By: Lisa Steinberg
Q) Audiences are finally getting to hear your beautiful voice alongside your piano playing. How would you describe your sound?
A) Thank you so much – that means a lot to me. I would describe my sound as cinematic and emotional, with a strong classical influence at the core. I’ve always been drawn to music that feels like a dream – ethereal, textured, and intimate. Blending piano with vocals gives me the freedom to tell stories in a new way, while still staying true to my musical roots.
Q) Who are some of your musical influences?
A) Classical music shaped the foundation of how I experience sound – composers like Rachmaninoff, Debussy and Chopin are forever a part of my DNA. But I’m also inspired by modern artists like Norah Jones, Lana Del Rey and Sia – women who can convey such strength through softness. I admire musicians who create emotion without needing to be loud.
Q) Talk about the story behind your single “Slo-Mo.”
A) “Slo-Mo” came from this quiet moment of stillness. It’s about the feeling of time slowing down when you’re lost in a dreamlike memory or emotion – when everything else fades and you’re just present in that experience. I wrote it at night on the piano and the melody just flowed. It felt natural, almost like a whisper from my subconscious.
Q) It’s such a great start to your EP Dreamcatcher. In what way does it set the tone for the EP?
A) “Slo-Mo” really opens the door into the world of Dreamcatcher. It sets the emotional landscape – romantic, nostalgic and a little mysterious. The EP as a whole explores inner emotions and quiet power and “Slo-Mo” gently invites you into that space, where each track feels like a different dream or memory.
Q) Your new single “BOSS” is out now. What makes it the perfect follow up to “Slo-Mo?”
A) “Boss” is such a fun contrast to “Slo-Mo.” Where “Slo-Mo” is all about surrendering to a feeling, “Boss” is about stepping into your power and owning your presence. It’s confident, playful and bold – but still has a softness in the vocals that reflects who I am. I love showing different facets of myself through music.
Q) What kind of response have you been receiving to “BOSS” so far?
A) I’ve been so touched by the response! I’ve had messages from people saying it made them feel empowered or that it became their go-to “walk into the room” song. That means everything to me because that’s exactly what I hoped it would do – make people feel strong, in control, and still elegant.
Q) What is your song writing process? Do you work the music out through the piano before you can create lyrics?
A) Most of the time, yes, the piano is where everything starts for me. It’s the most natural way I express emotion. Sometimes I’ll sit down and just start playing until I find a progression that resonates and then the melody and lyrics begin to unfold from there. Other times, I might have a lyrical phrase or idea first, and I’ll find the sound to match it. But the piano is always my anchor.
Q) How much of a hand do you have in the production of your music?
A) I’m very involved. I’m lucky to work with producers who understand my vision and we collaborate closely. I care deeply about textures, dynamics and atmosphere – so I like to be hands-on, from arranging the piano parts to shaping how the vocals are layered and how each sound contributes to the emotional arc.
Q) “Lonely in Paris” and “Ladies Room” are my favorite songs off the EP. Which track(s) holds a special place in your heart and what makes it standout so much to you?
A) That makes me so happy to hear! “Lonely in Paris” is definitely one of the most personal for me – it captures that beautiful melancholy of feeling alone but not lonely. There’s a quiet magic in solitude and Paris has always been a city that holds that contrast so well. I also really love “Dreamcatcher.” It’s the emotional centerpiece of the EP and feels like a lullaby to my inner self.
Q) What songs off your EP are you looking forward to performing live?
A) I can’t wait to perform “Boss” live – it brings out a strong, playful energy in me on stage. But I’m also really looking forward to “Lonely in Paris” and “Slo-Mo” because they’re so intimate. Performing them live with just a piano feels like sharing a secret with the audience.
Q) What do you hope listeners take away from listening to your new EP as a whole – either as an emotion or message?
A) I hope listeners feel a sense of connection – to themselves, to their emotions, to moments they may have forgotten. Dreamcatcher is about dreaming, feeling and finding strength in vulnerability. If someone walks away from the EP feeling more in touch with their own story, that would mean the world to me.
Q) You recently collaborated on your husband Lang Lang’s album, but who would you most like to collaborate with on a song in the future?
A) Yes, working with Lang Lang is always very special. Outside of classical music, I’d love to collaborate with someone like FINNEAS. I admire how he combines emotional storytelling with rich, layered production. That kind of artistic depth really inspires me.
Q) What artist/musician are you currently listening to and why do you dig them?
A) Lately I’ve been listening to Raye – her songwriting is so raw and honest and her musicality is incredible. Also, I keep coming back to Debussy. There’s something timeless about his harmonies that always resets my heart.
Q) What would you like to say to everyone who is a fan and supporter of you and your work?
A) Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your support means everything to me, especially as I’m opening new chapters in my music. I hope my songs can be a part of your journey too – through joy, solitude, transformation. I’m grateful we get to share this space of sound and emotion together.