You'll Hear It: Full Album Deep Dives with Jazz Musicians

It's time for some genre-blending as Peter and Adam list their favorite jazz-influenced pop tunes.

7 Times Pop Went Jazz

1. Steely Dan - Aja
2. Michael Jackson - "I Can't Help It"
3. A Tribe Called Quest - "Electric Relaxation"
4. Jamiroquai - "Virtual Insanity"
5. Kendrick Lamar - To Pimp a Butterfly
6. David Bowie - Blackstar
7. Stevie Wonder - "Sir Duke"

Coming soon - a new course from Open Studio! It's the long-awaited sequel to our Rhythm Section Fundamentals course, where you'll learn how to get the piano, bass, and drums to play as one well-oiled jazz machine. Stay tuned for more details, and check out the original Rhythm Section Fundamentals to prepare for part two.

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As the world deals with the coronavirus pandemic, Peter and Adam discuss how this global event is affecting musicians.

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Peter and Adam give you a jazz history lesson today by listing some of the greatest piano compers of this genre. Listen to 'em all with this Spotify playlist.

7 Greatest Moments in Comping History

1. Nat King Cole - "Somebody Loves Me"
2. Thelonious Monk - "Ba-Lue Bolivar Ba-Lues-Are"
3. Oscar Peterson - "A Fine Romance"
4. Hank Jones - "Our Love Is Here to Stay"
5. Herbie Hancock - "Pinocchio"
6. McCoy Tyner - "Inner Urge" (We recorded this episode before McCoy's unfortunate passing. Rest in peace to one of the all-time greats)
7. Bill Evans - "So What"

Coming soon - a new course from Open Studio! It's the long-awaited sequel to our Rhythm Section Fundamentals course, where you'll learn how to get the piano, bass, and drums to play as one well-oiled jazz machine. Stay tuned for more details, and check out the original Rhythm Section Fundamentals to prepare for part two.

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With all the tools available to help you become a better musician, what is the one you need to have to build your skills? Peter and Adam let you in on it in this episode.

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Is your phone gathering dust? Find out how to get it ringing off the hook with Peter and Adam's advice.

5 Ways to Get Called More

1. Be on the scene
2. Learn the music
3. Don't be needy (and don't be greedy)
4. Do your own thing, too
5. Don't be a jerk

Coming soon - a new course from Open Studio! It's the long-awaited sequel to our Rhythm Section Fundamentals course, where you'll learn how to get the piano, bass, and drums to play as one well-oiled jazz machine. Stay tuned for more details, and check out the original Rhythm Section Fundamentals to prepare for part two.

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Make your sets slicker than the Exxon Valdez by using these turnarounds, brought to you courtesy of Peter and Adam. And check out the warm-up practice routine Adam mentions in this episode with Geoffrey Keezer's Keez to Jazz Piano course from Open Studio.

Our 7 Favorite Slick Turnarounds

1. "The Ladybird"
2. "The Yardbird"
3. "The Ramada Inn North Airport"
4. "Rando"
5. "Pretty"
6. "Coltrane"
7. "High Ridge Express"

Coming soon - a new course from Open Studio! It's the long-awaited sequel to our Rhythm Section Fundamentals course, where you'll learn how to get the piano, bass, and drums to play as one well-oiled jazz machine. Stay tuned for more details, and check out the original Rhythm Section Fundamentals to prepare for part two.

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.

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Today's episode is all about the Lydian dominant scale: what it sounds like, how to play it, and when to use it.

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On this episode, Peter and Adam highlight some of the most Coltraniest moments in John Coltrane's discography.

Ultimate Coltrane Moments:

1. "Just Squeeze Me" (Miles Davis Quintet)
2. "Countdown"
3. "In a Sentimental Mood" (with Duke Ellington)
4. "Chasin' the Trane"
5. "Crescent"
6. "A Love Supreme, Pt. II - Resolution"
7. "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes"
8. BONUS

Listen to all of these tracks in their entirety with our Spotify playlist.

Coming soon - a new course from Open Studio! It's the long-awaited sequel to our Rhythm Section Fundamentals course, where you'll learn how to get the piano, bass, and drums to play as one well-oiled jazz machine. Stay tuned for more details, and check out the original Rhythm Section Fundamentals to prepare for part two.

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.

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Take a stroll down memory lane with Peter and Adam today as they recount what sparked their entry into the jazz world.

Coming soon - a new course from Open Studio! It's the long-awaited sequel to our Rhythm Section Fundamentals course, where you'll learn how to get the piano, bass, and drums to play as one well-oiled jazz machine. Stay tuned for more details, and check out the original Rhythm Section Fundamentals to prepare for part two.

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.

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You've heard of Trading Spaces, now it's time for Trading Phrases! In this episode, Peter and Adam discuss the do's and don'ts of trading during a tune.

We're spreading the podcast love to our friends at The Upper Hand podcast - see if you can figure out the common link between a podcast about hand surgery and our daily music advice podcast. If you're a sports fan (or just a fan of hands), you'll be interested to hear two medical professionals' take on Steph Curry's recent hand injury on this linked episode.

Coming soon - a new course from Open Studio! It's the long-awaited sequel to our Rhythm Section Fundamentals course, where you'll learn how to get the piano, bass, and drums to play as one well-oiled jazz machine. Stay tuned for more details, and check out the original Rhythm Section Fundamentals to prepare for part two.

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.

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