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. 

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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.

7 Biggest Myths About Learning Music - Jan 22, 2020

4 Core Principles for Learning Jazz - Jul 02, 2019

How To Learn Any New Skill - Nov 22, 2021

Secrets to Learning Tunes FAST - Feb 05, 2018

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

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

• Deep Listening - July 5th, 2019

• Hearing Changes - Jan 29th, 2019

• Hearing what you play - Mar 11, 2019

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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. 

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

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

How to improve your playing today! Check it out here.
Advice we would tell our younger selves. Check it out here.
How to Thematically Improvise. Check it out here.
7 ways to improve your soloing. Check it out here. 

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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. In this episode, they revisit watching three masters create a truly memorable experience playing the music of Ray Brown and break down exactly what made the show such an exciting and powerful experience for the audience. Click the link below to find the live stream at JazzSTL and watch for yourself!

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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.

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

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