You'll Hear It: Full Album Deep Dives with Jazz Musicians

Latest Episodes:

How To Connect With Other Musicians During a Pandemic Oct 02, 2020

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During these socially distanced days, it's never been more important to find ways to connect with other people. Peter and Adam talk about some ways they've stayed in touch with other musicians during the global health crisis.

Have you checked out the latest course from Open Studio - Bebop Enclosures for Beginners? Learn how to create swinging bebop lines as Adam Maness walks you through how to practice bebop standards. For more information, just follow this link.

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Friday's Open Studio Live Events:

1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
3:00 PM - Piano Guided Practice Session with Adam on YouTube
8:00 PM - Shelter in Place solo piano concert with Peter on YouTube
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STOP Doing These 10 Things in Your Solos Oct 01, 2020

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We're all guilty of at least one of these - today, Peter and Adam list 10 common mistakes to avoid during your solos.

Stop Doing These 10 Things in Your Solos:

Not listening
Planning it all out
Showing off
Flirting with the bartender
Shoegazing like Brad
Trying
Looking on your phone
Underselling
Playing too careful
Playing not careful enough

Thursday's Open Studio Live Events:

1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
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The Best New Practice Techniques We're Doing Sep 30, 2020

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Today on You'll Hear It, Peter and Adam talk about some brand new practice methods they've been trying out and how effective they are.

Wednesday's Open Studio Live Events:

1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
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What To Practice Sep 29, 2020

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It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions - today, they get the much-asked question of what the best things to work on during practice sessions are. (Tip: practice journals are a helpful tool to maximize your practice session efficiency)

Tuesday's Open Studio Live Events:

1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
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Tips for Memorizing Melody and Changes Sep 28, 2020

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It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions - on this episode, they'll give some advice on memorizing melodies and changes for standards, as well as take a dive into the controversy of music notation.

Monday's Open Studio Live Events:

1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
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"Tenderly" Taste Advice Sep 25, 2020

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It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions - today, they answer the best way to play "Tenderly," essential jazz solos, and sight-reading.

Friday's Open Studio Live Events:

1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
3:00 PM - Piano Guided Practice Session with Adam on YouTube
8:00 PM - Shelter in Place solo piano concert from Peter on YouTube
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What You Should Start Doing TODAY as an Improvisor Sep 24, 2020

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Want to know how to improve your playing right now? Peter and Adam fill you in on some things you can immediately start doing to play better.

Thursday's Open Studio Live Events:

1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
10:30 PM - Peter Sprague - Live From Spragueland on YouTube
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4 Memory Hacks To Learn Standards Sep 23, 2020

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Before you get on the bandstand, it's important to have a few jazz standards under your belt. Today, Peter and Adam give you some hacks to help you memorize oft-called tunes.

Wednesday's Open Studio Live Events:

1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
3:00 PM - Edu Ribeiro Drum Conversations + Q&A on YouTube
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Tips for Playing What You Hear Sep 22, 2020

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It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions - on this episode, they’ll be discussing tricks to help you play what you hear, as well as how to practice slow and build up speed.

Tuesday's Open Studio Live Events:

1:00 PM - Adam's Daily Guided Practice Session (for Members Only)
3:00 PM - Piano Guided Practice Session with Adam Maness on YouTube
4:00 PM - Open Studio Demo & Tour (for Members Only)
8:00 PM - Live Listening Sesh with Peter and Adam (and some special guests!) on YouTube
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Where Can I Learn Chords & Voicings? Sep 21, 2020

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It's another live edition of You'll Hear It where Peter and Adam take your questions - today, they'll tell a listener where to go to learn chords and voicings (hint: it's right here), how to practice ear training, and what pianists want from drummers.

Monday's Open Studio Live Events: