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7 Favorite Piano-y Runs Jul 31, 2019

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In this episode, Peter and Adam go through their favorite runs to play on the piano.

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Rootless Voicings vs. Rooted Voicings Jul 30, 2019

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Today, Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe on when to play rooted voicings and when to avoid them. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Just go to https://youllhearit.com/podcast-contact/

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How to NOT Be Perfect Jul 29, 2019

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Today, Peter and Adam answer a listener's SpeakPipe on overcoming the anxiety of not being a perfect musician. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Just go to https://youllhearit.com/podcast-contact/

And be sure to flip through some of the suggested reading material mentioned in this episode for even more advice:

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7 Things NOT to Do for a GREAT Sound Jul 26, 2019

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On this edition of You'll Hear It, Peter and Adam take some inspiration from Christian McBride (who you can check out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpUyTXs65wM) and list 7 mistakes to avoid in order to sound great.

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7 Things NOT to Do for a GREAT Sound:

DON'T listen
Use a ton of sustain
Get real excited/tight
Don't use voicing
Move your wrists/elbows/shoulders
Play/practice at the same dynamic level
Comp for yourself without dynamics
ULTIMATE TIP

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Phrasing While Comping Jul 25, 2019

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On today's episode, Peter and Adam answer a particularly spacey SpeakPipe on how to build phrases while you comp. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Just go to https://youllhearit.com/podcast-contact/

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7 Reasons NOT to Start Your Own Band (And 1 Reason You Should) Jul 24, 2019

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It's the world premiere of You'll Hear It Totally Arbitrary Season 4! Peter and Adam start off the new season with a list of reasons why you wouldn't want to start your own band.

7 Reasons NOT to Start Your Own Band

$$$$ - you can make more playing with others
Logistics - you'll deal with more than just music
Hiring and firing
Time (you'll need lots of it)
Decision fatigue
It's your name, it's your reputation
Love of music (you can't play a variety)
BONUS TIP

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Best of: Ultimate Tips Jul 23, 2019

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On this episode, it's an assortment of the best Ultimate Tips from season 3. Tune in tomorrow for the premiere of You'll Hear It season 4!

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Best of: Lists of Seven Jul 22, 2019

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As season 3 winds down to a close, we look back on some of our favorite lists of seven from this season.

7 Best Lists of Seven:

7 Secret Ways to Practice Scales
7 Practice Strategies You Can Implement Today
7 Albums Adam Never Knew
7 Hacks to Swing Harder
7 Crucial Details for Navigating Chord Changes
7 Favorite Scat Singers
7 Tracks That Give Us Chills

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How to Practice Performance Jul 19, 2019

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It's another trans-Atlantic episode as Peter's still in Italy, but that doesn't stop him and Adam from answering a SpeakPipe on practicing performing in front of an audience. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Just go to https://youllhearit.com/podcast-contact/.

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Working Out Your Left Hand Jul 18, 2019

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On today's episode, Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe on how to build strength in your left hand for pianists. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Just go to https://youllhearit.com/podcast-contact/.

And for more tips on building strength and independence in the hands, check out the new course from Open Studio: Jazz Piano Jump-Start! https://www.openstudiojazz.com/jazz-piano-jumpstart

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