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The Piano Pod - a global hub for innovation, education, and connection in classical piano music
The Piano Pod - a global hub for innovation, education, and connection in classical piano music
The Piano Pod is a biweekly podcast that explores the world of classical music with a special focus on the piano. Host Yukimi Song, a classical pianist and educator from New York City, engages in in-depth conversations with guests who are breaking new ground in the classical music industry. The show aims to nurture a global community around the piano, embracing innovation and contemporary approaches to keep classical music relevant and vibrant for 21st-century audiences. Each episode seeks to connect tradition with the future, presenting beautiful classical music in a fun and engaging way.
Episodes
Carrying Memory Forward: Pianist, Composer & Author Inna Faliks on Odesa, Stranger Things, and the Courage to Reimagine
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Season 7 begins with Yamaha Artist, composer, author, and UCLA professor Inna Faliks.In this conversation, we explore her recent album Stranger Things: Piano Works from a Young Refugee’s Backpack, the childhood compositions she carried with her from Odesa, her 2024 album Manuscripts Don’t Burn, her relationship with literature and contempor
Steel, Violet, Rage at Carnegie Hall - SEASON 7 ALUMNI EPISODE 1
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.This episode is brought to you by the Alexander & Buono Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping promising classical musicians launch and sustain their careers while cultivating new audiences for classical music.Learn morePianists Anna and Dmitri Shelest of the Shelest Piano Duo join Maestro Michael Hall, Artistic Direc
OFFICIAL TRAILER: Two pianists. One piano. A U.S. premiere at Carnegie Hall.
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Here is the trailer for Steel, Violet, Rage at Carnegie Hall, a special Season 7 Alumni Episode of The Piano Pod.Pianists Anna and Dmitri Shelest of the Shelest Piano Duo join Maestro Michael Hall, Artistic Director of the Brandywine Valley Symphony, to take us behind their October 18 performance at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall.The c
Official Trailer: "Carrying Memory Forward" feat. Inna Faliks
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.From childhood compositions carried out of Odesa to performing a concerto on Minimoog, Inna Faliks has built an artistic life around memory, curiosity, and reinvention.What happens when the music you wrote as a child returns decades later?Here’s the trailer for the Season 7 premiere of The Piano Pod: Carrying Memory Forward, featuring Yamah
Welcome to Season 7: Culture & Courage
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Welcome to Season 7 of The Piano Pod: Culture & Courage.After six seasons and more than 100 episodes, the show is entering a new chapter. In this short introduction, host Yukimi Song shares what is changing, why the podcast is moving to a monthly schedule, and how her own evolving identity and work inspired this season’s theme.What rema
Spirit, Body, and Soul: Pianist & Composer David Berry on Virtuosity, Creativity, and Artistic Identity
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.How do we bring our full musical selves to the stage?In this Season 6 finale of The Piano Pod, concert pianist, composer, arranger, educator, and artistic leader David Berry joins host Yukimi Song for a rich and deeply personal conversation on virtuosity, improvisation, composition, contemporary music, artistic identity, and the connections
Sound Liberation: Joe Williams on Black Artistry, Legacy & Belonging in Concert Music
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.What does it mean to become a "Sound Liberator"?In this episode of The Piano Pod, pianist, composer, educator, filmmaker, scholar, and advocate Joe Williams joins host Yukimi Song for a wide-ranging conversation on artistry, legacy, belonging, improvisation, education, and the evolving landscape of concert music.Currently pursuing a PhD in
Beyond Borders: From Argentina to Poland to Texas—Oscar Macchioni reflects on a life in music
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.In this episode of The Piano Pod, we are joined by Steinway Artist, pianist, and pedagogue Dr. Oscar Macchioni.Born in Argentina, shaped by years of study in Poland, and now serving as Associate Professor of Piano Pedagogy at the University of North Texas, Macchioni reflects on a life in music that moves across borders — culturally, intelle
Music As Witness feat. Concert Pianist, Anna Shelest
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.In this episode of The Piano Pod, we are joined by concert pianist Anna Shelest.Her work spans major orchestral collaborations, recording projects, and repertoire advocacy — but this conversation centers on her latest album A Romantic from Kharkiv; Music of Sergei Bortkiewicz and the deeper artistic and cultural meaning behind it.Together,
Joy Luck Trio -- Groundbreaking Pipa-Erhu-Piano Trio
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.In this episode of The Piano Pod, we welcome Joy Luck Trio — a newly formed ensemble bringing together pianist Donna Weng Friedman, pipa virtuoso Gao Hong, and erhu virtuoso Karen Han-Ottosson.Together, these three Chinese-American artists unite piano, pipa, and erhu in a rare chamber collaboration rooted in heritage and shaped by contempor
The Sound of Perseus feat. Composer & Conductor Michael Ostrzyga
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.In this episode of The Piano Pod, we are joined by composer, conductor, & Music Director at Univeristy of Cologne, Michael OstrzygaHis work spans composition, conducting, editorial scholarship, and large-scale projects — but this conversation centers on his piano writing, especially his recent solo album Perseus.Together, we explore how
The Infinite Staircase feat. Concert Pianist, Han Chen
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.In this episode of The Piano Pod, concert pianist Han Chen joins TPP for a deep conversation about virtuosity, vision, and what it means to build something meaningful in today’s classical music landscape.Han Chen is a GRAMMY Award–nominated pianist known for his fearless approach to some of the most demanding repertoire in the piano canon —
Accents of Love feat. Pianist and Singer-Songwriter, Vivian Fang Liu
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Accents of Love: Vivian Fang Liu on Artistry, Belonging, and Music for the Next GenerationThe Piano Pod — Season 6, Episode 13In this episode of The Piano Pod, pianist, singer-songwriter, composer, educator, and music researcher Vivian Fang Liu joins host Yukimi Song for a powerful conversation about identity, creativity, and the role of mu
"Sapiens: A Human History at the Piano" feat. Sean Hickey, Composer
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Composer Sean Hickey joins The Piano Pod to discuss Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind — his monumental piano cycle inspired by Yuval Noah Harari’s bestselling book. From imagined orders and human cooperation to empire, biology, AI, and the future of artistic sustainability, this episode explores what it means to create — and remain huma
“Fearless Vision” Asiya Korepanova on Extreme Repertoire, Interdisciplinary Creation, and Artistic Risk
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.In this episode of The Piano Pod, host Yukimi Song sits down with pianist, composer, visual artist, and poet Asiya Korepanova for a wide-ranging conversation on extreme repertoire, transcription as a creative act, long-form artistic commitment, and what it means to think at scale as a musician today.Born into a deeply musical family in Izhe
Mirrors & Echoes: Aïda Lahlou on Ravel, Risk, and Reframing Tradition
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.In this episode of The Piano Pod, host Yukimi Song sits down with pianist, recording artist, and multidisciplinary creator Aïda Lahlou for an in-depth conversation on Ravel’s Miroirs, sound as physical reality, and what it means to build an artistic life through curiosity, risk, and purpose. At the center of the conversation is Aïda’s debut
Schubert Now: Storytelling, Connection, and the Road to the 2028 Bicentennial
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.In this episode of The Piano Pod, host Yukimi Song sits down with concert pianist and recording artist Ammiel Bushakevitz for a wide-ranging conversation on Franz Schubert, the German Lied tradition, and what makes 19th-century music speak powerfully to 21st-century audiences.Ammiel shares insights from his major long-term projects, includi
Bells of Nagasaki — Anli Lin Tong on Faith, Lineage, and the Artist’s Callin
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.What does a piano recital have to do with war, faith, and forgiveness?In this episode of The Piano Pod, pianist and educator Anli Lin Tong shares the story behind Bells of Nagasaki: Music for Contemplation—a profoundly moving concert created for the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki.What began as a single song her father us
Between Worlds: Mirna Lekic on Cultural Crossings, Sonic Identity, and the Art of Connection
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.In this episode, I sit down with pianist and educator Mirna Lekić for a conversation that spans continents, sound worlds, and the deeper layers of what music can mean in a human life.Born and raised in Sarajevo during the Bosnian War and now based in New York City, Mirna brings a rare perspective to the piano — one shaped by resilience, mig
The Embodied Pianist: Elena Riu on Presence, Breath, and Artistic Freedom
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.In this episode of The Piano Pod, I sit down with Elena Riu — pianist, groundbreaking recording artist, educator, and yoga/mindfulness teacher — whose work has reshaped how we think about artistry, embodiment, and the future of piano performance. Elena has long been a force of quiet revolution. Long before conversations about inclusivity an
"This Is Jazz" 🎹 Pianist & Educator Quentin Walston on Jazz for Everyone
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.🎶✨ What if jazz could be taught as naturally as language—where freedom, creativity, and collaboration drive learning?Welcome to Season 6, Episode 5 of The Piano Pod, featuring Quentin Walston — pianist, composer, educator, and founder of This Is Jazz™. In this conversation, we explore how Quentin bridges performance, pedagogy, and entrepren
🎬 TPP LIVE IN CONCERT REPRISE | Recorded Live at Mannes Prep, The New School
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.The Piano Pod Live in Concert: A Bold New Chapter in Classical Music marked the first-ever live event for the award-winning podcast and YouTube show The Piano Pod, conceived and hosted by Executive Producer Yukimi Song. Presented in collaboration with Mannes Prep, a pre-college music program offering comprehensive and nurturing pre-professi
The World of MICROVIDS 🎶 Composer, Stefania de Kenessey on Music, Poetry & Love
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.🎶✨ How can nineteen tiny piano miniatures blossom into one of the most expansive, collaborative, and award-winning projects of our time? Welcome to Season 6 Episode 3: The World of MICROVIDS — Composer & Advocate for Women in Music, Stefania de Kenessey. In this episode of The Piano Pod, I sit down with Stefania de Kenessey, a composer
"Boundless Creativity" feat. Mada & Hugh Piano Duo on Love, Life, & Artistic Freedom
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.🎹🔥 What makes a four-hand piano duo so powerful, intimate, and endlessly creative?Welcome to Season 6 Episode 2: Four Hands, Boundless Creativity — Mada & Hugh, the Award-Winning Duo on Love, Life & Artistic FreedomIn this captivating episode of The Piano Pod, I sit down with the award-winning Mada & Hugh Piano Duo — Romanian-bo
Music Transforms -- Chad Lawson on creativity, healing, and human connection
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.🎹✨ Can music heal, comfort, and truly transform lives?In this special Season 6 premiere of The Piano Pod, I sit down with Billboard-charting pianist and composer Chad Lawson — also the first musician ever appointed as a U.N. Ambassador for the World Federation for Mental Health. His composition “The Light Within” became the official theme s
Official Trailer: Season 6 Finale "Spirit, Body, & Soul" feat. David Berry
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.🎙️ SEASON 6 FINALE TRAILERHow do we bring our full musical selves to the stage?In the Season 6 finale of The Piano Pod 🎙, host Yukimi Song sits down with concert pianist, composer, arranger, educator, and artistic leader David Berry for a rich and deeply personal conversation on virtuosity, improvisation, composition, contemporary music, an
Official Trailer: "Sound Liberation" feat. Joe Williams, Sound Liberator
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.🎙️ NEW TRAILER: Sound LiberationWhat does it mean to be a Sound Liberator?In our upcoming episode of The Piano Pod, pianist, composer, educator, and scholar Joe Williams reflects on artistry, identity, freedom, Black excellence, and the power of music to preserve histories and connect communities.“My responsibility is really to free people
Official Trailer: "Beyond Borders" feat. Oscar Macchioni, Steinway Artist & Pedagogue
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Here is the Trailer for: Season 6 Episode 18: Beyond Borders: From Argentina to Poland to Texas—Oscar Macchioni Reflects on a Life in MusicIn our upcoming episode, we welcome Steinway Artist and renowned piano pedagogue Dr. Oscar Macchioni.This conversation goes far beyond tango.Together, we explore: • tango as a universal concert genre • a
Official Trailer: Season 6 Eps.17 "Music as Witness" feat. Anna Shelest
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.🎬 TRAILER — Music as WitnessWhat does it mean for music to carry memory?In this upcoming episode of The Piano Pod, concert pianist Anna Shelest traces her roots from Kharkiv, Ukraine—through forgotten voices and the music of women composers she continues to bring into focus.This is not about novelty. It is about identity, history, and a lif
Official Trailer: Season 6 Episode 16 feat. Joy Luck Trio
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.What happens when piano, pipa, and erhu come together in one ensemble?Tonight on The Piano Pod, meet Joy Luck Trio — Donna Weng Friedman, Gao Hong, and Karen Han-Ottosson — three acclaimed artists creating a bold new chamber voice rooted in heritage, virtuosity, and contemporary expression.In this powerful conversation, we explore the origi
Official Trailer: Season 6 Eps.15, The Sound of Perseus feat. Michael Ostrzyga, Composer
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Here is the trailer for Season 6, Episode 15 of The Piano Pod. Guest: Michael Ostrzyga — Composer & Conductor In this episode, we explore his piano writing, centered around his album Perseus — a body of work shaped by structure, memory, and lived experience. In our conversation, we talked about: where music begins — sound, structure, or
Official Trailer ✅: The Infinite Staircase feat. GRAMMY-nominated Pianist Han Chen
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Here is the trailer for our upcoming episode with GRAMMY-nominated pianist Han Chen.From mastering Ligeti to building Infinite Staircase, this conversation goes beyond performance — into vision, risk, and creating something that lasts. 🎥 Premieres tonight at 8 PM ET: https://youtu.be/2JqDeHYSk58?si=QgFPTfWf0ch_7WBl 🎧 Audio: https://linktr.e
Official Trailer for Season 6 Eps.13 Vivian Fang Liu
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Here is the trailer for our upcoming episode of The Piano Pod.Concert pianist, singer-songwriter, and composer Vivian Fang Liu joins us for a powerful conversation about music, identity, and belonging.From her award-winning children’s albums to cross-genre artistry shaped by classical piano, Vivian shares how her work brings together perfor
Official Trailer: "Sapiens - A Human History on the Piano feat. Sean Hickey
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.🎥 Here is the trailer for our new eps featuring Sean Hickey, Composer/Record Label Executive Composer Sean Hickey joins The Piano Pod to discuss Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind for the Piano — his monumental piano cycle inspired by Yuval Noah Harari’s bestselling book.From imagined orders and human cooperation to empire, biology, AI,
"Building Artists Through Music & Mentorship" Pavlina Dokovska on Pedagogy, Leadership, and the Mannes International Piano Festival
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.This surprise bonus episode was created in collaboration with Mannes School of Music at The New School.In this conversation, I sit down with Pavlina Dokovska — internationally active concert pianist, Chair of the Piano Department at Mannes School of Music, and Artistic Director of the Mannes International Piano Festival — to explore what it
Official Trailer: Building Artists Through Music & Mentorship feat. Pavlina Dokovska
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.🚨 Bonus Episode Drops TonightHere’s the trailer.Building Artists Through Music & Mentorship with Pavlina DokovskaWhat does it really take to build an artist?In this special collaboration, The Piano Pod sits down with Pavlina Dokovska — internationally active concert pianist, Chair of the Piano Department at Mannes School of Music, and A
Official Trailer: "Fearless Vision" feat. Asiya Korepanova, Pianist/Composer/Visual Artist
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.🎬 Official Trailer — Fearless Visionwith Asiya KorepanovaFor our upcoming episode of The Piano Pod, host Yukimi Song sits down with Asiya Korepanova — pianist, composer, visual artist, and poet — for a deep conversation on long-form artistic commitment, transcription as a creative act, and what it means to build a life in music shaped by de
Official Trailer ✅: "Mirrors & Echoes" feat. Aïda Lahlou
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.🎬 OFFICIAL TRAILER Season 6, Episode 10 Mirrors and Echoes — Ravel, Resonance, and Reframing Tradition What happens when Ravel’s Miroirs becomes the center of a much larger listening journey? In this episode of The Piano Pod, I sit down with Aïda Lahlou — UK-based, award-winning pianist and multidisciplinary artist — for an in-depth convers
Official Trailer: "Schubert Now" Ammiel Bushakevitz on Storytelling, Connection, and the Road to the 2028 Bicentennial
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.🎬 OFFICIAL TRAILERSeason 6, Episode 9 Schubert Now — Concert Pianist, Ammiel Bushakevitz on Storytelling, Connection, and the Road to the 2028 BicentennialWhy does Schubert still matter today?In our first episode of 2026, I sit down with concert pianist and recording artist Ammiel Bushakevitz for a wide-ranging conversation on Schubert, the
Extra from Season 6 — The World of Microvids feat. Stefania de Kenessey
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.To close out 2025, The Piano Pod brings you a special year-end bonus episode featuring composer and storyteller Stefania De Kenessey. Earlier this season, we explored her MICROVIDS project; today, Stefania takes us behind the scenes of another major undertaking: her opera The Bonfire of the Vanities, based on Tom Wolfe’s iconic novel.In thi
Extra from Season 6 — Mada & Hugh Piano Duo on Creativity & Connection
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.✨ Happy Holidays, friends!This extra segment comes from Season 6, Episode 2 with the award-winning Mada & Hugh Piano Duo. Our conversation ran longer than expected, and while this part didn’t make it into the final episode, I couldn’t keep it from you — it’s just too good.In this excerpt, Mada & Hugh open up about creativity in its
Official Trailer ✅: "Bells of Nagasaki" feat. Pianist/Educator, Anli Lin Tong
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.The trailer for our upcoming episode is now live—and it offers a glimpse into one of the most reflective and quietly powerful conversations of this season.In Season 6, Episode 8 of The Piano Pod, I sit down with pianist and educator Anli Lin Tong for a deeply moving conversation about music as memory, faith, lineage, and moral witness.At th
Official Trailer ✅ "Between Worlds" Mirna Lekić on Cultural Crossings, Sonic Identity, and the Art of Connection
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Here is the TRAILER — Between Worlds: From Sarajevo to New York: A Conversation on Cultural Crossings, Sonic Identity, and the Art of Connection feat. Mirna LekićThis week on The Piano Pod, I sit down with pianist and champion of new music Mirna Lekić for a conversation that moves between cultures, sound worlds, and the deeper layers of art
Bonus Episode: Introducing the Zainichi Music Project
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Happy Thanksgiving! In this bonus episode, I’m sharing something deeply personal — a part of my identity I’ve rarely spoken about publicly. I am a third-generation Zainichi Korean, born and raised in Japan, and I’m finally stepping into that history through a new creative initiative called The Zainichi Music Project, now sponsored by the Ne
Official Trailer ✅: "The Embodied Pianist" Pianist Elena Riu on Presence, Breath, and Artistic Freedom
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Get ready for our next episode of The Piano Pod: The Embodied Pianist with Elena Riu — pianist, groundbreaking recording artist, educator, and yoga/mindfulness teacher.In this powerful conversation, we explore embodied performance, somatics, breath, creativity, cultural identity, and even the menstrual cycle as a source of artistic insight.
Official Trailer ✅: This Is Jazz, Season 6 Episode 5, feat. Quentin Walston
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.In this trailer, get a glimpse into my upcoming conversation with Quentin Walston — a pianist, composer, and educator known for his joyful fusion of jazz, improvisation, and storytelling. In this episode, we dive into creativity, connection, and the spirit of collaboration that defines his work and the evolving world of modern musicianship.
Official Trailer ✅: "The World of MICROVIDS" feat. Composer, Stefania De Kenessey
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.🎶✨ How can nineteen miniature piano pieces transform into a boundless world of music, poetry, collaboration, and film?Season 6 of The Piano Pod continues with an extraordinary episode featuring composer Stefania de Kenessey and her latest project, Microvids. What began as small, intimate sketches during the pandemic has blossomed into her m
Encore Conversations 1: Beyond the Keys & Radiance - Jeeyoon Kim on Love, Resilience, and Creativity
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.🔥 “Music isn’t just about playing the notes — it’s about living beyond the keys.”🔥Welcome to the premiere of Encore Conversations — The Piano Pod’s new series, where past guests return for short, powerful conversations about their latest projects and evolving journeys.To kick it off, I’m joined by Jeeyoon Kim — pianist, educator, podcaster,
Official Trailer ✅ Encore Conversations Ep. 1 | Jeeyoon Kim — Beyond the Keys & Radiance
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.In this special premiere of Encore Conversations, The Piano Pod’s brand-new alumni series, I sit down with award-winning pianist, author, and educator Jeeyoon Kim. You may remember her from Season 3, where she inspired us with her originality, authenticity, and mission to make concerts deeply personal. Now she returns with her most intimate
Official Trailer ✅: "Four Hands, Boundless Creativity," feat. Mada & Hugh Piano Duo
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.🎹🔥 What makes a four-hand piano duo so powerful, intimate, and endlessly creative? Season 6 of The Piano Pod continues with an electrifying episode featuring the award-winning Mada & Hugh Piano Duo — Romanian-born pianist Mădălina Dănilă and Korean-American pianist Hugh Sung. Known for their imaginative arrangements, captivating perform
Official Trailer ✅: "Music Transforms" Chad Lawson on creativity, healing, and human connection
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.🎹✨ Can music heal, comfort, and truly transform lives? In this special Season 6 premiere of The Piano Pod, I sit down with Billboard-charting pianist and composer Chad Lawson — also the first musician ever appointed as a U.N. Ambassador for the World Federation for Mental Health. His composition “The Light Within” became the official theme
Welcome to Season 6! Creativity & Connection
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.✨ Season 6 of The Piano Pod is here! ✨ This year, it’s all about Creativity and Connection — the messy, vulnerable, transformative stories behind the music. 🎹 We kick things off with an inspiring lineup: 🎶 Chad Lawson on September 9, 8:00 pm ET. Mădălina Dănilă & Hugh Sung — the award-winning Mada & Hugh Piano Duo, whose artistry a
The Fullness of Being: Dr. Maria Thompson Corley on Art, Inclusion & Creative Legacy
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.This episode is brought to you by Juneteenth LP — celebrating Black artistry and legacy in classical music. 🎉 Get Your Ticket: https://publictheater.org/performances-jp/2025/j/juneteenth-lp/🎹 What does it mean to live and create with authenticity?In this powerful season finale, we sit down with Dr. Maria Thompson Corley — pianist, composer,
100 Works, One Mission: Leah Claiborne - Yamaha Artist & Scholar
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.This episode is brought to you by Juneteenth LP — Celebrating Black artistry and legacy in classical music. 🎧 What if every child could see themselves in the music they study? In this robust conversation, Dr. Leah Claiborne —pianist, Yamaha Artist, educator, and founder of Ebony Music Inc.—joins The Piano Pod to discuss her mission to ex
Bach Reimagined: Eleonor Bindman - Pianist, Arranger, & Recording Artist
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.In this inspiring episode of The Piano Pod, "Bach Reimagined - Artistic Innovation of Timeless Music for All Audiences," Eleonor Bindman - pianist, arranger, and recording artist - joins us for an intimate conversation about her groundbreaking work reimagining the music of J.S. Bach for solo and four-hand piano.From her bestselling Brandenb
Inside the World of Górecki: Jarred Dunn & Anna Gorecka, Two Pianos, One Vision
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.What does it mean to carry a musical legacy forward—not through imitation, but through living artistry? In this powerful and intimate episode of The Piano Pod, I sit down with pianist-scholar Jarred Dunn and concert pianist Anna Górecka, daughter of the legendary Polish composer Henryk Mikołaj Górecki, to explore his emotional, historical,
Neuroscience in Music Practice: Dr. Molly Gebrian - Violist, Neuroscience Researcher, & Author
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.“How many hours did you practice today?” If that question still defines your worth as a musician, this episode might just change your life.In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Molly Gebrian—violist, neuroscience researcher, educator, and author of Learn Faster, Perform Better: A Musician’s Guide to the Neuroscience of Practicing—joins The
Reimagining Raga and Jazz: Charu Suri - Pianist, Composer, & Jazz-Raga Pioneer
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.🎶 In this episode of The Piano Pod, "Reimagining Raga and Jazz - Blending Indian Ragas, Jazz, and Classical Music," I sat down with Charu Suri—award-winning pianist, composer, and trailblazer—who is redefining what jazz can be through her original genre: Raga Jazz. As one of the first female jazz artists of Indian origin to perform at Carn
Mastering Musical Heritage: Jose Ramos Santana, Steinway Artist & Spanish/Latin American Music Expert
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.In this episode of The Piano Pod, Mastering Musical Heritage—Exploring Spanish Piano Traditions and Embracing Puerto Rican Identity, I had the privilege of speaking with José Ramos Santana, a Steinway Artist and one of the foremost interpreters of Spanish and Latin American piano music. This conversation is a deep dive into the passion, her
Composing with Humanity: Nimrod Borenstein, Internationally Acclaimed Composer & Conductor
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.In this episode of The Piano Pod, I had the pleasure of speaking with Nimrod Borenstein—acclaimed composer and conductor—about his remarkable journey in music. From his early days as a violinist to becoming one of today’s most celebrated composers, Nimrod shares his artistic philosophy, the evolution of his piano works, and the influences t
Blurred Boundaries - Classical Meets Jazz: Ophelia Gordon, Concert Pianist & Recording Artist
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.📣 This Episode is Brought to You by the New York Piano Group. Find Your Piano Community with the New York Piano Group! 🔗 Learn more 🎶 Can a composer truly belong to both the jazz and classical worlds?In this episode of The Piano Pod, we sit down with concert pianist and recording artist Ophelia Gordon, a leading interpreter of Nikolai Kapu
Practising the Piano: Graham Fitch, World's Leading Piano Pedagogue & Icon of Piano Magazine
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.📣 This Episode is Brought to You by the New York Piano Group. Find Your Piano Community with the New York Piano Group! 🔗 Learn more🎹 How can neuroscience and a student-centered approach reshape our practice and teaching the piano?In this episode of The Piano Pod, Practising the Piano – Neuroscience, Technique, Musicality, and Performance Ma
Moving Classics TV: Anna Heller - Leading Figure of Contemporary Piano Music
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.📣 This Episode is Brought to You by the Foundation for Bolivian Artists. 👉"Celebrate Culture, Discover Hidden Classical Gems, and Explore Bolivia's Talents!" https://bolivianartistfoundation.org/In this episode of The Piano Pod, we dive into the fascinating world of contemporary classical music with Anna Heller, founder of Moving Classics T
Redefining Classical Music: Clare Longendyke - Concert Pianist & Recording Artist
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.📣 This Episode is Brought to You by the Foundation for Bolivian Artists. 👉"Celebrate Culture, Discover Hidden Classical Gems, and Explore Bolivia's Talents!" Kick off the new year with an exhilarating episode with Clare Longendyke—an extraordinary concert pianist and recording artist redefining the boundaries of classical music. Celebrated
Virtuoso Reimagined: A Journey of Reinvention, From IT Executive to Steinway Artist with Holistic Vision - Sophia Agranovich
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.📣 This Episode is Brought to You by The Compass Concerts! "Start with Mindfulness, Perform with Heart: Discover The Compass Concerts' Unique Musical Experience!" 👉 https://thecompassconcerts.com.Multi-Award-Winning Virtuoso Pianist, Recording Artist, and Steinway Artist, Sophia Agranovich’s life is a remarkable testament to resilience, dete
Crafting Creative Paths: Exploring Brazilian Rhythms, Creative Coaching, and the Art of Self-Compassion, feat. Rebecca Hass
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.📣 This Episode is Brought to You by The Compass Concerts! "Start with Mindfulness, Perform with Heart: Discover The Compass Concerts' Unique Musical Experience!" This episode, “Crafting Creative Paths - Exploring Brazilian Rhythms, Creative Coaching, and the Art of Self-Compassion,” features an uplifting and insightful conversation with Reb
Healing, Heritage, & Musical Transformation: Yamaha Artist, Dr. Artina McCain
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.📣 This Episode is Brought to You by The Art Song Preservation Society of New York (ASPSNY)! "Immerse Yourself in a World of Art Song at the Summer of Song Festival 2025!" 🎶 Learn more about ASPSNY’s festival lineup, workshops, and registration options HERE. In this special episode of The Piano Pod, “Healing, Heritage, and Musical Transform
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Kaleidoscope: Championing Women feat. Dr. Isabel Pérez Dobarro - Concert Pianist, Advocate for Women Composer
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Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.This episode is brought to you by Dr. Jon Skidmore and the Musician’s Path to Peak Performance team — helping artists conquer performance anxiety for over 30 years and shine under the spotlight. Visit drjonskidmore.com to learn more.We are thrilled to introduce the esteemed guest of Season 5, Episode 3: Dr. Hayk Arsenyan—award-winning piani
Between Keys & Creativity feat. Jed Distler - Composer, Steinway Artist, & Radio/Podcast Host
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.This episode is brought to you by Keys 2 Success, bringing classical music opportunities to Newark and its surrounding suburban communities Visit their website to learn more.Curious about which episode has the most name drops? Look no further—this one with Jed Distler takes the crown!The Piano Pod had an exciting conversation with Jed Distl
Transcendent Musical Vision feat. Concert Pianist/Educator, Dr. Sara Davis Buechner
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.This episode is brought to you by Keys 2 Success, bringing classical music opportunities to Newark and its surrounding suburban communities Visit their website to learn more.We’re kicking off the new season of Joy and Authenticity with an incredible guest—renowned pianist and educator, Dr. Sara Davis Buechner! 🎹✨In this episode, titled "Tra
Intro to "Let's Podcast - Launch Your Pod with Purpose"
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Thinking about starting a podcast—but feeling overwhelmed by where to begin? I created a mini-course for artists, educators, and independent creatives who want to build a podcast that feels authentic, intentional, and achievable. And this bonus episode is a FREE intro lesson. Inside, I’ll walk you through what to expect in my full course,
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Season 5 Bonus Episode: "Celebrating Juneteenth LP's 10th Anniversary" feat. Dr. Nnenna Ogwo
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Official Trailer ✅: Season 5 Episode 19 "100 Works, One Mission," feat. Dr. Leah Claiborne - Yamaha Artist & Scholar
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Official Trailer ✅: "Bach Reimagined - Artistic Innovation of Timeless Music for ALL Audiences" feat. Eleonor Bindman
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.“It became vital to me to focus on a new way of looking at Bach’s music…” — Eleonor BindmanHere is the trailer for the upcoming episode of The Piano Pod 🎙, titled Bach Reimagined: Artistic Innovation of Timeless Music for All Audiences, featuring pianist, arranger, and recording artist Eleonor Bindman. She joins us for a deeply personal con
The Piano Pod is officially a Top 3 Finalist for Best Video Podcast in the 2025 Quill Podcast Awards!
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Vote for The Piano Pod - the Best Video Podcast Category for the Quill Podcast Awards!
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Please vote for The Piano Pod HERE!Hi friends! The Piano Pod has been named a semi-finalist for Best Video Podcast in the 2025 Quill Podcast Awards! Today is the last day to vote and help bring classical music to the global stage (May 8, 2025). It’s been an incredible five years of dedication and hard work, and I couldn’t be prouder of this
Official Trailer ✅: Season 5 Episode 17 - Inside the World of Górecki
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