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Peter's still away, but that's okay because he's calling in today. Peter and Adam are talking all about practicing with a metronome. Be one of the first 20 people to leave us a rating or review at https://www.youllhearit.com/sticker and you can score a FREE You'll Hear It sticker. 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's still in Washington D.C. calling in remotely to talk with Adam about improvising, but without having to think about it. 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's Back! Sort of. Peter's calling in remotely to talk with Adam about things you can do when you can't play. Check out this video from Greg Hutchinson on practicing rhythms without any instruments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_s1dcLS4Cg. And for more drum lessons with Greg, go here: https://www.openstudionetwork.com/project/fjd-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/heyopenstudio https://twitter.com/heyopenstudio https://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Another day, another yap with Geoff Clapp. Today, Adam and Geoff talk their favorite things about Peter. 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's gone, but that's okay because we have a special guest (Geoff Clapp) joining Adam today. Adam and Geoff give a rundown some of their favorite New Orleans drummers. 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.

Answering today's SpeakPipe, Peter and Adam talk about getting your kids interested in jazz. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http://www.openstudionetwork.com/podcast. Be one of the first 20 people to leave us a rating or review at https://www.youllhearit.com/sticker and you can score a FREE You'll Hear It sticker. The ending theme song for today's episode is "V.S.T. (Valse Sans Titre)" by Stefan Sirbu Trio (sent in by listener Stefan Sirbu). To get your music featured on You'll Hear It, send an MP3 recording of your music to [email protected]. 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.

Here's an out-of-this-world SpeakPipe where Peter and Adam talk about using space when improvising. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http://www.openstudionetwork.com/podcast. Want a FREE You'll Hear It sticker? Listeners in the United States can go to https://youllhearit.com/stickers/, and the first 20 to leave a review and/or comment will get an exclusive sticker mailed to them. 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 talk all about several aspects of habits: Bad vs. good habits Atomic Habits Decisions Environment Community Discipline Also, have a look at one of Peter's recommended books - Atomic Habits by James Clear, available here: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits The ending theme song for today's episode is "Scrat's Revenge" by Kash Wright Trio (sent in by listener Mike Montgomery). To get your music featured on You'll Hear It, send an MP3 recording of your music to [email protected]. 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, it's an episode all about fingering - specifically, what to do when improvising a solo. One of the helpful resources mentioned in this episode (and many other YHI episodes) is the MacFerren Scale and Arpeggio Manual, which you can purchase 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/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 some advice on how to market your gigs to help grow your audience. How to Market Gigs: Practice Online presence (website/social media) Create a concept or theme for the show Livestream a gig Keep a regular schedule Ringer Word of mouth ULTIMATE TIP And have a listen to the Live @ Open Studio: Brazil Edition gig mentioned in this episode here: https://youtu.be/qQNV6WNQXDc 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 last SpeakPipe of the week and Peter and Adam answer two questions in one: How do I play spicy harmonic choices when comping? Is it possible for a guitarist and pianist play simultaneously? Have a listen to the new Herlin Riley album Perpetual Optimism here: https://music.apple.com/album/perpetual-optimism/1452003796?app=itunes Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http://www.openstudionetwork.com/podcast. 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.

Ever had questions about set lists? Peter and Adam has got you covered. They talk about several topics such as: Big band and small group How to organize set lists How to not have too many bebop or latin in a row Listener's stand point Flow of a set list ULTIMATE TIP: Tune in tomorrow Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http://www.openstudionetwork.com/podcast. 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.

This week is packed tight, full of SpeakPipe. Peter and Adam answer with ways to strengthen your rhythmic muscle. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http://www.openstudionetwork.com/podcast. 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 day of SpeakPipe, as Peter and Adam answer one about the importance of lyrics in jazz music. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http://www.openstudionetwork.com/podcast. 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 about what makes a great pianist. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http://www.openstudionetwork.com/podcast. 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 same, but opposite SpeakPipe question from yesterday. Today, Peter and Adam give the worst jazz tips they've received. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http://www.openstudionetwork.com/podcast. Peter & Adam's Worst Jazz Advice: Play only rootless voicings when playing with bass players Play patterns Only work on lines in your right hand Only play the written solos on big band charts Bring your Real Book everywhere Big band is the only real jazz Practice mostly in common keys Tell everyone they sounded great after every tune The Ultimate Tip 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 give the 7 best jazz advice tips, answering a SpeakPipe. Wanna send a SpeakPipe of your own? Check out the bottom of the page at http://www.openstudionetwork.com/podcast. The ending theme song for today's episode is "Velbeslaatt" by Aksel Fjaera. To get your music featured on You'll Hear It, send an MP3 recording of your music to [email protected]. Peter & Adam's Best Jazz Advice Listen (of course) The audience's imagination fills in most of the music for you Learn solos by ear Play a second line snare drum solo in your head / only play 1/3 of the notes Be productive A strong sense of time is more important than the notes you play The Ultimate Tip 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.

Adam finds Peter hiding out in the Podcave, and the two recap what they've been doing for the past couple of weeks. 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, Adam talks about the Three Zone Concept he learned from Geoffrey Keezer. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Checkout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio 🎹 Head over to our YouTube channel for a better look 👀. Follow us on Instagram

Peter's M.I.A. so it's up to Adam to spread the jazz advice today. On this episode, he'll discuss chromatic enclosures at the Steinway. For a deeper dive on this topic, check out Adam's post from the You'll Hear It blog here: https://youllhearit.com/enclosures-the-lightbulb-for-beginners/ 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.