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Things get heavy on this episode, as Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe about the perceived abundance of drug use in jazz culture. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Sign up for You'll Hear It Premium to access our SpeakPipe hotline! Go to https://www.openstudiojazz.com/yhi for more info. 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/heyopenstudio https://twitter.com/heyopenstudio https://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode, Peter and Adam list off 17 tunes that you need to know to be prepared for any jam session. 17 Tunes You Gotta Know Autumn Leaves Solar A Night in Tunisia All of Me Body and Soul On Green Dolphin Street Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise All the Things You Are So What Stella by Starlight Impressions Straight, No Chaser Summertime Cherokee Sweet Georgia Brown Giant Steps 'Round Midnight BONUS 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/heyopenstudio https://twitter.com/heyopenstudio https://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Peter and Adam go through their favorite runs to play on the piano. Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument. Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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/ Have you been to the new Open Studio website yet? It's the same great taste with a whole new look! It's got all of the great courses from the old site, plus some new ones like Jazz Piano Jump-Start that are exclusive to the new platform. Plus, we've got a more user-friendly interface, faster load speeds, and new course resources - like quizzes over the lesson material. Visit https://www.openstudiojazz.com/ to learn more! 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/heyopenstudio https://twitter.com/heyopenstudio https://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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: Kenny Werner - Effortless Mastery Brené Brown - Daring Greatly James Clear - Atomic Habits Timothy Gallwey - The Inner Game of Tennis Have you been to the new Open Studio website yet? It's the same great taste with a whole new look! It's got all of the great courses from the old site, plus some new ones like Jazz Piano Jump-Start that are exclusive to the new platform. Plus, we've got a more user-friendly interface, faster load speeds, and new course resources - like quizzes over the lesson material. Visit https://www.openstudiojazz.com/ to learn more! 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/heyopenstudio https://twitter.com/heyopenstudio https://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. Are you an entry-level beginner pianist looking to get your first taste on how to play jazz? Check out Open Studio's newest course: Jazz Piano Jump-Start! This is a course designed for novice piano players with no experience playing jazz, and offers introductory lessons on the basic elements of this music. Learn more at https://www.openstudiojazz.com/jazz-piano-jumpstart 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 Have you been to the new Open Studio website yet? It's the same great taste with a whole new look! It's got all of the great courses from the old site, plus some new ones like Jazz Piano Jump-Start that are exclusive to the new platform. Plus, we've got a more user-friendly interface, faster load speeds, and new course resources - like quizzes over the lesson material. Visit https://www.openstudiojazz.com/ to learn more! 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/heyopenstudio https://twitter.com/heyopenstudio https://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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/ Have you been to the new Open Studio website yet? It's the same great taste with a whole new look! It's got all of the great courses from the old site, plus some new ones like Jazz Piano Jump-Start that are exclusive to the new platform. Plus, we've got a more user-friendly interface, faster load speeds, and new course resources - like quizzes over the lesson material. Visit https://www.openstudiojazz.com/ to learn more! 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/heyopenstudio https://twitter.com/heyopenstudio https://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 Have you been to the new Open Studio website yet? It's the same great taste with a whole new look! It's got all of the great courses from the old site, plus some new ones like Jazz Piano Jump-Start that are exclusive to the new platform. Plus, we've got a more user-friendly interface, faster load speeds, and new course resources - like quizzes over the lesson material. Visit https://www.openstudiojazz.com/ to learn more! 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/heyopenstudio https://twitter.com/heyopenstudio https://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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! Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel. 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/heyopenstudio https://twitter.com/heyopenstudio https://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel. 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/heyopenstudio https://twitter.com/heyopenstudio https://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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/. To check out all the Open Studio courses mentioned in this episode, take a visit to https://www.openstudiojazz.com/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/heyopenstudio https://twitter.com/heyopenstudio https://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 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/heyopenstudio https://twitter.com/heyopenstudio https://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's another classic edition of jazz advice as Peter and Adam discuss the merits of learning classical music for jazz musicians. 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/heyopenstudio https://twitter.com/heyopenstudio https://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of YHI, Peter and Adam share some tunes they've been listening to lately. You can check them out on our playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5xCxiRIyWQxVmBveE59bSx?si=pSIQs5CDSmSCeHFwApLPvA 7 Tracks We've Been Diggin': Herlin Riley - "Borders Without Lines" Juana Molina - "Cosoco" Caetano Veloso - "Trilhos Urbanos" J.S. Ondara - "American Dream" Kirk Franklin - "Love Theory" Larry Goldings - "Solidity" Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - "You've Got A Friend" 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/heyopenstudio https://twitter.com/heyopenstudio https://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, Peter and Adam answer a SpeakPipe and list the most formative solos for them in their early years of playing jazz. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Just go to https://youllhearit.com/podcast-contact/. You can check each of these solos out for yourself with this handy Spotify playlist we made: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LH6N9f2no096myPQXuAdj?si=iI2cogtITn-aprhOzJ1P_g 7 Most Influential Solos for Us: McCoy Tyner - "Lonnie's Lament" Keith Jarrett - "Autumn Leaves" (Live at the BN) Charlie Parker - "Now's the Time" Herbie Hancock - "Actual Proof" Art Tatum - "Willow Weep for Me" Chick Corea - "Matrix" Thelonious Monk - "I'm Confessin' (That I Love You)" BONUS SOLO 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/heyopenstudio https://twitter.com/heyopenstudio https://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's episode, Peter and Adam give their best advice for how to hire and fire band members, as well as what to do if you get canned. The ending theme song for today's episode is "Blue" by Ziza Muftic. To get your music featured on You'll Hear It, send an MP3 recording of your music to [email protected]. We have been nominated in the Music category of The People's Choice Podcast Awards! To submit, please sign up to vote for us in the Music Category here: https://www.podcastawards.com/ 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/heyopenstudio https://twitter.com/heyopenstudio https://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In today's episode, Peter and Adam break out the Keystation to show some scales and subsitutions to play over a dominant chord. And check out The Jazz Glossary for more lessons on jazz chords, scales, and terms: https://www.openstudionetwork.com/project/glo-overview/ (And yes, this course will also be moved over to our new site https://www.openstudiojazz.com very soon!) 7 Options for a Dominant 7th Chord: Mixolydian Lydian dominant Half-whole Altered Sus7 Tritone sub Half-step below BONUS We have been nominated in the Music category of The People's Choice Podcast Awards! To submit, please sign up to vote for us in the Music Category here: https://www.podcastawards.com/ 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/heyopenstudio https://twitter.com/heyopenstudio https://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the dead of summer and the A/C's broken at the Podcave, but Peter and Adam battle through the heat to give you 7 ways to grow as a player. 7 Keys to a Growth Mindset: Abundance, not scarcity Honest evaluation Courage Target your weaknesses and your strengths Don't pay attention to praise, only criticism Repertoire, solos, experiences (sitting in) Always Be Learning (#ABL) BONUS We have been nominated in the Music category of The People's Choice Podcast Awards! To submit, please sign up to vote for us in the Music Category here: https://www.podcastawards.com/ 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/heyopenstudio https://twitter.com/heyopenstudio https://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In honor of the MLB All-Star Game, Peter & Adam list some all-star jazz bands they put together. We have been nominated in the Music category of The People's Choice Podcast Awards! To submit, please sign up to vote for us in the Music Category here: https://www.podcastawards.com/ 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/heyopenstudio https://twitter.com/heyopenstudio https://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter and Adam answer a Speakpipe on how much time you could spend on learning the tradition while developing your own personal sound. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Just go to https://youllhearit.com/podcast-contact/. We have been nominated in the Music category of The People's Choice Podcast Awards! To submit, please sign up to vote for us in the Music Category here: https://www.podcastawards.com/ We're proud to present the new-and-improved platform for Open Studio: https://www.openstudiojazz.com! Head on over, check it out, and let us know what you like and what needs improvement. (We have over 1000 lessons to move to the new site, so check in over the following weeks as we update our courses) And if a new platform wasn't enough, we have a BRAND NEW course available: Jumpstart Jazz Piano! This is a course for very beginner-level pianists who want to learn the basic fundamentals of how to play jazz. And to celebrate, we're offering an early-bird discount of $10 off for THIS WEEK only! Just go to https://www.openstudiojazz.com/jazz-piano-jumpstart and use the discount code JPJ10. Today's episode is sponsored by Soundslice. Soundslice is a web-based music-learning software that is a hybrid audio player and notation viewer that syncs music notation with real audio. To find out more about them, visit www.soundslice.com/transcribe. And check out our Slice of Emotion In Motion (the You'll Hear It Jingle)! 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/heyopenstudio https://twitter.com/heyopenstudio https://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.