Season 2, Episode 7 was a special one—recorded at the legendary Maxim Piano Bar in Amsterdam. We dive into the bar’s rich history and swap stories from years past with retired manager Hans de Lau, before turning to the music and journey of Stijn van den Berg. Stijn has a unique connection to Maxim: it’s where it all started for him, years ago—and in this episode he shares what that place still means to him today.

Mark and John go way back — they first played together in Tilburg (The Netherlands) at Live Pianos, and the chemistry is still 100% there.

Mark, better known as The Piano Guy, now focuses on weddings and private events across the UK. In this episode, he breaks down how the UK private-party scene works compared to the Netherlands, shares practical advice for building a solid career, and offers genuinely useful tips for younger players coming up.

And of course, there’s music: Mark and John dive into a few tracks you almost never hear on the podcast — and it leads to some of my favourite performances we’ve had on the show.

Phillys has been traveling the world as a musician for years, collecting unforgettable experiences along the way. In this episode, she shares her best advice on piano entertaining and performs some of her favorite songs together with Sander Mens from the Netherlands. It’s their very first time playing together — but it feels like they’ve been musical partners for a lifetime.