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Yukimi Song, Clara Zhang
Hi 🎹 lovers out there! We are The Piano Pod, a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show, hosted by Yukimi Song and Clara Zhang--classical pianists & educators from NYC. Our podcast show is for anyone who plays the piano for fun, loves listening to the piano music, is currently pursuing a career in piano or works professionally in the music industry, or someone curious about the world of piano music!
Twice a month, we interview a guest speaker who has been breaking exciting new ground in the music industry. Started during the coronavirus pandemic as a way to adjust to the new musical reality, the goals of The Piano Pod are to examine the traditions of the piano, adapt them, and expand its capabilities in this modern era.
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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 that unite seemingly different musical worlds.
A graduate of the Eastman School of Music and The Juilliard School, Berry has built a multifaceted career as a performer, educator, curator, and advocate. Equally at home with Liszt, George Walker, James P. Johnson, contemporary composers, and his own original works, he embodies the spirit of this season’s theme: Creativity and Connection.
Throughout the episode, listeners will hear excerpts from Berry’s own compositions and arrangements, including Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho and Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child.
Featured Music & Recordings
- Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho
- Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child
- Danse Andalouse by Joaquín Nin
- James P. Johnson: Yamekraw – A Negro Rhapsody
- Adolphus Hailstork: Chamber Works Featuring the premiere recording of Hailstork’s Piano Quintet Detroit with The Harlem Chamber Players. Spotify
- Tiny Glass Tavern — Let Us Dance, Let Us Sing Featuring David Berry’s performance of Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho. Spotify
Publications
- Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho for solo piano
- David Berry, Since Jesus Came Into My Heart: 10 Stylish Arrangements for Solo Piano Lillenas Publishing Company, 2024
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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 composition at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Williams has built a multifaceted career championing composers of African descent while developing his own distinctive creative voice. From premiering new works and producing documentary films to contributing scholarship on Florence Price and composing music rooted in liberation, spirituality, and human connection, Williams exemplifies what it means to be a 21st-century artist.
Throughout the episode, listeners will hear musical excerpts featuring works by Florence Price, Maria Thompson Corley, Richard Thompson, Brian Raphael Nabors, and Joe Williams himself.
🎹 Featured Music & Performances
- Brian Raphael Nabors – Piano Sonata No. 2
- Brian Raphael Nabors – Sonata for Cello and Piano (Sterling Elliott, cello; Joseph Williams, piano)
- Florence Price – Fantasie Nègre in E Minor
- James Lee III - Album for the Young at Heart
- Maria Thompson Corley – Lucid Dreaming
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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, intellectually, and artistically.
A central focus of this conversation is his album Mostly Tangos: Piano Music from the Americas. But this episode goes far beyond tango itself.
Together, we explore artistic identity, the dangers of labels, concert programming, the evolution of tango into concert music, and how composers such as Astor Piazzolla, William Bolcom, and Karol Szymanowski shaped Macchioni’s artistic world. We also discuss his years teaching in the culturally rich border community of El Paso, Texas, his philosophy on piano pedagogy, and the role universities and artists can play in building meaningful human connection through music.
This episode offers a thoughtful reflection on artistry, cultural identity, education, and how music continues to travel across generations and borders.
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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, we explore how music becomes a form of testimony — shaped by memory, identity, and history — and how Shelest’s connection to Kharkiv, Ukraine informs her interpretation of Bortkiewicz’s music. We also discuss her Donna Voce project, her collaboration with conductor Neeme Järvi on Anton Rubinstein’s piano concertos, and her work as part of the Shelest Piano Duo with her husband, Dmitri Shelest.
This episode is sponsored by the Alexander & Buono Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting classical musicians through performance opportunities, recordings, and artistic development.
This episode offers a powerful reflection on rediscovery, cultural heritage, and the role of classical music in today’s world.
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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 contemporary expression.
In this conversation, we explore how the trio first came together, the histories and sound worlds of the pipa and erhu, what makes these instruments distinct from Western strings, and the remarkable artistic journeys that led each member to this moment.
We also discuss Gao Hong’s expansive career as a pipa virtuoso and composer, Karen Han’s work on major Hollywood soundtracks, Donna’s recent creative accomplishments, and the trio’s artistic vision, repertoire, and the origin of the name Joy Luck Trio.
This episode is about identity, reinvention, artistry, and the excitement of building something new after decades of achievement.
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- 🌐 Gao Hong (Pipa Virtuoso, Composer)
- 🌐 Karen Han-Ottosson (Erhu Virtuoso)
- 🌐 Donna Weng Friedman (Pianist, Filmmaker)
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In this episode of The Piano Pod, we are joined by composer, conductor, & Music Director at Univeristy of Cologne, Michael Ostrzyga
His 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 music begins — whether from structure, memory, or sound itself — and how these ideas shape a body of work that moves between tradition and exploration. We also discuss his pedagogical work Der singende Wind, his early musical formation, and his recent arrangement of Beethoven’s Mass in C for four-hand piano and harmonium, commissioned by the Harvard Choruses.
This episode offers a deeper look into the relationship between structure and intuition, and how personal experience finds its way into music.
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- 📘 Der singende Wind - the Singing Wind (Breitkopf & Härtel):
- 🎼 Beethoven Mass in C arrangement - article
- 🎥 Harvard performance of Beethoven's Mass in C
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In this episode of The Piano Pod, concert pianist Han Chenjoins 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 — from György Ligeti’s Complete Piano Études to Beethoven’s Hammerklavier. His recent recording of Florence Price’s Piano Concerto in One Movement with conductor John Jeter and the Malmö Opera Orchestra has brought renewed attention to one of the most compelling American concertos of the 20th century.
Beyond performance, Han is also a curator and creator. His large-scale project Infinite Staircase pairs all 18 Ligeti Études with 18 newly commissioned works by living composers, expanding the repertoire while rethinking what a piano program can be.
This episode offers a rare look into the mind of a pianist who is not only performing at the highest level, but actively shaping the future of classical music.
In This Episode, We Talk About
- Florence Price and the legacy of her Piano Concerto
- Ligeti’s Complete Piano Études and technical/interpretive challenges
- Infinite Staircase — a 36-work project pairing Ligeti with new commissions
- Creative programming as artistic identity
- Commissioning new music and working with living composers
- Juilliard training and mentorship under Yoheved Kaplinsky
- Expanding the role of the pianist in today’s classical music world
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Accents of Love: Vivian Fang Liu on Artistry, Belonging, and Music for the Next Generation
The Piano Pod — Season 6, Episode 13
In 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 music in shaping the next generation.
Vivian Fang Liu is a classically trained pianist whose work spans classical performance, cross-genre songwriting, children’s music, and music education research. Her award-winning children’s album Accents of Love (2023) invites young listeners to celebrate their voices, languages, and identities through imaginative storytelling and vibrant musical production.
Throughout the conversation, Vivian shares the inspiration behind her children’s music, her journey immigrating to the United States at age fifteen, and how themes of belonging, cultural identity, and resilience shape both her artistry and her educational work.
This episode explores how music can empower children to embrace who they are while also building bridges across cultures and communities.
Listen to Vivian Fang Liu
- Chinese Pop Original
Children's Music
- Belong
- I Is Love
- Talk to the Fishes with Your Inner Voice
- Silence
- All Accents Are Art
Learn More About Vivian Fang Liu
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- Spotify
Meet Our Guest: Vivian Fang Liu https://substack.com/home/post/p-190096545
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ComposerSean Hickeyjoins 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 human — in a rapidly changing world. Performed by pianist Vladimir Rumyantsev, Sapiens translates big philosophical questions into sound, structure, and silence.
This conversation moves from macro-history to the deeply personal — from Detroit and electric guitar to leading major recording labels — and ultimately asks: What allows music to endure?
- 📺 Watch the 2/1/24 premiere of A Brief History of Humankind at Klavierhaus, NYC (Vladimir Rumyantsev) HERE
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- 📺 Watch the Trailer for Recorder Concerto “A Pacifying Weapon” (Recorder: Michala Petri | Royal Danish Academy of Music Concert Band | Jean Thorel)
- 📚 Read “Release Rationale, Why and Why Now”
From Harari’s sweeping vision of human history to the realities of AI in today’s music industry, this episode centers on one enduring question: How do we remain authentic — and human — in the age of acceleration?
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[SEAN HICKEY - Composer and Record Label Executive]
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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 Izhevsk, Russia, and now based in the United States, Asiya’s career is defined by projects many would consider “impossible”: performing the complete solo piano works of Rachmaninoff during the composer’s 150th-anniversary year, Liszt’s 24 Études, and Bach’s complete Well-Tempered Clavier. In this conversation, Asiya reflects on what draws her to repertoire that unfolds over years rather than hours, and how long-form thinking shapes her artistic identity.
A central focus of the episode is Asiya’s work as a transcriber. She speaks candidly about transcription as a form of composition—an act she once described as “taming a wild animal”—and how her deep understanding of orchestral, vocal, and chamber music informs the way she reimagines works for solo piano. We hear excerpts from her transcriptions of Mussorgsky’s Songs and Dances of Death and Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, alongside reflections on craft, risk, and responsibility.
The conversation also explores Asiya’s work beyond performance: her compositions, her multidisciplinary projects that integrate visual art and poetry, her commitment to education and access through her nonprofit Music for Minds, and her curatorial leadership at Festival Baltimore and Festival Flatiron NYC.
This episode offers a rare, unfiltered look into the inner life of an artist whose work is driven not by spectacle, but by depth, rigor, and fearless vision.
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- Asiya's Merch on Etsy
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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 album, Mirrors and Echoes—a recording that places Ravel’s Miroirs as its reflective core, surrounded by carefully curated piano miniatures from across cultures and centuries. Rather than treating the album as a collection of pieces, Aïda speaks about programming as experience: sequencing, resonance, and how sound can function as landscape rather than emotional narrative.
We also explore her broader artistic practice—from environmental engagement and rethinking institutional success, to her one-woman show blending stand-up comedy with solo piano performance, and her advocacy for the return of the modern impresario / creative producer in today’s classical music ecosystem.
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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, including Schubert 200 — a multi-album Lied collaboration building toward Schubert’s bicentennial in 2028 — and his ongoing recording of Schubert’s complete solo piano works. We explore intimacy versus scale, collaboration between singer and pianist, audience-building for a new generation, and why Schubert’s music remains profoundly human and relevant today.
🎧 Note: This video episode concludes around the 51-minute mark. The audio version continues further, with additional reflections on collaboration, teaching, empathy, and artistic legacy. Find the full episode wherever you listen to podcasts.🎹 Meet Our Guest — Ammiel Bushakevitz
- 📝 Read the blog post exploring Ammiel’s artistry and his approach to Schubert
About Ammiel: Concert pianist, recording artist, and one of today’s leading interpreters of Schubert and the German Lied tradition. Ammiel performs internationally across six continents and is also the Artistic Director of Les Voix d’Orphée, an organization dedicated to song, education, and cultural exchange.
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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 used to sing—The Bells of Nagasaki—became a powerful act of remembrance, shaped by the legacy of Dr. Takashi Nagai, a survivor who transformed unimaginable loss into a life devoted to peace.
This conversation moves beyond repertoire and performance into questions rarely asked in classical music:
• What responsibility does an artist carry when history is still unresolved? • How does sound hold memory when words fail?
From the history of Urakami Cathedral’s bells, silenced for decades, to Anli’s own journey—moving to the U.S. alone as a child, studying with legendary teachers, and carrying artistic lineage forward—this episode reveals how music can become a moral witness.
It’s a conversation about remembrance, responsibility, and the quiet power of sound to hold history—and humanity—together.
Learn More About Anli Lin Tong
- 📝 Read my blog exploring Anli’s artistry and work
- 📰 Press Coverage: Bells of Nagasaki: Music for Contemplation
- 🎓 Juilliard Feature The Juilliard School highlights Anli’s writing on her teacher Mieczysław Munz:
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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, migration, devotion, and an unshakable belief in music as a stabilizing, healing force.
We explore her acclaimed 2023 album MIRAGE, a breathtaking collection of sonic illusions and cultural crossings that reimagines the piano as a global storyteller — moving from Azerbaijan to Spain, Armenia to Java, and beyond.
This episode dives into:
- how early musical experiences during war shaped Mirna’s artistic identity
- the healing and stabilizing role music played during her family’s resettlement
- the depth of Bosnian and Balkan musical influences
- how cultural diversity becomes musical philosophy, not performance
- MIRAGE and its groundbreaking approach to sound, resonance, and identity
- collaborative work with living composers, shadow puppeteers, and multidisciplinary artists
- how educators can guide young musicians toward authenticity in a rapidly changing world
It’s a conversation about healing, devotion, heritage, and the power of sound to help us make sense of where we come from — and where we’re going.
🌟 SOUND BITES
“Music was a healing presence.” “Music study demands devotion.” “Music can be a lifeline.”
🎧 FEATURED LINKS FROM MIRNA'S WORK
From the album Masks:
- Debussy, The Toybox (opening)
- Villa-Lobos: Negrinha, No. 5 from Baby’s Family
From MIRAGE:
- Ali-Zadeh — Music for Piano
- Lachenmann — Guero
- Cowell — Aeolian Harp
From Eastern Currents: Ramin Heydarbeygi — Aramesh
Mirna’s Shadow Puppetry Collaborations:
- https://youtu.be/V5Tj2ZHDGS8?si=Aa05gwPs0R0evO8r
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duMJtVPVOIs&t=262s
Read my review on Mirna's Album, MIRAGE on Substack
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 and expanded repertoire entered the mainstream, she was commissioning bold new works, centering Latin-American and women composers, and exploring how breath, movement, and somatic awareness can transform the way we play and teach music.
This conversation travels across the full spectrum of her artistry — from embodied performance to cultural identity, from the menstrual cycle as a source of creativity to breaking nineteenth-century norms about who pianists should be and what they should play. If you’ve ever wondered how breath shapes sound, how identity shapes expression, or how artists can create courageously beyond convention, this is a conversation you won’t forget.
[Explore Elena’s Work]
Salsa Nueva — Score (16-piece anthology):
- 📘 Purchase on Stretta
- 📘 Purchase on Presto Music
Salsa Nueva — Album (with Latin percussionist Wilmer Sifontes):
- 🎧 SOMM Recordings
Out of the Blues / R&B Collection — Score:
- 📘 Purchase on Presto Music
Piano Icons for the 21st Century (Linn Records):
- 🎧 Amazon
🌐 Elena’s Website
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🎶✨ 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 entrepreneurship through his acclaimed book How to Teach Jazz & Improvisation and his growing online platform empowering educators worldwide.
In our talk, Quentin shares:
- ✅ His mission to make jazz approachable for every student
- ✅ How his book helps teachers with little or no jazz background start confidently
- ✅ Turning small classroom moments into creative breakthroughs
- ✅ Building a thriving online community for jazz educators
- ✅ Balancing artistry and business as a modern musician
- ✅ His personal journey — from discovering jazz as a child to releasing his album Retro Future
👉 Stay tuned until the end for rapid-fire fun and key insights on creativity, confidence, and cultivating joy through improvisation.
🎼 Explore Quentin’s Work
- 🌐 Website: quentinwalston.com
- 📘 Book: How to Teach Jazz & Improvisation
- 🎵 Platform: This Is Jazz
- 💿 Album: Retro Future
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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-professional training at The New School, this milestone concert brought the show’s signature format — music performance, interview, and panel discussion — from the digital space to the stage.
🎹 Featured Artists
- Dr. Jee-Hoon Krska — Prelude in G-sharp Minor, Op. 32 No. 12 by Sergei Rachmaninoff 🔗 https://www.keystosuccessnewark.org
- Eleonor Bindman — her transcription of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 for piano four hands (Secondo: Yukimi Song) 🔗 https://www.eleonorbindman.com
- Dr. Nnenna Ogwo — The Sun is Rising by Black American composer Consuela Lee 🔗 https://www.juneteenthlp.org
- Donna Weng Friedman ( @donnawengfriedman9968 ) — Fantasy on The Wizard of Oz by William Hirtz for piano four hands (Secondo: Yukimi Song) 🔗 https://www.donnawengfriedman.com
🎙️ About the Event Filmed live at Ernst C. Stiefel Hall at The New School, this 90-minute event blended world-class performances with an engaging interview session and audience panel discussion. The artists shared personal stories, insights on collaboration, and visions for keeping classical music vibrant and relevant today. 💬 Special Guests Caroline Sonett-Assor, Director of Mannes Prep, The New School Audience members and artists in conversation
- 🎥 Video by: Scott Chiu, Portable Recording Studio (https://www.portablerecordingstudio.com/)
- 📸 Photography by: Vin Carvalho (https://www.thephotoartstudio.com/)
✨ Presented by: The Piano Pod — Where tradition meets innovation. In Collaboration with: Mannes Prep, The New School Produced by: Yukimi Song Studio LLC
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🎶✨ 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 whose works have been heard at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, La MaMa, and around the world.
Her latest project, Microvids, began as nineteen piano miniatures written during the pandemic — and has since grown into a global tapestry of music, poetry, improvisation, orchestral performance, and film.
In our conversation, Stefania opens up about:
- ✅ The surprising origins of MICROVIDS and how “tiny nothings” became her richest work
- ✅ Collaborations with pianist Donna Weng Friedman, violinist Curtis Stewart, narrator Krystal Joy Brown, and the New Jersey Youth Symphony under Helen Cha-Pyo
- ✅ Award-winning films inspired by MICROVIDS, including Silent Cry
- ✅ How MICROVIDS can connect with youth orchestras and piano students around the world
- ✅ Her advocacy for women in music, her Hungarian roots, and her expansive multi-genre style — from opera to dance to provocative video works like Menstrual Rosary
👉 Stay tuned until the end for rapid-fire fun, candid reflections, and exclusive performance excerpts from MICROVIDS, Unorthodox, and Menstrual Rosary.
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🎶✨ 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 most expansive and personal work — brought to life through powerful collaborations across instruments, voices, ensembles, and even award-winning films.
In this conversation, Stefania shares:
- ✅ The surprising origins of Microvids and its evolution across multiple formats
- ✅ How collaboration turned tiny piano pieces into something vast and universal
- ✅ Why Microvids resonates with youth orchestras, students, and audiences worldwide
- ✅ The role of love, vulnerability, and connection in her music
- ✅ Her advocacy for women in music and her vision for the next generation
🎬 Don’t miss it! Watch the premiere on Tuesday, Oct 14 at 8:00 pm ET right here on our YouTube channel
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- 🎼 Album: https://www.navonarecords.com/catalog/nv6751/
🔥 “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, and now a two-time author. You may remember her from Season 3, when she shared her debut book, Whenever You’re Ready, and her bold mission to transform the concert experience.
Now she’s back with her new book Beyond the Keys and companion album Radiance — projects that dive even deeper into love, resilience, and the creative spirit.
🎶 The episode opens with Jeeyoon’s stunning performance of Piazzolla’s Libertango (arr. Kyoko Yamamoto), also featured on Radiance. From her unforgettable 2023 Carnegie Hall debut to the raw personal stories she reveals in Beyond the Keys, Jeeyoon shows us how music, writing, and life lessons intertwine to create something extraordinary.
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- ✨ If you missed Jeeyoon’s first Piano Pod appearance (Season 3, Episode 14), go back and listen. You’ll see why her originality and authenticity continue to inspire this community.
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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 project yet — her second book Beyond the Keys and companion album Radiance.
In our Encore Conversation, Jeeyoon opens up about:
- ✅ The inspiration behind Beyond the Keys
- ✅ Why she chose to share her deepest challenges with her readers
- ✅ What she discovered about herself through writing
- ✅ How her new album Radiance expands on the book’s themes of love, resilience, and connection
🎬 Join the broadcast of this special Encore Conversation on September 9, 2025, at 8:00pm ET: https://youtu.be/0bpMQiBLkaY
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🎹🔥 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 Freedom
In this captivating episode of The Piano Pod, I sit down with the award-winning Mada & Hugh Piano Duo — Romanian-born pianist Mădălina-Claudia Dănilă and Korean-American pianist Hugh Sung. Known for their electrifying four-hand performances, imaginative arrangements, and engaging video productions, Mada & Hugh are redefining what it means to collaborate in classical music today.
In our conversation, they open up about:
- The artistry and intimacy of four-hand piano playing
- Their daring arrangements, from Romanian folk gems to Sweet Child O’ Mine
- Behind-the-scenes secrets of their video production and vlogs
- Mădălina’s journey from Romania to the U.S. and her research on George Crumb
- Hugh’s entrepreneurial path — inventing AirTurn and pushing the boundaries of music tech
- The risks they’ve taken to reinvent themselves and the courage it takes to build a new artistic life together
👉 Stay tuned until the end for rapid-fire fun, candid reflections on creativity and connection, and exclusive performance excerpts — including Suita din Dobrogea and Silence and a Face from Christian Mecham’s Three Omens.
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🎹🔥 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 performances, and cross-cultural collaboration,
Mada & Hugh are redefining what it means to perform and create in the 21st century. In this conversation, they share:
- ✅ The artistry and intimacy of four-hand piano playing
- ✅ Their daring arrangements — from Romanian folk gems to Sweet Child O’ Mine
- ✅ Behind-the-scenes secrets of their video productions
- ✅ Insights into their entrepreneurial journeys, from George Crumb research to inventing AirTurn
- ✅ How love, creativity, and connection fuel their partnership on and off the stage
🎬 Don’t miss it! Watch the premiere on Tuesday, Sept 23 at 8:00pm ET right here on our YouTube channel 👇 👉
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- 🎹 Watch the entire performance of Suita din Dobrogea by Mada and Hugh Piano Duo: https://youtu.be/RiKUH1wR3Po?si=mmcH6OARFWWMIgev
🎹✨ 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 song for World Mental Health Day, and his music has touched millions through streaming, concerts, hospitals, and beyond.
In our conversation, Chad opens up about:
- The inspiration behind his latest album, Where We Are: Unity Edition
- How he turned adversity into artistry with his debut Set on a Hill
- Why combining music and wellness has become his mission
- And the story of how he became a U.N. Ambassador through music
👉 Stay tuned until the end for rapid-fire fun, personal insights, secrets to building a successful creative career, and an exclusive excerpt of Chad’s breathtaking piece “Sanctuary.”
[Chad Lawson]
- Sanctuary full video: https://youtu.be/QZwL3ojac0I?si=dR6CUnz-UECGgH5g
- The Light Within: https://youtu.be/QZwL3ojac0I?si=dR6CUnz-UECGgH5g
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- Podcast: https://www.calmitdownpodcast.com/
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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 song for World Mental Health Day, and his music has touched millions through streaming, concerts, hospitals, and beyond. In our conversation,
Chad opens up about:
- ✅ The inspiration behind his latest album, Where We Are: Unity Edition
- ✅ How he turned adversity into artistry with his debut Set on a Hill
- ✅ Why combining music and wellness has become his mission
- ✅ And the story of how he became a U.N. Ambassador through music
🎬 Join the broadcast of this special episode on September 9, 2025, at 8:00pm ET:
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- 🎹 The Light Within: https://youtu.be/QZwL3ojac0I?si=dR6CUnz-UECGgH5g
- 🌐 Website: https://www.chadlawson.com/
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✨ 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 and unique bond radiate joy, innovation, and cultural connection.
And for the first time ever — The Piano Pod Live in Concert! 🎉 📅 October 4, 2025 📍 Stiefel Hall at The New School, in collaboration with Mannes Prep. Featuring performances and conversations with Donna Weng Friedman, Dr. Jee Hoon Krska, Dr. Nnenna Ogwo, and Eleonor Bindman.
💡 Why tune in? Because behind every polished performance is a story—unexpected, human, and full of resilience. This season dares to ask: What does it really mean to be a 21st‑century musician?
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Don’t miss the premiere: September 9, 2025, at 8:00 pm ET with Chad Lawson!
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🎹 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, novelist, poet, educator, and advocate — for a conversation that is as multifaceted as her artistry. From performing her compositions to championing music by Black composers and writing novels and librettos, Dr. Corley shares how her lived experiences—as a mother, artist, and scholar—fuel a profoundly human and inclusive vision for classical music and beyond.
💡 In this episode, we explore:
- ✅ What true inclusion looks like in classical music today
- ✅ How Dr. Corley integrates underrepresented composers into mainstream repertoire
- ✅ Her experiences raising two creative children, one of whom is neurodivergent
- ✅ Writing opera, novels, and poetry as extensions of her voice
- ✅ Co-founding Silence-Optional concerts for sensory-sensitive audiences
- ✅ Her reflections on legacy, authenticity, and creative purpose
Whether you are a musician, educator, or listener seeking a deeper connection through music, this conversation will move you, challenge you, and expand your sense of what classical music can be.
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🎧 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 expand and redefine the classical canon.
From her work on the 100 Works by Black Composers project to her publications and courses on inclusive teaching, Dr. Claiborne is shaping the future of music education through artistry, purpose, and a sense of belonging.
🎹 In this episode, we explore:
- ✅ The groundbreaking 100 Works by Black Composers project (Sphinx Venture Fund)
- ✅ Why beginner repertoire is where real change begins
- ✅ How identity and community shape pedagogy
- ✅ Tools for teachers committed to diversity and inclusion
- ✅ Her musical journey—from a jazz-rooted upbringing to classical advocacy
Whether you are a piano teacher, student, performer, or arts leader, this conversation will leave you inspired, challenged, and equipped to make classical music more inclusive and representative.
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Dr. Claiborne’s Publications – Expanding the Repertoire (Hal Leonard):
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Founded by pianist and cultural leader Dr. Nnenna Ogwo, Juneteenth LP is now in its 10th year of celebrating Black classical musicians through transformative performances, education, and community events. From their annual concert at Joe’s Pub to their ongoing advocacy, Juneteenth LP is helping to reshape the future of classical music through the lens of heritage, liberation, and joy.
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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 Brandenburg Duets with Jenny Lin to her most recent solo project ABSOLUTE—featuring beautifully idiomatic piano transcriptions of Bach’s Lute Suites—Eleonor’s artistry invites musicians and listeners of all levels to discover the joy, depth, and brilliance of Bach.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Why she believes “there is no one way to play Bach”
- Her transcription philosophy and creative process
- Advocating for accessible classical music—without compromising quality
- How piano duets can foster collaboration, joy, and musicianship at every stage
- Tips for navigating polyphony, articulation, pedaling, and ornamentation in Bach’s keyboard works
- Her Stepping Stones to Bach series and empowering adult amateurs and young students alike
- Legacy, innovation, and what it means to be a 21st-century artist-educator
🎧 Whether you are a teacher, performer, or passionate amateur, this episode is packed with insights, artistry, and heart.
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- 🎹 Prelude, BWV 998 (from ABSOLUTE)
- 🎹 Stepping Stone Excerpt
- 🎹 Four-hand Orchestra Suite
- 🎹 Brandenburg Concerto
- 🎹 Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007 - I. Prelude
- 🎹 Allegro from Prelude, Fugue and Allegro BWV 998
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, and deeply human world of music.
We discuss the making of their new album, Górecki’s World of Piano—featuring the first-ever recording of an unpublished Górecki piano work—and what it means to honor a legacy while creating something new. Along the way, we reflect on Górecki’s profound impact, his voice as a composer, and the responsibility of carrying forward a family and cultural tradition through music.
This conversation isn’t just about music; it’s about mentorship, intergenerational collaboration, identity, history, and what it truly means to be a classical musician today.
🎧 Don’t miss this rare conversation at the intersection of legacy, artistry, and collaboration. 📖 Read the full story
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“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 Piano Pod to challenge everything we thought we knew about practice.
Together, we explore why the illusion of mastery fools us, how interleaved practice transforms learning, and why breaks and sleep are not just helpful but essential to progress. Molly breaks down the science behind habit formation, memory systems, mental practice, and performance consistency, offering musicians practical tools backed by decades of cognitive research.
Whether you’re a student struggling with frustration, a teacher eager to support diverse learners, or a professional performer looking to sharpen your edge, this episode is for you.
🧠 Get ready to rethink the way you practice, teach, and perform.
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🎶 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 Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, Charu fearlessly blends Indian ragas, Western classical traditions, Sufi mysticism, and modern jazz into something entirely her own.
🌍 From growing up across four continents to discovering jazz later in life, Charu shares the personal and artistic journey that led her to create genre-defying albums like The Book of Ragas, Ragas & Waltzes, and her latest, Rags and Ragas, featuring legends such as John Patitucci and Steve Gadd.
In this episode, we explore:
- 🎶 What makes a raga unique—and how it compares to jazz and classical music
- 🎶 The healing power of raga-based improvisation
- 🎶 Her journey as a South Asian woman in jazz
- 🎶 Grief, creativity, and composing through personal loss
- 🎶 Her legacy and vision for a more inclusive music industry
📺🎧 Do not miss this episode—experience how Charu reimagines musical traditions with depth, innovation, and heart.
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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, heritage, and evolution of Spanish and Caribbean piano traditions.
From the expressive genius of Albéniz, Granados, and de Falla to the rich cultural legacy of Puerto Rican composers, José shares his insights on interpreting this repertoire with authenticity and heart. He reflects on his journey from Puerto Rico to Juilliard, the mentorship of Alicia de Larrocha, and his ongoing mission to mentor the next generation of pianists through meaningful cultural connection.
🎶 In this episode, we discuss:
- The influence of ethnomusicologist Felipe Pedrell on Spanish composers
- The improvisational nature of Granados’ music
- José’s reflections on Alicia de Larrocha’s legacy
- The 10th anniversary of the Puerto Rico International Piano Festival
- Latin American composers like Manuel Tavares, Ignacio Cervantes, and Roberto Sierra
- The importance of embracing cultural identity in piano education
Whether you are a pianist, music educator, or classical music enthusiast, José’s wisdom and passion will inspire and enlighten you.
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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 that have shaped his unique voice.
We dive deep into his signature piano works, including Reminiscences of Childhood and his 24 Études, explore the inspiration behind his Shirim collection, and discuss his collaborations with legendary musicians like Vladimir Ashkenazy. His insights into the challenges of composing for piano, the storytelling power of music, and his artistic legacy make this an episode you won’t want to miss!
IN THIS EPISODE:
- 🔹 Defining artistry, mission, and passion
- 🔹 The piano as a powerful medium of expression
- 🔹 Signature piano works: Reminiscences of Childhood & Études
- 🔹 Shirim: Bringing sophisticated music to all pianists
- 🔹 The making of Borenstein’s Piano Concerto
- 🔹 His greatest influence: His father, painter Alec Borenstein
- 🔹 Collaborating with Vladimir Ashkenazy
- 🔹 Legacy, storytelling, and the composer’s role today
All the pieces mentioned in the episode are listed in this playlist.
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🎶 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 Kapustin’s music. Known for her seamless fusion of classical technique with jazz freedom, Ophelia shares her journey of trusting her instincts, finding her voice, and redefining musical boundaries.
Topics We Explore:
- Trusting Yourself – The journey of self-discovery and staying authentic in a field rooted in tradition.
- Kapustin’s Legacy – The ongoing debate: Is his music jazz or classical?
- Improvisation & Freedom – How Ophelia brings spontaneity into structured compositions.
- Musical Identity & Influence – Growing up in a jazz-loving household, training in classical music, and even studying at the BRIT school.
- Bridging Two Musical Worlds – Creating jazz-style lead sheets for Kapustin’s etudes, inviting improvisation into his structured compositions.
- Finding Kapustin in a Time of Crisis – How discovering his music became pivotal in her life.
- Upcoming Album: Between the Lines – Behind the scenes of her all-Kapustin recording, set for release in Fall 2025.
Watch exclusive excerpts of Ophelia’s performances of Kapustin’s works throughout the episode!
What do you think—is Kapustin more jazz or classical? How do you define authenticity as a musician? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
[Ophelia Gordon - Pianist, Recording Artist, and Leading Kapustin Interpreter]
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🎹 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 Mastery for Pianists, I sit down with Graham Fitch—a pianist, educator, writer, and one of the leading figures in piano pedagogy.
What separates Graham is his extensive research in piano pedagogy and neuroscience, his empirical, results-driven approach, and his compassionate, student-centered teaching philosophy that transforms how pianists learn and perform.
Is Hanon still relevant? What about Czerny? How do neuroscience and modern practice techniques redefine piano pedagogy today?
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why repetition alone won’t lead to mastery—and what actually works
- How neuroscience helps train technique, memory, and musical expression
- Creative strategies for effective practice that go beyond scales and exercises
- Why a student-centered approach leads to better, more engaged learning
- The importance of feedback and reflection in piano training
- How to prepare for performance with confidence and expressive freedom
- A deep dive into traditional and modern piano techniques—including Neuhaus, Hanon, Czerny, and more
- Muscle memory alone isn’t enough—integrate aural and cognitive learning for mastery.
Stay Connected with Graham Fitch
- Practising The Piano
- YouTube Channel
Books & Courses Mentioned:
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- 📖 Tyranny of Tradition in Piano Teaching – Walter Ponce: 🔗 Get it here
- 📖 Rudolph Ganz Exercises Contemporary and Special for Piano: 🔗 Read here
- 📖 Heinrich Neuhaus – The Art of Piano Playing
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In this episode of The Piano Pod, we dive into the fascinating world of contemporary classical music with Anna Heller, founder of Moving Classics TV. Anna shares her journey from Siberia to Germany, rebuilding her career and creating a groundbreaking platform that connects audiences to modern piano music. Her innovative work has featured over 500 composers and inspired countless listeners worldwide.
In this episode, we discussed:
- The concept and mission behind Moving Classics TV
- Anna’s experience rebuilding her career in a new country
- The process of selecting and curating contemporary piano works
- Trends in live piano performance formats and contemporary music
- Anna’s research on "Creativity Codes" and its connection to innovation
- Insights into thematic recitals like Aquarelle and Bach in Movies
- Her role as a performer for Candlelight Concerts and its unique appeal
- The challenges and rewards of freelancing as a concert pianist
- Anna’s vision for the future of classical music
Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with an artist redefining classical piano music's boundaries.
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- 🔗 Moving Classics TV
- 🎥 YouTube Channel
- 🎵 Discover Creativity Codes
Piano Works Mentioned:
- Kris Lennox - Vapor Trail II
- Modern Piano - Serban Nichifor - The Circle
- New Consonant Music - Pietr Lachert - Cropelki
- Sergey Akhunov - Sketch VII "in memory of Satie"
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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 for her “artistic ferocity” and innovation, Clare’s career spans solo, chamber, and orchestral performances worldwide.
In This Episode:
- 25 Concerts in 9 Weeks! Clare reflects on her whirlwind 2024 fall season, performing across 10 cities and 7 states.
- Billboard Breakthrough! Her debut album, …of Dreams Unveiled, debuted at #2 on the Billboard Classical Charts, blending works by Claude Debussy, Amy Williams, and Anthony R. Green.
- Champion of New Music! Clare has premiered 250 works and commissioned over 30 new compositions, redefining tradition with modern creativity.
- Forging Her Path. Clare shares how she built a thriving full-time performance career without teaching.
- Breaking Barriers. Insights on women in classical music, embracing vulnerability, and connecting with audiences.
📢 Special Announcement: Clare shares exciting news during this episode—you don’t want to miss it!
Clare’s journey is a testament to courage, vision, and innovation in classical music. Let her story inspire your artistic pursuits!
LINKS:
- Clare’s Ravel Piano Concerto: "Nights in the Gardens of Spain"
- Her album …of Dreams Unveiled
- Clare’s Performance of Amy Beach’s Variations on Balkan Themes
- For all other pieces mentioned during the episode, please check out our Sounds of Inspiration Playlist
- Clare's Carnegie Performance Tickets
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Multi-Award-Winning Virtuoso Pianist, Recording Artist, and Steinway Artist, Sophia Agranovich’s life is a remarkable testament to resilience, determination, and the enduring power of passion. A virtuoso pianist, Sophia made the daring decision in the 1980s to pause her flourishing music career and embark on a path in Information Technology. For over two decades, she excelled as an IT executive at prominent organizations like MetLife and Merrill Lynch, all while keeping her passion for the piano alive through daily practice, often during her lunch breaks on a Steinway.
In 2008, she returned to the world of music, reigniting her career as a concert pianist. Since then, Sophia has performed on international stages, including Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, released 11 acclaimed solo albums, and earned recognition as a Steinway Artist.
In this episode, we delve into:
- Her upbringing in a multicultural city in Ukraine, enriched by cultural influences that shaped her artistry.
- Immigrating to the U.S. in her teens and studying at Juilliard with the legendary Sacha Gorodnitzki.
- Her bold decision to pursue IT and her success in a completely different field.
- Re-establishing herself as a concert pianist after more than 20 years in IT.
- Sophia’s philosophy on preserving classical traditions while reaching new audiences.
- Her insights into balancing risks, career shifts, and the pursuit of excellence.
Sophia's story is one of reinvention, proving that passion can persevere through any career path and emerge stronger than ever with dedication. Her journey from IT executive to internationally celebrated pianist is as inspiring as it is extraordinary.
🎹 Tune in to hear Sophia’s incredible story and learn how she bridges two distinct worlds with grace and mastery.
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This episode, “Crafting Creative Paths - Exploring Brazilian Rhythms, Creative Coaching, and the Art of Self-Compassion,” features an uplifting and insightful conversation with Rebecca Hass, a multifaceted artist whose work bridges music, coaching, and mental health advocacy. Recorded on November 6, right after the 2024 🇺🇸 Presidential election, this episode offers a moment of reflection and inspiration for creative minds.
Rebecca’s journey is a testament to the power of persistence, authenticity, and self-compassion. From her passion for Brazilian rhythms to her innovative coaching practices, Rebecca has forged her unique path in the music world.
✨ Highlights from the Episode:
- Discovering Brazilian Music:
- The 100-Day Project & Composing Journey
- Exploring Creativity in Music
- Creative Coaching & Mental Health
- Authenticity & Community
You do not want to miss this powerful episode!
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- Self-compassion meditations from Dr. Kristin Neff
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In this special episode of The Piano Pod, “Healing, Heritage, and Musical Transformation: Exploring Artina McCain’s Journey of Resilience, Advocacy, and Wellness,” we welcome Dr. Artina McCain, an award-winning pianist, Yamaha Artist, wellness advocate, and dedicated educator. Known for her vibrant interpretations and commitment to elevating underrepresented voices in classical music, Artina has captivated audiences worldwide through her performances and innovative teaching methods.
🌟 Highlights of This Episode 🌟
- Progress on Inclusivity: Artina’s insights on post-2020 efforts to represent underrepresented and BIPOC composers in classical music.
- Overcoming Barriers: Advocating for minority composers and navigating challenges in traditional classical music spaces.
- Diversity in Institutions: Strategies for conservatories and orchestras to better support minority composers and create opportunities for musicians of color as conductors, professors, and producers.
- Musical Heritage: Showcasing American composers in her album Heritage (2020) and a preview of her exciting upcoming release.
- Healing Through Music: Overcoming a 6-year performance hiatus with the help of Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) and reengineering her playing for wellness.
Tune in for an enriching conversation with Dr. Artina McCain as she shares her journey of resilience, artistic exploration, and commitment to shaping the next generation of musicians through wellness and authenticity.
[About Dr. Artina McCain]
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- Pan Con Timba
- Minstrels
- Ballade no.2 in F Major by Chopin
- Fantasie in C Minor by Mozart
- Were You There arr. Joseph Joubert
[Other Links]
- BBC Podcast Sideways Episode 40
- Check Out Gateways Music Festival
- The Continuum Method
- Aldo López-Gavilán (Composer)
- Joseph Joubert (Composer/Arranger)
Check out all the piano music mentioned in Season 5 HERE
📣 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!"
In this special episode of The Piano Pod, “Dances, Improvisations, and Song: Exploring Mark Markham’s Legacy and Journey of Passion, Artistry, and Deep Collaborations,” we welcome Mark Markham, acclaimed Steinway Artist, celebrated soloist, collaborative pianist, jazz improviser, and renowned vocal coach. With a career spanning decades and continents, Mark is widely known for his masterful range, from performing classical masterpieces to collaborating with the legendary Jessye Norman in over 300 concerts worldwide.
🌟 Highlights of This Episode 🌟
- Mark’s insights on his artistic journey: from Bach to contemporary compositions, and why embracing new repertoire inspires him.
- An in-depth discussion on improvisation in classical and jazz settings, along with the art of tone production and technique.
- Mark’s experiences working with numerous celebrated vocalists, emphasizing the importance of vocalist-pianist synergy.
- His impactful role as an educator and mentor at institutions like Peabody Institute (Johns Hopkins University) and through global masterclasses, including ASPSNY’s programs.
- Reflections on legacy, purpose in music, and innovative ways to connect with modern audiences.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation with Mark as he shares his journey, from pivotal career moments to insights into his creative process and dedication to nurturing the next generation of musicians.
[About Mark Markham]
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📺Check out his performances:
- Mark Markham, piano: Dances and Improvisations,
- Francis Poulenc Les Chemins De L'Amour - pianist Mark Markham,
- Mark Markham DEEP RIVER Jessye Norman funeral,
- Jessye Norman sings "Zwei Gesänge", op. 91 - LIVE, 1997
🎵🎵 Check out all the piano music mentioned in Season 5 HERE🎵🎵
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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 HERE to learn more.
We are thrilled to introduce the esteemed guest of Season 5 Episode 4, – Dr. Isabel Pérez Dobarro – International Concert Pianist, Advocate for Women Composers, and Champion of Global Sustainability 🌍
In this exciting episode of The Piano Pod, Dr. Dobarro shares exclusive details about her brand-new solo album, Kaleidoscope—released on the very day of this interview! Isabel’s album is a beautiful collection of works by women composers from around the world. In this conversation, she delves into the stories behind the music, her advocacy for gender equality, and her mission to promote sustainability in the arts.
We also explored:
- 🎙️ Isabel’s passion for promoting music by women composers globally
- 🎙️ Her approach to programming that highlights musical diversity across cultures
- 🎙️ Challenges and progress in advocating for women composers in classical music
- 🎙️ Her impactful advocacy work, from iconic performances to speaking at the United Nations on sustainability and gender equality
[About Dr. Isabel Pérez Dobarro]
- 🌐 Dr. Dobarro’s Website
- 🌐 Dr. Dobarro’s New Album, Kaleidoscope
🎵🎵 Check out all other pieces here🎵🎵
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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 pianist, composer, educator, and scholar! 🙌
In this exciting episode, “Soler and Arsenyan’s World,” we explore his extraordinary journey from Armenia to Paris, Moscow, and finally New York City.
🌟 Dr. Arsenyan shares his deep passion for Antonio Soler, an often overlooked 18th-century composer, and his dedication to preserving Soler’s legacy through SolersWorld.com.
🎶 We also explore how his Armenian heritage has influenced his artistry, his early years as a violinist, and his experiences as a global concert pianist.
🎓 Dr. Arsenyan is a dedicated educator, running a thriving piano studio in Manhattan and mentoring the next generation of classical musicians as a professor at NYU Tisch.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- 🔹 Dr. Arsenyan’s scholarly work on Antonio Soler’s life, music, and contributions
- 🔹 Insights into performing Soler’s unique compositions
- 🔹 The inspiration behind his SolersWorld project, complete with concerts and masterclasses
- 🔹 How Armenian composers and cultural identity shape his performances
- 🔹 Dr. Arsenyan’s incredible journey across the globe as a pianist and educator
- 🔹 The story behind receiving the Evgeny Kissin Award and its impact on his career
- 🔹 Highlights from his remarkable performances around the world
This episode is packed with wisdom, authenticity, and joy you won’t want to miss! 💫
🎧 You can also listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform!
[About Dr. Hayk Arsenyan]
- 🌐Dr. Arsenyan’s Research on Antonio Soler
- 🌐Dr. Arsenyan’s Website
- 📺YouTube
🎵🎵 Check out all the pieces mentioned during the episode HERE🎵🎵
[Meet Our Sponsor - Dr. Jon Skidmore, Musician’s Path to Peak Performance]
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- ▶️ Watch or Listen to Our Conversation with Dr. Skidmore
- 📘His Book: Conquer Anxiety
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 Distler, composer, Steinway Artist, educator, and host of the renowned radio show Between the Keys.
In this episode, you will hear:
- Insider scoop on Between the Keys, Jed's 9-plus-year-running radio show on WWFM
- Jed’s wisdom on what makes a great recording and the importance of thoughtful programming
- His take on the future of CDs in the age of streaming
- From Mahler symphonies to innovative 4-hand piano literature, Jed’s creative performances stand out
- His take on balancing personal achievement with building community and lasting relationships
- Exciting new ventures like The Piano Maven podcast and his ambitious project composing 1,827 Bagatelles to honor Beethoven’s 250th death anniversary in 2027
This conversation is packed with the names of brilliant yet underappreciated composers of our time, along with wisdom, authenticity, and joy you won’t want to miss! 💫
💬 Be sure to share your thoughts in the comments and leave a review!
[About Jed Distler]
- 🌐Jed’s Website
- 📻Jed’s Long-Running Radio Show, “Between the Keys”
- ☢️Jed’s Podcast: “The Piano Maven by Jed Distler”
[Pieces Mentioned in the Episode]
- Subscribe to our Sounds of Inspiration Playlist: Piano works mentioned in Season 5.
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🎉 Enjoy the Trailer for Season 5 Episode 2 feat. Jed Distler!
The Piano Pod had an exhilarating conversation with Jed Distler—composer, Steinway Artist, educator, and host of the renowned radio show Between the Keys, hosted by Jed Distler on WWFM. 🎹🎙️ In this episode, you’ll hear:
- 🔹The inside scoop on Jed’s 9+ year-running radio show Between the Keys
- 🔹 His wisdom on what makes a great recording and the power of thoughtful programming
- 🔹 Jed's take on the future of CDs in the streaming age
- 🔹 From Mahler symphonies to innovative 4-hand piano literature, his creative performances always shine
- 🔹 How he balances personal achievement with building community and lasting relationships
- 🚀 Exciting ventures like his new podcast The Piano Maven with Jed Distler and his ambitious project to compose 1,827 Bagatelles to honor Beethoven’s 250th anniversary in 2027
This conversation is packed with the names of brilliant but underappreciated composers, along with wisdom, authenticity, and joy you won’t want to miss!
- 💫 📅 Premiere Date: Tuesday, September 24, at 8:00pm ET
- 🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform
- 📺 Watch on https://youtu.be/7gvv4W2Q_x8
[About the Guest] Jed Distler is a versatile force in the music world. As a composer, pianist, and educator, he’s known for his brilliant transcriptions of jazz legends like Art Tatum and Bill Evans and his innovative piano recitals featuring contemporary music. He founded ComposersCollaborative, Inc., setting a Guinness World Record in 2013 for the largest keyboard ensemble with 175 electronic keyboards. His solo piano CD, Fearless Monk, and extensive recordings for Spirio are must-listens. In addition to hosting Between the Keys, Jed launched his new podcast, The Piano Maven, in July 2024.
- 🌐http://jeddistler.com/
- 📻Jed’s Long-Running Radio Show, “Between the Keys”: https://www.wwfm.org/show/between-the-keys-with-jed-distler
- ☢️“The Piano Maven by Jed Distler”: https://rss.com/podcasts/pianomaven/
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- 🎬 Credits: Yukimi Song (Executive Producer/Writer & A/V Editor)
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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 "Transcendent Musical Vision," we dive deep into Dr. Buechner’s extraordinary 40-plus-year journey as a trailblazing artist, discussing her brilliant piano technique, unique musical interpretations, and advocacy for lesser-known composers and the LGBTQ+ community. 🌟
Highlights from the episode include:
- Her reflections on celebrating 40 years at Merkin Hall since her NYC debut 🎶
- Her dedication to lifelong learning, constantly exploring new compositions by lesser-known and contemporary composers
- How she balances technical precision with expressive depth in her performances
- The lifelong process of mastering piano technique through the teachings of Alberto Jonás, and how continuous growth shapes her artistry
- The importance of sight-reading skills, which she honed as a Juilliard student, reading through piano scores in alphabetical order 📚
- Candid reflections on being a transgender artist and advocate, and how the classical music community has evolved in terms of diversity and inclusion 🏳️⚧️
This is a conversation packed with wisdom, authenticity, and joy that you won’t want to miss! 💫
💬 Be sure to share your thoughts in the comments and leave a review!
[About Dr. Sara Davis Buechner] 🌐 Website 📺 YouTube 📘 Facebook 🎧 Spotify
Celebrated for her "intelligence, integrity, and technical prowess" (New York Times) and "thoughtful artistry" (Washington Post), Dr. Sara Davis Buechner is one of the most original concert pianists of our time. A prizewinner at the Queen Elisabeth and Tschaikowsky Competitions, she has performed with renowned orchestras like the New York Philharmonic and graced iconic venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center.
A dedicated educator at Temple University’s Boyer College of Music, Dr. Buechner is also a proud advocate for LGBTQ+ visibility, using her platform to inspire inclusion and equity within the classical music world.
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The Trailer for Season 5 Episode 1 of The Piano Pod 🎙 feat. Dr. Sara Davis Buechner is Here!
We’re kicking off The Piano Pod’s new season focused on Joy and Authenticity with an amazing guest—renowned pianist and educator, Dr. Sara Davis Buechner!
In this episode, we dive into Dr. Buechner’s extraordinary 40+ year journey as a trailblazing artist. We explore her brilliant piano technique, unique interpretations, and advocacy for lesser-known composers and the LGBTQ+ community.
Episode Highlights:
- Reflections on celebrating 40 years since her NYC debut at Merkin Hall
- Her dedication to lifelong learning and discovering new works by lesser-known composers
- Balancing technical precision with expressive depth in her performances
- Mastering piano technique through the teachings of Alberto Jonás and how it continues to shape her artistry
- How sight-reading skills, honed during her time at Juilliard, helped her grow as a musician
- Candid reflections on being a transgender artist and advocate for diversity and inclusion in classical music
This episode is packed with wisdom, authenticity, and joy that you won’t want to miss!
- ✅ Premiere Date: Tuesday, September 10, at 8:00pm ET
- ✅ Listen on Your favorite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/TPP2.0
- ✅ Watch on Our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/TXarT4CbdHs?si=JD0NDnXDZZzCusiv
About Dr. Sara Davis Buechner:
Celebrated for her "intelligence, integrity, and technical prowess" (New York Times), Dr. Buechner is a celebrated concert pianist and educator. She has performed with orchestras like the New York Philharmonic and at iconic venues like Carnegie Hall. As a dedicated advocate for LGBTQ+ visibility, she continues to inspire change in the classical music world.
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🎉 Season 5 of The Piano Pod is here, and we're so excited to share it with you!
Check out this intro episode for a sneak peek into what’s in store this season. We’ve got an amazing lineup of guests and topics that dive deep into the world of classical music, exploring themes of authenticity, joy, and innovation.
🌟 Don't miss the premiere of our first episode featuring the incredible Dr. Sara Davis Buechner on Tuesday, September 10 at 8:00 PM ET. Dr. Buechner’s insights and experiences are sure to inspire and captivate you! 📅 Mark your calendars and get ready for an exciting season ahead.
Join us as we explore how classical music continues to thrive and evolve in today’s fast-paced world.
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🥹How can we shift the cultural perception of performance anxiety from a personal weakness to a natural aspect of the human experience, deserving of compassion and support?
Welcome to the Season 4 Finale, titled “Conquer Performance Anxiety” with a guest Dr. Jon Skidmore! We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Jon Skidmore, Performance Psychologist, back to The Piano Pod! Many of you may remember his insightful contribution to our very first episode back in September 2020. It feels truly fitting to bring him back as we wrap up this season.
In this episode, we cover:
- ✅ The Importance of Mental Skills Training for Musicians
- ✅ Understanding Performance Anxiety
- ✅ The Correct Definition of “Mindset”
- ✅ “Stage Fright is Not an Enemy nor a Disease; It’s a Skill Deficit!”
- ✅ From Traditional Practice to Brain Science and Flow
- ✅ Strategies for Music Educators to Help Their Students
And much more! 👏👏👏 Dr. Skidmore will explore the topic of performance anxiety with compassion, drawing on insights from neuroscience and psychology. This is an episode you won't want to miss!
[About Dr. Jon Skidmore]
- 🌐Website
- 📘His Book: Conquer Anxiety
- 📚His Course: Musicians’ Path to Peak Performance, starting in November
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Connecting Contemporary Audiences – Live Music Project: Bridging Musicians and Audiences, Empowering Next-Generation Innovators
Get ready for an exhilarating conversation with Megan Inen, celebrated Mezzo-Soprano and Executive Director of the Live Music Project
During our conversation, we focused on the Live Music Project: its concept, mission, and significant impact and reach within the music industry and among global communities of music lovers. We discussed how the platform connects classical musicians with broader audiences and explored the topic of audience engagement — a subject that has captivated Piano Pod listeners from the beginning.
In this episode, we delved into the overview of the Live Music Project
- ✅ Bridging the Gap Between Musicians and Audiences
- ✅ Becoming a Hub for Orchestras, Ensembles, Choirs and Independent Musicians
- ✅ Inviting Novice Listeners with the “Spontaneous Free Tickets Program”
We also discussed Megan’s Multifaceted Entrepreneurial Career:
- ✅ Megan’s Celebrated Career as a Mezzo-Soprano
- ✅ Helping Fellow Musicians Develop Entrepreneurial Skills through Her Coaching Business
- ✅ Nurturing the Next Gen of Musical Innovators Through Her Role in the Peabody LAUNCHPad
And much more!
📺 The video version of this episode is available on our YouTube channel!
[ABOUT THE LIVE MUSIC PROJECT]
- 🌐 Visit HERE to learn more!
- 📱 Follow LMP on Instagram
[MEGAN IHNEN]
- 🌐 Visit HERE to learn more!
- 📱Connect with Megan on Instagram:
- 🎵Find Megan on Spotify
[ABOUT THE PIANO POD]
Greetings, piano lovers! I'm Yukimi Song, your host from NYC. Every fortnight, join me as I delve deep into the world of PIANO with groundbreakers from the classical music industry. Our mission? To provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era.
- ❤️❤️ Show your love and support for TPP: Donate https://bit.ly/3EsvRDg❤️❤️
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Get ready for an exhilarating conversation with Kristhyan Benitez, a Grammy-winning concert pianist and esteemed Steinway Artist known for his mastery of Latin American music, for our upcoming episode!
In our discussion, we delved into Kristhyan’s impressive career accomplishments, exploring his numerous stellar awards and recognitions, and examining how his diverse identity shapes his creative journey.
In this revealing interview, we'll touch upon
✅ Kristhyan's critically acclaimed third studio album, "Latin American Classics," which clinched the Latin Grammy for "Best Classical Album" in 2021.
✅ His Passion for Piano Exploration through Improvisation: insights into his creative process when approaching improvisation in both studio and live settings.
✅ Collaborations with Renowned Figures, Spanning from Legendary Conductors to Latin American Music Icons.
✅ The Influence of Identity Complexity on Artistic Expression and Career Trajectory.
✅ His exciting venture with his alter-ego, "Benitez," experimenting with electro-acoustic music.
And much more!
🎧 The audio episode of this fun episode will be split into 2 parts. Part 1 will be available on your favorite podcasting platform simultaneously with the YouTube premiere.
[ABOUT KRISTHYAN BENITEZ]
🌐Website
🎵Kristhyan’s Grammy-Award Winning Album, "Latin American Classics" under the Steinway and Sons label
🎵Kristhyan’s Grammy-Nominated Album, "Afro Cuban Dances"
📱Kristhyan’s Instagram Accounts: https://www.instagram.com/kristhyan and https://www.instagram.com/benitezsounds/
[ABOUT THE PIANO POD]
Greetings, piano lovers! I'm Yukimi Song, your host from NYC. Every fortnight, join me as I delve deep into the world of PIANO with groundbreakers from the classical music industry. Our mission? To provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era.
❤️❤️ Show your love and support for TPP: Donate HERE❤️❤️
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Welcome to an enlightening conversation with Jim Wilson, an award-winning Yamaha recording artist, concert piano technician, and author!
As one of the most prominent and sought-after piano technicians in the world, Jim worked closely with big-name artists like Van Cliburn, Lang Lang, Chick Corea, Ivo Pogorelic, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Carole King, and Barbara Streisand to ensure their pianos were perfectly tuned and ready for both recording and live performances, whether at home or on stages around the globe.
Tune in for an exhilarating upcoming episode where we'll dive into Jim's journey from a challenging childhood in Amarillo, Texas, to his status as a renowned musician and the go-to piano technician for the celebs!
In our revealing interview, we'll cover:
- ✅ Jim's experiences working on pianos for the world's most acclaimed artists in their homes and premier concert venues.
- ✅ His friendships with legends like Chick Corea and Elton John.
- ✅ The unique technical challenges Jim has faced while tuning pianos for renowned musicians.
- ✅ Jim’s role in pioneering the first MIDI adapter for acoustic pianos.
- ✅ His impressive music career, including four Billboard Top-20 albums.
- ✅ A sneak peek at his latest book, Tuned In - Memoirs of a Piano Man: Behind the Scenes with Music Legends and Finding the Artist Within
📺 This episode is also available in video format on our YouTube channel!
🎹 ABOUT JIM WILSON
- 🌐 Website
- 💚 Jim’s Music on Spotify
- 📘 Read Jim's Book: “Tuned In: Memoirs of A Piano Man”
🎹🎙️ ABOUT THE PIANO POD
Greetings, piano lovers! I'm Yukimi Song, your host from NYC. Every fortnight, join me as I delve deep into the world of PIANO with groundbreakers from the classical music industry. Our mission? To provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era.
- ❤️❤️ Show your love and support for TPP: Donate HERE❤️❤️
- 🎬 Credits: Yukimi Song (Executive Producer/Writer & A/V Editor)
- 🌐 Official Site
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Join us as we continue our conversation with the exceptional pedagogue, Irina Gorin - with Irina Gorin, Creator of the "Tales of a Musical Journey" Series and Founder of The Gorin Institute
In case you missed Part 1 of this special episode titled, “Piano, Pedagogy, Pioneering,” check it out on your favorite podcasting platform today by tapping HERE.
Irina Gorin is celebrated for her groundbreaking approach to piano education, particularly for young children and beginners. Educated in Ukraine, her teaching methods highlight musicality, expressiveness, and a comprehensive grasp of piano fundamentals from the onset. Using storytelling and vivid imagery, her acclaimed method books and tutorial videos make learning piano engaging and effective. As a respected figure in music education, she's a regular at international conferences, masterclasses, and workshops, passionately sharing her insights while guiding piano teachers globally.
In Part 2 of this episode, we delved into:
- ✅ Irina’s insights on the prevailing challenges and misconceptions among piano teachers in the post-pandemic era.
- ✅ The ways she empowers piano teachers through innovative courses and fosters a supportive community at The Gorin Institute.
- ✅ Irina’s views on the critical role of parental involvement in ensuring consistent practice for young beginners.
📺 This episode is also available as a video format on our YouTube channel.
🎹 ABOUT IRINA GORIN
- Tales of A Musical Journey Series
- The Gorin Institute
- Irina’s Facebook Forum
🎹🎙️ ABOUT THE PIANO POD
Greetings, piano lovers! I'm Yukimi Song, your host from NYC. Every fortnight, join me as I delve deep into the world of PIANO with groundbreakers from the classical music industry. Our mission? To provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era.
❤️❤️ Show your love and support for TPP: Donate HERE ❤️❤️
🎬 Credits: Yukimi Song (Executive Producer/Writer & A/V Editor)
🌐 Official Site
📱 Connect with us on Social Media
This episode is brought to you by phMediaStudio, championing unique artistic self-expressions through custom-designed websites tailored exclusively for their clients. Visit HERE to learn more.
Get ready for Part 1 of an exhilarating episode next week with the world-renowned piano educator Irina Gorin, the creative force behind the "Tales of a Musical Journey" method book series and founder of The Gorin Institute.
Irina Gorin is celebrated for her groundbreaking approach to piano education, particularly for young children and beginners. Educated in Ukraine, her teaching methods highlight musicality, expressiveness, and a comprehensive grasp of piano fundamentals from the onset. Using storytelling and vivid imagery, her acclaimed method books and tutorial videos make learning piano engaging and effective. As a respected figure in music education, she's a regular at international conferences, masterclasses, and workshops, passionately sharing her insights while guiding piano teachers globally.
In this insightful interview, we explored:
- ✅ The inspiration behind Irina's pioneering piano method.
- ✅ Insights into "Tales of a Musical Journey" and its unique educational storytelling.
- ✅ Irina’s philosophy on teaching fundamental piano techniques to beginners.
- ✅ Her perspective on common challenges and misconceptions among piano teachers today, especially in the post-pandemic landscape.
- ✅ How she supports and empowers piano teachers through innovative courses and a supportive community at The Gorin Institute.
📺 This episode is also available as a video format on our YouTube channel.
🎹 ABOUT IRINA GORIN
- Tales of A Musical Journey Series
- The Gorin Institute
- Irina’s Facebook Forum
🎹🎙️ ABOUT THE PIANO POD
Greetings, piano lovers! I'm Yukimi Song, your host from NYC. Every fortnight, join me as I delve deep into the world of PIANO with groundbreakers from the classical music industry. Our mission? To provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era.
❤️❤️ Show your love and support for TPP: Donate HERE ❤️❤️
🎬 Credits: Yukimi Song (Executive Producer/Writer & A/V Editor)
🌐 Official Site
📱 Connect with us on Social Media
This episode is brought to you by phMediaStudio, championing unique artistic self-expressions through custom-designed websites tailored exclusively for their clients. Visit HERE to learn more.
Join us as we continue our conversation with the exceptionally talented Danny Holt, a virtuoso whose skills span across being a concert pianist, percussionist, composer, and producer.
In case you missed Part 1 of this fun episode with pianist, percussionist, and composer, Danny Holt, check it out on your favorite podcasting platform today!
Praised as "phenomenal" by esteemed music critic Alan Rich and dubbed one of the "local heroes" of Los Angeles's music scene by LAcitybeat.com, Danny Holt has captivated audiences worldwide with his music. This is your opportunity to dive deep into the essence of Danny Holt's musical voyage and the stories that have shaped his illustrious career.
In Part 2 of this episode, we delved into:
✅ Danny's latest album "Trailblazers"
✅ His innovative classical concerts in Desert Hot Springs, CA
✅ His insights on creativity as a classical musician
Discover the world of Danny Holt’s artistry today by watching this episode!
📺 The entire episode is available as a video on The Piano Pod’s YouTube Channel
This episode is brought to you by phMediaStudio, championing unique artistic self-expressions through custom-designed websites tailored exclusively for their clients. Visit https://phmediastudio.com/ to learn more.
🎹🥁 ABOUT DANNY HOLT
🌐Danny’s Website
📺 Danny’s YouTube Channel
💚 Danny’s Spotify Profile
🎵 Danny’s Latest Album, Trailblazers
🎹🎙️ ABOUT THE PIANO POD
Greetings, piano lovers! I'm Yukimi Song, your host from NYC. Every fortnight, join me as I delve deep into the world of PIANO with groundbreakers from the classical music industry. Our mission? To provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era.
❤️❤️ Show your love and support for TPP: Donate HERE ❤️❤️
🎬 Credits: Yukimi Song (Executive Producer/Writer & A/V Editor)
🌐 Official Site: https://thepianopod.com
📱 Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/thepianoponyc
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Join us for an enlightening conversation with the exceptionally talented Danny Holt, a virtuoso whose skills span being a concert pianist, percussionist, composer, and producer.
Praised as "phenomenal" by esteemed music critic Alan Rich and dubbed one of the "local heroes" of Los Angeles's music scene by LAcitybeat.com, Danny Holt has captivated audiences worldwide with his music. This is your opportunity to dive deep into the essence of Danny Holt's musical voyage and the stories that have shaped his illustrious career.
In Part 1 of this episode, we delved into:
- 🎹 How the pandemic reinforced Danny's conviction in the irreplaceable magic of live performances.
- 🎹 Transitioning from performing traditional classical piano pieces and conservatory training to embracing a broader spectrum of music through college and master's degrees in innovative programs in New England where Danny's unique artistic expression was nurtured, steering him beyond solo piano performances, leading to the creation of his distinctive Piano-Percussion Project.
In this segment of the interview, we unveil:
- ✅ The hidden gems of piano repertoire chosen by Danny
- ✅ The early influences that drew him to percussion
- ✅ An inside look at his pioneering piano-percussion project
Discover the world of Danny Holt’s artistry today by watching this episode!
🎧 Continue with Part 2 of this episode HERE!
📺 This episode is also available in a video format.
This episode is brought to you by phMediaStudio, championing unique artistic self-expressions through custom-designed websites tailored exclusively for their clients. Visit HERE to learn more.
🎹🥁 ABOUT DANNY HOLT
- 🌐Website
- 📺 YouTube
- 💚 Spotify
🎵 Danny’s Latest Album, Trailblazers
🎹🎙️ ABOUT THE PIANO POD
Greetings, piano lovers! I'm Yukimi Song, your host from NYC. Every fortnight, join me as I delve deep into the world of PIANO with groundbreakers from the classical music industry. Our mission? To provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era.
❤️❤️ Show your love and support for TPP: Donate HERE❤️❤️
🎬 Executive Producer: Yukimi Song
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Welcome to Part 2 of this season's thrilling 14th episode! This time, we're diving deeper into our conversation with the celebrated South African Classical Pianist, Liam Pitcher. Renowned for his remarkable ability to blend classical music with electro-acoustic and electronic elements through improvisation, Liam has garnered widespread recognition.
During this segment, we delve into a myriad of topics, including the origins of his musical journey, his deep-seated love for music, and his efforts to champion South African composers.
🎧In case you missed the first part of this special episode, where we tackled subjects like the intricacies of piano improvisation, captivating audiences, and the societal roles of classical musicians, be sure to catch up on your favorite podcasting platform today!
📺 You can also watch this entire episode on our YouTube channel!
This episode is brought to you by Yukimi Song Studio 🎹 Discover the magic of music with Yukimi. Realize your dream, create joyful melodies, and express yourself on the keys. Let's play piano together! Visit HERE to learn more.
[ABOUT THE GUEST: Liam Pitcher]
- 🌐 Learn more about the artist HERE
- 📀Learn and join Liam’s DJ community and courses HERE
- 📱Follow Liam on Instagram
- 📺 Subscribe to Liam’s YouTube Channel
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00:00:00 - Excerpt from the Video Clip of Liam’s Piano Solo Improvisational Work, “Improvised Scherzo”
00:00:38 - Intro
00:02:21 - The Genesis of Passion: Discovering a Love for Music and the Piano - Liam’s Journey and Training
00:15:53 - Championing South African Melodies: Liam's Advocacy for Local Composers - A Dive into the Richness of South African Classical Music
Excerpt from the Video Clip of Liam’s Piano Solo Improvisational Work, “Improvised Fantasy in A-Flat Minor”
00:30:49 - Charting the Future: Unveiling Upcoming Projects and Artistic Visions with Liam
00:34:28 - TPP Rapid Fire Questions
We had the pleasure of chatting with the acclaimed South African Classical Pianist Liam Pitcher, known for his exceptional improvisation skills, which combine classical music with electro-acoustic and electronic elements, earning him widespread acclaim.
In Part 1 of our discussion, we explored various topics ranging from the art of piano improvisation to engaging audiences and the societal responsibilities of classical musicians. We also discussed the importance of educating the public about the diverse world of classical music and challenging today's popular music, which often relies on repetitive and addictive formulas.
This engaging interview offers insights into:
- ✅ Liam's improvisation philosophy
- ✅ His extensive "Improvisations" CD album series, which includes more than 10 volumes
- ✅ The unique aspects of his improvisational style that set him apart in today's music scene
- ✅ A closer look at his piano improvisation methods and his relationship with the instrument
🎧 Part 2 of this audio episode will be available on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 8:00 pm ET on your favorite podcast platform.
📺 You can also watch this entire episode on our YouTube channel!
This episode is brought to you by Yukimi Song Studio 🎹 Discover the magic of music with Yukimi. Realize your dream, create joyful melodies, and express yourself on the keys. Let's play piano together! Visit HERE to learn more.
[ABOUT THE GUEST: Liam Pitcher]
🌐 Learn more about the artist HERE
📀Learn and join Liam’s DJ community and courses HERE
📱Follow Liam on Instagram
📺 Subscribe to Liam’s YouTube Channel
[ABOUT THE PIANO POD]
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So excited to present 🇳🇿 Sherry Grant – Classical Pianist, Cellist, Poet, and Festival Organizer – for our Season 4, Episode 13!
Sherry's musical odyssey began with the cello, but her passion for music knows no bounds. Dive into her story as she shares how her love for languages and poetry propelled her into a new realm of artistic expression.
From thousands of published poems to organizing festivals, Sherry's career is as diverse as it is fascinating. Learn about the tipping point that led her to immerse herself in poetry and how it intertwines with her musical endeavors.
Tune in as Sherry discusses her transition from cellist to pianist and highlights from her musical career, including her deep admiration for poet Katherine Mansfield and composer Alexander Scriabin.
📺 The video version of this episode is also available on our YouTube channel.
This episode is brought to you by Yukimi Song Studio 🎹 Discover the magic of music with Yukimi. Realize your dream, create joyful melodies, and express yourself on the keys. Let's play piano together! Visit their website to learn more.
🎵ABOUT THE GUEST: Sherry Grant
As artistic director of four festivals since 2019, Sherry has been actively performing both in New Zealand and overseas as a pianist, although she was trained primarily as a cellist. Sherry's favorite instrument is the viola and her favorite composer is Alexander Scriabin.
Many composers have written music for Sherry to premiere since 2019. She is also the mother of 4 children who often perform in concerts with her, and with her youngest daughter Zoe Grant, now 10 years old, Sherry has published poetry books, edited haiku and rengay journals, hosted online poetry gatherings and judged several haiku competitions.
Zoe and Sherry have appeared in numerous interviews in 5 countries since 2021, with a goal of building the Next Golden Age where they will touch and inspire at least a billion people around the world with their creativity.
Sherry is currently planning the 2024 Vio-Latino Concert Tour in South America, Scriabin 2025 Festival as well as Hill & Carr Festival in 2026. Her events are generally multidisciplinary where several art forms are combined.
🎹 ABOUT THE PIANO POD
Greetings, piano lovers! I'm Yukimi Song, your host from NYC. Every fortnight, join me as I delve deep into the world of PIANO with groundbreakers from the classical music industry. Our mission? To provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era.
❤️❤️ Show your love and support for TPP: Donate https://bit.ly/3EsvRDg❤️❤️
🎬 Credits: Yukimi Song (Executive Producer/Writer & A/V Editor)
🌐 Official Site
📱 Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/thepianoponyc
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We had an inspiring conversation with 🇦🇺Tim Topham, Founder & Director of TopMusicCo, Music Educator, & Author! Our discussion revolved around his recently released book, "No Book Beginners: A Step-by-Step Framework for Creative Piano Teaching, Starting from Lesson One."
This book encapsulates his experiences as a music educator and piano instructor, drawing from extensive research spanning from Kodaly to Music Learning Theory. It serves as a valuable resource, delving into various aspects such as the inspiration behind its creation, the current landscape of music education with a particular emphasis on piano instruction, and providing a historical context to elucidate the evolution of teaching methods in the industry.
The book critiques the prevalent note-reading-centric approach in piano instruction, advocating instead for a more holistic teaching method. Additionally, it offers a practical framework for instructing beginner piano students, emphasizing an approach that doesn't rely on any specific method books for the initial 10 weeks. Check out Tim’s book, No Book Beginners HERE.
We also explored the digital empire that he built to support fellow music educators, offering a wealth of resources including blogs, vlogs, courses, and a membership community. These resources aim to empower teachers, enabling them to evolve into 21st-century educators within their respective communities.
Tim shared valuable insights on the requisites for being a 21st-century music business owner, the challenges among teachers, and the prevailing trends in piano teaching.
🎵Tim Topham
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timtopham/
🎵Top Music Co
- YouTube
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Welcome to the fun and inspiring conversation with Miki Sawada, the talented Pianist & CEO of Gather Hear Inc., for The Piano Pod’s Season 4 Episode 11!
Since the inception of our show, we've shone a spotlight on pianists who astonish us with their creativity. 😎 Yet, Miki's journey is truly unparalleled. Dive into the details:
Launched in 2017, inspired by the divisive atmosphere of the 2016 🇺🇸 Presidential Election, Gather Hear Tour is Miki's labor of love. Eschewing conventional venues, she embarks on tours across rural America, bringing high-quality, inclusive classical music performances to communities often overlooked.
From the spiritual landscapes of Utah to the rural stretches of Alabama, and from quaint local cafes to segregated schools and prisons, Miki's journey in her Uhaul van, with her piano in tow, is a mission to deliver the beauty of live music directly to the people. Her approach fosters genuine connections, celebrating the spirit of American life through the universal language of music.
What began as a musical odyssey has evolved into a profound journalistic endeavor. Miki documents her experiences, offering an intimate glimpse into the American heartland through candid video recordings. These stories, raw and unfiltered, weave a rich narrative of the nation's diverse tapestry, with music serving as the key to unlocking community bonds. After each tour, Miki and her team craft vlogs and produce documentary films that resonate with cinematic impact.
Check out Miki’s award-winning films on her YouTube channel, including "Gather Hear Louisiana 2022," the latest film from her tour, which premiered at the Independent Film Festival Boston in April 2023.
📺 This episode's audio is also available as a video format!
🎼 Meet Miki Sawada: Featured in The Boston Globe’s Best of Arts 2021 list, Miki is reshaping classical music through her innovative Gather Hear Tour. Traveling state-by-state, she brings her piano to community spaces, connecting with Americans through free concerts in unconventional venues across the country. Miki's diverse career includes solo and chamber music, focusing on contemporary pieces, with notable performances at Carnegie Hall and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Her debut album, "A Kind of Mirror," released in 2021, is a five-movement electroacoustic work inspired by long-distance running, earning acclaim and featuring in a commercial for Tracksmith. Miki's unique approach to classical music is highlighted through her rich tapestry of performances and accolades.
🎹 About The Piano Pod
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Get ready for a captivating new episode featuring none other than my dear friend/colleague, Walter Aparicio! I had an incredible time recording this episode with Walter – a talented Pianist, Educator, and Founder/President of the Foundation for Bolivian Artists. Our connection dates back to our NYU graduate school days in 2007, and delving into Walter's journey and future plans was both meaningful and emotional.
Walter holds a prominent role in contemporary music, advocating strongly for inclusivity in our industry. Ahead of his time, he has been a passionate supporter of diversity in music, particularly focusing on Latin American music and composers since the late 2000s, well before the recent emphasis on diversity in 2020.
What makes Walter stand out is his expertise in the music of Bolivia 🇧🇴. Exploring the beauty of Bolivia through Walter's insights – its unique geography, profound historical background, cultural richness, and legacy of arts and music – was truly enlightening. I've gained a profound appreciation for Bolivia!
Join us in this engaging episode where you'll explore:
- The current global reception of Latin American piano music
- The richness and complexity of “Latin American” music
Walter will take us on a quick trip to Bolivia🇧🇴, introducing its:
- Distinctive cultural traditions or celebrations
- Distinguishable characteristics or themes found in Bolivian piano music
Later on, he'll introduce us to his initiative: the Foundation for Bolivian Artists:
- A brief overview of the foundation.
- His motivation and inspiration behind launching this organization
- Current stats in its inaugural year
- Future perspectives
📺 The video format is also available on our YouTube channel!
[About Walter Aparicio]
- 🌐 Website
[Foundation for Bolivian Artists]
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Here is the second half to conclude our 2024 inaugural episode feat. Dr. Michael Coonrod, a distinguished Classical Pianist, Recording Artist, Educator, and Arranger specializing in music for the Left Hand Alone 🎶
We delve into Dr. Coonrod's compelling journey in the world of concerts and recordings. Explore with us as he shares his experiences overcoming life's obstacles, specifically addressing the challenges and moments of silver lining that emerged after losing his right ring finger nine years ago. Additionally, gain insights into Dr. Coonrod's reflections on the evolution of music education throughout his teaching career, highlighting the most significant changes he has observed over the years.
- 🎧 Part 1 of this interview is now available on your favorite podcast platform!
- You can also watch this episode on our YouTube channel!
🎼 Meet Dr. Coonrod: a distinguished pianist, recording artist, and a former piano faculty member at Interlochen Arts Academy for 46 years has shaped countless students and presented diverse piano recitals worldwide. He performed with orchestras as a soloist, and his repertoire spans Beethoven, Mozart, Gershwin, and contemporary American composers. Coonrod, mentored by Lucien Hut and Konrad Wolff, holds degrees from the University of Montana and The Peabody Conservatory of Music. His dedication earned him recognition as a "Kentucky Colonel" in 1996. Coonrod's discography includes an album promoting scholarships for composition students and a two-CD set featuring Franz Schubert's solo piano music. Beyond music, Coonrod indulges in model railroads, chamber music, and accompanying church choirs, crafting a symphony of diverse interests.
- Please get in touch with Dr. Coonrod via email to purchase his CDs.
- 🎧 You can also listen to his recordings on Spotify.
- 🌐 Learn more about Dr. Coonrod via his website.
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🥳Happy New Year! As an inaugural episode of the new year, we had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Michael Coonrod, a distinguished Classical Pianist, Recording Artist, Educator, and Arranger specializing in music for the Left Hand Alone 🎶
Recently retired from his illustrious 46-year tenure as a piano faculty member at the renowned Interlochen Center for the Arts, Dr. Coonrod boasts an impressive teaching career spanning over 50 years and a performing career exceeding 65 years!
Part 1 of this interview covers Dr. Coonrod’s reflections on his 46 years of teaching at the Interlochen Arts Academy and practical tips on nurturing technical excellence and overcoming performance anxiety.
- 🎧 Part 2 of this interview will be released next Tuesday, January 16, 2024!
- You can also watch this episode on our YouTube channel!
🎼 Meet Dr. Coonrod: a distinguished pianist, recording artist, and a former piano faculty member at Interlochen Arts Academy for 46 years. He has shaped countless students and presented diverse piano recitals worldwide. As a soloist, he performed with orchestras, and his repertoire spans Beethoven, Mozart, Gershwin, and contemporary American composers. Coonrod, mentored by Lucien Hut and Konrad Wolff, holds degrees from the University of Montana and The Peabody Conservatory of Music. His dedication earned him recognition as a "Kentucky Colonel" in 1996. Coonrod's discography includes an album promoting scholarships for composition students and a two-CD set featuring Franz Schubert's solo piano music. Beyond music, Coonrod indulges in model railroads, chamber music, and accompanying church choirs, crafting a symphony of diverse interests.
- Please contact Dr. Coonrod via email 📧 to purchase his CDs.
- 🎧 You can also listen to his recordings on Spotify
- 🌐 Learn more about Dr. Coonrod: https://michaelcoonrod.net
- 🎁 Episode Contributor: Pokie Huang
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Greetings, piano lovers! I'm Yukimi Song, your host from NYC. Every fortnight, join me as I delve deep into the world of PIANO with groundbreakers from the classical music industry. Our mission? To provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era.
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Welcome back to Part 2 of Season 4 Episode 8 with guests Carlos Franzetti and Allison Brewster Franzetti – the dynamic duo behind multiple Grammy & Latin Grammy Awards, reigning supreme as the Power Couple of Classical Music!
😁 In case you missed Part 1, please check it out HERE, where we discussed the following:
- 👉 Carlos and Allison’s inspiring journey to becoming Grammy and Latin Grammy-winning artists
- 👉 A peek into each of their extensive collection of award-winning albums
- 👉 Their collaborative ventures, spanning from captivating concert performances to mesmerizing recordings
To conclude this episode, in this 2nd latter portion of the episode, we focused on:
- 👉 The secrets behind their enduring musical career
- 👉 The relevance of classical music and ensuring the industry's vitality in our fast-paced society.
- 👉 The profound significance of embracing our purpose as classical musicians in today's ever-evolving society.
📺The entire episode is available in a video format on our YouTube channel!
🎹 About The Piano Pod
Greetings, piano lovers! I'm Yukimi Song, your host from NYC. Every fortnight, join me as I delve deep into the world of PIANO with groundbreakers from the classical music industry. Our mission? To provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era.
- 🌐 Official Site
- 📱 Connect with us on social media!
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We had the privilege of interviewing Carlos Franzetti and Allison Brewster Franzetti – the dynamic duo behind multiple Grammy & Latin Grammy Awards, reigning supreme as the Power Couple of Classical Music! They harmonize life and music, crafting beautiful melodies together, quite literally. 🎵
In Part 1 of this delightful episode, we explored:
- 👉 Carlos and Allison’s inspiring journey to becoming Grammy and Latin Grammy-winning artists
- 👉 A peek into each of their extensive collection of award-winning albums
- 👉 Their collaborative ventures, spanning from captivating concert performances to mesmerizing recordings
📺The entire episode is available in a video format on our YouTube channel!
- Allison Brewster Franzetti is a renowned pianist with accolades from prestigious institutions like the Latin Grammy and Grammy Awards. She's a prolific recording artist and a respected author, composer, and educator, with positions at Kean University and Rutgers University and involvement in various music festivals, solidifying her status as a distinguished and globally respected pianist.
- Carlos Franzetti, a musical virtuoso of unparalleled versatility, has garnered five Latin Grammy Awards and a Grammy Award for his exceptional work in classical, jazz, Latin American rhythms, and film scores. His compositions have graced stages worldwide, and his diverse musical journey, from Buenos Aires to Juilliard, continues to captivate audiences, uniting hearts globally with extraordinary music.
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Greetings, piano lovers! I'm Yukimi Song, your host from NYC. Every fortnight, join me as I delve deep into the world of PIANO with groundbreakers from the classical music industry. Our mission? To provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era.
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For this season’s 7th episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Lisa Whealy – a Music Education Activist, Social Entrepreneur, Change Agent, and Founder of The Sound of Humanity Music Project, Inc. 🎶 During our discussion, we explored the following topics:
- 🎼 The Sound of Humanity Music Project’s Mission: Dive into the inspiring world of innovative initiatives reshaping music education.
- 🎼 Increasing Access to Music Education: Learn how they're breaking barriers, making music education accessible to all through streaming platforms.
- 🎼 Supporting Schools and Educators: Discover their empowering efforts, enhancing music programs and opportunities for students.
- 🎼 Funding Music Education through Streaming: Explore the intersection of technology and education, bridging gaps and creating possibilities.
- 🎼 Understanding Market Needs: Delve into insights about the desires and necessities of the music education market, shaping meaningful strategies.
🎵Later in our conversation, we delved into more reflective discussions, exploring the profound questions: ❤️ WHY MUSIC MATTERS. WHY MUSIC EDUCATION MATTERS.
Lisa Whealy, the passionate founder of the Sound of Humanity Music Project, Inc., is a Music Education Activist, Social Entrepreneur, and Change Agent. Since June 2022, she has led the organization, leveraging technology to advance music education equity for all youth. With over 11 years of experience as a freelance music and culture journalist and a master's degree in communication management from USC, her expertise spans diverse topics, including artist management and new media. Currently pursuing a doctorate at USC's Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, she focuses on harnessing technology for social good. 💰Help their mission.
- 🍿Watch the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel.
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Greetings, piano lovers! I'm Yukimi Song, your host from NYC. Every fortnight, join me as I delve deep into the world of PIANO with groundbreakers from the classical music industry. Our mission? To provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era.
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Happy Thanksgiving and welcome back to Part 2 of Season 4 Episode 6 with a guest, Maestro George Marriner Maull, who is the Artistic Director of the Discovery Orchestra, a groundbreaking NJ-based musical initiative focused on teaching listening skills and dedicated to transforming classical music experiences for general audiences through innovative engagement with classical masterpieces.
😁 In case you missed Part 1, please check it out HERE, where we discussed the following:
- The Discovery Orchestra's role, mission, and vision in a digital age.
- Addressing 21st-century audience needs in classical music
- Uncovering the art of teaching listening skills: specific methods employed to enrich listeners' experiences
And more!
To conclude this episode, in this 2nd latter portion of the episode, we focused on:
- From Passion to Purpose: Maestro George Marriner Maull's Journey into Classical Music, Education, and Conducting
- The relevance of classical music and ensuring the industry's vitality in our fast-paced society.
- Sustaining classical music's importance in today's rapidly changing world.
[Maestro George Marriner Maull]
Maestro Maull, a renowned educator, conductor, violist, and TV personality, has impacted classical music lovers nationwide. As the Artistic Director of The Discovery Orchestra and a three-time Emmy-nominated TV host, he has enlightened countless listeners, enriching their classical music experiences. His passion for classical music goes beyond podiums and lecture halls, captivating audiences as the host of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center's Classical Overtures and his biweekly radio show, Inside Music, on WWFM The Classical Network.
In his distinguished career as a conductor, he led orchestras like the Philharmonic Orchestra of New Jersey and Louisville Ballet, performing at iconic venues like Carnegie Hall. Maestro Maull is also a gifted violist, having played with renowned orchestras such as the American Symphony Orchestra. Trained in Philadelphia and mentored by Irving Segall of The Philadelphia Orchestra, he pursued advanced studies at the University of Louisville and The Juilliard School, solidifying his legacy as a multifaceted musical virtuoso.
- 🎶 To learn more about his remarkable musical career, please visit the Discovery Orchestra’s website
- 📺 You can also watch this episode on our YouTube channel!
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Our conversation began with Maestro Maull's Discovery Orchestra, a groundbreaking NJ-based musical initiative focused on teaching listening skills and dedicated to transforming classical music experiences for general audiences through innovative engagement with classical masterpieces.
🎹 In this first half of the episode, we discussed topics around The Discovery Orchestra:
- Rediscovering the soul of classical music: The Discovery Orchestra's role, mission, and vision in a digital age.
- Addressing 21st-century audience needs in classical music
- Uncovering the art of teaching listening skills: specific methods employed to enrich listeners' experiences
- Exploring the recently launched app, Aha! Classical: experience classical music like never before with an Interactive game created by the dedicated team of The Discovery Orchestra.
And more!
- 📆 Part 2 of this episode will be released on November 21, 2023, at 8:00 pm ET!
- 📺 You can also watch this episode on our YouTube channel!
[Maestro George Marriner Maull]
Maestro Maull, a renowned educator, conductor, violist, and TV personality, has impacted classical music lovers nationwide. As the Artistic Director of The Discovery Orchestra and a three-time Emmy-nominated TV host, he has enlightened countless listeners, enriching their classical music experiences. His passion for classical music goes beyond podiums and lecture halls, captivating audiences as the host of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center's Classical Overtures and his biweekly radio show, Inside Music, on WWFM The Classical Network.
In his distinguished career as a conductor, he led orchestras like the Philharmonic Orchestra of New Jersey and Louisville Ballet, performing at iconic venues like Carnegie Hall. Maestro Maull is also a gifted violist, having played with renowned orchestras such as the American Symphony Orchestra. Trained in Philadelphia and mentored by Irving Segall of The Philadelphia Orchestra, he pursued advanced studies at the University of Louisville and The Juilliard School, solidifying his legacy as a multifaceted musical virtuoso.
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[The Discovery Orchestra]
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We had the immense pleasure of interviewing Michelle Lynne – Classical Pianist, Entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of The Fearless Artist Mastermind! In this fascinating conversation, we focused on Michelle’s inspiring program, The Fearless Artist Mastermind, which empowers fellow musicians to build a livelihood while creating a meaningful career. We also explored topics such as:
- 🌟 The evolving landscape of the classical music industry, dissecting the challenges and celebrating the triumphs.
- 🌟 Strategies to empower musicians, debunking financial stereotypes, and nurturing entrepreneurial mindsets in classical music.
- 🌟 Practical Tips on Exploring Income Diversification as Freelancers
Then, later, we ventured into a reflective discussion on:
- 🌟 The significance of understanding our purpose as classical musicians in today's society, exploring the profound impact we can make beyond the stage.
- 🌟The evolving landscape of music education – how classical training remains relevant in today’s diverse musical world.
[About the Guest] Michelle Lynne, a Canadian pianist and singer, is a prominent figure in the European music scene. Alongside her performances across Europe, she serves as a Lecturer of Entrepreneurship and is a co-founder of The Fearless Artist Mastermind. Michelle's expertise lies in addressing core issues with compassion and advocating for artists to break financial barriers. She holds esteemed positions as a Lecturer for Music Entrepreneurship at Conservatorium Maastricht and Codarts University for the Arts, Rotterdam. Michelle is a highly skilled artist, passionate about empowering fellow musicians to reach their fullest potential.
- 📺 You can also watch this episode on our Youtube channel!
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In Part 2 of this fun episode with Dr. Nnenna Ogwo, we explored the following:
- Nnenna’s Early Years/Training: from Her Father’s Influence to the Fulbright Award
- Nenna’s Album, Luminous, Dedicated to Her Late Mother
Later in the interview, we ventured into a reflective discussion on:
- 🌟 The significance of understanding our purpose as classical musicians in today's society.
- 🌟 The true meaning of inclusion in the classical music industry.
If you missed Part 1 of this episode with Dr. Ogwo – Concert Pianist, Educator, Founder, and Artistic Director of Juneteenth LP, please catch it up 👉 HERE.
- You can also watch this episode on our YouTube channel!
In this fascinating conversation, we delved into Nnenna's inspiring project, Juneteenth LP, an extraordinary musical initiative based in the heart of NYC, spotlighting the rich music of the African Diaspora and showcasing exceptionally talented Black classical musicians with a strong emphasis on community-building and outreach.
- 🎹 Dr. Nnenna Ogwo -- A renowned pianist, educator, and Juneteenth LP's founder/artistic director, she has performed globally, from Europe to the US. Her mission is to broaden classical music horizons. In 2019, she officially launched the Juneteenth LP, spotlighting the African Diaspora's artistic brilliance through Black classically trained musicians. Her dedication earned her the Chamber Music America Artist Grant in 2022, elevating her Juneteenth celebration to a weeklong NYC event. Dr. Ogwo began her piano journey at age 6, studying at prestigious institutions and receiving accolades like the Fulbright Award. Today, she's a sought-after musician and educator, and her latest album, "Luminous," was released in May 2023.
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We had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Nnenna Ogwo – Concert Pianist, Educator, and founder/Artistic Director of Juneteenth LP 🎹🎶. In this fascinating conversation, we delved into Nnenna's inspiring project, Juneteenth LP, an extraordinary musical initiative based in the heart of NYC, spotlighting the rich music of the African Diaspora and showcasing exceptionally talented Black classical musicians with a strong emphasis on community-building and outreach. In this first half of the episode, we explored:
- The mission and purpose: Inside the Heart of Juneteenth LP
- The journey of Juneteenth LP since its official launch in 2019 and after the pivotal year of 2020 in the Black Lives Matter movement.
🎉 Part 2 of this episode will be released next week, October 24, 2023!
🍿 You can also watch this episode on our YouTube channel!
- 🎹 Dr. Nnenna Ogwo -- A renowned pianist, educator, and Juneteenth LP's founder/artistic director, she has performed globally, from Europe to the US. Her mission is to broaden classical music horizons. In 2019, she officially launched the Juneteenth LP, spotlighting the African Diaspora's artistic brilliance through Black classically trained musicians. Her dedication earned her the Chamber Music America Artist Grant in 2022, elevating her Juneteenth celebration to a weeklong NYC event. Dr. Ogwo began her piano journey at age 6, studying at prestigious institutions and receiving accolades like the Fulbright Award. Today, she's a sought-after musician and educator, and her latest album, "Luminous," was released in May 2023.
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Here is Part 2 of Season 4, Episode 3, feat. Mr. Ludovic Zamor, a Canadian-American Concert Pianist and Recording Artist. In this second half of the episode, we dove deep into:
- ✨ Life as an artist in the post-pandemic world. How has it changed? How do we adapt?
- 🌟 The significance of understanding our purpose as classical musicians in today's society.
- 🌟 Thoughts on Meritocracy: Pros & Cons
And guess what? We even touched upon the intriguing world of AI! 🤖 If you missed Part 1 of this episode, please tap HERE to catch up on your favorite podcast platform!
🎹Spotlight on Ludovic Zamor:
Mr. Zamor, a Canadian-American Concert Pianist, and Recording Artist began his musical journey under his father's tutelage, quickly establishing himself as a prodigious talent. By 18, he made his solo debut at the esteemed Weill Recital Hall in Carnegie Hall and has since become a staple at Steinway Events, attending grand unveilings like the Steinway Spirio. In 2023, he launched his Romantic Era Classical Piano Solo Album "Amor," catapulting him to prominence in the classical music world. With a vast following across concert stages and digital platforms, Mr. Zamor's dedication to music is evident. He champions the transformative power of passion, believing in its ability to create magic.
- Visit ludoviczamor.com for more on his distinguished career.
- you can also watch this episode on our YouTube channel!
🎹 About The Piano Pod🎙
Greetings, piano lovers! I'm Yukimi Song, your host from NYC. Every fortnight, join me as I delve deep into the world of PIANO with groundbreakers from the classical music industry. Our mission? To provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era.
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For Season 4, Episode 3, I enjoyed sitting down with Mr. Ludovic Zamor, a Canadian-American Concert Pianist and Recording Artist. 🎹🎶 And this episode is Part 1 of 2! During our conversation, we dove deep into
- Ludovic's captivating journey in the world of classical music.
- His fervor for romantic era compositions.
- Life as an artist in the post-pandemic world. How has it changed? How do we adapt?
Then, later, we ventured into an introspective discussion on:
- The significance of understanding our purpose as classical musicians in today's society.
- Thoughts on Meritocracy: Pros & Cons
And guess what? We even touched upon the intriguing world of AI! 🤖
🎧 The audio format will be split into two parts! Part 2 drops alongside our YouTube premiere on October 10 at 8:00 p.m. ET on your go-to podcast platform!
🎹Spotlight on Ludovic Zamor: Mr. Zamor, a Canadian-American Concert Pianist and Recording Artist, began his musical journey under his father's tutelage, quickly establishing himself as a prodigious talent. By 18, he made his solo debut at the esteemed Weill Recital Hall in Carnegie Hall and has since become a staple at Steinway Events, attending grand unveilings like the Steinway Spirio. In 2023, he launched his Romantic Era Classical Piano Solo Album "Amor," catapulting him to prominence in the classical music world. With a vast following across concert stages and digital platforms, Mr. Zamor's dedication to music is evident. He champions the transformative power of passion, believing in its ability to create magic.
🎹 About The Piano Pod🎙
Greetings, piano lovers! I'm Yukimi Song, your host from NYC. Every fortnight, join me as I delve deep into the world of PIANO with groundbreakers from the classical music industry. Our mission? To provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era.
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Welcome back to Part 2 of The Piano Pod’s Season 4 Episode 2 with a Team of A Seat at the Piano: Annie Jeng, Brendan Jacklin, Evan Hines, and Susan Yang. If you missed our intriguing chat in Part 1, where we explored ASAP's mission and how they support fellow classical pianists and educators, catch up on your go-to podcast platform or tapHERE. 🎹 Episode Highlights:
- ASAP's influence on our Industry/Community,
- Awards/recognition received since the launch in 2020
- Innovative Strategies for classical musicians to engage contemporary audiences, and more!
🎹Spotlight on A Seat at the Piano: ASAP’s mission is to promote and advocate for the inclusion, study, and performance of a more equitably representative body of piano works. By creating a resource for musicians, pedagogues, and curious music appreciators, ASAP aims to broaden their knowledge of composers and their works. 🌐Learn more about ASAP, please visit HERE. 🎹 Spotlight on team members of A Seat at the Piano:
- Annie Jeng (Founder/Executive Director).
- Brendan Jacklin (Co-founder/Director of Operations)
- Evan Hines (Co-founder/Coordinator of Database Operations).
- Susan Yang (Co-founder/Director of Special Projects and Community Engagement)
🎹 About The Piano Pod🎙 Greetings, piano lovers! I'm Yukimi Song, your host from NYC. Every fortnight, join me as I delve deep into the world of PIANO with groundbreakers from the classical music industry. Our mission? To provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era. ❤️❤️ Show your love and support for TPP: Donate HERE 🎬 Credits: Yukimi Song (Executive Producer/Writer & A/V Editor) 🌐 Official Site: https://thepianopod.com 📱 Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/thepianoponyc
Part 1 of The Piano Pod Season 4 Season 2: A Team of A Seat at the PianoI had a wonderful conversation with Season 4 Ep. 2 with the brilliant minds behind "A Seat at the Piano" (ASAP) - Annie Jeng, Brendan Jacklin, Evan Hines, and Susan Yang. Founded during 2020's social and racial reckonings, these passionate, classically-trained pianists amplify underrepresented voices and advocate for inclusive musical programming.🎹 Episode Highlights:
- ASAP's mission
- How they support fellow classical pianists & educators
- A grand tour of the ASAP website
- ASAP's industry impact
- Engaging modern audiences with classical music
- The role of classical music today
🎹Spotlight on A Seat at the Piano: ASAP’s mission is to promote and advocate for the inclusion, study, and performance of a more equitably representative body of piano works. By creating a resource for musicians, pedagogues, and curious music appreciators, ASAP aims to broaden their knowledge of composers and their works.
🌐Learn more about ASAP, please visit https://www.aseatatthepiano.com/
🎹Spotlight on team members of A Seat at the Piano:
- Annie Jeng (Founder/Executive Director)
- Brendan Jacklin (Co-founder/Director of Operations)
- Evan Hines (Co-founder/Coordinator of Database Operations)
- Susan Yang (Co-founder/Director of Special Projects and Community Engagement)
🎹 About The Piano Pod🎙 Greetings, piano lovers! I'm Yukimi Song, your host from NYC. Every fortnight, join me as I delve deep into the world of PIANO with groundbreakers from the classical music industry. Our mission? To provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era.
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Welcome back to Part 2 of The Piano Pod’s Season 4 Episode 1 with Dr. Michael Kaykov, a celebrated American pianist, recording maestro, and educator. If you missed our intriguing chat in Part 1, where we delved into the mysteries of Scriabin’s Synesthesia and the life of an independent artist post-prestigious training, catch up on your go-to podcast platform or tap HERE.🎹 Episode Highlights:
- Michael’s passion for Liszt & Scriabin
- Essential Skills for Modern Musicians
- The Role of Classical Musicians in Society
🎹 Spotlight on Michael Kaykov: Born into a musical lineage, Michael began his performance journey at just 6. His illustrious education spans institutions like Mannes College & Juilliard, studying under legends Jerome Rose & Jerome Lowenthal. In 2020, he achieved his DMA from the Manhattan School of Music, focusing on Scriabin Etudes. His third album, 'Unrivalled', has been lauded for its sheer brilliance. Apart from his performances, Dr. Kaykov passionately mentors the upcoming musical talents. 🌐 Discover more about Dr. Kaykov's illustrious journey HERE. 🎹 About The Piano Pod🎙 Greetings, piano lovers! I'm Yukimi Song, your host from NYC. Every fortnight, join me as I delve deep into the world of PIANO with groundbreakers from the classical music industry. Our mission? To provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era.
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🎶 Sponsored by Newzik App! 🎼 Dive into the next generation of sheet music with Newzik App. Enhance your musical journey, whether solo or with a group. Claim your 1-month free trial HERE with the exclusive code: PIANOPOD23. 🎙 The Piano Pod: Season 4 Premiere! In our inaugural episode of Season 4, I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Michael Kaykov (@michaelkaykov), renowned American pianist, recording expert, and educator. 🎹 Episode Insights:
- Debunking myths surrounding Scriabin’s synesthesia
- Michael's inspiring association with the legendary pianist, Jerome Lowenthal
- The heart of creativity in classical piano
- Navigating the highs and lows of being an independent artist after rigorous training and much more!
📺 Watch this eps on YouTube! 🎹 In Focus: Michael Kaykov: With a rich musical heritage, Michael's performance journey began at age 6. His esteemed education includes Mannes College & Juilliard, mentored by icons Jerome Rose & Jerome Lowenthal. In 2020, he earned his DMA from the Manhattan School of Music, with a focus on Scriabin Etudes. His third album, 'Unrivalled', has received widespread acclaim. Beyond performing, Dr. Kaykov is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of musicians. 🎹 About The Piano Pod: 🎙 Hello, piano enthusiasts! I'm Yukimi Song, your NYC-based host. Every two weeks, journey with me into the PIANO universe, engaging with trailblazers in classical music. Our goal? To offer a space for classical musicians and educators to reflect, converse, and strategize on keeping our domain vibrant and pertinent in this dynamic era, especially post-pandemic.
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Here is the trailer for The Piano Pod's upcoming episode with Concert Pianist, Recording Artist, and Educator, Dr. Michael Kaykov. The entire episode will be available on Sept 5, 2023, at 8:00pm ET as a video format on YouTube.The audio episode will be divided into two segments, with Part 1 launching simultaneously on your preferred podcast platform during the video premiere. Our conversation began with his extensive research on Alexander Scriabin, delving into his admiration for Franz Liszt. We also discussed practical topics like self-funding and career management for independent artists, leading to deeper philosophical discussions about classical music's role in society, innovative ways to connect with audiences, and more.
- 🎹 Spotlight on Michael Kaykov: Born into a musical lineage, Michael began his performance journey at just 6. His illustrious education spans institutions like Mannes College & Juilliard, studying under legends Jerome Rose & Jerome Lowenthal. In 2020, he achieved his DMA from the Manhattan School of Music, focusing on Scriabin Etudes. His third album, 'Unrivalled', has been lauded for its sheer brilliance. Apart from his performances, Dr. Kaykov passionately mentors the upcoming musical talents. 🌐 Discover more about Dr. Kaykov's illustrious journey at michaelkaykovpiano.com.
Welcome to The Piano Pod, hosted by Yukimi from NYC. Dive into the world of classical music, especially the piano, every other week. We aim to keep classical music relevant in today's fast-paced world. Born from a desire to bridge the gap between music professionals and the public, The Piano Pod has since engaged with top figures in the classical industry. With 100k downloads, 2k YouTube subscribers, and 3k Instagram followers, we're excited for Season 4. Subscribe and join our journey to keep classical music alive post-pandemic. Stay tuned!* ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Please support The Piano Pod today! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ * 😎Executive Producer/writer: Yukimi Song * 🕹Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song Studio * 🌐 TPP Website * 📱TPP Social Media
Here is the second half of the episode with Mr. David Hackbridge Johnson, one of the prolific 🇬🇧composers of our time. In Part 2, we focused on his compositions other than solo piano pieces, such as his 15 symphonies, the recently premiered opera “Blaze of Glory,” and more. And as always with each guest, we ended our conversation with philosophical questions such as how we, classical musicians, need to keep our industry relevant in the post-pandemic era and reach out to the 21st-century audience more creatively. If you missed Part 1 of this special episode, please tap HERE to listen wherever you listen to your podcasts.[David Hackbridge Johnson – Composer & Multi-instrumentalist]His name became known to many classical music listeners worldwide in recent years with one of America's most frequently performed and recorded living composers and Pianists, Mr. Lowell Libermann's solo piano album under the Steinway and Sons label. The title of the album is 😈 The Devil's Lyre, and all the pieces are written by Mr. Hackbridge Johnson.🎼 He has written over 20 symphonies and tone poems, various chamber, vocal, ballet, opera, and choral music. In addition, he has written extensively for the piano, including 18 sonatas, 7 Nocturnes, and many shorter pieces and piano cycles.* Mr. Hackbridge Johnson’s blog site * His YouTube channel * Check out the album “Devil’s Lyre,” Piano Music of David Hackbridge Johnson played byLowell Liebermann. * Catch up on The Piano Pod’s interview with Lowell Liebermann
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I had the privilege of interviewing Mr. David Hackbridge Johnson, one of the prolific 🇬🇧composers of our time, who has written works in all genres with the opus numbers to catalog Mr. Johnson's large-scale works in the 400s 🤯.His name became known to many classical music listeners worldwide in recent years with one of America's most frequently performed and recorded living composers and Pianists, Mr. Lowell Libermann's solo piano album under the Steinway and Sons label. The title of the album is 😈 The Devil's Lyre, and all the pieces are written by Mr. Hackbridge Johnson.🎼 He has written over 20 symphonies and tone poems, various chamber, vocal, ballet, opera, and choral music. In addition, he has written extensively for the piano, including 18 sonatas, 7 Nocturnes, and many shorter pieces and piano cycles. I have been a big fan of his music since the release of The Devil's Lyre. So, through this episode, I want to promote his remarkable compositions, not limited to piano works but ranging in different genres, so that many classical musicians, including fellow pianists, will get to know him and start performing and recording his incredible music more often 😍. Part 2 will be out on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 8:00 pm ET![David Hackbridge Johnson – Composer & Multi-instrumentalist]* Mr. Hackbridge Johnson’s blog site * His YouTube channel * Check out the album “Devil’s Lyre,” Piano Music of David Hackbridge Johnson played byLowell Liebermann. * Catch up on The Piano Pod’s interview with Lowell Liebermann
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For this episode, I got to interview Josh Simons, the CEO & co-founder of Vampr, the world’s largest and most active social-professional network for musicians. Recognized by Fast Company as one of the Most Innovative Companies in 2022, Vampr is home to over one million users worldwide. Vampr is created for musicians and made by musicians to support musicians. Its primary mission is to help musicians of all genres create their community in its ecosystem. Vampr shares each user’s expertise as well as a social media interface with an easy swipe left/right function to connect with others. As many of us are frequent users of social media, we realize that many social network sites only offer one or two unique features to their users: Facebook, Instagram, Soundcloud, LinkedIn, Fiverr, Thumbtack, etc.; moreover, they do not interconnect to one another. So, you must be on multiple platforms constantly to create, sustain, and thrive in your career as a musician. Finally, Vampr created a solution for musicians – it combines features of all other platforms: Connect, Collaborate, Control, Learn, and Discover. On its platform, you can collaborate with like-minded musicians and find a publicist, graphic designer, videographer, or copyright expert, for example, while promoting your music by uploading your videos and music just like any other social media platform. Vampr is creating a village for all musicians! Josh is a successful artist, songwriter & producer who has toured for many years. So with his extensive experience as a professional musician, he has a lot of credit for being the groundbreaker in the industry by creating something unique and timely to help fellow musicians. So, you do not want to miss this episode to hear what Vampr offers and how its platform helps and supports fellow musicians like us![Sponsors]
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[The Piano Pod 🎙- Bringing PIANO into the 21st Century]The Piano Pod aims to provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Please support The Piano Pod today by clicking here! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Welcome back to Part 2 of Season 3, Episode 18 feat. Dr. Priscila Navarro -- Liszt International Competition Winner, Concert Pianist, Educator, & "the New Peruvian Figure of the Piano." In the second half of this episode, we focused on Priscila's effort to give back the gift of music to the people and musical community of her native country, Peru. We also discussed more philosophical topics: * 🎹 Founding the Parnassus Music Society to give back the gift of music to the musical communities of her native country, Peru * 🎹 Skills required or demanded as musicians of the 21st Century * 🎹 Her thoughts on keeping classical music relevant and the industry thriving in this fast-paced society and the post-pandemic era.
and MORE!🙋🏻♀️ Don’t forget to catch up on Part 1 of this episode if you missed it.[Dr. Priscila Navarro]* 📺 Watch Priscila’s entire performance of Liszt/Handel Sarabande and Chaconne from the opera, Almira * 📺 Priscila’s entire performance of Regresa (the Peruvian Waltz) * 🎧 Listen to Baron-Navarro Duo
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[The Piano Pod 🎙- Bringing PIANO into the 21st Century]The Piano Pod aims to provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Please support The Piano Pod today by clicking here! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️* 😎Executive Producer/writer: Yukimi Song * 🕹Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song Studio * 🌐 Website:https://thepianopod.com📱Social Media:https://linktr.ee/thepianopodnyc * 📬 Email: thepianopodnyc@gmail.com
I had a wonderful conversation with Dr. Priscila Navarro -- Liszt International Competition Winner, Concert Pianist, Educator, & "the New Peruvian Figure of the Piano."In this episode, you will learn about Priscila’s adventurous life and musical career, which started in Peru and trained, nurtured, and flourished in the U.S. to become the first-prize winner of the world’s renowned piano competitions. And you will hear how she is giving back the gift of music to the people and musical community of her native country, Peru. In Part 1 of this episode, we discussed as follows:
- 🎹 Priscila's experience at one of the world's famous piano competitions, the International Franz Liszt Piano Competition in Utrecht
- 🎹 Achieving Special Bach Prize at the International City of Vigo Competition, a jury presided by Martha Argerich!
- 🎹 How to interpret the music of Bach to make his music alive and relevant to modern performers and listeners
- 🎹 Peruvian Criollo music and Priscila’s own piano transcription of “Regresa”--the Peruvian Waltz
and MORE!
[Dr. Priscila Navarro]
- 📺 Watch Priscila’s entire performance of Liszt/Handel Sarabande and Chaconne from the opera, Almira
- 📺 Priscila’s entire performance of Regresa (the Peruvian Waltz)
- 🎧 Listen to Baron-Navarro Duo
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[The Piano Pod 🎙- Bringing PIANO into the 21st Century]The Piano Pod aims to provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Please support The Piano Pod today by clicking here! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😎Executive Producer/writer: Yukimi Song🕹Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song Studio🌐 Website: https://thepianopod.com📱Social Media: https://linktr.ee/thepianopodnyc📬 Email: thepianopodnyc@gmail.com
Welcome back to Part 2 of the episode with Hannah Reimann: Pioneer & Advocate of Stretto Pianos and Creator of the International Stretto Piano Festival and Stretto Piano Concerts! In the second half of this eps, we will discuss topics as follows:
- 🎵 Adjusting from a regular piano to a Stretto
- 🎵 the International Stretto Piano Festival and Stretto Piano Concerts to promote Stretto Pianos.
- 🎵 Julia Furlan - A recipient of M.A. Piano Performance from Salem College partially using a Stretto piano - her testimonial
- 🎵 A list of universities worldwide which provide access to Streto Pianos
And more! 👏👏If you missed Part 1 of this episode, please listen to it HERE.👏👏Be sure to follow my show & give me a 5-star rating on your fav podcasting platform![Sponsors]
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[The Piano Pod 🎙- Bringing PIANO into the 21st Century]The Piano Pod is a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show hosted by Yukimi Song--classical pianist & educator from NYC. The Piano Pod aims to provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era.
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For this episode, I invited and interviewed Hannah Reimann: Pioneer & Advocate of Stretto Pianos and Creator of the International Stretto Piano Festival and Stretto Piano Concerts. Ms. Reimann was featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal, described as a "musician on a mission to make the world safe for small pianists."According to paskpiano.org (PASK = Pianists for Alternatively Sized Keyboards), recent research into pianists' hand spans shows that:
- Over 50% of adults have hand spans that are too small for the conventional keyboard.
- About 87% of women and 24% of men have hands that are too small for the current-sized keyboard.
- Children are currently forced to learn on an instrument designed for men with large hands.
- Given a choice of keyboard, around 75% of adults would most likely choose a smaller size!
After all, our struggles as pianists may not be because of our shortcomings but the wrong-sized keyboard we've been practicing and performing.In this episode, Ms. Reimann will take us through the world of Stretto Pianos and introduce us to its thriving community. We will discuss topics as follows:
- 🎵 The definition/description of a Stretto Piano
- 🎵 Brief lesson on the history of pianos – how the sizes of the piano and width of the key have increased and standardized by the 1880s.
- 🎵 Acquiring a patent and building Stretto Pianos
- 🎵 Ms. Reimann's 30-year journey of promoting Stretto Pianos.
And more! Be sure to follow my show & give me a 5-star rating on your fav podcasting platform!
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[The Piano Pod 🎙- Bringing PIANO into the 21st Century]
The Piano Pod is a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show hosted by Yukimi Song--classical pianist & educator from NYC. The Piano Pod aims to provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era.
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Hey guys, next Saturday, April 22, is Earth Day. So to commemorate the day and appreciate our planet Earth, I thought I should focus on Climate Change for this upcoming eps.Climate change is defined as long-term changes in weather patterns and has become an alarming issue affecting everyone. Unfortunately, our activities are the leading cause of climate change.In recent years, more and more people from all walks of life have been raising awareness about climate change. And today's guest, multi-award-winning composer, Brian Field , is also stepping up by starting a musical movement, "Passions for our Tortured Planet," to bring further awareness to this danger that will impact all citizens of this earth.Brian is also the one who has composed "Three Passions for our Tortured Planet" for solo piano, focusing on three climate change areas: Fire🔥, Glaciers🧊🌊, and Winds💨for this cause. 👏And the great news is that we all can participate in this cause! Listen to this entire episode to learn about this project, how it operates, and how we can participate in it to save Earth![Passions for our Tortured Planet project]* 🌐 Website * 📺 YouTube
Watch the entire work, "Passions for our Tortured Planet," here: * 🔥Fire * 🧊Glaciers * 💨 Winds
[Brian Field – Composer/Environmentalist]Brian Field is a multi-award-winning composer, winning many notable awards, including the grand prize of the Vivaldi International Competition and the first prize of the Briar Cliff Choral Music Competition. But his talent and passion for composition go beyond these recognitions. Brian has recently started a project about climate change. He’s written Three Passions for our Tortured Planet for solo piano and invited many pianists worldwide to perform and support this project.📺 https://www.youtube.com/@bfield69[Sponsers] Forte: a FREE virtual platform for music educators and students 👉 Join Forte’s waitlist to connect with more potential music students: HERE.Yukimi Song Studio LLC: providing an excellent educational experience. Visit the website for more info: https://yukimisongstudio.com
In part 2 of this episode, Alan shared anecdotes of working with world-class dancers and choreographers at New York City Ballet, including the legendary choreographer Jerome Robbins. Throughout his 28-year career as a soloist for the ballet company and with their chamber group called “Moves,” he has performed concerti and solo repertoire in prominent concert venues worldwide. Mr. Moverman holds a master's from The Juilliard School and a doctorate from SUNY Stony Brook University. He has been an artist-fellow at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. As a musician for dance, he has worked closely with the most celebrated choreographers, such as Alexei Ratmansky, Jerome Robbins, Justin Peck, and more. 🎧 ICYMI, catch up on Part 1 of this episode HERE. 📺 The video version of this episode is also available on The Piano Pod's YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/qmNLlHEre7A[Sponsors] Forte: FREE virtual platform for music educators and students. 👉 Join Forte’s waitlist to connect with more potential music students!https://share.hsforms.com/1HPYudyjDQq... * Yukimi Song Studio LLC*: providing an excellent educational experience in the digital community:https://yukimisongstudio.com
For this episode, I’m taking you, TPP friends and listeners, exclusively on a quick trip to NYC’s famous Lincoln Center, and more specifically, the backstage of the David H. Koch Theater -- home to one of the most celebrated ballet companies in the world, New York City Ballet! I was privileged to interview Dr. Alan Moverman, a Piano Soloist at New York City Ballet. Throughout his 28-year career as a soloist for the ballet company and with their chamber group called “Moves,” he has performed concerti and solo repertoire in prominent concert venues worldwide. Mr. Moverman holds a master's from The Juilliard School and a doctorate from SUNY Stony Brook University. He has been an artist-fellow at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. As a musician for dance, he has worked closely with the most celebrated choreographers, such as Alexei Ratmansky, Jerome Robbins, Justin Peck, and more. In the first half of this episode, we covered topics as follows:
- 🩰 Skills uniquely required as a piano soloist for a major ballet company
- 🩰 Incredible performance opportunities as a piano soloist at New York City Ballet.
- 🩰 Differences between playing for dancers and collaborating with singers/instrumentalists. And more!
📺 The video version of this episode is also available on The Piano Pod's YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/qmNLlHEre7A
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🎹 Excerpt of Waltz in C# Minor (Chopin) Op.64 no.2 played by Jeeyoon Kim🎵
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For Part 2 of Season 3, Episode 14, with Dr. Jeeyoon Kim, "Force of Nature," Concert Pianist, Art Activist, & Author, we discussed topics as follows:
- 🤔 How to guard our mind against negativity from inside and outside.
- 🤔 What does success look like for pianists?
- 🤔 How should we keep the classical music tradition while the world changes so rapidly
Many of you may be already familiar with Jeeyoon and her incredible work from her popular YouTube channel, recordings, podcast, and book. Still, in this interview, you will discover her genuine perspectives on how classical musicians should creatively connect with audiences of the 21st century so that classical music will continue to be relevant in the minds of general audiences and thrive in this rapidly changing world.🎧 ICYM, catch up on Part 1 of this episode HERE.
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[Dr. Jeeyoon Kim]
Jeeyoon Kim is an award-winning classical pianist, recording artist, art activist, author, YouTuber, podcaster, and educator. She has delighted audiences globally with her sensitive artistry, impeccable technique, and engaging and innovative concert experiences. Her dedication to pushing the boundaries of traditional classical music to connect with a new audience has inspired a dedicated and passionate fanbase both at concert venues and on digital platforms.
🎟️ Jeeyoon is coming to NYC in June 2023 for her performance at Carnegie Hall! Get your ticket here.
📕If you have not read her book, "Whenever You Are Ready," I urge you to do so!
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Hey, 🎹 lovers out there! The Piano Pod is a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show hosted by Yukimi Song--classical pianist & educator from NYC. Twice a month, I get to talk about PIANO with a guest speaker who has been breaking exciting new ground in the classical music industry. The Piano Pod aims to provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era.
- 😎Executive Producer/writer: Yukimi Song
- 🕹Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song Studio
- Host: Yukimi Song
- 🌐 Website: https://thepianopod.com
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- 📬 Email: thepianopodnyc@gmail.com
For Season 3, Episode 14, I got to interview Dr. Jeeyoon Kim, "Force of Nature," Concert Pianist, Art Activist, & Author.
Many of you may be already familiar with Jeeyoon and her incredible work from her popular YouTube channel, recordings, podcast, and book. Still, in this interview, you will discover her genuine perspectives on how classical musicians should connect and engage with audiences of the 21st century creatively so that classical music will continue to be relevant in the minds of general audiences and thrive in this rapidly changing world.
In this episode, we discussed:
- 🤔 The secrets to finding our own mission in life as pianists
- 🤔 The importance of engaging with the audience on the personal level
- 🤔 How we, as classical musicians, can pursue a creative path as classical musicians
- 🤔 How we must keep the classical music tradition while the world changes so rapidly
🎧 Part 2 will be available on March 21, 2023, at 8:00 pm ET
[Dr. Jeeyoon Kim]
Jeeyoon Kim is an award-winning classical pianist, recording artist, art activist, author, YouTuber, podcaster, and educator. She has delighted audiences globally with her sensitive artistry, impeccable technique, and engaging and innovative concert experiences. Her dedication to pushing the boundaries of traditional classical music to connect with a new audience has inspired a dedicated and passionate fanbase both at concert venues and on digital platforms.
🎟️ Jeeyoon is coming to NYC in June 2023 for her performance at Carnegie Hall! Get your ticket here.
📕If you have not read her book, "Whenever You Are Ready," I urge you to do so!
[The Piano Pod 🎙- Bringing PIANO into the 21st Century]
Hey, 🎹 lovers out there! The Piano Pod is a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show hosted by Yukimi Song--classical pianist & educator from NYC. This podcast show is for anyone who plays the piano for fun, loves listening to piano music, is currently pursuing a career in piano, or works professionally in the music industry. Twice a month, I interview a guest speaker who has been breaking exciting new ground in the music industry. Started during the coronavirus pandemic as a way to adjust to the new musical reality, the goals of The Piano Pod are to examine the traditions of the piano, adapt them, and expand its capabilities in this modern era.
- 😎Executive Producer/writer: Yukimi Song
- 🕹Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song Studio
- Host: Yukimi Song
- 🌐 Website: https://thepianopod.com
- 📱Social Media: https://linktr.ee/thepianopodnyc
- 📬 Email: thepianopodnyc@gmail.com
For Part 2 of Season 3, Episode 13 feat. Krista Jadro (Music Learning Specialist/Founder of Music Learning Academy) with a guest co-host, Siliana Chiliachka, you will hear our discussions on:
✅ What is sequencing in the Music Learning Theory?
✅ What is so different about MLT from traditional teaching/learning music?
✅ Why is so much attention focused on tonal and rhythm audiation?and more!
🎧 Did you miss Part 1 of this episode? Catch up by tapping here: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-piano-pod/841685/
😎 Executive Producer: Yukimi Song
👩🏻💻 Writer: Yukimi Song
🕹️ Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song Studio LLC (https://yukimisongstudio.com)
🎙 Host: Yukimi Song
[Guest: Krista Jadro]
Krista Jadro, Founder of Music Learning Academy and Music Learning Theory Specialist, researched Edwin Gordon's Music Learning Theory extensively while pursuing Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music education from the University of Delaware. Over her years of teaching, she has applied Music Learning Theory in multiple settings, including early childhood, instrumental, general music, and piano. Krista has presented her research and expertise on audiation-based instruction domestically and internationally and continues to present and attend workshops and conferences to develop as an educator. She has completed professional development levels from the Gordon Institute for Music Learning, including Early Childhood, Elementary General, and Piano, and is currently on the piano faculty.
Krista’s passion for Music Learning Theory inspired her to open Music Learning Academy in 2019, where she provides online courses, webinars, and workshops for teachers interested in audiation-based piano instruction and Music Moves for Piano, by Marilyn Lowe. She also has a weekly podcast, Keys to Music Learning, where she enjoys discussing Music Learning Theory and audiation-based piano instruction with her co-host Hannah Mayo.
- 🌐Music Learning Academy: https://www.musiclearningacademy.com/
- 😃Krista’s Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/696856491076496
- 📻Krista’s Podcast on Audiation-based teaching/learning: https://keystomusiclearning.buzzsprout.com/
[Guest Co-host: Siliana Chiliachka]
Siliana Chiliachka, pianist/educator, started taking piano lessons a little before turning 6 and the instrument’s beautiful tone has captured her imagination ever since. She debuted with the Vratsa Orchestra when she was 10 years old and found that to be the most thrilling experience. She now has a Bachelor and Master degrees in piano performance and has a deep interest in understanding how people learn when they learn music and how to nurture a child’s inborn music potential.
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I had a wonderful conversation with Krista Jadro, Music Learning Theory Specialist and Founder of Music Learning Academy, for this episode.
🤔What is Music Learning Theory? What is audiation-based music teaching/learning?
Krista explained and went deeper into these questions, and we discussed more MLT-related topics during the interview session.
For Part 1 of this episode, we discussed the following:
✅ How do we learn when we learn music?
✅ What cognitive process do we go through when we listen to, perform, create, read, and write music??
and more!
Krista invites you to the pedagogy of Edwin E. Gordon, music education researcher & pioneer, and the world of Music Learning Theory!
Since MLT (Music Learning Theory) was new territory for me, I asked Siliana to join me as a guest co-host of the show to assist me – she was a fabulous addition to the episode!
🎧 Part 2 will be released on March 7, 2023.
[Guest: Krista Jadro]
🌐Music Learning Academy
😃Krista’s Facebook Group
📻Krista’s Podcast on Audiation-based teaching/learning
[Guest Co-host: Siliana Chiliachka]
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Here is the little teaser of The Piano Pod’s latest episode with a guest, Krista Jadro: Music Learning Theory Specialist & Founder of Music Learning Academy,with a guest co-host, Siliana Chiliachka: Pianist/Educator and MLT Specialist.
I had a wonderful conversation with Krista Jadro, Music Learning Theory Specialist and Founder of Music Learning Academy, for this episode.
🤔What is Music Learning Theory? What is audiation-based music teaching/learning? Krista explained and went deeper into these questions, and we discussed more MLT-related topics during the interview session.
- ✅ How do we learn when we learn music?
- ✅ What cognitive process do we go through when we listen to, perform, create, read, and write music??
- ✅ What kind of teaching sequences should music teachers take so that students of all levels understand what they are listening to, performing, creating, reading, and writing music?
Hey, fellow 🎹 teachers who are just starting your teaching career or have been teaching for decades (like me!), you do not want to miss this episode. Krista invites you to the pedagogy of Edwin E. Gordon, music education researcher & pioneer, and the world of Music Learning Theory!
Since MLT is a big topic, so the episode will be divided into two parts. Part one will be released on Tues, Feb 28, and part 2 will be out on Tues, March 7!
- The Piano Pod YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePianoPod
- Executive Producer: Yukimi Song (https://linktr.ee/YukimiSongStudio)
- Writer: Yukimi Song
- Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song Studio LLC (https://yukimisongstudio.com)
- Host: Yukimi Song
- Co-Host: Siliana Chiliachka
For Season 3 Episode 12, The Piano Pod had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Jee-Hoon Krska: founder of Keys 2 Success, MIT-grad Electrical Engineer, & Juilliard-trained pianist.
Since the launch of The Piano Pod, we have wanted to interview Dr. Krska so badly! We have been following her outstanding work for Keys 2 Success on social media for the last 2.5 years, and so finally, our dream came true today!
So, what exactly is her non-profit, Keys 2 Success? It is a program founded in 2016 by Jee-Hoon Krska, a Juilliard-trained classical musician with a doctorate in Electrical Engineering from MIT. She wanted to provide the young children of Newark the cultural enrichment to improve their lives growing up in the most underserved areas in Newark, NJ, through music education.
So, in this episode, you will hear topics such as:
- Jee-Hoon’s incredible work with the community of Newark through Keys 2 Success
- How her musical career helped her achieve a successful academic career at MIT, fulfill her career as an engineer, and eventually found and run a non-profit organization.
- The key to successfully building a strong, enriching, and inclusive community
- The true meaning of inclusion
and more!
Jee-Hoon is an incredible person, strong/kind/generous, and an excellent storyteller--you get to hear how she overcame her challenges in her youth and became who she is today.
- 😎 Executive Producer: Yukimi Song (https://linktr.ee/YukimiSongStudio)
- 👩🏻💻 Writer: Yukimi Song
- 🕹️ Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song Studio LLC (https://yukimisongstudio.com)
- 🎙 Host: Yukimi Song
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[Keys 2 Success]
- 🌐 Website: https://www.keysnewark.com
- 📰Article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/heaven-earth-jee-hoon-krska/
- 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keysnewark/
- 😀 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeysNewark
- 🎗️Let’s support Keys 2 Newark: https://keysnewark.networkforgood.com/projects/169742-friends-of-keys-2-success-fundraiser-2022
[Jee-Hoon Krska] Founder of Keys 2 Success, Electrical Engineer, and Pianist
- 📺 Keys 2 Story origin story: https://youtu.be/6lP7fkz9SUw
- 🎹 Jee-Hoon’s performance: https://youtu.be/aMs8gsILSTk?t=1929
[The Piano Pod 🎙- Bringing PIANO into the 21st Century] podcast show about 🎹 for ALL pianists
Hey, 🎹 lovers out there! We are The Piano Pod, a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show hosted by Yukimi Song and Clara Zhang--classical pianists & educators from NYC. Our podcast show is for anyone who plays the piano for fun, loves listening to piano music, is currently pursuing a career in piano, or works professionally in the music industry.
Twice a month, we interview a guest speaker who has been breaking exciting new ground in the music industry. Started during the coronavirus pandemic as a way to adjust to the new musical reality, the goals of The Piano Pod are to examine the traditions of the piano, adapt them, and expand its capabilities in this modern era.
- 😎Executive Producer/writer: Yukimi Song
- 🕹Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song Studio (https://yukimisongstudio.com)
- 👯♀️ Co-hosts: Yukimi Song & Clara Zhang
- 📱Social Media: Yukimi Song
- 🌐 Website: https://thepianopod.com
- 📱Social Media: https://linktr.ee/thepianopodnyc
- 📬 Email: thepianopodnyc@gmail.com
Here is the little teaser of The Piano Pod’s latest episode with a guest., Dr. Jee-Hoon Krska: Founder of Keys 2 Success, Electrical Engineer, & Pianist, which premieres this Tuesday, February 7, at 8:00 pm ET.
Please continue listening to the conversation with Dr. Jee-Hoon Krska by downloading the entire episode, which will be released and available this Tuesday, Feb 7, at 8 pm Eastern Time on all the podcasting platforms!
For this season’s 11th episode, TPP had the privilege of interviewing Mr. Pablo Estigarribia, 2022 Latin Grammy Winner & Tango pianist/arranger/composer! During the interview session, we discussed Pablo’s Latin Grammy Award-Winning album, “Horacio Salgán Piano Transcriptions,” his path to becoming a tango pianist, his performance at one of the most famous Jazz venues in the world, Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC, his passion for composing, arranging and teaching, and more. He also explained the distinctive characteristics of Argentine tango music and shared the secrets to playing tango piano music stylistically.
[About Mr. Pablo Estigarribia]
Mr. Estigarribia began training as a classical pianist, studied at the National Conservatory in Buenos Aires, performed on prominent concert stages in Argentina, and collaborated with the Congress Chamber Orchestra, the National Radio Orchestra, and the Chaco Symphony, among many others. Seeking to broaden his musical horizons beyond the classical realm, Mr. Estigarribia took a brief detour through jazz, where he discovered tango in 2005. He rapidly established his reputation as a nuanced and masterful tango performer and recording artist worldwide. His album Tangos Para Piano (EPSA) won the prestigious 2015 Gardel Prize for Best Tango Album by a New Artist. Soon after, he had the opportunity to perform in one of the most iconic jazz venues, Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC. Mr.
Estigarribia is also a dedicated educator. For multiple years, he has received the Argentine Tango Society’s Medal of Honor for his educational initiatives at the Stowe Tango Music Festival. He aims to share the beauty of tango’s rich lineage and reopen the passage of tango repertoire with new generations of musicians through his compositions, teaching, and performances.
- 🌐 https://www.pabloestigarribia.com/
- 🎹 https://www.youtube.com/user/MrPabloestigarribia
- 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/artist/7qOKkxiEeZ51AelceoHgID
- 📱 https://www.instagram.com/pabloestigarribiaok/
😎 Executive Producer: Yukimi Song (https://linktr.ee/YukimiSongStudio)
👩🏻💻 Writer: Yukimi Song
🕹️ Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song Studio LLC (https://yukimisongstudio.com)
🎙 Host: Yukimi Song
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[Clara Zhang is on hiatus! Please follow her on Instagram.] Instagram: @ rationalmusicstudios
For this season’s 11th episode, TPP had the privilege of interviewing Mr. Pablo Estigarribia, 2022 Latin Grammy Winner & Tango pianist/arranger/composer!
During the interview session, we discussed Pablo’s Latin Grammy Award-Winning album, “Horacio Salgán Piano Transcriptions,” his path to becoming a tango pianist, his performance at one of the most famous Jazz venues in the world, Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC, his passion for composing, arranging and teaching, and more. He also explained the distinctive characteristics of Argentine tango music and shares the secrets to playing tango piano music stylistically.
The full episode will be released tonight (Tues 1/24) at 8:00pm! So, be sure to download and rate our show!
Yukimi and Clara had a wonderful conversation with Dr. Yui a week ago, and what a great way to start our New Year!
During the interview, she shared many fun anecdotes from her concert tours, advice/wisdom from her extensive teaching career, her current project on Asian composers, her vision for the classical music industry, and more!
Ms. Yui is a multifaceted artist -- concert pianist, lecturer, teacher, author, and musical director. She has performed throughout North America, Europe, and Asia as a recitalist in venues such as Suntory Hall in Tokyo, Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, and the Liszt Ferenc Memorial Museum in Budapest, among other major concert venues around the world.
Her CD album of the music of Carl Maria von Weber and Jan Ladislav Dussek was awarded the highest rating by the French music magazine, Pianiste. In addition, her DVD/Blu-ray recording with commentary of four piano sonatas by Beethoven received rave reviews from music critics.
As a dedicated educator, Ms. Yui teaches Keyboard Literature at the Juilliard School Extension and Graduate Piano Literature, Keyboard Skills, and Piano Music by Asian Composers at the Manhattan School of Music.
The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube.
Executive Producer/writer: Yukimi Song (yukimisong.com) 🕹Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song Studio LLC (yukimisongstudio.com) 👯♀️ Co-hosts: Clara Zhang (rationalmusic.com) & Yukimi Song 📱Social Media: Yukimi Song 📱Social Media Asia: Clara Zhang
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[Dr. Lisa Yui]
- 🌐 Website: https://lisayui.com
- 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivesOfThePiano
- 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisayui1234/
- 😀 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LisaYuiPiano
For the final episode of 2022, we interviewed Dr. Magdalena Stern-Baczewska on a Saturday afternoon and had a great time chatting with her about 🎹 and harpsichord!
Ms. Baczewska is both a concert pianist and a harpsichordist. Have you watched her double performances of J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations--first by performing on the harpsichord, then on the piano in one concert back to back 🤯? If not, we urge you to watch it here: https://youtu.be/oLAQPrOGqJo!
During the interview session, we talked about Magdalena's multifaceted career as a concert pianist/harpsichordist, her collaborations with prominent composers: from an award-winning composer, Tan Dun, to a multi-genre composer/rapper, Gene Pritsker, her recordings including "Music for Dreams" collaborated with a medical team specialized in the research and treatment of sleep disorders, her vision for music education, and more!
[Magdalena Stern-Baczewska -- Innovative Keyboardist, Yamaha Artist, & Educator]
🌐https://www.magdalenanyc.com/
Hailed by the press as "One of the most innovative, even radical classical keyboardists in the U.S.," Ms. Baczewska enjoys a multifaceted career as a concert pianist/harpsichordist, educator, and speaker. Having made her solo debut at age 12 in her native country, Poland, she performed internationally with the world's leading orchestras, such as Philadelphia Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, and China National Symphony, among many others.
She has toured Europe and the U.S. with double performances of J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations--first by performing on the harpsichord, then on the piano in one concert, which had not been done since Rosalyn Tureck's Carnegie Hall performance in 1977.
Ms. Baczewska is also a recording artist. Her recordings include pieces by traditional composers such as Bach, Mozart, Chopin, and Debussy, as well as contemporary composers such as the Oscar and Grammy Award-winner Tan Dun and more. In addition, she recorded an album called, Hip-Hopsichord, with an NYC-based composer and rapper, Gene Pritsker. This inventive album combines the virtuosity of harpsichord playing with electronic hip-hop/techno/r&b rhythms.
Ms. Baczewska is a professor of music and Director of the Music Performance Program at Columbia University, and she has given master classes and lectures around the world. In addition to sharing the timeless beauty of the music through her performance and recordings, her musical mission is to educate her audiences in each performance by giving them tools to enjoy music more profoundly.
🎧As always, the audio version of this episode is available simultaneously wherever you get your podcast: https://linktr.ee/TPP2.0.
[The Piano Pod 🎙- Bringing PIANO into the 21st Century] podcast show about 🎹 for ALL pianists
Hey, 🎹 lovers out there! We are The Piano Pod, a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show hosted by Yukimi Song and Clara Zhang--classical pianists & educators from NYC. Our podcast show is for anyone who plays the piano for fun, loves listening to piano music, is currently pursuing a career in piano, or works professionally in the music industry.
Twice a month, we interview a guest speaker who has been breaking exciting new ground in the music industry. Started during the coronavirus pandemic as a way to adjust to the new musical reality, the goals of The Piano Pod are to examine the traditions of the piano, adapt them, and expand its capabilities in this modern era.
- 😎Executive Producer/writer: Yukimi Song
- 🕹Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song Studio
- 👯♀️ Co-hosts: Clara Zhang & Yukimi Song
- 📱Social Media: Yukimi Song
- 🌐 Website: https://thepianopod.com
- 📱Social Media: https://linktr.ee/thepianopodnyc
- 📬 Email: thepianopodnyc@gmail.com
We had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Rae de Lisle from New Zealand for this season's 8th episode.
Dr. Rae de Lisle is a world-class piano pedagogue who has produced many exceptional piano students of major competition winners in New Zealand and internationally throughout her outstanding teaching career.
Because of her own challenging experience at the height of her concert pianist career, Dr. de Lisle became a dedicated piano pedagogue, and researcher whose groundbreaking Ph.D. research into focal dystonia has gained international recognition and led to presentations and keynote speeches worldwide.
Her experience in teaching students from the very beginning to international competition winners, as well as her studies with renowned pedagogues Brigitte Wild (student of Claudio Arrau), Cyril Smith (student of Rachmaninoff), and Maria Curcio (student of Artur Schnabel), gives her a unique perspective on the development of injury-preventative piano technique at every level, from the beginner to the advanced pianist.
In this episode, Dr. de Lisle shares the painful experience she endured as a pianist, her research on focal dystonia, her philosophy of modern piano technique, and more. She will also share her latest publication of, “Fit 4 Piano,” exclusive for our audience!
😎Executive Producer/writer: Yukimi Song
🕹Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song Studio
👯♀️ Co-hosts: Clara Zhang & Yukimi Song
📱Social Media: Yukimi Song
📱Social Media Asia: Clara Zhang
[Dr. Rae de Lisle]
Rae's expertise as a teacher and leading researcher in focal dystonia and injury prevention in musicians is built on the foundations of her earlier career as a concert pianist. For almost twenty years, Rae was a prolific performer, playing around a hundred concerts a year, both nationally and internationally, as a soloist, accompanist, and chamber musician. As a result of an overuse injury that abruptly ended her performance career, her teaching became her focus. Her own search for recovery led Rae towards the research into injury prevention and rehabilitation.
Rae has since been involved in assisting of many high-profile pianists, including New Zealand’s leading concert pianist, Michael Houstoun to recover from injury. At the university, Rae is the coordinator of the Musicians' Health Programme, a collaborative program between the School of Medicine and the School of Music. As a result of Rae's research into the biomechanics of piano technique and injury prevention, Rae has devised a set of exercises suitable for students of all levels, which deal with the most basic movements involved in piano playing. In the years since these exercises were introduced to the students majoring in Piano Performance at the University of Auckland, there has been a reduction in the injuries reported. Rae has since expanded these exercises further into a multi-media publication as part of a research project, Fit 4 Piano.
🌐 https://www.raedelisle.com/
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[The Piano Pod 🎙- Bringing PIANO into the 21st Century] podcast show about 🎹 for ALL pianists
Hey, 🎹 lovers out there! We are The Piano Pod, a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show hosted by Yukimi Song and Clara Zhang--classical pianists & educators from NYC. Our podcast show is for anyone who plays the piano for fun, loves listening to piano music, is currently pursuing a career in piano, or works professionally in the music industry. Twice a month, we interview a guest speaker who has been breaking exciting new ground in the music industry. Started during the coronavirus pandemic as a way to adjust to the new musical reality, the goals of The Piano Pod are to examine the traditions of the piano, adapt them, and expand its capabilities in this modern era.
🌐 Website: https://thepianopod.com
📱Social Media: https://linktr.ee/thepianopodnyc
📬 Email: thepianopodnyc@gmail.com
Yukimi and Clara had a wonderful conversation with the sensational Piano/Saxophone duo, Liana Pailodze Harron and Thomas A. Giles, for this season's 7th episode.
Clara met the duo in the fall of 2021, and she introduced Yukimi to the video clip of their performance (https://youtu.be/rbB_Qz4L0Cs) -- we've been obsessed with Liana and Thomas! So, we felt so lucky to be able to invite them for an interview...and we had a blast!
This Brooklynite piano/sax duo never came across one another though they have been residing only one subway station away for years till the fateful day of Sept 2021. Liana and Thomas finally met through their mutual friend. A year later, they produced an album, Mysteries of the Macabre, with music by prolific composers such as Gyögy Ligeti, Olivier Messiaen, and more!
In this special episode, the duo will share:
- ✅ About their fun collaboration, Album "Mysteries of the Macabre"
- ✅ Their solo careers
- ✅ Impact of the pandemic
and more!
[About Guests]
- Dr. Liana Pailodze Harron: https://www.lianapailodzeharron.com/
- Dr. Thomas A. Giles: https://www.thomasgilessax.com/
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[The Piano Pod 🎙- Bringing PIANO into the 21st Century] podcast show about 🎹 for ALL pianists
Hey, 🎹 lovers out there! We are The Piano Pod, a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show hosted by Yukimi Song and Clara Zhang--classical pianists & educators from NYC. Our podcast show is for anyone who plays the piano for fun, loves listening to piano music, is currently pursuing a career in piano, or works professionally in the music industry.
Twice a month, we interview a guest speaker who has been breaking exciting new ground in the music industry. Started during the coronavirus pandemic as a way to adjust to the new musical reality, the goals of The Piano Pod are to examine the traditions of the piano, adapt them, and expand its capabilities in this modern era.
- 🌐 Website: https://thepianopod.com
- 📱Social Media: https://linktr.ee/thepianopodnyc
- 📬 Email: thepianopodnyc@gmail.com
[TPP Team]
- Executive Producer: Yukimi Song
- Writer: Yukimi Song
- Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song
- Co-hosts: Clara Zhang/Yukimi Song
- Social Media: Yukimi Song
- Social Media Asia: Clara Zhang (https://www.rationalmusic.com/)
We had a great conversation with Kyle P. Walker: Activist Concert Pianist and Educator as our guest of Season 3 Episode 6.
Kyle, a strong advocate for social equality, believes music can speak to social issues better than verbal language. Having extensive experience both as a performing artist and journalist, he feels a strong responsibility and passion for raising awareness of social justice issues through music in an accessible and engaging way.
In this episode, you will hear Kyle’s thoughts on how music can speak towards current social issues, how he brings awareness to influential Black music through his innovative and inclusive programs, and more.
[Kyle P. Walker – Activist Concert Pianist]
A strong advocate for social equality, critically-acclaimed pianist Kyle P. Walker, believes music can speak to social issues better than verbal language can, the understanding of which he brings to both traditional Western repertoire and that of the living world-wide composers with whom he collaborates.
Many of his performances have been featured on media broadcasts, including The Green Space at WNYC, WQXR’s Mcgraw-Hill Financial Young Artists Showcase, Sunday Baroque, NPR’s Public Radio East, CNN, and PBS. He has been featured in recitals at New York’s Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, and with an orchestra in Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall.
Mr. Walker was featured in residency alongside the Boston-based ensemble Castle of our Skins at The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. The online series of free digital programs explore the ways some Black American composers have found inspiration in the rich tradition of spirituals.
Walker is a pianist of DARA + KYLE, an innovative piano/cello duo, and 2021 recipient of the Chamber Music America “Ensemble Forward” career grant. The award-winning duo is committed to bringing excellence and respect to all under-represented composers in the canon. Walker also performs with The Harlem Chamber Players, an ethnically diverse collective of professional musicians dedicated to bringing high-caliber, affordable, and accessible live classical music to people in the Harlem community and beyond.
As an advocate of social justice, Walker is a founding member and chamber musician of The Dream Unfinished, an activist orchestra that supports NYC-based civil rights and community organizations through concerts and presentations. As a teaching artist and educator, he has co-presented at the Human Rights Center, New York Society for Ethical Culture, and the Brooklyn Public Library.
A dedicated educator, Walker is a member of the piano faculty at NYU Steinhardt’s program in Piano Studies. In addition he is also on the faculty of the Lucy Moses School at Kaufman Music Center and on the chamber music faculty of The Artist Program at Suzuki on the Island. He has presented recitals, residencies, and masterclasses at various institutions such as The University of Dayton, The University of Virginia, Belmont University, Allen University, The Harlem School of the Arts, and The Duke Ellington School of the Arts. He has also co-presented extensive workshops alongside The Dream Unfinished, including the Carnegie Hall Music Educator Workshop, speaking about arts activism and building diverse curriculums for students to include composers that reflect the communities they serve.
📺 Watch his performance of “Troubled Water” by Margaret Bonds: https://youtu.be/nPeLOYc3pNA
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[The Piano Pod 🎙- Bringing PIANO into the 21st Century] podcast show about 🎹 for ALL pianists
Hey, 🎹 lovers out there! We are The Piano Pod, a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show hosted by Yukimi Song and Clara Zhang--classical pianists & educators from NYC. Our podcast show is for anyone who plays the piano for fun, loves listening to piano music, is currently pursuing a career in piano, or works professionally in the music industry.
Twice a month, we interview a guest speaker who has been breaking exciting new ground in the music industry. Started during the coronavirus pandemic as a way to adjust to the new musical reality, the goals of The Piano Pod are to examine the traditions of the piano, adapt them, and expand its capabilities in this modern era.
🌐 Website: https://thepianopod.com
📱Social Media: https://linktr.ee/thepianopodnyc
📬 Email: thepianopodnyc@gmail.com
Executive Producer: Yukimi Song (https://yukimisongstudio.com)
Writer: Yukimi Song
Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song
Co-hosts: Clara Zhang/Yukimi Song
Social Media: Yukimi Song
Social Media Asia: Clara Zhang (https://www.rationalmusic.com/)
TPP Team had a wonderful conversation with Mr. Geroge Ko: Young Steinway Artist/Composer/Improviser for this episode.
George is a concert pianist pushing classical music forward by blending "Chopin-like virtuosity with the vast soundscapes of cinema." His music revolves around improvisation - a practice typically confined to jazz music - which he's brought into the realm of classical music. Many of his songs are one-take improvs, allowing maximum creativity and spontaneity.
George has appeared on stages worldwide, from 2000-seat auditoriums to Carnegie Hall. In addition, his music has been heard at film festivals, television broadcasts, and music festivals in Italy, Germany, Luxembourg, and China.
George is also a successful entrepreneur, having founded several companies and nonprofits. He received the CES Innovation Award in Robotics in 2019, the Harvard Gov 2.0 Award for innovation in politics, and a patent in data management. During the pandemic, despite his success in the tech and media sector, he realized his true calling was playing the piano, so he left his job and began focusing on playing piano professionally for the first time.
He's now a Young Steinway artist. And Steinway has described him as "making classical music accessible and exciting for the masses.”
In this episode, you will hear about George’s complicated yet fulfilling relationship with the performing arts world, his discovery of his mission – entertaining his wide-range audience with his improvisatory skills on the piano as a classical pianist, his candid views about the trajectory of the classical music industry and more.
[George Ko] Young Steinway Artist/Composer/Improviser
- 🌐 Website: https://www.georgeko.co/
- 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Y9xt...
- 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/georgekocreative
- 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_georgeko/
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[The Piano Pod 🎙- Bringing PIANO into the 21st Century] podcast show about 🎹 for ALL pianists
Hey, 🎹 lovers out there! We are The Piano Pod, a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show hosted by Yukimi Song and Clara Zhang--classical pianists & educators from NYC. Our podcast show is for anyone who plays the piano for fun, loves listening to piano music, is currently pursuing a career in piano, or works professionally in the music industry. Twice a month, we interview a guest speaker who has been breaking exciting new ground in the music industry. Started during the coronavirus pandemic as a way to adjust to the new musical reality, the goals of The Piano Pod are to examine the traditions of the piano, adapt them, and expand its capabilities in this modern era.
- 🌐 Website: https://thepianopod.com
- 📱Social Media: https://linktr.ee/thepianopodnyc
- 📬 Email: thepianopodnyc@gmail.com
- Executive Producer: Yukimi Song (https://yukimisongstudio.com)
- Writer: Yukimi Song Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song
- Co-hosts: Clara Zhang/Yukimi Song
- Social Media: Yukimi Song
- Social Media Asia: Clara Zhang (https://www.rationalmusic.com/)
We had the opportunity to connect with Mark Murtagh and Hunter McGranahan, the co-founders of the video conferencing platform, Forte. They co-founded Forte because they believe there should be a free platform built specifically for online music lessons.
Forte radically improves online education with audio quality far superior to existing platforms. Mark worked for years as a trusted advisor to some of the top music institutions in the world, including Juilliard, The Royal College of Music, and Berklee, helping them expand access to high-quality music instruction across the globe. And before Forte, Hunter helped build the Virtual Reality initiative at the Creative Artists Agency and led the development of Magic Leap's music education platform.
In this latest episode, Mark and Hunter shared the story behind Forte, why Forte is (and will remain!) free, and how Forte's mission focuses on expanding access to quality music teachers anywhere in the world.
[Forte] 🌐 https://fortelessons.com/
Mark and Hunter are the co-founders of Forte, a free alternative to Zoom that has become the first choice for top music teachers everywhere. Forte offers features optimized for classical music lessons, including audio quality far superior to existing platforms and allowing you to hear every nuance of your student's instrument.
Their colleagues at The Royal College of Music, Aspen Music Festival, Curtis Institute, and Berklee College of Music have even used Forte in their own programs. Nothing to download. It's easy to use. And FREE.
😍 Dear fellow music teachers, looking for online music students? Join Forte's waitlist HERE!
[The Piano Pod 🎙- Bringing PIANO into the 21st Century] podcast show about 🎹 for ALL pianists
Hey, 🎹 lovers out there! We are The Piano Pod, a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show, hosted by Yukimi Song and Clara Zhang--classical pianists & educators from NYC. Our podcast show is for anyone who plays the piano for fun, loves listening to piano music, is currently pursuing a career in piano, or works professionally in the music industry.
Twice a month, we interview a guest speaker who has been breaking exciting new ground in the music industry. Started during the coronavirus pandemic as a way to adjust to the new musical reality, the goals of The Piano Pod are to examine the traditions of the piano, adapt them, and expand its capabilities in this modern era.
- 🌐 Website: https://thepianopod.com
- 📱Social Media: https://linktr.ee/thepianopodnyc
- 📬 Email: thepianopodnyc@gmail.com
- Executive Producer: Yukimi Song
- Writer: Yukimi Song
- Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song
- Co-hosts: Clara Zhang/Yukimi Song
- Social Media: Yukimi Song
The TPP🎙 team had a wonderful conversation with Jolynn J Chin, an award-winning Electronic Dance Music crossover pianist and participant of America's Got Talent Season 16, during the interview for Season 3 Episode 3!
The topics of the conversation include:
- ✅ Her discovery of music technology
- ✅ Journey of becoming a touring artist while working as a music teacher at a local school
- ✅ Experience while on America's Got Talent season 16
- ✅ Her latest original music, "LOST"
and more!
👉 If you are a piano student or a musician who needs more inspiration to get to the next level of musicianship, you do not want to miss this episode! Her stories will spark your curiosity and inspire you to see the magical world of music you never knew existed.
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😎 Executive Producer/writer @yukimisongstudio
🕹Audio/Video Editor @yukimisong
👯♀️ Co-hosts @clara_pianistica@rationalmusicstudios_c & Yukimi Song
📱Social Media: Yukimi Song
This episode starts out a bit differently than others--you hear an excerpt of Beethoven's "Hammerklavier" Sonata Op.106 (allegro) performed by our guest.
🎹TPP team had the privilege of interviewing Mr. Halim - Steinway Artis, Sascha Gorodnitzki Music Professor of Piano Studies at New York University, and the "Last Pupil" of Vladimir Horowitz. We were so blown away by all the incredible stories and insights he shared and the name-dropping 🤯!
Mr. Halim shared such in-depth & personal stories with the legendary pianist Vladimir Horowitz while Mr. Halim was studying with the maestro in the late 1980s. You might have read Mr. Horowitz's biography, Horowitz: His Life and Music, written by Harold C. Schonberg…one of the chapters of the book was titled "Last Pupil," which was about Mr. Halim!
In the chapter, the author Schonberg describes what led Mr. Halim to become the last student of the Master, what his first lesson was like with the Master, and how their student-mentor relationship became complicated. Their encounter was in the late 1980s, and this biography was written in the 1990s by someone else besides Mr. Halim himself.
So, in 2022, Mr. Halim is ready to share his genuine and authentic perspectives after 2-3 decades and intimate memories about Mr. Horowitz...even at the Master's funeral.
In this episode, you will hear a few TPP-exclusive 💣 stories about Mr. Horowitz you've never heard from anywhere else, and 👏 YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS IT!
[Mr. Halim's In-Person & Livestream Concert on 9/22/2022!]
🎉🎉🎉JOIN THE LIVESTREAM OF MR. HALIM's LIVE PERFORMANCE THIS THURSDAY (9/22/2022) at 7:30 pm ET🎉🎉🎉
👉 He will be performing 🎹 all-Liszt program hosted by the American Liszt Society at Yamaha Artist Services Inc, in Mid-town, Manhattan, which will be live-streamed on YouTube: https://youtu.be/quwAOohNqGg
[Eduardus Halim]
📍 Website: http://www.eduardushalim.com/
📍 NYU Profile: https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/people/eduardus-halim
📍 Watch his performance of "Hammerklavier": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7F-XegfC38
[Time Stamp]
[Season 3 Episode 2]
- 00:00:00 Excerpt of Mr. Halim's 2021 performance of Beethoven "Hammerklavier" Sonata Op.106
- 00:01:00 Intro
- 00:09:20 Eduardus' early years in Indonesia – from his discovery of love for piano, debut concert, and training
- 00:22:34 Eduardus' Juilliard years under Sasha Gorodnitzki and Rudolf Firkushny
- 00:35:06 Memorable Concerts Eduardus attended as a student in NYC given by notorious pianists in the 1980s
- 00:37:23 Eduardus' Concert Career
- 00:43:35 Eduardus' recording projects
- 00:52:48 VLADIMIR HOROWITZ
- 01:29:55 Carrying Horowitz's legacy through his performance and passing it down to Eduardus' students at New York University
- 01:34:12 Eduardus' upcoming all-Liszt concert on 9/22/2022, live-streamed on YouTube at 7:30 pm ET, hosted by the American Liszt Society
- 01:44:20 Advice for Young Artists
- 01:49:05 TPP Rapid Fire Question
The Piano Pod team had the privilege of interviewing Ms. Edna Golandsky, Founder and Artistic Director of the Golandsky Institute, for the opening episode of Season 3!
During the show, we got to hear her personal stories:
✅ her youth and training
✅ her relationship/training with Mrs. Taubman
✅ how the Taubman Approach/Technique can solve most common pianists' problems
✅ how she developed The Golandsky Institute.
and more!
If you are a pianist or serious piano student, who would like to have a long, injury-free career in performing arts,
OR
If you are a piano teacher whose students deal with issues of tension while playing/practicing piano, THIS EPISODE IS JUST FOR YOU.
[Ms. Edna Golandsky]
Ms. Golandsky is a world-renowned piano pedagogue and the leading exponent of the Taubman Approach. She has earned wide acclaim throughout the United States and abroad for her pedagogical expertise and for using the Taubman piano technique. She is also known for her extraordinary ability to solve technical problems and her penetrating musical insight.
Ms. Golandsky started the piano study in Israel at the age of eight. As a gifted pianist, she played recitals at age ten and performed with orchestras by twelve. Ms. Golandsky came to the United States when she was sixteen years old and was immediately accepted to the Juilliard School in their Preparatory Division. She remained at Juilliard for the next eight years, studying with Jane Carlson, Rosina Lhevinne, and Adele Marcus and graduating with bachelor's and master's degrees in piano performance.
She has been featured in The New York Times, Classical Music UK, Authority Magazine, Piano & Keyboard Magazine, The Clavier Companion, New Work Weekly, Thrive Global, and has written for The Strad, Interlude, TopMusic, Piano Marvel, and The Cross-Eyed Pianist among others.
For more information about Edna, please visit ednagolandsky.com. You can also learn more about The Golandsky Institute by visiting golandskyinstitute.org.
[The Taubman Approach]
The Taubman Approach is a groundbreaking analysis of the mostly invisible motions that function underneath a virtuoso technique. The resulting knowledge makes it possible to help pianists overcome technical limitations and cure playing-related injuries. It is also how tone production and other components of expressive playing can be understood and taught.
Edna Golandsky is the person with whom Dorothy Taubman worked most closely. In 1976 Ms. Golandsky conceived the idea of establishing an Institute where people could come together during the summer and pursue an intensive investigation of the Taubman Approach. She encouraged Mrs. Taubman to establish the Taubman Institute, which they ran together as co-founders. Mrs. Taubman was Executive Director, and Ms. Golandsky served as Artistic Director.
Almost from the beginning, Mrs. Taubman entrusted Ms. Golandsky with the planning and programming of the annual summer session. She gave daily lectures on the Taubman Approach and later conducted master classes as well. As the face of the Taubman Approach, Ms. Golandsky discusses each of its elements in a ten-volume video series. Mrs. Taubman has written, "I consider her the leading authority on the Taubman Approach to instrumental playing.
TPP Team, Yukimi Song and Clara Zhang, took a 3-month summer hiatus, and we are back! We missed you–hope you had a wonderful summer being able to rest up, take a trip, work on new projects, spend some time in nature, and/or, of course, practice piano.
Now we are back and excited to launch the new season, Season 3! In this introductory episode, we will cover:
👉 Why we wanted to start a podcast show
👉 What we learned from the past seasons
👉 What we expect in Season 3: guests and patronage
and more!
😍 This introductory episode is so monumental for us--for the first time in the 2-year history of The Piano Pod, our team met at Yukimi's home and taped the show! Prior to this episode, we were taping the show via Zoom--so co-hosts were in two separate locations.
Guess what? We are now on Patreon--now more than ever TPP needs your support! Please go to our Patreon's site at 🔗www.patreon.com/thepianopod. We want to create excellent content for YOU, but without your support, it's impossible.
You can also help us by visiting 🌴 https://linktr.ee/thepianopod so that you know who will be on our show for the next 3 episode in Season 3! We love you and want to bring the latest news on piano music to you!
Hope you enjoyed this episode. Please tell us what you think via thepianopodnyc@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you.
The TPP team had the privilege of interviewing Mr. Nicholas McCarthy – One-handed International Concert Pianist, Yamaha Artist, and Motivational Speaker — for our season 2 finale episode!
Born without a right hand, Mr. McCarthy was told he would never succeed as a concert pianist, yet he refused to be discouraged and went on to study at one of the world’s most prestigious music schools, the Royal College of Music in London where he became the first one-handed pianist to graduate in its 135-year history.
Mr. McCarthy has performed extensively in the UK as well as internationally. His concert performances, recordings, and press coverage have drawn critical acclaim, and he continues to encourage young people through his work in music education.
As a speaker, Mr. McCarthy has created and delivered high-impact keynote talks for the world’s most dynamic brands. He has helped companies motivate their workforce, improving profitability and loyalty by sharing his truly unique and inspiring story and teaching them how to operate at a level of peak performance.
During the interview, Nicholas shared stories:
- ✅ How he beat the odds to be accepted by the RCM
- ✅ His incredible international career as a concert pianist
- ✅ The history of the left-hand piano literature
- ✅ The source of his positive mindset
[Nicholas McCarthy]
- 🌐Website: https://nicholasmccarthy.co.uk/
- 📚Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nichola...)
- 🎙Nicholas’ appearance on the Tim Ferriss Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
- 🗣TED Talk: https://youtu.be/m9dNZKNVqrw
- 🎊NO Limits Festival with Nicholas McCarthy: https://manchestercamerata.co.uk/perf...
- 🏅2012 Paralympic Games Anthem: https://youtu.be/0a4_cJ2q4hs
- 🏆2012 Paralympic Games: Coldplay “Strawberry Swing” supported by The British Paraorchestra Paralympics closing ceremony: https://youtu.be/Pu9CvbGJmss
- 🎹Chopin Etude Op.25 no.12 arr Godowsky: https://youtu.be/UoLE31Y83LM 📗Duet for Three Hands by Cyril Smith and Joyce Egginton: https://www.worldcat.org/title/duet-f...
[The Piano Pod 🎙]
The Piano Pod is a bi-monthly podcast show, hosted by Yukimi Song and Clara Zhang--classical pianists & educators from NYC. Our podcast show is for anyone who plays the piano for fun, loves listening to the piano music, is currently pursuing a career in piano or works professionally in the music industry, or someone curious about the world of piano music! Twice a month, we interview a guest speaker who has been breaking exciting new ground in the music industry. Started during the coronavirus pandemic as a way to adjust to the new musical reality, the goals of The Piano Pod are to examine the traditions of the piano, adapt them, and expand its capabilities in this modern era.
To celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we invited Donna Weng Friedman— Award-winning pianist, chamber musician, producer, and educator -- for this upcoming episode.
Clara & Yukimi had a wonderful conversation with Donna this morning. She is such a great storyteller--we all got choked up during the show hearing her incredible stories! During the interview, we covered topics such as:
- Donna's upbringing/training at Princeton and Juilliard, and with Nadia Boulanger.
- Her international performance career
- Her Heritage and Harmony programs
- Her creation of "The Music Bee Club" -- interactive classical music apps for children.
[Donna Weng Friedman]
Ms. Friedman created the Heritage and Harmony programs - including the video series in collaboration with WQXR, and the education program Heritage and Harmony: Her Art, Her Voice in collaboration with the National Women’s History Museum – with the aim of promoting empathy, understanding, and tolerance among people of all backgrounds.
Ms. Friedman has performed in concert halls as a soloist with major symphony orchestras internationally and as a chamber musician, collaborating with world-renowned musicians. As a recording artist, she released an EP during the pandemic, named Heritage and Harmony: Silver Linings, which was recently honored with two silver medals at the 2022 Global Music Awards.
Ms. Friedman currently serves as a faculty member at the Mannes School of Music while conducting master classes worldwide including at the Shanghai and Beijing Conservatories. She is also the creator/developer of “The Music Bee Club”—an interactive classical music app for children, which was produced by multiple Grammy-Award winner, David Frost.
[Links]
- WQXR Her/Music Her/Story: https://www.wqxr.org/shows/her-music-...
- Heritage and Harmony: https://www.wqxr.org/story/heritage-h...
- About Quiet Poems: https://icareifyoulisten.com/2022/03/...
- Listen to Quiet Poems: https://youtu.be/qLWQJXyAldo
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7iJ84K...
- Mannes: https://www.newschool.edu/mannes/facu...
[Check out Donna’s upcoming concert]
On May 26 (THU) at 7:00 pm EDT, Donna will be performing and interviewed for the event “WQXR Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month (Live and in-person)”: https://thegreenespace.org/event/wqxr...
The Piano Pod team had a wonderful conversation with the musical power couple, Juhi Bansal & Nic Gerpe, from L.A.!
📝 Juhi Bansal (composer/conductor): "Radiant and transcendent," the music of Juhi Bansal weaves together themes celebrating musical and cultural diversity, nature and the environment, and strong female role models. Her music draws upon elements from Hindustani music, the spectralists, progressive metal, musical theatre, and choral traditions to create deeply expressive sound-worlds.
As an Indian composer brought up in Hong Kong, her work draws upon both those traditions with the gestures of western classical music. Recent seasons have included commissions from the Los Angels Philharmonic Association, Beth Morrison Projects, New York Virtuoso Singers, and more. Her music is regularly performed throughout the U.S., Europe, and Asia and is available on the Naxos, Albany, and Roven Records labels. She currently serves as a music faculty member at Pasadena City College.
🎹 Nic Gerpe (pianist): Hailed as magnetic by Dan Johnson from L.A. Downtown News. L.A. Times music critic Mark Swed described his playing as "wonderfully illuminating… his tone is crystalline. His technique is dazzlingly fluid." A dedicated proponent of new music, Nic has worked with composers such as Steve Reich, Gernot Wolfgang, and Anne LeBaron, and has given numerous world premieres in the Los Angeles area and abroad. Nic has performed in such venues as Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.
As one of four young pianists featured on L.A.-based Piano Spheres’ new Satellite Series, he recently performed a critically-acclaimed solo recital at the Roy And Edna Disney Cal Arts Theater. Nic is also a dedicated educator and has been on the Piano Faculty of the Pasadena Conservatory of Music since 2006.
In this interview, we covered topics including:
- ✅ Juhi's latest projects include "Waves of Change" and "Edge of a Dream.
- ✅ Nic's latest project, "Macrokosmos 50"
- ✅ Promoting contemporary piano music through their collaboration of writing late-intermediate piano pieces, "Travels."
...and so much more!
[Links]
- 🌐Juhi Bansal: https://juhibansal.com/
- 🌐Nic Grepe: http://www.nicgerpe.com/
[Resources for Contemporary Music]
Playlists on YouTube:
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- Juhi Bansal: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7p8...
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- George Gianopoulos: https://www.youtube.com/c/GNGianopoul...
FB groups:
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- Los Angeles Contemporary Music Enthusiasts: https://www.facebook.com/groups/50943...
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- Contemporary Music Goups/Associations
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- New Music USA: https://newmusicusa.org/
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- American Composers Forum: https://composersforum.org/
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- New Music Box: https://newmusicusa.org/newmusicbox/
[The Piano Pod]
🌐website: thepianopod.com
📱Social Media: linktr.ee/thepianopodnyc
The guests for Season 2 Episode 14 are the TPP team-- Yukimi Song & Clara Zhang 🎉🥳
In this episode, we are going to introduce ourselves to our listeners and viewers by sharing some fun and personal stories.
㊙️We will also reveal 5 EASY steps to start a podcast show!🤩 So, if you are hoping to launch your own podcast show, you don’t wanna miss this opportunity!
🎹 Yukimi Song: https://linktr.ee/yukimisong
🎹 Clara Zhang: https://www.rationalmusic.com/
The Piano Pod team had a wonderful conversation with Dr. Marilyn Nonken--concert pianist, recording artist, Steinway Artist, musicologist, author, and educator.
Dr. Nonken is one of the most celebrated champions of the modern repertoire of her generation, known for performances that explore transcendent virtuosity and extremes of musical expression. Upon her 1993 New York debut, she was heralded as “a determined protector of important music" (New York Times). Recognized as “one of the greatest interpreters of new music" (American Record Guide), she has been named “Best of the Year" by some of the nation's leading critics.
Dr. Nonken has performed at the world's most prestigious concert venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Guggenheim Museum, the Theátre Bouffe du Nord in Paris, and the Chicago Symphony Center. The composers, who have written music for her, include Michael Byron, Richard Carrick, Victoria Cheah, Jason Eckardt, and many others.
Dr. Nonken is the author of The Spectral Piano(Cambridge, 2015) and Identity and Diversity in New Music(Routledge, 2019). In addition, she has recorded more than 30 discs and has published articles on various topics regarding 20th-century music.
Since 2006, Dr. Nonken has been Director of Piano Studies at NYU's Steinhardt School, where she is a Professor of Music.
In Part 2 of this episode, we focused on topics including:
- Her insight about never-ending challenges for all pianists: access, self-preservation, education, and engagement with other artists and communities
- Her latest album, Syncopated Musings, pieces by Scott Joplin and his collaborators
…and so much more!
🌐 Please visit Dr. Nonken’s website for her bio, recordings, books, and latest news: http://www.marilynnonken.com/
📰 The article/essay written by Dr. Nonken and mentioned during the interview: https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/ZQQJQWCIRJIEVEKSYRVP/full?target=10.1080%2F07494467.2022.2033572&fbclid=IwAR3GLKfj9dWICKVnxLs6HduI8BuFJTa-qmu0oLZQpyozec3h0WZcs048Lok
👉 Be sure to check out Part 1 of this episode: https://thepianopodnyc.simplecast.com/episodes/the-piano-pod-season-2-episode-13-part-1-dr-marilyn-nonken-concert-pianist-steinway-artist-musicologist-educator
[The Piano Pod 🎙]
We are The Piano Pod, a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show, hosted by Yukimi Song and Clara Zhang--classical pianists & educators from NYC. Our podcast show is for anyone who plays the piano for fun, loves listening to piano music, is currently pursuing a career in piano or works professionally in the music industry, or someone curious about the world of piano music! Twice a month, we interview a guest speaker who has been breaking exciting new ground in the music industry.
Started during the coronavirus pandemic as a way to adjust to the new musical reality, the goals of The Piano Pod are to examine the traditions of the piano, adapt them, and expand its capabilities in this modern era.
🌐 https://thepianopod.com
🎙 https://linktr.ee/thepianopodnyc/
🎧 https://linktr.ee/TPP2.0/
The Piano Pod team had a wonderful conversation with Dr. Marilyn Nonken--concert pianist, recording artist, Steinway Artist, musicologist, author, and educator.
Dr. Nonken is one of the most celebrated champions of the modern repertoire of her generation, known for performances that explore transcendent virtuosity and extremes of musical expression. Upon her 1993 New York debut, she was heralded as “a determined protector of important music" (New York Times). Recognized as “one of the greatest interpreters of new music" (American Record Guide), she has been named “Best of the Year" by some of the nation's leading critics.
Dr. Nonken has performed at the world's most prestigious concert venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Guggenheim Museum, the Theátre Bouffe du Nord in Paris, and the Chicago Symphony Center. The composers, who have written music for her, include Michael Byron, Richard Carrick, Victoria Cheah, Jason Eckardt, and many others.
Dr. Nonken is the author of The Spectral Piano(Cambridge, 2015) and Identity and Diversity in New Music(Routledge, 2019). In addition, she has recorded more than 30 discs and has published articles on various topics regarding 20th-century music.
Since 2006, Dr. Nonken has been Director of Piano Studies at NYU's Steinhardt School, where she is a Professor of Music.
In Part 1 of this episode, we focused on topics including:
- Dr. Nonken's incredible career as a pianist, recording artist, and musicologist
- Latest news from NYU Steinhardt School.
…and so much more!
🌐 Please visit Dr. Nonken’s website for her bio, recordings, books, and latest news: http://www.marilynnonken.com/
📰 The article/essay written by Dr. Nonken and mentioned during the interview: https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/ZQQJQWCIRJIEVEKSYRVP/full?target=10.1080%2F07494467.2022.2033572&fbclid=IwAR3GLKfj9dWICKVnxLs6HduI8BuFJTa-qmu0oLZQpyozec3h0WZcs048Lok
📆 Part 2 of this episode will be available on Monday, April 11, at 8:00 pm EDT!
[The Piano Pod 🎙]
We are The Piano Pod, a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show, hosted by Yukimi Song and Clara Zhang--classical pianists & educators from NYC. Our podcast show is for anyone who plays the piano for fun, loves listening to piano music, is currently pursuing a career in piano or works professionally in the music industry, or someone curious about the world of piano music! Twice a month, we interview a guest speaker who has been breaking exciting new ground in the music industry.
Started during the coronavirus pandemic as a way to adjust to the new musical reality, the goals of The Piano Pod are to examine the traditions of the piano, adapt them, and expand its capabilities in this modern era.
🌐 https://thepianopod.com
🎙 https://linktr.ee/thepianopodnyc/
🎧 https://linktr.ee/TPP2.0/
The Piano Pod team had the privilege of interviewing Mr. Claudio Constantini, an internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist: piano🎹 and bandoneon🪗, and a composer✍🏼 in demand from Madrid🇪🇸.
During the interview, we covered topics including Mr. Constantini's upbringing, his career as a classical pianist and bandoneonist, and his latest projects such as his brand new composition, Genesis, and recording of complete works by Debussy, and so much more!
[Claudio Constantini—Concert Pianist/Bandoneonist/Composer]
Born and raised in Lima (Peru) into a musical family, his unique style is defined by its solid classical roots paired with a passion for popular music genres, among which Latin American music and improvisation play a key role.
Mr. Constantini has performed worldwide in top venues such as Amsterdam's Concértgebouw, The Berliner Philharmonie, The Los Angeles Opera House, among many others.
Next season, Mr. Constantini will appear as a soloist with distinguished orchestras such as the WDR Symphony Orchestra Cologne and the Robert Schumann Philharmonie. He will also premiere his composition, Concerto for Bandoneón & Orchestra, commissioned to commemorate Astor Piazzolla's birth centenary and perform Rhapsody in Blue with the Tacoma Symphony in Seattle.
Mr. Constantini has released six CD albums; one of them, titled AMERICA, has earned him a nomination for a LATIN GRAMMY award in 2019 in the "Best Classical Album" category. In addition, he has been working on the complete piano works by Claude Debussy, of which he has already released two albums. And the first volume was selected among the ten best albums of the year 2015 by Fanfare magazine, USA.
Mr. Constantini recently released two singles: Genesis and Alone, which precede his upcoming new album to be released in spring 2022.
[Links]
🌐Website: https://www.claudioconstantini.com/
📺YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/claudioconstantinimusic
💿Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qXRvJuWOfBFJWqCGmIuJQ?si=Px011BdbQSyFJIzNhMYakQ&nd=1
😁Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claudioconstantinimusic
🤳Instagram: @ constantinimusic
[Watch Claudio’s Performances]
🪗Concerto for Bandoneon & Orchestra (written/performed by Constantini): https://youtu.be/Eoe3Abk2sio
🔥Genesis: https://youtu.be/jzOunclskB0
🎹 Debussy: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9WaG4QysD8RE4lYSyJd6aMkYRFOCdn9Q
🪗🎹 Simultaneously: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CZZSKirpNmD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
[Listen to Claudio’s Recordings]
❤️🔥Obstinado: https://open.spotify.com/album/7suichuH4uRGvVt3b5lUZ2
🎹Piano Cosmos Vol 1: https://open.spotify.com/album/6qlKsW2LKAmwVFV9d6FQ9T
💃🏽20th Century Tango: https://www.ibsclassical.es/product/20-century-tango/
[Watch Claudio’s Performances]
🪗Concerto for Bandoneon & Orchestra (written/performed by Constantini): https://youtu.be/Eoe3Abk2sio
🔥Genesis: https://youtu.be/jzOunclskB0
🎹 Debussy: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9WaG4QysD8RE4lYSyJd6aMkYRFOCdn9Q
🪗🎹 Simultaneously: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CZZSKirpNmD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
[Listen to Claudio’s Recordings]
❤️🔥Obstinado: https://open.spotify.com/album/7suichuH4uRGvVt3b5lUZ2
🎹Piano Cosmos Vol 1: https://open.spotify.com/album/6qlKsW2LKAmwVFV9d6FQ9T
💃🏽20th Century Tango: https://www.ibsclassical.es/product/20-century-tango/
TPP team had the privilege of interviewing Mr. Lee D. Stockner, Educator/Author/Creator of a New Language of Music, for Season 2 Episode 11.
Mr. Stockner is the author of Occupational Octaves Piano™, a series of piano method books, which hundreds of music instructors across the nation have used to teach piano lessons to special needs in the past decade. He is also the creator of the new and user-friendly language of music/ featured in Occupational Octaves™, which was invented for anyone with basic color and letter matching skills. Using this language allows students, including those with high support needs, can play challenging music such as Fur Elise or exercises like 4-oct scales in parallel.
We covered topics including Mr. Stockner’s experiences of teaching special-needs students, the creation of a New Language of music, the science behind optimal flow experiences at the piano, Mr. Stockner’s entrepreneurial journey.
[Lee D. Stockner]
Lee D. Stockner is the creator of Occupational Octaves™, which features the most user-friendly language of music available. He is a classical pianist, self-made entrepreneur, music educator, special educator, inventor, publisher, instructor trainer, author, and more.
Having been diagnosed with attention deficit while also a classical pianist made for an interesting pathway, which led Lee to write and publish the original 8-book Occupational Octaves Piano™ curriculum (through his music publishing company, Music Lee Inclined Guy, Inc.). Having first begun developing the method at age 25, his original purpose was to print, teach, and empower other teachers with the same type of curriculum he used as a 10-year classical piano teacher however, this would be in an entirely new language based on letters and colors. These initial goals have been successful beyond initial imagination. Since then, Occupational Octaves™ has been part of several progressions:
2016 –Newsday: Occupational Octaves presents a recital by special needs kids & Fox 5 NY airs "Playing piano brings focus and joy to Long Island man with autism"
2017 – Launches Occupational Octaves™ in the Cloud on UnitusTI, to bring Occupational Octaves directly into multiple therapeutic and educational environments (press release)
2018 – Public Speaking Event - Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine hosts “Autism and Music.” Student Performance & Panel Discussion
- Foundation of Special Education Guest Lecture @ Queens College, NY
2019 – “Occupational Octaves” the documentary, is released and nominated for an award at the 2020 Pasadena International Film Festival.
2020 - Manhattan Children's Conference Presenter - Transitions for Young People with Autism
- Lee authors Classical Piano as a Pathway to Flow States for Learners with Disabilities, published in the April 2020 Traditional Medicine Research journal’s special issue on brain science.
2021 – Music Lee Inclined Guy, Inc. publishes “The Stockner Method,” to teach the fundamentals of traditional music notation to people with and without experience using Occupational Octaves Piano™. It is the rare (and perhaps only) piano instruction book that comes with answer keys to each note that can be understood by the non-music readers, enhancing the value of every practice session.
🌐 Website - OccupationalOctaves.com
📺 YouTube - Occupational Octaves Piano
😎 Facebook – Occupational Octaves Piano
🐤 Twitter/Instagram - @OccOctavesPiano
TPP team had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Ching-Wen Hsiao and Dr. Konstantinos Valianatos—Concert Pianists, Valianatos-Hsiao Piano Duo, & Faculty Members at the Tianjin Juilliard School—for Season 2 Episode 10!
During the interview session which took place a few days before Chine New Year 2022, we got to hear:
- Ching-Wen and Konstantinos’ exciting careers as solo and duo pianists.
- The time when they were students at the Juilliard School in the U.S.
- The inside scoop of The Tianjin Juilliard School
- What’s like to live in China during/after the pandemic
🤩 Did you know that Juilliard opened its first overseas campus in Tianjin, China, in the fall of 2021!?
🧐 Where is Tianjin—how far from Beijing?
🤓 What programs do they offer at TJS?
[Dr. Ching-Wen Hsiao: Steinway Artist]
Dr. Hsiao has performed extensively as a soloist and chamber musician throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia in venues including Carnegie’s Issac Stern Auditorium and Weill Recital Hall, David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, Rubinstein-Saal at Munich Steinway Haus, and Taiwan Concert Hall. She made her concerto debut at the age of 16 with the Cebu Youth Symphony in the Philippines with four performances of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1. She was the first prize winner at the Taiwan Piano Competition, Juilliard’s Gina Bachauer Piano Competition, Steinway's Solo Piano, and Concerto Competitions. Dr. Hsiao also received an “Outstanding Scholarship” Award from Southeastern University, a Big 12 Faculty Fellowship from West Virginia University, and the “Rising Star Award” in Taiwan. She currently serves as an ensemble coach in graduate studies and piano faculty at a pre-college division at The Tianjin Juilliard School.
🌐 Dr. Hsiao’s Website: https://www.chingwenhsiao.com/
👩🏫 Dr. Hsiao’s Profile on TJS website: https://www.tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn/index.php/faculty/ching-wen-hsiao
🎹 Ching-Wen and Tianjin Juilliard Ensemble: https://youtu.be/sTSEiChoLiE
[Dr. Konstantinos Valianatos: Soloist & Chamber Musician]
As an award-winning musician, Dr. Valianatos won first prizes at the International Seiler Piano Competition, the International Ibiza Piano Competition, the Senigallia International Piano Competition, the San Gemini International Piano Competition, and the Aspen Music Festival Competition, among others. As an advocate for new music, Dr. Valianatos works with living composers and has premiered their works, such as Christos Hatzis’s piano work, Face to Face. He has also collaborated with numerous orchestras and performed in venues such as the White House, Salle Cortot in Paris, Carnegie Halls, Benedict Music Tent, and Harris Concert Hall in Aspen. He was honored by the President of Greece, Kostis Stefanôpoulos, with the highest accolade from the Academy of Athens in Greece for his work and artistic integrity. Dr. Valianatos currently serves as a piano faculty member and ensemble coach at a pre-college division at The Tianjin Juilliard School.
👨🏫 Dr. Valianatos’ profile on TJS website: https://www.tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn/faculty/konstantinos-valianatos
🎹 Konstantinos, Tianjin Juilliard Ensemble, and Shenyang at Tianjin Grand Theater:
TPP team had a wonderful conversation with Mr. David A. Jones, film composer and educator. He is also co-creator/composer/music producer of the new Musical Animated Edutainment TV series, Rhythm Warriors, produced by Emofront and Presto Music in association with Sparky Animation Studios for this fun episode.
Mr. Jones recently launched a new piano/music theory course for young students called “Rhythm Warriors Piano Zone,” which presented at a 3-day online event called the Ultimate Music Business Summit, which took place a few weeks ago. The summit is an annual online event for music entrepreneurs to gain cutting-edge ideas and information.
Mr. Jones is also the director of the UK-based music production company, Presto Music Production, and Presto Music School, the largest independent music school in the U.K.
What if there were adorable animated characters 🦸♀️🦹♀️🦸to coach your students/children during their daily piano practice through your digital devices? Start watching this episode to find out more about David’s latest piano/theory course, Rhythm Warriors Piano Zone!
[David A. Jones]
https://prestomusicproduction.com/styles.html
[Links]
Rhythm Warriors:
- FB: https://www.facebook.com/Rhythm-Warriors-106531494862865
- Web: http://www.rhythmwarriors.com/
Presto Music Production:
- Website: Prestomusicproduction.com
- FB: https://www.facebook.com/prestomusicproduction
Presto Music School:
- Website: https://www.prestomusicschool.co.uk/
- FB: https://www.facebook.com/PrestoMusicUK
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/prestomusicschool/
Music School Business Builder:
- Website: https://online.prestomusicschool.co.uk/businessbuilder
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6YiWr2BMkQ
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musicschoolbusinessbuilder
[The Piano Pod] thepianopod.com
Hi 🎹 lovers out there! We are The Piano Pod, a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show, hosted by Yukimi Song and Clara Zhang--classical pianists & educators from NYC. Our podcast show is for anyone who plays the piano for fun, loves listening to the piano music, is currently pursuing a career in piano or works professionally in the music industry, or someone curious about the world of piano music!
Twice a month, we interview a guest speaker who has been breaking exciting new ground in the music industry. Started during the coronavirus pandemic as a way to adjust to the new musical reality, the goals of The Piano Pod are to examine the traditions of the piano, adapt them, and expand its capabilities in this modern era.
TPP had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Lowell Liebermann, one of America's most frequently performed and recorded composers, and a multiple-award recipient. He has written over 140 works in all genres, several of which have become standard repertoires, such as Sonata for Flute and Piano, and Gargoyles for solo piano.
Dr. Liebermann has been commissioned by many ensembles and instrumentalists, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Emerson String Quartet, and flutist Sir James Galway. Dr. Liebermann is a Steinway Artist, who has also written an extensive amount of piano solo and ensemble music. Last year, he released his debut solo-piano album, Personal Demons (https://www.steinway.com/music-and-artists/label/personal-demons-lowell-liebermann), under the Steinway & Sons label—the repertoire includes his compositions and works by Busoni, Liszt, and (Czech composer,) Kabelach.
Dr. Liebermann currently serves as a distinguished composition faculty member and the head of the composition department at Mannes School of Music, where he founded the Mannes American Composers Ensemble, devoted to performing works of living American composers.
His latest project, a solo-piano album of world premiere recordings by contemporary British composer David Hackbridge Johnson, “The Devil’s Lyre,” will be released on February 4, 2022, under the Steinway & Sons label. This recording will be available on all music streaming services and CDs. For more information, please visit https://www.lowellliebermann.com/.
[Dr. Lowell Liebermann]
👩🏻💻https://www.lowellliebermann.com/
🎼 https://www.lowellliebermann.com/works-by-dateL
💿 https://www.lowellliebermann.com/cds-and-downloads-new
😄 https://www.facebook.com/Liebermanncomposer
😁 https://www.facebook.com/Liebermannmusic
🤳@ liebermannmusic
🐦 @ liebermannmusic
[The Piano Pod]
Hi 🎹 lovers out there! We are The Piano Pod, a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show, hosted by Yukimi Song and Clara Zhang--classical pianists & educators from NYC. Our podcast show is for anyone who plays the piano for fun, loves listening to the piano music, is currently pursuing a career in piano or works professionally in the music industry, or someone curious about the world of piano music!
Twice a month, we interview a guest speaker who has been breaking exciting new ground in the music industry. Started during the coronavirus pandemic as a way to adjust to the new musical reality, the goals of The Piano Pod are to examine the traditions of the piano, adapt them, and expand its capabilities in this modern era.
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TPP had the great fun and honor interviewing Mr. BLKBOK https://www.youtube.com/c/BLKBOK —a neo-classical pianist, composer, and Yamaha Artist who had worked as a lead pianist and musical director with A-list pop singers such as
☑️ Rihanna ☑️ Justin Timberlake ☑️ Demi Lavato ☑️ John Mayer
💿 BOK (😁 yup, now we get to call him that way!) recently released a new album “Black Book”, a compilation of his original piano pieces, inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement and the 2018 film, Green Book.
📼 Besides his debut album, His first Mixtape release, CVRART, and current Mixtape project Angels Watching Over Me, with world-renowned tenor Lawrence Brownlee, illustrate the innovative and disruptive musical landscape.
🤳 BLKBOK is also very active on social media and creates fun and engaging content for his fans--he has over 30K followers on TikTok and 21K followers on IG.
🎹 He was recently named as a Yamaha Artist, added to their classical piano roster, of which there are only 125 worldwide🌏.
We also invited Mr. Ray Mak, YouTube Star, https://www.youtube.com/c/RayMak (do you remember Ray? He was our guest of Season 1 Episode 5: https://thepianopodnyc.simplecast.com/episodes/the-piano-pod-season-1-episode-5-ray-mak-youtube-star-and-digital-entrepreneur) as the guest co-host of the episode!
Wanna hear him perform live? 🎟Book BOKBOK's tour in 2022
👇👇👇
https://www.blkbok.com/events
😎😎😎
[BLKBOK—guest of Episode 7] Neo-classical Pianist, Composer, and Yamaha Artist
🎵TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/blkbok 🤳IG: https://www.instagram.com/blkbok 📺YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/BLKBOK 🟢Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2WaCa... 🍎Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/blk... ♣️ Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/24456553 🙂Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B092... 🌐website: https://blkbok.com
[Ray Mak--guest co-host of Episode 7]
📺YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/RayMak 🤳IG: https://www.instagram.com/makhonkit/ 🟢Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6diqr... 🍎Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ray... ♣️ Tidal: https://listen.tidal.com/artist/18355662 🙂Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B084... 🌐website: http://www.redefiningpiano.com/
[The Piano Pod]
🌐website: thepianopod.com 📺YT:https://www.youtobe.com/c/ThePianoPod 🤳Social Media: https://linktr.ee/thepianopodnyc
TPP had the privilege of interviewing Mr. Ricardo Hernandez, Entertainment/Corporate attorney, from Nashville, TN, for this episode. We had such great conversations, covering the latest Taylor Swift dispute with her record label company, the pandemic aftermath, and tips on how to achieve a long, successful career in the music industry.
[Guest: Ricardo A. Hernandez]
Ricky is an associate in the Nashville office of Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton, LLP whose experience primarily lies in the fields of entertainment, intellectual property, and corporate law, with a broad knowledge base in the areas of music, technology, commercial lending, mergers & acquisitions, and day-to-day corporate matters. Ricky’s experience as a Certified Public Accountant allows him to see the obstacles and concerns of his clients from many different perspectives. Ricky’s broad range of experience in complex corporate and entertainment transactions provides him with the opportunity to better understand the marketplace and which in turn allows him to be the best advocate for his client. Throughout the course of his career, he has advised private companies of varying sizes in all stages of growth and development as well as through a variety of exit opportunities. His practice areas:
- 👉 Corporate Law and Transactions
- 👉 Entertainment and Media
- 👉 Intellectual Property 🌍 https://shackelford.law/profiles/rica...
- 📧: rhernandez@shackelford.law
[Guest Co-Host: Aggeliki Psoni]
For this episode, we invited Ms. Aggeliki Psoni, Greek/Jazz singer and Real Estate attorney, as a guest co-host! Aggeliki is a friend of Clara--and Yukimi also got to meet Aggeliki and work with her (and with Clara!) for a fun Halloween gig in CT recently. Aggeliki is the one who introduced us to Ricky, and we also asked her to join us as a guest co-host.
📺 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNEX...
🥰 https://www.instagram.com/aggelikiliki/
TPP has some important announcements to make for the audience on our audio platforms--in case you missed our social media posts lately.
In this special edition, Clara and Yukimi discussed the future of The Piano Pod🎙--how we can use this platform to spread the message of love and positivity.
Starting in the next episode, we will change up the format of the show a little bit to bring hotter and more informative content to our audience in a creative way!
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TPP had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Alexandria Le, concert pianist, Yamaha Artist, educator, and arts advocate. A winner of over twenty first-prize music awards, her performance career has seen her play everywhere from Carnegie Hall and the Salle Cortot to the jails of Riker’s Island. After establishing her career for over 15 years in New York, she returned to her hometown, Las Vegas, to form the nonprofit organization Notes with a Purpose. Since its inception several years ago it has already engaged thousands of children and adults in the Las Vegas area through outreach concerts and special events.
[Dr. Alexandria Le] Alexandria Le, pianist and Las Vegas native, has appeared as a soloist on the world’s most illustrious stages, such as Carnegie Hall in New York City and Salle Cortot in Paris, and in the most intimate of venues, such as the French Embassy in New York City and the Parrish Museum in the Hamptons. Her performances have been broadcast over radio stations in cities including Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Seattle. A winner of over twenty first-prize music awards, she is a laureate of the Pro Musicis International Award and the Ackerman Chamber Music Competition. She was the pianist for two years with Ensemble Connect, the resident ensemble of Carnegie Hall, and appeared regularly on Carnegie Hall’s concert series. She has also performed with principal members of the world’s leading orchestras, including the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, American Brass, and Canadian Brass. She has worked with Pulitzer Prize-winning composers Steve Reich and John Corigliano, and has commissioned and premiered new works, including a solo piano piece (Competing Demands) dedicated to her by Ryan Carter. Alexandria is a graduate of the Las Vegas Academy, where she was an inaugural inductee in their Hall of Fame. She holds piano performance degrees from the Eastman School of Music and SUNY Stony Brook, where she received her Doctorate of Musical Arts. She was named a Yamaha Artist in 2015, of which there are fewer than 100 worldwide on their classical piano roster. After establishing a career in New York, she returned to her roots in Las Vegas to make a difference in people’s lives. In 2016, she founded Notes with a Purpose, an award-winning music nonprofit that has enriched the lives of over 15,000 elementary schoolchildren and disenfranchised adults. Through performances, community outreach, and private piano teaching, she is committed to adding beauty and cultural growth to her hometown every day.
🎹 Alexandria’s Website: https://www.alexandriale.com/
📱 Alexandria’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandrial...
🌐 Notes with a Purpose Website: https://www.noteswithapurpose.org/
🎶 Notes with a Purpose: https://www.instagram.com/noteswithap...
Part 2 of 2. TPP had the privilege of interviewing Claire Marie Lim, also known as dolltr!ck, for this episode. A professor in the Electronic Production & Design department at Berklee College of Music, she specializes in instruction for live electronic performance, production, and programming, and is an advocate of womxn and Asian representation in music technology. She is an Ableton Certified Trainer, Bitwig Certified Trainer, and Apple Certified Pro. In music education and arts activism, Claire collaborates with the Girls Rock Campaign, Beats By Girlz, and the Queens Public Library network, and has received support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and Queens Council on the Arts. She develops curriculum for various ages and experience levels, having consulted for the International Center of Photography, Queens College, Coursera, and the Berklee network. Claire also independently runs the doll troop, a mentorship experience where K-12 girls can shadow her in electronic songwriting sessions and live shows.
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TPP had the privilege of interviewing Claire Marie Lim, also known as dolltr!ck, for this episode. A professor in the Electronic Production & Design department at Berlkee College of Music, she specializes in instruction for live electronic performance, production and programming, and is an advocate of womxn and Asian representation in music technology. She is an Ableton Certified Trainer, Bitwig Certified Trainer, and Apple Certified Pro.
In music education and arts activism, Claire collaborates with the Girls Rock Campaign, Beats By Girlz, and the Queens Public Library network, and has received support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and Queens Council on the Arts. She develops curriculum for various ages and experience levels, having consulted for the International Center of Photography, Queens College, Coursera and the Berklee network. Claire also independently runs the doll troop, a mentorship experience where K-12 girls can shadow her in electronic songwriting sessions and live shows.
Part 2 of 2.
For Season 2 Episode 3, TPP was privileged to interview Josh Massicot: keyboardist, author, songwriter, and educator. We invited him for this episode for his approach to music education and particularly for his views on the Rolling Stone article (March 8, 2021): "Julliard Must Modernize, Or It Will Die," written by Emma Sutton-Williams.
As a keyboardist, Josh has performed both with major symphony orchestras and shared the stage with international touring acts. For the past thirteen years, he has served on the faculty of Nazareth College, where he teaches piano lessons, pedagogy, and functional piano. His textbook, Functional Piano for Music Therapists and Music Educators: An Exploration of Styles, is a required text for college and graduate students both domestically and internationally. Josh is also a successful singer-songwriter, and his alt-Americana group, “Stella Hill,” has two EPs that are available to stream and download on all major music platforms.
Recently, Josh became the production manager at Concerts at Point of the Bluff Vineyards, where he oversees all aspects of day-of-operations for some of the biggest international touring acts and artists in the world.
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For Season 2 Episode 3, TPP was privileged to interview Josh Massicot: keyboardist, author, songwriter, and educator. We invited him for this episode for his approach to music education and particularly for his views on the Rolling Stone article (March 8, 2021): "Julliard Must Modernize, Or It Will Die," written by Emma Sutton-Williams.
As a keyboardist, Josh has performed both with major symphony orchestras and shared the stage with international touring acts. For the past thirteen years, he has served on the faculty of Nazareth College, where he teaches piano lessons, pedagogy, and functional piano. His textbook, Functional Piano for Music Therapists and Music Educators: An Exploration of Styles, is a required text for college and graduate students both domestically and internationally. Josh is also a successful singer-songwriter, and his alt-Americana group, “Stella Hill,” has two EPs that are available to stream and download on all major music platforms.
Recently, Josh became the production manager at Concerts at Point of the Bluff Vineyards, where he oversees all aspects of day-of-operations for some of the biggest international touring acts and artists in the world.
Part 2 of 2.
Korean-born American pianist Min Kwon excels in a versatile career that encompasses concerti, solo recitals, and chamber music appearances, while in high demand around the world as a pedagogue, arts advocate, and administrator. She has held professional engagements in over 60 countries on seven continents and all 50 U.S. states, and currently is the Professor of Piano at Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University since 2002. Dr. Kwon is also the founder and director of the Center for Musical Excellence (CME), a nonprofit dedicated to mentoring and supporting gifted young musicians. She served as Co‐Director of Vienna ConcertoFest in Austria and is the first music alumna to have been invited to serve on the Juilliard School Council in New York. Her latest project, America/Beautiful, is a modern-day Diabelli Variations with contributions from over 70 contemporary composers. Min Kwon is a Steinway Artist.
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Korean-born American pianist Min Kwon excels in a versatile career that encompasses concerti, solo recitals, and chamber music appearances, while in high demand around the world as a pedagogue, arts advocate, and administrator. She has held professional engagements in over 60 countries on seven continents and all 50 U.S. states, and currently is the Professor of Piano at Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University since 2002. Dr. Kwon is also the founder and director of the Center for Musical Excellence (CME), a nonprofit dedicated to mentoring and supporting gifted young musicians. She served as Co‐Director of Vienna ConcertoFest in Austria and is the first music alumna to have been invited to serve on the Juilliard School Council in New York. Her latest project, America/Beautiful, is a modern-day Diabelli Variations with contributions from over 70 contemporary composers. Min Kwon is a Steinway Artist.
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Welcome to Season 2 of The Piano Pod! To celebrate the start of the new season, we interviewed Jeffrey Biegel, the renowned concert pianist, Steinway artist, recording artist, composer, and arranger. Mr. Biegel has performed with many major orchestras throughout the world, such as the London Symphony, the BBC Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the National Symphony, among many others; and he is a professor of piano at the Conservatory of Music at Brooklyn College. He is both a traditional virtuoso, and a dedicated champion of new music, having created more than a dozen commissioning projects. His recording of one of them, Kenneth Fuchs's Piano Concerto 'Spiritualist'; won the 2019 Grammy Award for Best Classical Compendium. His own composition, "Three Reflections," will have its premiere with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra on October 7, 2021. He also has multiple new recordings coming out in the next few months, including the 1924 version of Rhapsody in Blue with the original orchestration, Islamey on the Steinway Label, and "A Planet's Odyssey" by Daniel Perttu.
BONUS OPPORTUNITY FOR TPP FANS!
Mr. Biegel played so many excerpts during the interview, we couldn't keep up!
If you hear a melody you recognize, write the title of the piece in the comments on YouTube!
Everyone who correctly identifies an excerpt will get a mention in the credits of a future episode!
Part 1 of 2.
Welcome to Season 2 of The Piano Pod! To celebrate the start of the new season, we interviewed Jeffrey Biegel, the renowned concert pianist, Steinway artist, recording artist, composer, and arranger. Mr. Biegel has performed with many major orchestras throughout the world, such as the London Symphony, the BBC Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the National Symphony, among many others; and he is a professor of piano at the Conservatory of Music at Brooklyn College. He is both a traditional virtuoso, and a dedicated champion of new music, having created more than a dozen commissioning projects. His recording of one of them, Kenneth Fuchs's Piano Concerto 'Spiritualist'; won the 2019 Grammy Award for Best Classical Compendium. His own composition, "Three Reflections," will have its premiere with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra on October 7, 2021. He also has multiple new recordings coming out in the next few months, including the 1924 version of Rhapsody in Blue with the original orchestration, Islamey on the Steinway Label, and "A Planet's Odyssey" by Daniel Perttu.
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Mr. Biegel played so many excerpts during the interview, we couldn't keep up!
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WE ARE BACK!!!! After a brief hiatus to rest and catch up on our own projects, The Piano Pod is ready to launch our second season! In this episode, we talk a bit about how we spent our summers, what we learned from our first season, and our plans for the new one, including our first three guests. Join us on YouTube for the premiere: https://youtu.be/u7yEBdZXE2s
We were also recently featured on two other podcasts:
🎙All Keyed Up, Episode 38: https://www.benkapilow.com/allkeyedup
🎙And If Love Remains, Episode 74: https://andifloveremains.podbean.com/e/episode-74-the-piano-pod/
We are very excited about this new season! Hope you will enjoy all the great content we have coming up!
Part 2 of 2.
For our final episode of Season 1, TPP interviewed Ben Laude, Juilliard-trained pianist, and Head of Piano at tonebase.co, a premium video subscription platform for classical music education.
Tonebase revolutionizes music education by providing its users with a vast database of lessons, masterclasses, and interviews with some of the biggest names in performance and pedagogy - previously only accessible at elite institutions. We picked Ben's brain on the subject of this great new platform for content distribution.
Part 1 of 2.
For our final episode of Season 1, TPP interviewed Ben Laude, Juilliard-trained pianist, and Head of Piano at tonebase.co, a premium video subscription platform for classical music education.
Tonebase revolutionizes music education by providing its users with a vast database of lessons, masterclasses, and interviews with some of the biggest names in performance and pedagogy - previously only accessible at elite institutions. We picked Ben's brain on the subject of this great new platform for content distribution.
TPP had the privilege of interviewing James Redcay: Senior Executive Overseeing Operations and Sales at MidAmerica Productions (https://www.midamerica-music.com/), the most prolific presenter of choral concerts in the history of Carnegie Hall. James explained to us how a six-year diversion in Macau, China 🇲🇴 where he created and managed entertainment programs for the world's largest casino company - helped to shift his career path from the traditional one of a composer and classical pianist to a choir booking manager working closely with the famous venue 🎭. Join us to hear his fun anecdotes from backstage, as well as learn how his company dealt with the sudden cancellation of all concerts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
[James Redcay, composer/pianist/manager]
A native of Allentown, Pennsylvania, James Redcay spent four years in New York City as an accomplished pianist, composer and teacher, performing and composing for numerous concerts and institutions. During this time Redcay also held the position of Composer-in-Residence at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ. After graduating from NYU, Redcay moved abroad to Macao, where he taught music at the Conservatory of Macao and created and managed arts and entertainment programs for Sands China Ltd., a subsidiary of Las Vegas Sands. After six fruitful years, Redcay relocated to the United States and now resides in New York City. He joined MidAmerica Productions in April of 2015.
https://www.youtube.com/user/jredcay7
https://www.instagram.com/redcayjames/
In this episode, Yukimi, Eric, and Clara abandon their roles as interviewers to return to their first love: playing the piano! This full-length recital was livestreamed and broadcast through Zoom over Youtube and Facebook. See the full performance here: https://youtu.be/0XqObHdQe6g
Program:
Yukimi Song
Sonata in F minor, Op. 5 by J. Brahms
I. Allegro maestoso
III. Scherzo
IV. Andante molto
V. Finale
Eric Hunter
Selected Preludes from Livres I and II by C. Debussy
I, 1: Danseuses de Delphes
I, 3: Le vent dans la plaine
I, 4: <>
II, 5: Bruyères
I, 5: Les collines d'Anacapri
I, 7: Ce qu'a vu le vent d'ouest
I, 10: La cathédrale engloutie
Clara Zhang
Sinfonia from Partita No. 2 BWV 826 by J.S. Bach
Danza De La Moza Donosa by A. Ginastera
Bulgarian Rhythms 1 & 2 by B. Bartok
Andante Sostenuto from Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 22 by C. Saint-Saens
Part 2 of 2.
For this episode, TPP interviewed Madeline Bruser: Founder of the Art of Practicing Institute and author of the highly acclaimed book "The Art of Practicing: A Guide to Making Music from the Heart." An authorized instructor of mindfulness meditation in the Buddhist tradition, Madeline has presented mindfulness in secular contexts for more than 30 years. She frequently teaches workshops on Mindfulness, Confidence & Performance at conservatories and college music departments, including the Juilliard School, Mannes School of Music, the University of British Columbia, and Northwestern University.
Madeline has performed as a soloist with the San Francisco and Denver Symphony Orchestras and was featured on National Public Radio’s Performance Today in an interview and piano lesson broadcast in 200 cities. Inspired to help more musicians unleash their full potential, Madeline founded the Art of Practicing Institute, offering a weeklong summer program and online master classes throughout the year. The Institute provides training in mindfulness techniques, community support through discussion groups, in-depth musical work in master classes, and teacher training workshops.
Please visit our YouTube channel if you are interested in watching the video version: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmFJ7CoQokjjrCxs1VCS39Q
Part 1 of 2.
For this episode, TPP interviewed Madeline Bruser: Founder of the Art of Practicing Institute and author of the highly acclaimed book "The Art of Practicing: A Guide to Making Music from the Heart." An authorized instructor of mindfulness meditation in the Buddhist tradition, Madeline has presented mindfulness in secular contexts for more than 30 years. She frequently teaches workshops on Mindfulness, Confidence & Performance at conservatories and college music departments, including the Juilliard School, Mannes School of Music, the University of British Columbia, and Northwestern University.
Madeline has performed as a soloist with the San Francisco and Denver Symphony Orchestras and was featured on National Public Radio’s Performance Today in an interview and piano lesson broadcast in 200 cities. Inspired to help more musicians unleash their full potential, Madeline founded the Art of Practicing Institute, offering a weeklong summer program and online master classes throughout the year. The Institute provides training in mindfulness techniques, community support through discussion groups, in-depth musical work in master classes, and teacher training workshops.
Please visit our YouTube channel if you are interested in watching the video version: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmFJ7CoQokjjrCxs1VCS39Q
Part 2 of 2.
For Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM), we had the privilege of interviewing Jim Ridl: jazz pianist, composer, recording artist, and educator. Jim shared with us his insights on improvisation and differences in approach between jazz and classical musicians. This interview rapidly evolved into more of a masterclass as he then demonstrated stylistic differences between blues and jazz, various improv techniques, and even his warm-up routines at the piano. We hope that this episode inspires you as much it did us!
About Jim Ridl:
Jim has released multiple critically acclaimed recordings, and performed across the globe with the Jim Ridl Trio and Quartet, the Dave Liebman Big Band, the Mingus Big Band, and the Tim Horner Quintet. Commissions as a composer/arranger have included the BMI New York Jazz Composers Orchestra, the Denver Symphony Orchestra, the Lamont School of Music Chamber Orchestra, and the Off-Broadstreet Theatre.
Part 1 of 2.
For Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM), we had the privilege of interviewing Jim Ridl: jazz pianist, composer, recording artist, and educator. Jim shared with us his insights on improvisation and differences in approach between jazz and classical musicians. This interview rapidly evolved into more of a masterclass as he then demonstrated stylistic differences between blues and jazz, various improv techniques, and even his warm-up routines at the piano. We hope that this episode inspires you as much it did us!
About Jim Ridl:
Jim has released multiple critically acclaimed recordings, and performed across the globe with the Jim Ridl Trio and Quartet, the Dave Liebman Big Band, the Mingus Big Band, and the Tim Horner Quintet. Commissions as a composer/arranger have included the BMI New York Jazz Composers Orchestra, the Denver Symphony Orchestra, the Lamont School of Music Chamber Orchestra, and the Off-Broadstreet Theatre.
Happy April, everyone! April is Autism Acceptance Month, so to promote neurodiversity and inclusion, we interviewed Selena Pistoresi - pianist, teacher, creator of Notablepiano.com, and neurodiversity specialist.
With a studio of 50 students and a full waitlist, Selena has found success cultivating the gifts of students that many teachers often struggle with. In this episode, she explains neurodiversity and speaks about her experiences working with this rapidly growing population of students. Some of the topics we cover include autism, ADHD, and ODD, and how to approach a student who has not been diagnosed yet. With the explosion in diagnoses in recent years, this is information any modern piano teacher can't afford to be without.
HAPPY 10TH EPISODE TO US! To celebrate this milestone, we decided to do a special episode, TPP Happy Hour! We had a few drinks, laughed about the mistakes we made in our early episodes, and also celebrated what we did right, and what we've learned along the way.
This special edition covers all our podcasts from the introductory episode through Episode 6. We were reminded how fortunate we have been to be able to interview wonderful guests from all four corners of the globe!
In this episode, TPP interviews Dr. Jonathan Ong 🇦🇺, classical pianist, improviser, arranger, and Twitch streamer! With over 57,000 followers, 2.4 million views, and 3,500 hours of streaming time, Jonathan is ranked in the top 0.1% of all Twitch streamers and is among the world’s top Twitch music channels. We had a great time talking to him about "digital busking," making it in a freelance economy, and the importance of a growth mindset. Check out his Twitch channel 👾 https://twitch.tv/jonathanong
*Note: We had a lot of technical issues during the taping: Yukimi's computer crashed, and Eric forgot to plug in his good microphone! So sorry about the audio quality. We will do better in the future!
Stay tuned for an extra special episode of The Piano Pod in two weeks: TPP Happy Hour! See you then!
Part 2 of 2.
In this episode, TPP interviews Frederic Chiu: international concert pianist, innovator, Yamaha Artist with over 30 recorded albums, creator of Deeper Performance Studies, and distinguished faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University and The Hartt School.
Frederic generously went way over our typical interview length of 45 minutes, and it was hard for us to stop talking with him! A deeply philosophical musician, he offered his thoughts on how piano fits into the modern world, what it is like to be a bridge between vastly different cultures, and how he comes up with his innovative programs.
Part 1 of 2.
In this episode, TPP interviews Frederic Chiu: international concert pianist, innovator, Yamaha Artist with over 30 recorded albums, creator of Deeper Performance Studies, and distinguished faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University and The Hartt School.
Frederic generously went way over our typical interview length of 45 minutes, and it was hard for us to stop talking with him! A deeply philosophical musician, he offered his thoughts on how piano fits into the modern world, what it is like to be a bridge between vastly different cultures, and how he comes up with his innovative programs.
In this episode, The Piano Pod interviews Andrew Ingkavet, owner of Park Slope Music Lessons, and founder and CEO of The Musicolor Method, an innovative piano method for young learners.
We discussed topics such as what is behind the Musicolor Method's philosophy and how Andrew drew on his multi-layered career to develop it. He also shared some practical tips for musicians and music teachers, including how he has been able to sustain his music studio in Brooklyn, NY, for all of his employees 100% during the pandemic!
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In this episode, The Piano Pod interviews Dr. Paolo Marchettini, a brilliant composer, clarinetist, and theory and composition professor at the Manhattan School of Music. He recently released an album, "The Months Have Ends," a compilation of his orchestral works. We talk to him about the new album, his compositional process and relationship with the piano, and growing up as a musician in Italy.
In our very first live-streamed episode, The Piano Pod interviews Ray Mak (https://www.youtube.com/user/makhonkit), a Malaysian pop pianist and YouTube star. With over 300,000 subscribers to date, Ray has built a career around the incredible popularity of his solo piano covers. Ray tells us the story of his journey on YouTube from the beginning till now, offering a ton of helpful tips for those who are just starting out or looking to increase their views and subscribers.
[Season 1 Episode 5: Live with Ray Mak!]
00:00:00 Intro Music
00:00:42 Intro 335
00:03:35 How Ray Met His Teacher, Clara (one of The Piano Pod's Co-Host)!
00:06:00 Reaching 300K Subscribers
00:06:50 Moving Location Changed the Algorithm of His YouTube Channel
00:09:45 How Losing His Eyesight Shaped His Artistry as a Pianist
00:15:19 How Ray Started Posting His Videos on YouTube
00:21:55 Ray the Multi-Talented and Multilingual
00:23:39 Becoming a Youtube Pianist by Accident?
00:24:45 Making a Music Career on YouTube
00:28:23 Your Imperfection is Perfect.
00:31:12 Started Making $$ on YouTube
00:34:19 Getting Sponsorship on YouTube
00:37:01 Consistency and Persistence are the Keys
00:40:42 How to Engage the Audience
00:43:53 Responding to Haters with Love
00:47:19 A Recipe to Make a Viral Video!?!?
00:53:13 Covering/Posting Pop Songs--Dealing with Copyright
00:56:25 The Pandemic Tripled the Viewership
00:59:47 The Recording Equipment Recommendation
01:06:47 The Name "Ray Mak"
01:08:30 Two Key Successful Tips to Share
01:13:08 What Inspires Ray and Stays Motivated
[Ray Mak]
👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/makhonkit
👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raymakpiano
👉 Instagram: @makhonkit
In this episode, The Piano Pod interviews Chantal Balestri, a brilliant young concert pianist, teacher, and festival organizer. Trained as a soloist in the European tradition, Chantal moved to NYC to study and develop her career as an internationally performing soloist and chamber musician. She successfully founded her own music festival in Fivizzano, Tuscany, and is a member of the Global Leaders community-building program. Now that the pandemic has turned the world upside down, Chantal has returned to her hometown in Italy, where she is making a new start.
[Season 1: Episode 4]
0:00:00 Intro
0:02:16 What’s Life Like in Italy Right Now?
0:03:42 Growing Up in Italy
0:06:32 Moving to NYC
0:08:14 Studying Classical Music in the U.S. vs. Europe
0:12:28 Teaching Piano
0:15:00 What Drives You
0:17:30 Becoming an Event Organizer
0:19:55 The Global Leaders Program
0:23:58 Moving During a Pandemic
0:30:26 Is There Anything Positive Coming Out of the Pandemic?
0:35:44 Advice for Young Artists
0:38:58 Future Plans and Projects
0:42:39 Gender Dynamics in the U.S. vs. Europe
0:49:32 Lunigiana International Music Festival
[Lunigiana International Music Festival]
👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lunigianamus...
👉 Website: http://www.lunigianamusicfestival.com
👉Instagram: @lunigianamusicfestival
[Chantal Balestri]
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👉 Website: www.chantalbalestri.com
👉 Instagram: @chantal_balestri
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The goals of The Piano Pod are to examine the traditions of the piano and help expand what it is capable of in the modern era. To this end, each month we interview a guest speaker who has been breaking exciting new ground in the industry.
One of the first videoconferencing platforms built from the ground up specifically for music lessons and performance, ROLL has the potential to change the way we do business. Mike explains the philosophy behind his software and describes the many features that differentiate it from competitors such as Zoom, FaceTime, and Skype.
[Season 1 Episode 3]
0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:56 Building Rock Out Loud Live
0:02:56 Launch of Rock Out Loud Live
0:04:00 Rock Out Loud Studio as Music Studios
0:05:57 Foreseeing the Future: Virtual Music Lessons
0:08:35 Rock Out Loud Live (ROLL) vs. Zoom
0:09:55 Direct Communications between Teacher and Student
0:11:22 ROLL Unique Feature1: Uploading PDF Sheetmusic in Real Time
0:13:08 ROLL Unique Feature2: Downloading Over 1.8 Million Songs
0:13:27 ROLL Unique Feature 3: Simple to Use for All!
0:14:24 ROLL New Feature Coming Up Soon: ROLL Whiteboard: Score Sharing and Annotating
0:16:25 "Playing Duets on ROLL"--EAR Technology
0:17:13 Peer to Peer connection
0:18:44 E2E RTT
[Rock Out Loud Live!]
▶️ To find out more about Rock Out Loud Live, 👉 https://ikilledzoom.com/
▶️ To create a ROLL account for your music lessons, 👉https://RockOutLoud.live
👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockOutLoud/
👉 ROLL Instagram: @ rockoutloud
👉 ROLL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RockOutLoud
[The Piano Pod]
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📣 The audio-only version will also be available at https://soundcloud.com/the-piano-pod.
✏️ Please leave us feedback in the comments or email us at thepianopodnyc@gmail.com.
The goals of The Piano Pod are to examine the traditions of the piano and help expand what it is capable of in the modern era. To this end, each month we interview a guest speaker who has been breaking exciting new ground in the industry.
In case you missed the first episode of TPP, Dr. Jon Skidmore--Psychologist and Performance Coach, you can catch up HERE:
📺 https://youtu.be/Wf574hrQk9M (Part 1 of 2)
📺 https://youtu.be/peBTZl6gY5I (Part 2 of 2)
In case you missed the second episode of TPP, Vera Anselmo: How a Russian Pianist Developed One of NYC's Most Successful Non-Profits, you can catch up HERE:
📺 https://youtu.be/qnRS4kRAuNg
In our second episode, the Piano Pod interviews Vera Anselmo, the founder and artistic director at Anselmo Academy of Music and the Arts (formerly The Piano School of New York City). Ms. Anselmo describes how she went from being a young pianist from Moscow just starting out in NYC, to founding and directing one of its most successful non-profit music schools.
[Season 1 Episode 2]
0:00:00 - Intro
0:02:16 - Vera's Beginning
0:06:41 - Starting Life in NYC
0:12:25 - Origin of the Name, The Piano School of NYC
0:13:48 - Group Piano Lessons of The Piano Schol of NYC
0:17:16 - Non-Profit Organization
0:20:38 - From Small Business to Non-Profit
0:22:45 - Community Recitals at Jazz at Lincoln Center!
0:25:10 - The Future of The Piano School: Anselmo Academy
0:30:20 - Beating COVID-19
0:33:20 - Advice to Young Professionals
0:34:54 - New Offerings at Anselmo Academy of Music and the Arts
[Anselmo Academy of Music and the Arts]
👉Website: https://www.anselmoacademy.org/
👉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnselmoAcademy/
👉Instagram: @ anselmoacademy
👉Twitter: @ pianoofnyc
✏️Please email Anselmo Academy at vera@anselmoacademy.org for inquiries about affordable music lessons.
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✏️ Please leave us feedback in the comments or email us at thepianopodnyc@gmail.com.
The goals of The Piano Pod are to examine the traditions of the piano and help expand what it is capable of in the modern era. To this end, each month we interview a guest speaker who has been breaking exciting new ground in the industry.
In our debut episode, The Piano Pod interviews Dr. Jon Skidmore, co-author of “Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance.” An expert in the field of performance-related anxiety, his Five Stages of Peak Performance contain a comprehensive strategy for dealing with nerves and optimizing performances - whether in music, or elsewhere in life.
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During the pandemic, Dr. Skidmore is hosting a FREE weekly webinar, “Conquer Anxiety Now.”
Dates: every Thursday at 10:00am MST
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The Piano Pod is hosting an introductory free webinar with Dr. Skidmore:
“Conquer Anxiety and The Five Stages of Peak Performances”
October 11, 2020
4:00 p.m. EST
RSVP to thepianopodnyc@gmail.com.
The Piano Pod is a monthly podcast by three pianists and teachers from NYC: Yukimi Song, Eric Hunter, and Clara Zhang. In this video, we introduce ourselves and explain how the COVID-19 pandemic compelled us to create this show.
Our goals are to examine the traditions of the piano and help to expand what it is capable of in the modern era. To this end, each month we interview a guest speaker who has been breaking exciting new ground in the industry.
In our debut episode, which will be available on September 8, the Piano Pod interviews Dr. Jon Skidmore, co-author of Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance. An expert in the field of performance-related anxiety, his Five Stages of Peak Performance contain a comprehensive strategy for dealing with nerves and optimizing performances both in music and elsewhere in life.
Music: "Gone Fishin'" by Eric Hunter: https://soundcloud.com/erichuntermusic/gone-fishin
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