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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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The Secret to Great Bossa Nova Feel - Romero Lubambo | 2 Minute Jazz

The Secret to Great Bossa Nova Feel - Romero Lubambo | 2 Minute Jazz

King of Bossa nova, Romero Lubambo gives you some secrets for how to master the Bossa Nova feel. =======================... Read more

18 Dec 2017

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Ranked #2

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#16: Funky Comping

#16: Funky Comping

I answer a viewers question about “funky comping.”OpenStudioNetwork.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out in... Read more

12 Mar 2011

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#3: Intros

#3: Intros

Today I talk about the importance of the intro as part of the jazz piano arsenal.OpenStudioNetwork.com See acast.com/pri... Read more

3 Jan 2009

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#4: Bass Lines

#4: Bass Lines

Today I break down the importance of bass lines in the jazz piano arsenal.OpenStudioNetwork.com See acast.com/privacy fo... Read more

5 Jan 2009

2mins

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#41: Jazz Piano for Beginners

#41: Jazz Piano for Beginners

Peter Martin’s new premium course “Jazz Piano for Beginners”. Go from aspiring to functioning jazz pianist in 23 enterta... Read more

17 Mar 2016

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#5: Practicing away from the piano

#5: Practicing away from the piano

Jazz pianist Peter Martin breaks it down for you in 2 minutes from Bilbao, SpainOpenStudioNetwork.com See acast.com/priv... Read more

6 Jan 2009

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#12: Creative Scale Practice

#12: Creative Scale Practice

Creative ways to incorporate practicing scales into your daily routine.OpenStudioNetwork.com See acast.com/privacy for p... Read more

13 Oct 2009

2mins

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#15: Velocity

#15: Velocity

Some practice techniques for developing velocity in your improvising.OpenStudioNetwork.com See acast.com/privacy for pri... Read more

4 Mar 2010

2mins

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#49 – Using the Pentatonic Scales in Jazz

#49 – Using the Pentatonic Scales in Jazz

In this lesson, Peter shares some tips on how to shed on the pentatonic scale.Full length lessons available at:OpenStudi... Read more

17 Mar 2017

2mins

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#14: Melodic Minor Mode

#14: Melodic Minor Mode

Practice techniques for dealing with and applying the use of the melodic minor scale.OpenStudioNetwork.com See acast.com... Read more

13 Nov 2009

2mins

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#48: Different “Bridge” Chords

#48: Different “Bridge” Chords

In this lesson, Peter shares some tips on some different chords.Full length lessons available at:OpenStudioNetwork.com S... Read more

29 Dec 2016

2mins

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#39: Root Movements in the Left Hand

#39: Root Movements in the Left Hand

Some tips for using root movements in your left hand.Full length lessons available at:OpenStudioNetwork.com See acast.co... Read more

15 Dec 2015

2mins

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Swinging Triplets - Peter Martin | 2 Minute Jazz

Swinging Triplets - Peter Martin | 2 Minute Jazz

Peter Martin teaches you the keys to keeping your triplets locked in the groove.========================================... Read more

7 Nov 2018

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#51 – How to Play Jazz With One Easy Scale

#51 – How to Play Jazz With One Easy Scale

In this lesson, Peter gives some jazzy tips with one easy scale.Full length lessons available at:OpenStudioNetwork.com S... Read more

28 Apr 2017

2mins

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#6: Thematic Improvisation

#6: Thematic Improvisation

Today I cover setting up simple motifs in your solos so you can tell your improvisational story.OpenStudioNetwork.comQue... Read more

7 Jan 2009

2mins

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#40: Simple Practice Techniques for a New Orleans Flavor

#40: Simple Practice Techniques for a New Orleans Flavor

In this lesson, Peter shares some tips on how to practice to add a New Orleans flavor to your playing.Full length lesson... Read more

5 Feb 2016

3mins

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How to Play Patterns That Don't Sound Like Patterns - Peter Martin | 2 Minute Jazz

How to Play Patterns That Don't Sound Like Patterns - Peter Martin | 2 Minute Jazz

Patterns might be a dirty word in jazz, but Peter Martin shows you how to play them without making it obvious.==========... Read more

11 Jul 2019

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Ranked #18

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Bebop Passing Tones - Peter Martin | 2 Minute Jazz

Bebop Passing Tones - Peter Martin | 2 Minute Jazz

Peter Martin shows you how to add passing tones to your lines to get a more authentic bebop sound.======================... Read more

21 Mar 2019

3mins

Ranked #19

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#37: Two Handed Voicing Practice

#37: Two Handed Voicing Practice

A practice technique for two handed voicings.Full length lessons available at:OpenStudioNetwork.com See acast.com/privac... Read more

13 Aug 2015

3mins

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Accumulating Vocabulary Ideas - Peter Martin | 2 Minute Jazz

Accumulating Vocabulary Ideas - Peter Martin | 2 Minute Jazz

Peter Martin shows you how to spice up a tune by paying attention to phrases within the composition.====================... Read more

18 Jan 2019

3mins

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