In this episode of My Music Podcast, host Graham Coath sits down with singer-songwriter, pianist, and musical polymath Caro Kelley for a wide-ranging, funny, and thoughtful conversation about life in music.

From the story behind her name (and why she can’t always pronounce it herself), to growing up classically trained on piano, Caro shares how music became second nature before language ever did. The conversation explores teaching, musical “genius", practice versus talent, and why great teachers matter more than perfect technique.

Caro also dives deep into her ambitious project of listening to 1,000 albums a year. What it’s taught her about taste, nostalgia, noisy music, and why not liking something doesn’t mean you’re “not listening”. Along the way, Graham and Caro unpack modern music culture, streaming habits, live performance, social media burnout, and the reality of being an independent artist in 2026.

Expect reflections on:

• Learning instruments later in life (including Caro’s brand-new guitar)

• Why albums still matter in a singles-driven world

• The difference between hearing music and truly listening

• Finding joy (and sanity) while creating content as a modern musician

• Playing live, making records, and staying curious as an artist

Warm, honest, occasionally opinionated, and full of laughter, this episode is a reminder that music isn’t about perfection – it’s about curiosity, connection, and showing up.

🎧 Listen now and discover why Caro Kelley is one of the most thoughtful voices in modern music conversations.