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Soundboard

Ben Finane

Booking Overview

Soundboard is a craftsmanship-and-artistry focused series anchored by Ben Finane from Steinway & Sons, where accomplished pianists and creative leaders unpack practice, influence, and what makes artistry endure. For PR pros, it’s a strong platform for cultural figures who can speak thoughtfully about process, legacy, and excellence in music and performance.

Metrics

Episodes: 84

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 144.0k subscribers

Instagram: 379.0k followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

careers@steinway.com

bfinane@steinway.com

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Host

Ben Finane - Director of Content at Steinway & Sons. Hosts Soundboard to explore artistry and craftsmanship with distinguished pianists, musicians, artists, and creatives—aiming to diagnose artistic greatness t...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Distinguished pianists/musicians (often established performers, sometimes labeled Steinway Artists) and occasionally major arts leaders tied to recognized artistic legacies; credible practitioners who can speak specifically about creative process, practice, influences, and craftsmanship.
Required Achievements:  
Concert career with notable engagements/visibility, Association with major classical/jazz institutions or labels, Named arts leadership roles (e.g., arts center founder/CEO/artistic director), Recognized artistry through major repertoire, recordings, or awards (implied by “distinguished” positioning)

Recent Guest Discussions

Mercedes Ellington - Duke Ellington’s Enduring Music; Her Artistic Journey

Alexandre Kantorow - Musical Family; Piano As Orchestra; What To Practice; Creating A Recital Program; Lessons Learned

Sullivan Fortner - Coming Up In Jazz; Ancient Practices; The Greats; Urgency; Disciplined Preparation

Recent Topics

Piano, Performance, Artistry, Craftsmanship, Music

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Soundboard: Jeff Beal

October 08, 2026

Steinway Artist and composer Jeff Beal discusses writing for solo piano.

Soundboard: Happy Birthday, Duke! (with Mercedes Ellington)

April 29, 2026

Duke Ellington’s granddaughter, Mercedes Ellington, is a choreographer and dancer as well as the founder, CEO and Artistic Director of The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts in New York City. She joins us to talk about the enduring music of her grandfather and her own journey as an artist.

Soundboard: Alexandre Kantorow

April 23, 2026

Pianist Alexandre Kantorow discusses his musical family, piano as orchestra, what to practice, creating a recital program, and what he's learned so far.

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Soundboard?

Soundboard is hosted by Ben Finane. Its publicly listed emails are careers@steinway.com and bfinane@steinway.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Soundboard?

The publicly listed emails for Soundboard: careers@steinway.com and bfinane@steinway.com.

How many listeners does Soundboard have?

Podseeker estimates Soundboard reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Soundboard?

Soundboard typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Distinguished pianists/musicians (often established performers, sometimes labeled Steinway Artists) and occasionally major arts leaders tied to recognized artistic legacies; credible practitioners who can speak specifically about creative process, practice, influences, and craftsmanship. Common among recent guests: Concert career with notable engagements/visibility; Association with major classical/jazz institutions or labels; Named arts leadership roles (e.g., arts center founder/CEO/artistic director). Recent guests include Mercedes Ellington, Alexandre Kantorow, and Sullivan Fortner.

How hard is it to get booked on Soundboard?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Soundboard cover?

Recent episodes cover Piano, Performance, Artistry, Craftsmanship, and Music. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

careers@steinway.com

bfinane@steinway.com

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