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The Keys Coach Podcast
by Adam Saunders
If you play piano — you’re in the right place! Piano & Keys player, Adam Saunders, in conversation with some of the best and most well-respected piano, keys and synth players from around the world.Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, then this is the podcast for you! New episodes every Thursday!
Episodes
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Dennis Hamm: Inside the Mind of Thundercat’s Keyboardist
Dennis Hamm is a Los Angeles-based keys player with over 30 years of professional experience. Known for his virtuosic chops and incredible versatility, Dennis has toured and recorded with some of the biggest names in the music industry. For the past decade, he’s been the keyboardist for…
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Oli Howe - Keys Player & Producer (Final Episode of Season 1!)
Oli Howe is a keys player, producer and prominent figure in the UK scene and has shared stages with the likes of Yoland Brown, Omar Lyefook, Tortured Soul, Freak Power, The House & Garage Orchestra, Billy Cobham and Taylor McFerrin while drawing sold-out houses with headline shows at top UK…
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Nicky Brown - Music Industry Royalty! (Madonna / Earth, Wind & Fire / Emeli Sandé)
Nicky Brown is a keys player and producer, and a highly respected figure in the music industry, known for his exceptional talent as a Musical Director. He has worked with artists, including Emeli Sandé, Michael Bolton, Tom Jones, Earth Wind and Fire, and Madonna, among many others. In this…
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I Need Your Help!
In this solo episode, Adam explains how the Podcast is gearing up to be bigger and better than ever before, ready for the launch of Season 2... and we need your help! CLICK HERE to fill out the Podcast Feedback Survey. The podcast returns for the remainder of Season 1, next Thursday with the...
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David Bennett (Pianist & YouTuber)
David Bennett is a pianist, composer and YouTuber. With a following of almost 1 million subscribers, his videos use music theory to analyse and appreciate some of the most revered music of the last one hundred years. David's first love is composing. His style is meditative, minimalist and, very...
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Howard Lawrence (Disclosure)
Howard Lawrence is an incredible songwriter, producer, singer, keys player, and bass player. He is one-half of the amazing electronic music duo, Disclosure. Disclosure are one of the biggest bands in electronic music, having collaborated with artists such as Sam Smith, Kelis, Gregory Porter, The...
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Nate Williams (Steve Winwood / Jamiroquai / Joss Stone) - Listener Questions!
Nate Williams is a keys player, producer and multi-instrumentalist. He has performed with Jamiroquai, Joss Stone and Steve Winwood amongst many others. His latest EP, ‘Chapters’ was released in 2023 and features an incredible line-up of musicians. In this episode, Adam and Nate chat about: Why...
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Bryn Bliska (Jacob Collier / Olivia Rodrigo / Maggie Rogers)
Bryn Bliska is an LA-based keys player, composer, producer, and MD who frequently collaborates with artists & producers across many genres, including Jacob Collier, Karol G, Maggie Rogers, Olivia Rodrigo, Rozzi, Lawrence, Sofi Tukker, Jackson Wang, Tegan & Sara, YUNGBLUD, Ruth B., and ford. In…
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Dani McGinley - LA Keyboard Player & Vocalist (Niall Horan, Marina, James Bay)
Dani McGinley is a keyboardist and vocalist with over 12 years of professional experience. Originally from London and now based in LA, she has worked with a wide range of artists, including chart-toppers such as MARINA, Daya, Rachel Platten, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, James Bay, and Bea…
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Julian Velard - Songwriting, Humour and Piano Bars
In this episode, Adam sits down with singer, songwriter and pianist, Julian Velard, best known for his unique blend of music and comedy. Based in LA, Julian has a decade-long presence in the US music and comedy scenes and has also become a cult sensation in the UK and Europe. He has received...
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Happy New Year! Plus a quick reminder...
The Keys Coach Podcast is currently on a short-break, and gearing up for its return on Thursday 18th January with an incredible episode featuring the talented Singer-Songwriter, Julian Velard. See you then!
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Xmas Special - Part 2 (feat. Simeon Smith, Fraser Churchill, Pete Churchill and Joe Webb)
Join Adam Saunders and Simeon Smith for Part 2 of the The Keys Coach Podcast Xmas Special. Get in the festive, pre-New Year mood as they round up the year and chat all things Piano, Harmony, Practice and lots more! Plus special guest appearances from Fraser Churchill, Pete Churchill and Joe Webb....
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Xmas Special - Part 1 (feat. Simeon Smith, Janette Mason & Oli Rockberger)
Join Adam and Simeon Smith for a special edition of The Keys Coach Podcast. Get in the festive mood as they round up the year and chat all things Christmas, Piano, Keys, Chords, Gear and much, much more! Plus special guest appearances from Janette Mason and Oli Rockberger. In this episode you…
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Adam Dennis - How To Develop Versatility as a Keys Player / Live TV 101
Adam Dennis has performed with Noel Gallagher, Robbie Williams, Tony Christie and Freya Ridings amongst many others. He’s a regular in the West End, the BBC Radio 2 Piano Room, as well as the house band for live TV shows, including Strictly Come Dancing and the Royal Variety Performance. In this...
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Phil Merriman - All things Gospel, Jazz & Synths!
Phil Merriman is a pianist, keys player and arranger. He is equally at home playing classical, pop and jazz and has a huge love for Gospel music. He has performed with artists such as Andrew Small, Brendan B. Brown, CeCe Peniston and Polly Gibbons amongst many others! In this episode you will...
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Conor Albert - Multi-Instrumentalist & Producer
Conor Albert is a South London-based keys player, guitarist, songwriter and producer. A self-taught multi-instrumentalist he started making beats at the age of 8, finding an audience for his early demos on SoundCloud. It was listening to FKJ and Jordan Rakei whilst learning piano in his teens…
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Louis Querelle - Keys Player for Niall Horan
Louis Querelle is a piano and keys player who has performed with Niall Horan, Olly Murs and Amy Macdonald amongst many others. In this episode you will learn: What it’s like touring the world in Niall Horan’s band What Louis practises to keep match-fit on the piano while on the road Why the Nord...
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George Moore - Keys Player & Songwriter (Stormzy, Kwabs, Yebba, Sugarbabes)
George Moore is a keys player, MD and songwriter, based in London. George has played on numerous records including projects with Kwabs and Mura Masa. As a songwriter he has worked with Stormzy, Clean Bandit, Yebba, Bren Joy and Cat Burns amongst many others. In this episode you will learn: What…
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Joe Webb - The Master of Stride Piano
Joe Webb is a highly regarded pianist, jazz musician, and composer, originally from Wales. He has emerged as a leading force on the U.K jazz scene today, captivating audiences with his exceptional talent and rockstar-like persona. Joe is known for his work with the acclaimed Webb City, Kansas...
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Richard Taylor - Building a Career as a Piano & Keys Player
Richard Taylor is a keys player, producer and MD who has played with Emin, Ronan Keating, David Foster, Nile Rodgers, Little Mix, James Arthur and many more. In this episode you will learn: What it was like playing with bands like Five, Westlife and All Saints during the heyday of the boyband &...
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Tina Hizon - Life On Tour with Maisie Peters and the Pet Shop Boys (plus a Keytar Deep Dive!)
Tina Hizon is a keys player, MD and Producer. She has played with Dua Lipa, Roger Taylor, the Pet Shop Boys, Clean Bandit, Becky Hill and she is currently touring with Maisie Peters and Ed Sheeran. Tina has performed on live television shows such as Later with Jools Holland, Jimmy Kimmel, James...
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Oli Rockberger - How to Develop Your Own Vocabulary on Piano (Laura Mvula, Carly Simon, John Mayer, Chaka Khan)
Oli Rockberger is a keys player, songwriter, vocalist, recording artist and producer. He has performed/recorded with Carly Simon, John Mayer, Steve Jordan, Chaka Khan and Louis Cole. He is a member of Laura Mvula’s band and recent highlights include recording as a featured vocalist on her Ivor...
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Janette Mason - How to Stay Creative on the Piano (Seal, Oasis, Robert Wyatt)
Janette Mason is a pianist, keys player and composer. From her high profile gigs throughout the 90's touring with artists like Seal, Oasis, k.d. lang and Robert Wyatt, to the years on camera as Musical Director for Jonathan Ross and Antoine De Caunnes, she has proven to be a consummate musician…
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Pete Churchill - How James Taylor Transformed my Piano Playing
Pete Churchill is a pianist, singer, teacher, songwriter… the list goes on! He has taught and inspired countless musicians. Amongst many other things, he teaches at the Royal Academy of Music and directs the amazing London Vocal Project. In this episode you will learn: How transcribing James...
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Andy Yeates - Solo Piano 101 (Callum Scott, Sam Fischer, James TW)
Andy Yeates is a piano and keys player. He has played with Callum Scott, Sam Fischer and James TW amongst many others. In this episode you will learn: How Andy thinks of the piano as an orchestra How you can create ‘gear changes’ when playing solo piano Why certain voicings lend themselves to...
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Fraser Churchill - Nashville Songwriting Special! (Charlie Puth, Michael Buble, Walker Hayes, Ronan Keating)
Fraser Churchill is an English/Canadian singer-songwriter, topliner, and guitarist. His international breakthrough came with the Charlie Puth song, “Patient”. He also co-wrote the 2021 Grammy-nominated Mickey Guyton song, “Black Like Me,” the Lukas Graham single, “Call My Name,” Grammy Award...
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Hope Winter - How to Put Yourself Out There as an Independent Artist
Hope is a keys player, singer, and songwriter from London. Coming from a non-musical family, Hope is a primarily self-taught musician, with a passion for music as a driver for personal, social and cultural change. She left school at 16 to pursue a career focusing on songwriting, releasing…
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Dan Bingham - The Story of ”One For Buddy” (James Arthur, The Streets, Sophie Ellis Bextor)
Dan Bingham is a keys player who has performed with James Arthur, The Streets, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Take That and many others! He is soon to be releasing a piano EP under his own name. In this episode you will learn: Dan’s approach to learning songs for upcoming gigs and tours How Dan uses...
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Liam Dunachie - Working as a Keys Player in the West End: What Does It Take?
Liam Dunachie is a pianist, keys and hammond organ player. He has worked in a wide variety of contexts, including BBC2’s series “The Choir” with Gareth Malone and Radio 2's "Friday Night Is Music Night”. He has worked with Beverley Knight and is currently on tour with veteran DJ Tony Blackburn's...
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Ed Blunt - Piano and the Craft of Songwriting
Ed Blunt is a pianist and songwriter who has worked with Tom Odell, Niall Horan, Westlife, JP Cooper, Elles Bailey, Beth Nielsen Chapman and Hollie Rogers - amongst many others! Described as “brilliant” by Chris Difford of Squeeze, Ed released ‘Over The Moon’, his first album as a songwriter in...
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Jamie Safir - Life on the Road with Will Young and Kylie Minogue
Pianist, Keyboardist, Songwriter and Producer Jamie Safir has worked with some of the finest names in popular music including Will Young, Kylie Minogue, Birdy, Mica Paris, Olly Murs and The Brand New Heavies. As a prominent member of the UK Jazz Scene Jamie plays with Ian Shaw, Claire Martin…
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Mike MacLennan (Who Do You Think You Are? / The Grand Tour) - Insights into Music for TV & Film (Bonus Episode)
Mike MacLennan is a TV & Film composer. Recent work includes the flagship BBC1 series Who Do You Think You Are, and he is currently co-scoring an upcoming natural history feature for Netflix with Paul-Leonard Morgan. He has written music for The Grand Tour (Amazon), Designated Survivor (Netflix)...
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Rob Eckland - Working as a Session Keys Player: What Does It Take?
Rob Eckland is one of the busiest keys players and arrangers in the industry. He has played with everyone - Cher, Nile Rodgers, Kylie Minogue, Bryan Adams, Robbie Williams, Jess Glynne - the list goes on…! In this episode, Adam chats to Rob about his early days, his work on TV shows like ‘The X...
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Yolanda Charles - Running Your Own Band: What Does It Take? (Bonus Episode)
Welcome to the first bonus episode! These bonus episodes will feature special guests from the music industry. UK Bassist Yolanda Charles MBE has been working as a session musician since 1990 starting her career playing for Jimmy Sommerville, Aztec Camera and Paul Weller. During a career spanning...
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Tony Briscoe - How Playing Piano Opened Up Many Doors to the Music Industry
Tony Briscoe is a keys player, producer and composer. His music industry accomplishments include a range of UK chart successes with artists such as Craig David, Beverley Knight, and the Artful Dodger. He has also composed music for David Attenborough’s wildlife TV series Life in Cold Blood (Under...
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Mitch Jones - Inside the World of an MD (Jessie Ware, Ed Sheeran, Mahalia)
Mitch Jones is a Grammy Nominated Musical Director, Keys Player, Songwriter and Producer. He has played with artists like Jessie Ware, Ed Sheeran, Mahalia, Moss Kena and Tom Misch. As a co-writer, he’s worked with artists like Asha Gold, Sophie and the Giants, Purple Disco Machine and Gabrielle...
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Paola Vera - Musical Multitasking: How to Sing While Playing Piano
Paola Vera is a singer, pianist and songwriter whose music blends her passion for jazz with a modern edge. Her influences include Stevie Wonder, Jill Scott, James Taylor, and Nat King Cole. Paola is a highly sought-after, experienced performer, composer, music educator, and vocal coach. In this...
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Phil Peskett (Moloko, Soul Family Sundays, and Nik Kershaw)
Phil Peskett is a piano, keys and synth player who has performed with Moloko, Nik Kershaw, and the Cinematic Orchestra amongst many others! Phil plays in the House Band for Soul Family Sundays at Ronnie Scott’s - one of the best music nights in London! 🔗 CONNECT WITH PHIL Practice Room YouTube...
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Welcome to The Keys Coach Podcast, where renowned piano, keys, and synth players share their journey in music! Whether you're a beginner, a seasoned pro, or simply a fan of great music, join keys player Adam Saunders, as he dives deep into fascinating conversations with these extraordinary…
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If you play piano — you’re in the right place! Piano & Keys player, Adam Saunders, in conversation with some of the best and most well-respected piano, keys and synth players from around the world.Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, then this is the podcast for you! New episodes every Thursday!
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If you play piano — you’re in the right place! Piano & Keys player, Adam Saunders, in conversation with some of the best and most well-respected piano, keys and synth players from around the world.Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, then this is the podcast for you! New episodes every...
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