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 Thundercat and the musical director for Alice Smith. He’s also…

Someone's missing, but that isn't going to stop Lawrence and Chris from catching up on how it's impossible to do your job if you can't speak, and how FIA technical delegate Jo Bauer can distract you at the most inopportune times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Lawrence Barretto, Chris Medland, Nate Saunders

A brief recollection of Nate annoying a large number of people on Twitter / X, and then some views on F1's new season launch event. Lawrence is being harsh, and Chris might be going to a film premiere with the King, or the Ferrari drivers, or both Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Nothing massive to discuss - because news is coming later in the week - so we decided to just have a completely mundane catch-up. Chris reminds Nate about the F1 career of Alfonso Celis Jr, Lawrence defends Monaco, and there's a lot of track running chat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

OK, there are some jokes, but this is dangerously close to being a serious episode. Lawrence, Nate and Chris discuss the handling of Daniel Ricciardo's replacement by Liam Lawson, how weird the Singapore weekend was, and have a few stories about the popular Aussie (Nate's also going to do community service after this...) Learn more about your ad ch…

Lawrence has been at McLaren all morning but it doesn't help his mood with Nate's joke, while Chris explains how unpredictable the Carlos Sainz to Williams situation was after a chat with James Vowles. There's also another Padhocbuster, and breaking news at the end of the show to vindicate some self-indulgent work complaints Learn more about your a…

After five races, we're back. And Lawrence is the one with most of the good stories, although we have plenty to catch up on in the coming weeks. Find out how Barretto caused Hans Zimmer to ruin a shirt, some F1 film "insight", a live 60-second review AND a Padhocbuster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

In a strange turn of events, there's an actual variety of opinions on Monaco for a spell, some very privileged stories and another chance for Nate to rub the Padel win in Chris's face. Plus another Padhocbuster to get stuck into Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Lawrence Barretto, Chris Medland, Nate Saunders

Laurence, Nate and Chris find themselves on a tender in the Monaco harbour at the end of the grand prix weekend and spot a little window for the shortest episode they've ever done. But there's still time for a good joke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Lawrence Barretto, Chris Medland, Nate Saunders

Miami was a fun race anyway but Nate had the weekend of his life when some guy called Ed Sheeran invited him to watch an Ipswich Town football match with him. This is a story that might never be topped Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Lawrence Barretto, Chris Medland, Nate Saunders

Lawrence is back from China (as in, literally just back) and fighting the jet lag so is very giggly. Nate's worried F1 is dying, and Chris has the latest PadHocBuster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Lawrence Barretto, Chris Medland, Nate Saunders

So work got in the way, and then so did travel, and somehow we found ourselves episode-less when we all headed to Australia. But now we're back from Japan and Nate has a new nickname, while Lawrence doesn't understand the greatest game on podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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 Jaz…

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 care…

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 awesome Nicky Brown.…

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 …

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 alb…

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 tension and release are crucial The awesomeness of plag…

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 this episode, Bryn and Adam chat about: Why adding a ni…

Lewis Hamilton will be a Ferrari driver in 2025. We don't usually do straight reaction episodes, but this was big enough that we found time to do that even when Chris had planned to be off in Rome. Find out if Lawrence was witnessing contracts being signed and how many jokes Nate had this week, as well as the way the news came out Learn more about …

WARNING: This is a very moan-filled episode, but Visa Cash App RB just seems to set us off in that direction. Chris has a couple of zingers, Nate's joke is deep and meaningful, and Lawrence (without his microphone) finds it very hard to comment on anything other than Charles Leclerc's new deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.…

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 Miller. She is currently on tour with Niall Horan. In this…

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 notable accolades from The Guardian, Time Out London, and…

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!By Adam Saunders

For the first time since we last did one, it's a season review where we hand out a few awards. Or we roughly discuss a few topics and don't actually award anything to anyone, while the absolute highlight of the year very nearly gets totally forgotten Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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. In this episode, discover: Simeon's secret routine f…

Finally getting round to chatting about Las Vegas adventures, which includes probably Nate's coolest story ever, but he has since ruined it all. Chris explains how Gasly tried to kill him, and Lawrence went to Venice with Kimi (not that one) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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 will learn: Why perfect pitch can be both a blessing and…

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 episode you will learn: The importance of being adapt…

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 learn: Why John Taylor was such a huge influence on Phil…

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 that encouraged him to make soulful, jazz-influenced, be…

Vegas became impossible to record at and then Nate decided he'd rather be in Tampa than Abu Dhabi, but all three are finally able to go over the final race from three different timezones. Chris has a great Mercedes story, and Lawrence really doesn't understand the point of the game in the episode title Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas…

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 Stage is Louis’ go-to keyboard What it was like playi…

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 it was like to write ‘Firebabe’ for Stormzy’s latest a…