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2 Minute Jazz

Acclaimed jazz pianist Peter Martin and other Open Studio artists break it down in 2 minutes. Learn the many techniques you need to know to play interesting and inspired jazz music. A podcast from Ope... Read more

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Stop F%*#ing Up Footprints - Peter Martin | 2 Minute Jazz

Stop F%*#ing Up Footprints - Peter Martin | 2 Minute Jazz

Peter Martin shows you how to fix three common mistakes people make when playing Wayne Shorter's classic standard "Footp... Read more

8 Nov 2019

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One Great Bossa Nova Technique - Helio Alves | 2 Minute Jazz

One Great Bossa Nova Technique - Helio Alves | 2 Minute Jazz

Brazilian jazz pianist Helio Alves shows you a useful tip on how to get a great texture for your bossa nova piano playin... Read more

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How to Play the Maracatu - Edu Ribeiro | 2 Minute Jazz

How to Play the Maracatu - Edu Ribeiro | 2 Minute Jazz

Edu Ribeiro teaches you the technique he uses to play one of the most common drum patterns in Brazilian jazz: the maraca... Read more

25 Oct 2019

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The RIGHT Way to Practice Pentatonics - Peter Martin | 2 Minute Jazz

The RIGHT Way to Practice Pentatonics - Peter Martin | 2 Minute Jazz

Did you know that you're probably practicing pentatonic scales the wrong way? Peter Martin shows you an exercise to fix ... Read more

17 Oct 2019

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