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Peter & Adam's Background and Motivation
Season 6 Episode 44
Take a stroll down memory lane with Peter and Adam today as they recount what sparked their entry into the jazz world.
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Published on 5 years, 9 months ago
The Art of Trading
Season 6 Episode 43
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.
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Published on 5 years, 9 months ago
1 Hip Drop-2 Trick
Season 6 Episode 42
Drop-2 might sound complicated, but on today's episode, Adam and Peter show you why it's an easy tool you can add to your piano toolkit.
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Published on 5 years, 9 months ago
Triad Triage: 4 Basic Voicings
Season 6 Episode 41
Are you worried that your triads sound D.O.A.? Peter and Adam give you some voicings to help resuscitate them in this episode.
4 Basic Triad Voicings:
Closed voicings and inversions Open voicings and …Published on 5 years, 10 months ago
7 Tracks to Help Your Funk Chops
Season 6 Episode 40
Grow some funk of your own by checking out these tunes - guaranteed to build your funky vocabulary. Listen to 'em all right here.
7 Tracks to Help Your Funk Chops
Professor Longhair - "Big Chief" The …Published on 5 years, 10 months ago
The 3 Different Minor 7 Chords
Season 6 Episode 39
It's time for some theory talk today as Peter and Adam discuss the different minor seventh chords.
Want to add some Brazilian flair to your own playing? The Samba Pack is now available from Open Studi…
Published on 5 years, 10 months ago
How to Practice Scales (It's Not What You Think)
Season 6 Episode 38
Practicing scales is notoriously boring - or is it? Peter and Adam give you a better way to practice your scales in this episode.
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Published on 5 years, 10 months ago
How to Maximize LONG Practice Sessions
Season 6 Episode 37
Peter and Adam have talked about how to get the most out of brief practice sessions, but what happens when you have all day at your disposal?
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Published on 5 years, 10 months ago
Our 7 Favorite Brazilian Tracks
Season 6 Episode 36
To celebrate Carnival, Peter and Adam list off their favorite songs by Brazilian artists. Listen to 'em all in full with our Spotify playlist.
Our 7 Favorite Brazilian Tracks
Beth Carvalho - "Coisinha…Published on 5 years, 10 months ago
7 Essential Skillzz for Pro Musicians
Season 6 Episode 35
Peter and Adam teach you how to pay some billzz on this episode with their list of skillzz that all professional musicians have.
7 Essential Skillzz for Pro Musicians
Great ears Versatility Openness G…Published on 5 years, 10 months ago