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It's a new week and a new list of 7 from the Podcave, as Peter and Adam give their HIGHLY SUBJECTIVE list of their favorite jazz compositions. You can listen to all of them on our Spotify playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/user/12741112/playlist/6kJxFfAOUfG2o6GzfvEpza?si=745VSbZfRcS0yTkkqR-pXgFavorite Jazz Compositions"East St. Louis Toodle-Oo" - Duke Ellington"Lush Life" - Billy Strayhorn"Ruby, My Dear" - Thelonious Monk"A Night in Tunisia" - Dizzy Gillespie"Inner Urge" - Joe Henderson"Before It's Time to Say Goodbye" - Kenny Kirkland"Remembering" - Avishai Cohen*Bonus: "Emotion in Motion" - Peter MartinToday's episode is sponsored by the Oxford American. The Oxford American is a magazine dedicated to documenting the complexity and vitality of the American South. Its award-winning annual music issue comes with a CD sampler and digital download - a must-have for any serious music fan. Recent issues have featured Nina Simone, Thelonious Monk, John Cage, and John Cage. Visit https://www.oxfordamerican.org/yhi today for a special subscription discount!Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment for this episode.Interested in more jazz advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at:https://www.facebook.com/heyopenstudiohttps://twitter.com/heyopenstudiohttps://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

PM and AM end the week with a countdown of their favorite scat singers. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http://www.openstudionetwork.com/podcast. Today's question comes from Charles, who just completed transcriptions for Greg Hutchinson's Fundamentals of Jazz Drumming course. You can check it out on the Open Studio website here: https://www.openstudionetwork.com/project/fjd-overview/Favorite Scat SingersSarah Vaughan (listen to Sarah Vaughan at Mister Kelly's)Dianne Reeves (have a look at her Open Studio course: Define Your Voice, and listen to her album The Calling)Chet Baker (listen to Chet Baker Sings)Ella FitzgeraldClark TerryBetty CarterLouis ArmstrongBonus: George BensonToday's episode is sponsored by the Oxford American. The Oxford American is a magazine dedicated to documenting the complexity and vitality of the American South. Its award-winning annual music issue comes with a CD sampler and digital download - a must-have for any serious music fan. Recent issues have featured Nina Simone, Thelonious Monk, John Cage, and John Cage. Visit https://www.oxfordamerican.org/yhi today for a special subscription discount!Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment for this episode.Interested in more jazz advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at:https://www.facebook.com/heyopenstudiohttps://twitter.com/heyopenstudiohttps://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, Peter and Adam answer a question from a YouTube commenter with a tutorial on how to name chords.Today's episode is sponsored by the Oxford American. The Oxford American is a magazine dedicated to documenting the complexity and vitality of the American South. Its award-winning annual music issue comes with a CD sampler and digital download - a must-have for any serious music fan. Recent issues have featured Nina Simone, Thelonious Monk, John Cage, and John Cage. Visit https://www.oxfordamerican.org/yhi today for a special subscription discount!Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment for this episode.Interested in more jazz advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at:https://www.facebook.com/heyopenstudiohttps://twitter.com/heyopenstudiohttps://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For today's episode, Peter and Adam answer a question on how to memorize tunes.Today's episode is sponsored by the Oxford American. The Oxford American is a magazine dedicated to documenting the complexity and vitality of the American South. Its award-winning annual music issue comes with a CD sampler and digital download - a must-have for any serious music fan. Recent issues have featured Nina Simone, Thelonious Monk, John Cage, and John Cage. Visit https://www.oxfordamerican.org/yhi today for a special subscription discount!You can also listen to Adam's Piedmont blues playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/user/12741112/playlist/5lrwwGlpLFHbMRt1PMn5hb?si=bW4mUALYSu-8pHBAsbBckgThe ending theme song for today's episode is "The Outreach Theme Song" by Christopher Wilson. To get your music featured on You'll Hear It, send an MP3 recording of your music to [email protected] us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment for this episode.Interested in more jazz advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at:https://www.facebook.com/heyopenstudiohttps://twitter.com/heyopenstudiohttps://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today in the Podcave, Peter and Adam use the Kranich & Bach to show you how to find your way through chord changes.Today's episode is sponsored by the Oxford American. The Oxford American is a magazine dedicated to documenting the complexity and vitality of the American South. Its award-winning annual music issue comes with a CD sampler and digital download - a must-have for any serious music fan. Recent issues have featured Nina Simone, Thelonious Monk, John Cage, and John Cage. Visit https://www.oxfordamerican.org/yhi today for a special subscription discount!Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment for this episode.Interested in more jazz advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at:https://www.facebook.com/heyopenstudiohttps://twitter.com/heyopenstudiohttps://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter and Adam answer a listener question on hearing what to play with a list of tips compiled by the great Chick Correa. Check out his list here: https://www.openstudionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Chick-List.jpgToday's episode is sponsored by the Oxford American. The Oxford American is a magazine dedicated to documenting the complexity and vitality of the American South. Its award-winning annual music issue comes with a CD sampler and digital download - a must-have for any serious music fan. Recent issues have featured Nina Simone, Thelonious Monk, John Cage, and John Coltrane. Visit https://www.oxfordamerican.org/yhi today for a special subscription discount!The ending theme song for today's episode is "Sudden Inspiration" by Austin Morgan. To get your music featured on You'll Hear It, send an MP3 recording of your music to [email protected] us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment for this episode.Interested in more jazz advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at:https://www.facebook.com/heyopenstudiohttps://twitter.com/heyopenstudiohttps://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's another monthly edition of This Week in Jazz - this time, Peter and Adam talk about the death of an important jazz figure, a new solo bass album, and a burgeoning pharmaceutical company.Check out Lenny Grenadier's new album "The Gleaners" here: https://geo.itunes.apple.com/album/the-gleaners/1449151424?app=itunes&at=10ldxzLet us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment for this episode.Interested in more jazz advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at:https://www.facebook.com/heyopenstudiohttps://twitter.com/heyopenstudiohttps://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, Peter and Adam give their (non-scientific or medical) advice on how to play in a way that's physically comfortable.The ending theme song for today's episode is "Billie's Bounce" by Clyde Stats. To get your music featured on You'll Hear It, send an MP3 recording of your music to [email protected] us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment for this episode.Interested in more jazz advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at:https://www.facebook.com/heyopenstudiohttps://twitter.com/heyopenstudiohttps://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

More jazz advice from the Podcave as Peter and Adam answer a question about playing in different ranges with a group.Check out Ethan Iverson's blog Do the Math here: https://ethaniverson.comLet us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment for this episode.Interested in more jazz advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at:https://www.facebook.com/heyopenstudiohttps://twitter.com/heyopenstudiohttps://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's episode, Peter and Adam answer a listener question about the importance of bebop scales. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http://www.openstudionetwork.com/podcastLet us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment for this episode.Interested in more jazz advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at:https://www.facebook.com/heyopenstudiohttps://twitter.com/heyopenstudiohttps://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter and Adam start off the week with a list of tips you can use to enhance your practice sessions.Practice Strategies:ListenMeditationFocused Technical PracticePractice PerformanceTranscribe Solos From Other InstrumentsPractice Easy Things in Hard KeysRecord Your Practice Session/Take NotesThe ending theme song for today's episode is "Bright Size Life" by Jeff Mitchell. To get your music featured on You'll Hear It, send an MP3 recording of your music to [email protected] us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment for this episode.Interested in more jazz advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at:https://www.facebook.com/heyopenstudiohttps://twitter.com/heyopenstudiohttps://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter and Adam cap off the week by answering a listener question about accenting on the offbeats. Peter also references his weekly jazz piano course Jazz Piano Method, and you can get more info on it here: https://www.openstudionetwork.com/project/pml-overview/Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment for this episode.Interested in more jazz advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at:https://www.facebook.com/heyopenstudiohttps://twitter.com/heyopenstudiohttps://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, PM & AM discuss jazz musicians that sing what they play, and whether or not it improves or detracts from the performance.If any of these tunes caught your ear, you can listen to them in their entirety on our Spotify playlist.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment for this episode.Interested in more jazz advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at:https://www.facebook.com/heyopenstudiohttps://twitter.com/heyopenstudiohttps://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On a special Analysis episode, Peter and Adam read some comments from their infamous "Lingus" Solo Discussion. To see a more in-depth analysis on this tune, check out David Bruce's video here.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment for this episode.Interested in more jazz advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at:https://www.facebook.com/heyopenstudiohttps://twitter.com/heyopenstudiohttps://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's episode, Peter and Adam answer a listener's SpeakPipe about how to feel more comfortable during a recording session. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http://www.openstudionetwork.com/podcastShout out again to Chris Stark: https://www.christopher-stark.comTips:Just playBe your best selfDon't set your expectations too highPlay in the momentTry to interact/connect with the other band membersPractice recording yourselfBe preparedLet us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment for this episode.Interested in more jazz advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at:https://www.facebook.com/heyopenstudiohttps://twitter.com/heyopenstudiohttps://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, Peter and Adam give some advice on how to write arrangements for string sections.Check out Brian Owens at: http://brianowenssoul.com/home-1Shout out to Chris Stark: https://www.christopher-stark.com'Nother shout out to Matt Jones Orchestra: http://www.mattjonesorchestra.comAnd make sure to hit up imslp.orgLet us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment for this episode.Interested in more jazz advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at:https://www.facebook.com/heyopenstudiohttps://twitter.com/heyopenstudiohttps://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's another SpeakPipe in the Podcave as Peter and Adam offer their best composition tips. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http://www.openstudionetwork.com/podcastLet us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment for this episode.Interested in more jazz advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at:https://www.facebook.com/heyopenstudiohttps://twitter.com/heyopenstudiohttps://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Another SpeakPipe question is answered by Peter and Adam; this time, it's on what other players want from their bass player. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http://www.openstudionetwork.com/podcastLet us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment for this episode.Interested in more jazz advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at:https://www.facebook.com/heyopenstudiohttps://twitter.com/heyopenstudiohttps://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe on how to avoid getting lost during a performance. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http://www.openstudionetwork.com/podcastLet us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment for this episode.Interested in more jazz advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at:https://www.facebook.com/heyopenstudiohttps://twitter.com/heyopenstudiohttps://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Piano Week comes to an end with a discussion on how to practice in a freeform way.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment for this episode.Interested in more jazz advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at:https://www.facebook.com/heyopenstudiohttps://twitter.com/heyopenstudiohttps://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Piano Week continues over into this week, as Peter and Adam talk about using your left hand more in your playing.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment for this episode.Interested in more jazz advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at:https://www.facebook.com/heyopenstudiohttps://twitter.com/heyopenstudiohttps://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter and Adam give some quick tips on playing fast.The ending theme song for today's episode is "405 at 6" by Jonas Aras. To get your music featured on You'll Hear It, send an MP3 recording of your music to [email protected] us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment for this episode.Interested in more jazz advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at:https://www.facebook.com/heyopenstudiohttps://twitter.com/heyopenstudiohttps://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For today's piano lesson, Peter and Adam answer a user question calling for a tutorial on drop 2 chords.The ending theme song for today's episode is "Laura and Jonas" by Christian Deckert, whose album Pointing Out can be found at https://jazzartx.bandcamp.com/album/pointing-out. To get your music featured on You'll Hear It, send an MP3 recording of your music to [email protected] us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment for this episode.Interested in more jazz advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at:https://www.facebook.com/heyopenstudiohttps://twitter.com/heyopenstudiohttps://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Piano Week continues with Peter and Adam showing off one of their favorite scales to use.The ending theme song for today's episode is "Stretch" by David Zeltner. To get your music featured on You'll Hear It, send an MP3 recording of your music to [email protected] us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment for this episode.Interested in more jazz advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at:https://www.facebook.com/heyopenstudiohttps://twitter.com/heyopenstudiohttps://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter and Adam are at the Steinway this week, and to kick off Piano Week, they discuss the "soft touch" method when playing ballads.The ending theme song for today's episode is "Twinkle Toes" by Josh Rager. To get your music featured on You'll Hear It, send an MP3 recording of your music to [email protected] us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment for this episode.Interested in more jazz advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at:https://www.facebook.com/heyopenstudiohttps://twitter.com/heyopenstudiohttps://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter and Adam get philosophical on this episode and try to answer the age-old question: what is jazz?Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment for this episode.Interested in more jazz advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at:https://www.facebook.com/heyopenstudiohttps://twitter.com/heyopenstudiohttps://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter and Adam discuss this year's jazz nominees for the 2019 Grammys.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment for this episode.Interested in more jazz advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at:https://www.facebook.com/heyopenstudiohttps://twitter.com/heyopenstudiohttps://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter and Adam go over one of the more popular Open Studio blog posts about how to learn jazz piano.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment for this episode.Interested in more jazz advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at:https://www.facebook.com/heyopenstudiohttps://twitter.com/heyopenstudiohttps://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the last special guest of the week as Peter and Adam bring trumpeter Sean Jones to the Podcave, where they discuss his career and (of course) Miles Davis.Want some jazz trumpet lessons from Sean Jones? Check out Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 of his Open Studio course: Jazz Trumpet Fundamentals.Like the Sean Jones clips we used in this episode? Listen to more from his album Live From Jazz at the Bistro.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment for this episode.Interested in more jazz advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at:https://www.facebook.com/heyopenstudiohttps://twitter.com/heyopenstudiohttps://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The special guests continue with Warren Wolf popping in to help Peter and Adam answer a listener question about the use of different modes in jazz.Go to Warren's website for album info and tour dates: http://www.warrenwolfmusic.comListen to his most recent album, Convergence, here: https://geo.itunes.apple.com/album/convergence/1101504866?app=itunesWant to learn some improvisation tips from Warren? Check out his Open Studio course, Improvisation for All: https://www.openstudionetwork.com/project/ifa-overview/Be on the lookout for a new mini-course from Warren, coming soon to Open Studio!Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment for this episode.Interested in more jazz advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at:https://www.facebook.com/heyopenstudiohttps://twitter.com/heyopenstudiohttps://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.