will be hosting a live listening session on YouTube at 7:00 PM EDT; join them as they listen to and give commentary on one of their favorite jazz albums. 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.

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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.

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.

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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 tomorrow, Saturday, May 2, for another livestream.

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.

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Peter and Adam's tribute to the late pianist McCoy Tyner continues today as they contemplate more of their favorite tracks from this jazz great.

McCoy Tyner Tunes (Part 2)

• "Inner Urge"
• "Celestial Chant"
• "Wave"
• "Search for Peace"
• "You Taught My Heart to Sing"

We've got a day jam-packed with live events coming at you! At 1:00 EDT, Adam continues his daily Guided Practice Session stream available only to Open Studio members (click the link to find out how you can join). And at 4:00 EDT, check out a Jazz Piano Q&A with Peter, Adam, and Geoffrey Keezer that'll be streaming live to 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.

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Peter and Adam are back together in this episode as they pay tribute to a jazz great we lost earlier this year: McCoy Tyner.

McCoy Tyner Tunes (Part 1)

• "Passion Dance"
• "Reaching Forth"
• "Crescent"
• "Acknowledgement"

Every weekday for the foreseeable future, Open Studio members can tune in to live Guided Practice Sessions at 1:00 EDT (12:00 CDT) with Adam Maness. For more info and this week's full live event schedule, follow this link.

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Peter responds to Adam's challenge with his own edition of a solo episode on what tips he keeps in mind when he practices.

To get more practice instruction, Open Studio members can tune in to Adam's live Guided Practice Session today at 1:00 EDT (12:00 CDT). For more info and this week's full live event schedule, follow this link.

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Adam fires back with his own solo YHI episode today as he discusses his thoughts on what it takes to be a good practicer.

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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.

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As season 6 draws to a close, we've got a slate of this season's best moments coming your way for the next couple days. Today, it's some of Peter and Adam's best advice on how to find your way through chord voicings and changes.

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 this Friday's performance, use this link. And to see his latest solo performance, follow this link.

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As season 6 draws to a close, we've got a slate of this season's best moments coming your way for the next couple days. Sit back and enjoy today's best-of: a supercut of all of Peter and Adam's much-loved piano duets from this season.

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 this Friday's performance, use this link. And to see his latest solo performance, 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.

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