If you play piano — you’re in the right place! Pianist and Keys player, Adam Saunders, in conversation with some of the best and most well-respected piano, keys...
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 venues such as Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, Pizza Express Jazz Club, Brighton Jazz Festival and most recently Love Supreme Jazz Festival.
In 2023, Oli released, “Six” which explores high-energy live band performances, and extreme feel-good vibes blurring the lines between jazz, fusion, RnB, gospel and hip-hop.
In this episode Adam and Oli chat about:
The difference is between playing piano and playing keys
Oli’s process for teaching himself jazz piano and why the Internet has completely transformed education
Oli’s top tips for starting out with social media and how to build a following online
Secrets for developing your chords and finding interesting reharmonisations
This is the final episode of Season 1! Season 2 will be dropping later this year - keep an eye out on social media for more info.
Oli Howe's Instagram
'Six' on Bandcamp
YouTube Tutorial: How to Master Inversions
Follow the Keys Coach on Instagram
Hosted by Adam Saunders
Music - https://www.davidcuttermusic.com/
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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 episode, Adam and Nicky chat about:
Nicky’s incredible career in the music industry
Why it’s so important to have mentors to help you along the way
Why playing keys in church is the best learning ground
Why it’s not about the amount of notes you play, but how meaningful those notes are
Why as keys players, we need to play the song, rather than just the groove.
Nicky's Instagram
YouTube Tutorial: The Ultimate Piano Warm Up
Follow the Keys Coach on Instagram
Hosted by Adam Saunders
Music - https://www.davidcuttermusic.com/
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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!
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The podcast returns for the remainder of Season 1, next Thursday with the awesome Nicky Brown.
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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 much, piano-focused. In 2024, David is set to release a new collection of original songs.
In this episode Adam and David chat about:
Why finding the right teacher is so important when starting on the piano
Why it’s vital to have a creative project on-the-go
David’s top tips for getting out of familiar shapes and patterns, and ways to generate new ideas
Why The Beatles are such a huge source of inspiration
Plus we also do a deep-dive into why YouTube is such an awesome opportunity for musicians and creators.
David's YouTube Channel
YouTube Tutorial: 3 Secrets for Crafting AWESOME Chord Sequences
Follow the Keys Coach on Instagram
Hosted by Adam Saunders
Music - https://www.davidcuttermusic.com/
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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 Weeknd, and Nao, to name just a few! Their latest album Alchemy was released in July 2023.
In this episode Adam and Howard chat about:
Whether you actually need to know music theory...
How you can ‘tweak’ chords using Midi
How Howard got started playing by ear
Howard’s go-to albums for incredible backing vocals
They also answer YOUR questions - plus lots, lots more!
Howard’s Instagram
Disclosure’s Instagram
Disclosure on Spotfiy
YouTube Tutorial: The Ultimate Guide to Chord Charts
Follow the Keys Coach on Instagram
Hosted by Adam Saunders
Music - https://www.davidcuttermusic.com/
If you play piano — you’re in the right place! Pianist and 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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