Paul Seiz

Piano Barbarians with Paul Seiz

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A podcast for people who love pianos a normal amount. Which is to say: not normal at all. Each episode brings together piano players from every corner of music to swap stories, dissect songs, debate theory, share tricks of the trade, and occasionally disappear into glorious keyboard geekery. With instruments always live in the room, conversations can erupt into spontaneous performances, improvised experiments, and “wait, listen to THIS chord” moments at any second. It’s part hang, part masterclass, part musical treasure hunt.

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Paul Seiz

Episodes

Piano Barbarians Episode 003 - Hannah Dowell 01.07.2026 50:18

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...

Piano Barbarians Episode 002 - Rob Tribb 15.06.2026 1:02:42

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...

Episode 001 - Interview with Desiree Irwin 02.06.2026 36:54

🎹⚔️ 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...

Welcome Back! The Re-launch is here. 23.05.2026 2:27

🎹🔥 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...