Adam Maness

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...

15 mins S10 #81 Apr 04, 22

4 Chords to Rule Them All

On this Method Monday Peter guides us through a new way to practice and shake up your routine.

15 mins S10 #80 Apr 01, 22

Hymns and Her's

This first-take friday features an album by Hank Jones and Charlie Haden called "Steal Away (Spirtuals, Hymns, and Folk Songs)".

14 mins S10 #79 Mar 30, 22

Questions Abroad

This week we have a compilation episode featuring questions answered by Adam and Peter from the Open Studio Pro community.

18 mins S10 #78 Mar 25, 22

What Note am I thinking of?

In this episode of the Run it Back series we take a look at note application, scales, and why certain notes just don't sound right.

17 mins S10 #77 Mar 21, 22

Too many notes? Maybe.

Speakpipe topic! Today Adam and Peter discuss how to build your voicings with as little or as many notes as you need to capture the sound you are going for.

18 mins S10 #76 Mar 18, 22

Lifelong Learnin'

In this "Run it Back" special we navigate how to approach learning new things. Whether it be music or plumbing these skills will help you center yourself around being a true lifelong learner.

19 mins S10 #75 Mar 14, 22

Aspirational Alterations

In this episode, Adam and Peter discuss alterations. Specifically using a diminished shape within a dominant chord.

23 mins S10 #74 Mar 11, 22

Usin' those EARS.

Run it BACK. This episode features a compilation of clips that all discuss using your ears and how it can be helpful when playing.

30 mins S10 #73 Mar 09, 22

Straight from LG himself.

A special episode of You'll Hear It that puts a spotlight on our sister podcast Upright Citizens. Bob DeBoo and Reuben Rodgers do an in-depth interview with Larry Grenadier.

14 mins S10 #72 Mar 07, 22

Mistakes Happen, You got this!

Adam and Peter discuss what it takes to navigate problems and making mistakes while staying focused and keeping a level head.

15 mins S10 #71 Mar 04, 22

Improvisation Techniques Today!

Run it BACK! This episode of "You'll Hear It" features clips about improving your Improvisation skills by changing your approach and mentality.

17 mins S10 #70 Feb 28, 22

S-Tier Swingin'

Adam and Peter discuss and breakdown a world class, or as they say "S-Tier", performance they attended at JazzSTL featuring Christian McBride, Benny Green, and Greg Hutchinson.

15 mins S10 #69 Feb 16, 22

What is Equanimity? And how can it help your playing?

Speakpipe Wednesday - Equanimity - /ˌekwəˈnimədē/ noun - mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation. Peter and Adam discuss how equanimity can help your performance.

16 mins S10 #68 Feb 14, 22

Easy tips on chord voicings

Method Monday: Voicings, voicings, voicings. Peter and Adam each show their favorite chord voicings using the circle of fifths, and tell you why.

22 mins S10 #67 Feb 11, 22

2 Grammy nominated solos: Jon Batiste & Chick Corea

First Take Friday: Sit with Adam and Peter as they listen to the Grammy nominated improvised solos from Jon Batiste and Chick Corea