7 Things NOT to Do for a GREAT Sound

On this edition of You'll Hear It, Peter and Adam take some inspiration from Christian McBride (who you can check out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpUyTXs65wM) and list 7 mistakes to avoid in order to sound great. Are you an entry-level beginner pianist looking to get your first taste on how to play jazz? Check out Open Studio's newest course: Jazz Piano Jump-Start! This is a course designed for novice piano players with no experience playing jazz, and offers introductory lessons on the basic elements of this music. Learn more at https://www.openstudiojazz.com/jazz-piano-jumpstart 7 Things NOT to Do for a GREAT Sound: DON'T listen Use a ton of sustain Get real excited/tight Don't use voicing Move your wrists/elbows/shoulders Play/practice at the same dynamic level Comp for yourself without dynamics ULTIMATE TIP Have you been to the new Open Studio website yet? It's the same great taste with a whole new look! It's got all of the great courses from the old site, plus some new ones like Jazz Piano Jump-Start that are exclusive to the new platform. Plus, we've got a more user-friendly interface, faster load speeds, and new course resources - like quizzes over the lesson material. Visit https://www.openstudiojazz.com/ to learn more! Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment for this episode. Interested in more jazz advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram at: https://www.facebook.com/heyopenstudio https://twitter.com/heyopenstudio https://www.instagram.com/heyopenstudio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.