Podcasts

If you want to learn more about the piano, Piano Whisperer is an incredible podcast. Captivating host Ben Klinger shares stories and interviews with individuals whose lives are devoted to music and the piano, including award-winning jazz musicians, concert pianists, and songwriters. Deepen your piano knowledge by learning from piano makers, radio hosts, and more. You’ll even learn about people who have solved mysteries and created technologies thanks to their piano expertise.

We often hear that music can change lives, but what does that really mean in practice? Ben Klinger explores this idea with Mindy Peterson, host of the Enhance Life with Music podcast, in a conversation about how music influences our well-being and everyday experiences.

Together, they discuss the role music plays in our lives and why it’s worth paying closer attention to its impact. This episode offers an engaging look at how music connects, supports, and enriches us in ways we don’t always recognize.

Some students drift away from the piano, thinking they’ve lost interest, but that’s rarely the whole story. Ben explores this common problem with pianist, performer, longtime educator, and psychotherapist Karen Pieper, uncovering the often-misunderstood reasons people lose momentum at the keyboard.

Together, they discuss the hidden reasons people drift away from piano study and practical ways to reconnect with curiosity, progress, and enjoyment at the keyboard. This episode is full of insight and encouragement for piano students of all ages who want to rediscover why they fell in love with playing in the first place.