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 unforgettable audience experiences🍻 The reality of running a nightlife venue🎶 What separates great entertainers from merely good musicians😂 Road stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and plenty of laughs from life onstageWhether you’re a musician, venue owner, dueling piano fan, or someone who’s always wondered what happens behind the scenes, this episode is packed with stories from the trenches of live entertainment.Guest: Hannah DowellHost: Paul Seiz🎹 Piano Barbarians is the podcast where musicians talk shop, swap stories, and celebrate the wonderfully unpredictable world of live performance.👍 If you enjoyed the episode, like, subscribe, and leave a comment letting us know who we should invite on next.#PianoBarbarians #DuelingPianos #HammersPianoBar #KansasCity #WestportKC #LiveMusic #Musicians #Podcast #Entertainment #PianoPlayers #PaulSeiz

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 preparing to jump into your first jam session, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and real-world experience.Topics Covered:🎹 Jazz improvisation and developing your musical voice🎤 How to accompany singers effectively🎶 Navigating open jam sessions with confidence🎵 Listening, communication, and musical interaction🔥 Common mistakes musicians make at jams🎹 Life as a working jazz pianistIf you enjoy conversations about piano, jazz, musicianship, and the creative process, be sure to subscribe for future episodes of Piano Barbarians.#JazzPiano #PianoBarbarians #JazzImprovisation #OpenJam #JazzMusician #PianoPodcast #RobTribb #JazzEducation #AccompanyingSingers #Pianist

🎹⚔️ 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 educator, performer, or simply someone who loves hearing how creative people find their path, this conversation is packed with insight, inspiration, and a few laughs along the way.What does it really take to build a meaningful career in music while staying true to yourself?Press play and join us as we find out.📧 We’d love your feedback, guest suggestions, and questions for future episodes:[email protected]#PianoBarbarians #DesireeIrwin #PianoPodcast #MusicEducation #MusicianLife #Pianist #MusicIndustry #CreativeCareers #KeyboardPlayers #PodcastLaunch 🎹🎙️

🎹🔥 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 piano bench armed with fresh stories, sharper questions, and enough caffeine to legally qualify as fusion energy. ☕⚡Whether you’re a piano nerd, a touring musician, a weekend warrior, or somebody who just likes hearing artists talk shop without sounding like corporate LinkedIn robots… you’re in the right place.🎵 Expect conversations about:• performance and creativity• songwriting and stagecraft• surviving the music business with your soul intact• legendary gigs and catastrophic ones• the beautiful chaos of being a musician in modern AmericaSo crack open the sustain pedal…turn the speakers up irresponsibly loud…and welcome back to the barbarian campfire.This is Piano Barbarians. 🎹🛡️