The best hang in music. Jazz pianists Adam Maness and Peter Martin break down the greatest albums of all time, track-by-track. Like Thriller, Kid A, Songs In the Key of Life, Aja, and Voodoo. They use their deep knowledge of music theory to uncover the hidden qualities that make music work - harmony, groove, composition and production - while demonstrating at the keys and playing isolated stems. Then, watch them perform their favorite track with our in-house band: One shot, one take. You'll never hear music the same way again. A video podcast from Open Studio, the #1 online jazz education platform.
1247 episodes transcribedAdam and Peter discuss finding that crucial balance between life, family, and music. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout cou...
Peter and Adam discuss what it takes to focus on your priorities in the day to day. What's on your "To Don't List"?Have a question for us? Le...
Peter and Adam explore the haunting musicality of Elis Regina. Join them as they explore what makes her music feel the way it does. Want to s...
Adam and Peter check dive deep into the musicianship of Brian Blade and try to break down just what makes him so special.Check out Brian Blad...
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Peter and Adam discuss the repercussions of the "vibe" and it's positive and negative influences to the different generations of musicians. W...
Adam and Peter explore the new realm of quick pedagogy that has come into play across the internet. Check out Adam's "Harmonic Warm-Up" short...
Adam and Peter let you in on a little secret they'd like to call The "Mu" Chord. Check out what that might be in this episode. Have a questio...
Adam and Peter discuss whether the people of the future would really even care if a robot made the music we enjoy vs a person. Check out Adam...
Peter and Adam interview legendary composer, educator, bass player, and Jazz Legend Maestro Ron Carter about his life and legacy. Check out M...
Peter and Adam get into some gear talk about the pros and cons of the biggest piano brands on the market. Have a question for us? Leave us a...
Adam and Peter reflect on the long and incredible legacy of the master Wayne Shorter. Check out Peter's video on Footprints here.Want to chec...
Adam and Peter check out Rick Beato's interview with Keith Jarrett. Jarrett is an American jazz pianist and composer. He is considered one of...
Peter and Adam dig in to see if you can fully learn jazz just from sheet music. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses...
Adam and Peter try to work out why some people can't seem to progress in their practice sessions even though they are consistently working on...
Adam and Peter get deep into some YHI listener questions about how to communicate non-verbally and why there's fewer women in Jazz than men. ...
Adam and Peter discuss if Jazz has strayed too far from its roots and what that means for the future of the music. Have a question for us? Le...
Peter and Adam break down the 5 fundamentals to being a great musician throughout your life. Wanna check out Upright Citizens? Click the link...
Adam and Peter take you through what it takes to get in the right mindset for playing music and draw a lot of parallels to sports psychology....
Adam and Peter check out the recent Grammy Award Ceremonies and offer their insight to what when down this year. Check out Samara Joy and kee...
