Piano Barbarians with Paul Seiz

What does it actually take to run one of Kansas City’s busiest dueling piano bars? In Episode 003 of Piano Barbarians , Paul Seiz sits down with Hannah Dowell , owner and entertainment director of Hammers Piano Bar in Kansas City’s historic Westport district. They pull back the curtain on the organized chaos of live entertainment, including: 🎹 Booking world-class piano players 🎤 Building unforge...

In this episode of Piano Barbarians , Paul sits down with jazz pianist Rob Tribb for a deep dive into the skills every working musician needs. Rob shares insights on developing authentic jazz improvisation, the art of accompanying singers, and what really happens at open jam sessions. Whether you’re a pianist looking to improve your playing, a vocalist seeking a better accompanist, or a musician p...

🎹⚔️ The Barbarians are back. Welcome to the relaunch of Piano Barbarians , the podcast where great musicians share the stories, lessons, triumphs, and occasional train wrecks that shaped their musical journey. For Episode 001, we’re joined by Desiree Irwin , a versatile pianist, singer, and performer whose career has taken her across stages across the world. Whether you’re a pianist, music educat...

🎹🔥 PIANO BARBARIANS 🔥🎹 with Paul Seiz “Some podcasts whisper politely into the algorithm. This one kicks the door open with a left-hand octave.” Welcome back to Piano Barbarians … the show where ivory keys meet road stories, music obsession, glorious trainwreck gigs, late-night inspiration, and the occasional emotional support power chord. After a little time off, Paul Seiz returns to the pian...