All Episodes

20 mins S11 #2 May 23, 22

Al Gore Rhythm

This week Peter and Adam answer some really intriguing speakpipe questions about the nature of the internet and music being made today!

19 mins S11 #1 May 20, 22

Slash Slingers

This episode Adam and Peter talk nothing but slash chords!

14 mins S10 #99 May 16, 22

Hackin' The Mainframe

In this episode Peter and Adam get into some essential tips that get the creative juices flowing.

15 mins S10 #98 May 13, 22

Play a Great Solo Every Time!

Peter and Adam talk about how to play a great solo every time you touch your instrument. Great ideas, mindfulness, and intention with each performance.

16 mins S10 #97 May 11, 22

That's the Gig, Man!

Speakpipe Wednesday! Today Adam and Peter breakdown how to get ideas from your mind to your hands and talk about what's up with practicing independence!

14 mins S10 #96 May 09, 22

Adding Some Serious Spice

This episode Adam and Peter debunk that special 6th diminished sound we all know and love.

15 mins S10 #95 May 06, 22

Can We Stump Adam?

Peter has selected three count em' THREE tracks to try and stump Adam with on this episode in response to the last episode.

13 mins S10 #94 May 04, 22

Can We Stump Peter?

Adam try's to stump Peter in a blindfold test with 3 tracks featuring 3 different pianists!

17 mins S10 #93 May 02, 22

Take 4 and call it 7

On this episode Adam and Peter talk about how to change the meter of a tune from common time to odd time!

13 mins S10 #92 Apr 29, 22

Can't beat it? Copy it!

First Take Friday! Today Adam and Peter dive into Gerald Clayton's new album featuring John Clayton and Justin Brown.

15 mins S10 #91 Apr 27, 22

What's Goin' on Here?

Speakpipe Wednesday! Adam and Peter take a look at a Jon Baptiste solo and break down what's really goin on.

20 mins S10 #90 Apr 25, 22

Wurli or Rhodes?

This Monday Adam and Peter hit those Speakpipe questions and discuss the differences between Wurlitzer, Rhodes, and the acoustic piano.

21 mins S10 #89 Apr 22, 22

Triple Take Friday!

This first take Friday Adam and Peter talk about three new tunes featuring, Joel Ross, Melissa Aldana, and Peter Bernstein.

20 mins S10 #88 Apr 20, 22

Hittin' the Shed!

This episode features clips of Adam and Peter talking about their personal perspectives on how to practice!

15 mins S10 #87 Apr 18, 22

Bebop explained.

Adam talks bebop changes and how to easily breakdown changes and scales in his new Bebop course for beginners.

13 mins S10 #86 Apr 15, 22

Say "Hello!" to the 6th Chord

Adam Maness brings you a snippet from his newest course "Bebop for Beginners". Check it out before diving into the full course!

18 mins S10 #85 Apr 13, 22

Let's Hear it!

This week Adam and Peter talk about thinking ahead when playing lines, enclosures, and how to live a balanced life while playing and practicing music.

31 mins S10 #84 Apr 11, 22

Low-End Theories

Join Adam and Peter for a round table discussion with Bob DeBoo and Rueben Rogers about working together and knowing your role within the bandstand!

16 mins S10 #83 Apr 08, 22

Grammy Breakdown!

Kaleb discusses what happened with the Jazz affiliated community and the 64th Grammy Award ceremony!

19 mins S10 #82 Apr 06, 22

Transatlantic Deep Dive

Peter and Adam answer questions from the OS community on practice techniques, bad pianos, and more...