Adam Maness

7 mins S11 #32 Aug 10, 22

Sus It Out

Adam breaks down some harmonic tools towards using suspended chords in real time.

7 mins S11 #31 Aug 08, 22

Spicing Up Your Solos

Adam and Peter teach you how to add interest to every solo you play.

12 mins S11 #30 Aug 05, 22

Tricks For Overcoming Hurdles

Adam and Peter dive into how to overcome mistakes on and off the bandstand.

17 mins S11 #29 Jul 29, 22

Weird Practice Habits That Actually Kinda Work

Adam and Peter get into some unconventional practice habits that actually work?

15 mins S11 #28 Jul 27, 22

Quartal Questions

Adam and Peter take a speakpipe question on quartal harmony and it's uses in music.

19 mins S11 #27 Jul 25, 22

When Practice Pays Off

Adam and Peter take a Speakpipe question about when and how to utilize what you've practiced.

18 mins S11 #26 Jul 22, 22

Is Jazz Bad?

Adam and Peter talk about famous actor Fred Armisen's hot take on jazz.

25 mins S11 #25 Jul 20, 22

Squadin' Up

Adam and Peter catch up on travels and experiences after a busy summer playing music.

44 mins S11 #24 Jul 15, 22

Meet Eric Harland

Today we're crossing over and giving you a taste of our sister podcast "Upright Citizens". On this episode, hosts Bob DeBoo and Rueben Rodgers interview the incredible Eric Harland about life and music.

15 mins S11 #23 Jul 13, 22

The 3 Motions

For this episode, Adam explains 3 different types of harmonic motion you can use under a melody using the 6th diminished technique.

11 mins S11 #22 Jul 11, 22

Delayed Gratification

Adam takes you on a journey to pay more attention to those tonic chord tones.

15 mins S11 #21 Jul 06, 22

Keezer Talks Comping

Geoffrey Keezer talks comping, amongst other tips, as a part of his newest OS course.

12 mins S11 #20 Jul 04, 22

Tips To Jumpstart Back Into Playing Shape

Adam talks about getting a jumpstart back into playing shape after some time off.

15 mins S11 #19 Jul 01, 22

Actual Proof

Adam goes in depth to explain one of the slickest, grooviest, and most revered tunes of Herbie Hancock - "Actual Proof".

22 mins S11 #18 Jun 29, 22

It's All About Bill Evans

Peter and Adam take a deep dive on how to sound like Bill Evans.

19 mins S11 #17 Jun 27, 22

Pedalin' Into Your Audience's Heart

Peter and Adam take a speak-pipe question about how to get some use out of the pedal in Jazz scenarios.

36 mins S11 #16 Jun 24, 22

Peter and Adam's MOST Inspirational Tracks

Peter and Adam share tracks that have inspired them the most over the years.

12 mins S11 #15 Jun 22, 22

2 Minutes From the Past

Peter Reacts to a Top 2 Minute Jazz from the Past!

22 mins S11 #14 Jun 20, 22

An Analysis' Analysis

Peter analyzes Adam's analysis of Oscar Peterson!

16 mins S11 #13 Jun 17, 22

Gotta Get That Boost!

How to get a 37% boost in your practice session every time with Peter Martin!

20 mins S11 #12 Jun 15, 22

Jazz Ahoy!

Adam and Peter talk where the future of Jazz is headed!

26 mins S11 #11 Jun 13, 22

Attitudes of Gratitudes

Adam and Peter talk about have a present and gracious mindset when growing on your journey to be a musician!

16 mins S11 #10 Jun 10, 22

To Be Taught or to Self-Teach?

Peter and Adam debate! Adam and Peter talk about the pros and cons of having a private teacher in these modern times.

22 mins S11 #9 Jun 08, 22

Feelin' the Listener Love!

Back to basics! Adam and Peter make a list of 7 ways to get love from your listeners.

17 mins S11 #8 Jun 06, 22

What's Your Mindset?

Adam and Peter talk philosophy on the bandstand! Get to the nitty gritty of what your mindset is on your musical path and why you can't information your way to being a better player.

21 mins S11 #7 Jun 03, 22

Chroma-Dramatics

Adam and Peter drop some knowledge about how to use chromatic progressions to add some drama to our playing.

25 mins S11 #6 Jun 01, 22

Why We Love Geoffrey Keezer

Time to show some love to one of our favorite pianists in the world. Tune in hear Adam and Peter show Geoff Keezer some OSN love.

14 mins S11 #5 May 30, 22

Give it to em' straight.

Adam and Peter give it to em' straight and talk about how to communicate within a band.

26 mins S11 #4 May 27, 22

Sneak Peak-isode

Adam and Peter tell all about the newest OS course to drop! Blueprint for Jazz Bass with Maestro Ron Carter. Join us this week to hear all about our newest course and what it took to make it happen.

15 mins S11 #3 May 25, 22

Motivation Station

Peter and Adam answer a Speakpipe question about finding the self motivation you need to make music and stay engaged with your interests!