Piano Whisperer

26/01/2023

A special thank you to Seattle Jazz Academy for a very fun evening, hanging out and talking pianos!

SJA wants to give a special thanks to Ben .podcast for the awesome lecture and tour of to our students. We learned a ton about different models of instruments, some history and some other great facts pianists don’t always necessarily know. We had a great time!

12/08/2022

Hello Everybody! Our most recent PIANO WHISPERER PODCAST episode featuring brilliant pianist, producer and songwriter, Matt Rollings, is now available to hear! This is a VERY inspirational conversation, and we urge you to take the time to listen soon!

Find this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or visit:

www.PianoWhisperer.org/episodes

Countless artists would have sounded different without him. Multi-Platinum, Grammy Award-winning producer, pianist, and songwriter, Matt Rollings, has played on thousands of albums, produced monumental recordings, has been awarded ACM Best Pianist/Keyboardist ten times, and has influenced a plethora of pianists with his matchless artistry and inimitable approach to the piano. If that weren’t enough, he’s also a fabulous story-teller, as you’ll hear in this episode!

https://www.mattrollings.com/

11/08/2022

It is incredibly special for me to announce my upcoming episode with Matt Rollings, which will publish on Friday. Matt is one of my biggest influences musically, so it was an amazing privilege for me to interview him. Our conversation flew by, and we covered a lot of ground! There were a LOT of musical insights packed into this hour! Whether you think you know Matt’s music or not, undoubtedly you’ve heard him. He has recorded on thousands of albums, some of them monumental! Please watch for this episode, and please take a listen! I think you’ll be glad you did.

23/05/2022

Our latest PIANO WHISPERER PODCAST episode featuring Haley Myles is now available to stream! Find this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or visit: https://www.PianoWhisperer.org/episodes/

If you need some inspiration and motivation, this episode is for you!

As a teenager in a land far away from home, in a remote village in Spain, she heard the sound of piano playing emanating from a spare room in the local library. Though she didn't play herself, she was drawn to this old upright, and she found herself visiting it frequently to explore all it had to offer. This led miraculously to finding a teacher in this tiny village, who introduced her to Chopin. That's all it took for her to make a life decision to become a concert pianist, at 15! Several scholarships and degrees later, concert pianist Haley Myles has become a laureate of seven international competitions, produced three albums, written two editions of a book and has developed a prolific and captivating online presence.

Be sure to check out Haley Myles’ recent album, “The Complete Nocturnes” on her website!

http://www.haleymyles.com

12/05/2022

I’m so happy to announce a new Piano Whisperer episode! It has been WAY too long, and we’re breaking the silence with a fabulous, talented, engaging and inspiring guest, Haley Myles! The show will hit the streaming platforms on Monday, May 23rd. If you need some inspiration and motivation, this is the episode for you!

17/12/2021

November 30, 2021artistprNewsCaptivating Christian Rhythms Fused with Brilliant Vocals: Rising Artist Ben Klinger Unveils New Album Sharing is caring! Support Indie Musicians! Share Tweet Pin LinkedIn Email With the release of his refreshing new album, Ben Klinger is psyched and ready to soar to new...

08/10/2021

I’m very excited to have released my debut album last week. It’s not very Piano Whispery, though! I’ve written a lot of material over the years, so this is more singer-songwritery, with guitar, percussion and some piano. I hope to release a solo piano album in the coming months, but this has been in the pipeline for decades. I’m not the greatest vocalist in the world, but I hope you like it. The album chronicles my journey to faith as an adult from a secular background, a bit reflective from many angles. Anyway, I wanted to share it with you. I hope you enjoy it, regardless of your belief system. Here’s a song-sample page: https://benklinger.hearnow.com

I'm excited to release this album! It has been quite a trek to bring this recording to fruition. Most people know me as a piano-industry guy. Very few know the singer-songwriter side of me. But, I've been writing for decades. I Wish You Would Believe chronicles my Christian journey, coming to faith....

25/07/2021

Stay tuned for the next Piano Whisperer episode coming out next week with Tony DeSare! Tony has played and sung his way to Carnegie Hall, headlined with major symphony orchestras and amassed four top ten Billboard jazz albums. His accomplishments are impressive and many! Time flew by during this down-to-earth interview!



Tony DeSare

23/05/2021

How does a lifelong performer and prolific recording artist keep his fans engaged during a time when live events aren’t happening? Acclaimed concert pianist, Frederic Chiu, has reinvented the concert pianist life with his Friends Club, his Classical Smackdown program and by not limiting his performances to the pianos he’s playing! How does that happen?

Check out this episode! It will be available Monday, May 24!

To listen to the full episode, you can find Piano Whisperer Podcast on Spotify Apple Music, Stitcher, or visit: https://www.PianoWhisperer.org/episodes/

Frederic Chiu, Pianist

18/05/2021

Stay tuned for our next Piano Whisperer episode with concert pianist, Frederic Chiu! It should be released early next week.

Frederic Chiu, Pianist

03/04/2021

Our newest episode with multi-talented and fabulous recording and performing artist, Ariel Pocock, is now available on your favorite steaming platform!

Or visit: https://www.PianoWhisperer.org/episodes/
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Internationally-acclaimed recording and performing artist, Ariel Pocock, began playing piano young. In fact, she doesn’t remember a time when she didn’t play. Her recording success and constant performance schedule came to a halt when Covid hit. Now she reflects on who she really is as an artist.

Show notes:
Website: www.arielpocock.com
Recordings: http://www.arielpocock.com/music
Justin Time Records: https://justin-time.com/collections/ariel-pocock

30/03/2021

Super psyched to release the next Piano Whisperer episode this week with recording artist, performer and educator, Ariel Pocock! Time flew by during this very engaging, candid episode! Stay tuned!

04/03/2021

In just hours, we will be releasing our latest Piano Whisperer Podcast episode featuring our guest, Alex Lowe!

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The people who succeed in the music business use what they’ve been given. They usually don’t make themselves into someone they're not. Journeyman musician and engineer, Alex Lowe, has been true to his own path and has found his musical niche. Hundreds of recordings, movies and TV shows later, he talks about his journey and how each step led to the next in his career in the music business.
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🎧 To listen to the full episode, you can find Piano Whisperer Podcast on Spotify Apple Music, Stitcher, or visit: https://www.PianoWhisperer.org/episodes/



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27/02/2021

Finally a new episode! So sorry for the delay! Looking forward to posting this interview with accomplished music industry veteran, Alex Lowe. Alex has worked in the music business in nearly every platform—studio recording, TV and film. This episode should be released next week. Stay tuned!



You can find the Piano Whisperer Podcast on Spotify Apple Music, Stitcher, or visit: https://www.PianoWhisperer.org/episodes/

26/08/2020

It’s here! Our episode with concert pianist, Katya Grineva, is available for downloading. The time flew by during this episode, as Katya discussed her life in the former Soviet Union and New York. It seems inescapable that she became a concert pianist, performing more times as a solo pianist at Carnegie Hall than any other woman in history! Listen to “Destined to be a Concert Pianist in NY”: https://www.pianowhisperer.org/destined-to-be-a-concert-pianist-in-ny/

Do you believe in fate? Sometimes there seem to be forces at work in our lives, forces that have us on a particular track, which seems inescapable. Katya Grineva’s life is full of meant-to-be scenarios. We discussed growing up in Russia, her miraculous attendance of Horowitz’s Return-to-Moscow c...

22/08/2020

Coming soon to the Piano Whisperer Podcast: Katya Grineva!

Do you believe in fate? Sometimes there seem to be forces at work in our lives, forces that have us on a particular track, which seems inescapable. Katya Grineva’s life is full of meant-to-be scenarios. We discussed growing up in Russia, her miraculous attendance of Horowitz’s Return-to-Moscow concert, her studies with Pavel Messner, her ability to overcome out-of-tune pianos, and how the music unfolds during her performances. She has performed more times than any other solo female pianist in the history of Carnegie Hall, and now, during Covid, she continues to hold amazingly intimate concerts on Zoom.

You can find the Piano Whisperer Podcast on Spotify Apple Music, Stitcher, or visit: https://www.PianoWhisperer.org/episodes/

https://youtu.be/GhtrrLV9QrM

Coming soon to the Piano Whisperer Podcast: Katya Grineva! Do you believe in fate? Sometimes there seem to be forces at work in our lives, forces that have u...

14/07/2020

Hey friends! Our latest episode featuring the talented Shuann Chai is now available to hear, so check it out on your favorite podcast platform, or on our website: https://www.pianowhisperer.org/the-life-of-a-concert-pianist/

If you get to know anyone well enough, you’ll discover a rich life story you couldn’t have imagined. But, the life of a concert pianist usually involves some unique twists and turns: crazy performance situations, international travel, life-changing mentors and personal relationships with pianos!...

07/07/2020

Coming up very soon, our latest with talented concert , Shuann Chai! Check out this show preview! https://youtu.be/rghsBE-2zW4

If you get to know anyone well enough, you’ll discover a rich life story you couldn’t have imagined. But, the life of a concert pianist usually involves some unique twists and turns: crazy performance situations, international travel, life-changing mentors and personal relationships with pianos! In this episode, talented concert pianist, Shuann Chai, candidly shares her story of becoming who she is, the ups and downs of being a performer, her new recording “Kuhl, night Lau,” and her relationship with Mike, an 1820 Rosenberger piano.

🎧 To listen to our episodes, you can find the Piano Whisperer Podcast on Spotify Apple Music, Stitcher, or you can visit: https://www.PianoWhisperer.org/episodes/

Coming soon to the Piano Whisperer Podcast: Shuann Chai! If you get to know anyone well enough, you’ll discover a rich life story you couldn’t have imagined....

18/06/2020

Our latest episode featuring the amazingly talented Lina Gonzalez-Granados - Conductor is now available to hear, so check it out on your favorite podcast platform, or on our website: www.PianoWhisperer.org/episodes!

16/06/2020

This week, our newest Piano Whisperer Podcast episode featuring Lina Gonzalez-Granados is coming soon!

As Oscar Wilde famously said, "Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." Talented, dynamic and award-winning conductor, Lina Gonzalez-Granados, has made her mark in the music world by doing just that. Her resume is impressive, for sure, but her understanding of life and how to walk your own path in a competitive world is inspiring.

Our conversation spanned everything from growing up during the Colombian Armed Conflict to becoming one of the leading proponents of Latin American composers to founding her own chamber orchestra, Unitas Ensemble.

09/06/2020

Coming soon: an incredibly engaging guest on the next Piano Whisperer podcast! Exciting, award-winning conductor, Lina Gonzalez-Granados - Conductor, joins us for the next episode. Her story is inspiring, and you will learn about life, history, being yourself, and much, much more. Such a privilege to speak with her.

01/06/2020

Thank you so much, Matt Frazier ! Great-sounding mics!

09/05/2020

Hello to our Piano Whisperer Podcast community! We hope you are doing well and staying inspired during this crazy time we all find ourselves in. Today, we want to share about a special event going on that we hope will bring you joy this weekend!

Tonight and tomorrow afternoon, the Seattle Symphony will be live streaming Ten Grands! We encourage you to tune in tonight (8pm) or tomorrow afternoon (2pm), and celebrate the joy of music making with us! This will be an hour of pop, jazz and classical music...10 pianists in big group numbers, and joining their lineup of artists this year is Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel and an accomplished pianist!

Here are the two showings:

Saturday, May 9th from 8-9 pm and�
Sunday, May 10th from 2-3 pm

You can watch at the Seattle Symphony's YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/seattlesymphony) and website (https://seattlesymphony.org/live).
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Is this your first time hearing of the Ten Grands show? Ten beautifully skilled pianists join together on the stage at Benaroya Hall and play together with talented young people and other guest musicians from the community. This unforgettable program has raised more than $1 million for music education thanks to a community of supporters who share an understanding of the importance of music in a child's life.

15/04/2020

Here is another wonderful Piano Whisperer Podcast from our library that we would love to share with you!

Since before the age of two, Mac Potts has been tickling the ivories. Born totally-blind with perfect pitch and prodigious talent, Mac’s passion to play for the enjoyment of his listeners has captivated his fans. On this podcast he talks about learning to play in the early days, his personal moments with Harry Connick Jr., Marcia Ball and Dr. John, and his conversations with Lionel Richie during his American Idol experience. He also shared how he captured the sound of an entire band on his recording, “Three,” without anything but a , bench and hardwood floor! He got personal, too. Beyond all this, he has gained more than 20 million views on Cut videos like, “Blind People Tell Us Which Questions Annoy Them the Most.”

🎧 To listen to the full episode, you can find the Piano Whisperer Podcast on Spotify Apple Music, Stitcher, or visit: https://www.PianoWhisperer.org/episodes/

https://youtu.be/ob5BVuMRDeg

Mac Potts Music

Since before the age of two, Mac Potts has been tickling the ivories. Born totally-blind with perfect pitch and prodigious talent, Mac’s passion to play for ...

01/04/2020

If you love music, working in the music business can be a dream. But, you’ve got to love it. And, success can be elusive, even if you do love it. So, how do we get there? Is it just luck? Do we need to be über-talented? Talent helps, but being people-savvy is key.

Award-winning classical radio host, creator of the Explore Music program on KING-FM and concert pianist, Lisa Bergman, shares her story. This is a must for aspiring professional musicians! To listen to the full episode, please find the Piano Whisperer Podcast on Spotify Apple Music, Stitcher, or visit: https://www.PianoWhisperer.org/episodes/

https://youtu.be/gqQqYIf6s3s

If you love music, working in the music business can be a dream. But, you’ve got to love it. And, success can be elusive, even if you do love it. So, how do ...

26/03/2020

No piano on Earth embodies , the “City of Music,” more than . The landscape of composers and pianists who lived in Vienna is endless: Mozart, Beethoven, Liszt, Brahms, Schubert, Mahler, to name just a few. Today the tradition thrives, as innovation beautifully enhances this great instrument. In this episode, Sabine Grubmüller, the Managing Director of Bösendorfer joins us to discuss the history, the artists, the innovation, the factory, and the vision of this amazing company.

To listen to the full episode, please find The Piano Whisperer Podcast on Spotify Apple Music, Stitcher, or visit: https://www.PianoWhisperer.org/episodes/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9hKY1CR2jU

Here is an excerpt of our conversation with Sabine Grubmüller, the Managing Director of Bösendorfer. No piano on Earth embodies Vienna, the “City of Music,” ...

21/03/2020

“Why are you here?" A great pianist, producer and writer, Vancouver BC-based Michael Kaeshammer has always been awarded for his immense talent, but his meaning in life took him by surprise in New Orleans when he simply was asked a question during a gig that changed everything. Here is an excerpt of our conversation with Michael, and it’s about doing what you love and finding purpose.

To listen to the full episode, please find The Piano Whisperer Podcast on Spotify Apple Music, Stitcher, or visit: https://www.pianowhisperer.org/episodes/

https://youtu.be/ENDH0kZFAKY

“Why are you here?" A great pianist, producer and writer, Vancouver BC-based Michael Kaeshammer has always been awarded for his immense talent, but his meani...

20/03/2020

Here is an excerpt of our conversation with André Mehmari, who is one of Brazil’s most talented musicians. His ability to express himself profoundly in both idioms makes him one of the truly great musicians of the world, and he has won Brazil’s top awards both for classical and popular music. André took time to chat with us about his life and background, his philosophical approach to music and his many exciting projects. André opens up the podcast with a few minutes of music from a trio recording he made at age 20, which won Brazil’s top award for popular music.

https://youtu.be/0GXHfMt5_Cc

To hear the full episode with André Mehmari - Oficial, please find The Piano Whisperer Podcast on Spotify Apple Music, Stitcher, or visit:

https://www.pianowhisperer.org/episodes/

Here is an excerpt of our conversation with André Mehmari, who is one of Brazil’s most talented musicians. His ability to express himself profoundly in both ...

14/03/2020

We were SO glad Kays Al-Atrakchi took time to chat with us on our latest episode! Kays is a renowned film composer and director for some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, including Warner Bros., Universal, Sony Pictures, Lions Gate, ABC, NBC, Disney Channel, SyFy, Lifetime, MTV, Showtime, Discovery Channel and many more.

Here is a snippet of our conversation with him, and you can hear the entire episode by finding the Piano Whisperer on Spotify, Apple Music, , or by visiting PianoWhisperer.org/episodes. We hope you enjoy this!

https://youtu.be/sKOaucWPZTs

Film composer and director, Kays Al-Atrakchi, shared his story about growing up in the world’s most captivating city (Florence), relocating to the home of Di...

08/03/2020

Such a privilege to record the newest podcast with composer, writer and director, Kays Al-Atrakchi! What a warm, insightful conversation with an extraordinarily accomplished, multi-talented artist. And, he’s a gem of a human, to boot! I can’t wait to share this episode when it comes out sometime next week. Stay tuned!