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Soundboard

Steinway & Sons
Jazz
Improvisation
Nels Cline
Creative Process
Wilco
Music Composition
Dmitri Shostakovich
Big Ears Festival
Chopin International Piano Competition
Coltrane
Ambient Music
Electronic Music
Sunny War
Pentatone
Live Performance
Sound Design
Music Education
Deep Listening
Folk
Songwriting

Soundboard features conversations on artistry and craftsmanship between Ben Finane, Director of Content at Steinway & Sons, and distinguished pianists, musicians, artists, and creatives. Soundboard seeks out inspiration, hones in on the creative process, parses influences, and attempts to diagnose artistic greatness.

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Latest Episodes

‘An Element of Storytelling’

Jazz pianist and Steinway Artist Kris Davis takes us through her process, her love of Herbie Hancock, and what she gained from listening to other instruments.

‘When I perform a piece, I‘m co-composing.’

Chopin International Piano Competition winner and Steinway Artist Yulianna Avdeeva discusses her most recent recording project for Pentatone: Dmitri Shostakovich’s Preludes and Fugues, Op. 87.

‘You Can Just Make Stuff’

The songwriter Sunny War talks about her eclectic influences, when less is more, her Americana dream, and taking inspiration from her racist neighbors.

‘Primordial’

Ambient and electronic music composer Steve Roach discusses his musical philosophy and process.

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Recent Guests

Yulianna Avdeeva
2010 Chopin International Piano Competition winner and Steinway artist
Pentatone
Episode: Soundboard: Yulianna Avdeeva
Sunny War
American songwriter known for her blend of blues, punk, gospel, and country.
New West Records
Episode: Soundboard: Sunny War
Steve Roach
Grammy Award-winning ambient and electronic music composer
Episode: Soundboard: Steve Roach
Nels Cline
Musician and composer, known as the guitarist for the rock band Wilco and recognized for his work in jazz and experimental music.
Wilco
Episode: Soundboard: Nels Cline
Joe Lovano
Grammy-winning saxophonist, composer, and producer.
Blue Note Records, ECM
Episode: Soundboard: Joe Lovano

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Ben Finane
Director of Content at Steinway & Sons, engaged in conversations about artistry and craftsmanship within the music industry.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Great listen

    Thanks for these smart conversations. I appreciate the guests and questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LPchoreogrqph
    United States4 years ago
  • Amazing Podcast!

    I absolutely love this podcast! As a musician, and a piano technician, this podcast merged my two loves in such a fabulous way. Music talk and piano talk and it is just amazing. Please keep this going!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    trumpetbwf12
    United States6 years ago
  • A+ content

    This is an excellent podcast, with a roster of guests you might not always expect from Steinway & Sons! Some big names (Billy Joel, Bill Murray, Regina Spektor) and some lesser-known, across all creative disciplines, and all with interesting perspectives on their craft. The host is particularly good at drawing fresh insight from each guest.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    caaaaaaaroline
    United States6 years ago

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The podcast is well-received for its unique combination of music and artistry discussions.

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Soundboard: Sunny War
Q: What do you mean by that?
Sunny elaborates on the logistical challenges she faces when touring with a larger group versus solo.
Soundboard: Sunny War
Q: Can you tell me about the phases as they came to you? Like, can you take me through it, your musical history?
Sunny reflects on her initial interest in punk music, her band formed in her teenage years, and her diverse influences from folk punk to acoustic blues.
Soundboard: Steve Roach
Q: When you do a performance like you did at the church, what would you like as the effect for a listener?
I hope for deep peace and a nourishing atmosphere during the performance.
Soundboard: Steve Roach
Q: How much is pre-planned? Are there like traffic lights along the way? How much is improvised?
There is a very specific arc that I create, almost like a classic journey, but I also have the freedom to respond to the audience and change direction spontaneously.

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Conversations in this podcast center around the artistry and craftsmanship behind music and performance, featuring a variety of distinguished guests including musicians, artists, and creatives. The discussions often highlight the creative processes, inspirations, and influences that shape the artistic journey of the guests, emphasizing the nuances of composition, performance, and collaboration across different music genres. The podcast is particularly noteworthy for its ability to draw insights from both well-known figures and emerging talents, offering audiences a rich tapestry of artistic perspectives.

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Soundboard launched 9 years ago and published 79 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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4. Nels Cline
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