The Piano Pod - a global hub for innovation, education, and connection in classical piano music
...where tradition meets innovation. Together, we bring PIANO into the FUTURE.
a global hub for innovation, education, and connection in classical piano music
Hey, 🎹 enthusiasts out there! My name is Yukimi, a classical pianist and educator from NYC and executive producer of The Piano Pod. The Piano Pod🎙 is a one-of-a-kind podcast that delves deep into the fascinating world of classical music, with a specific focus on the 🎹 piano. In a biweekly format, the show explores intriguing discussions with guests breaking exciting new ground in the classical music industry. The Piano Pod aims to nurture a thriving community that embraces innovative approaches to ensure classical music's relevance and vitality in today's dynamic landscape.
"How can I present the beautiful tradition of classical music to the 21st-century audience in a fun, contemporary, and engaging way?"
When I started building a piano studio in the trendy neighborhood of Downtown Manhattan in 2007 while in the NYU graduate program in piano studies, I began to ponder this question. I realized the stark difference in expectations toward classical music and music education between music professionals and the general public. Then, one of the NYU music department's professors suggested I start a podcast: the platform would allow classical musicians to address this disparity and spark conversations about audience engagement.
Finally, fast forward to 10+ years later, The Piano Pod was born in the summer of 2020. Since then, I have had the privilege of interviewing A-listers in the classical music industry: international concert pianists, composers, arrangers, digital streamers/influencers, music educators, entrepreneurs, neurodiverse specialists, and performance psychologists.
Through fascinating conversations, we have explored how classical music should continue to evolve to remain relevant to our lifestyle, society, and culture. Over the past three seasons, The Piano Pod has achieved remarkable success by reaching faithful listeners on audio platforms and viewers via YouTube.
As the show is celebrating the past season's achievements and gearing toward the new season in the fall, my mission as the Executive Producer is crystal clear: to provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss ways to keep our industry robust and meaningful in this ever-changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era.
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- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 189
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Trailer for Season 4 Episode 9: Dr. Michael Coonrod - Classical Pianist, Recording Artist, Educator and Arranger
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 fo…
Part 2 of Season 4 Episode 8: Carlos Franzetti & Allison Brewster Franzetti -- Grammy and Latin Grammy Winners and Nominees
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 …
Part 1 of Season 4 Episode 8: Carlos Franzetti & Allison Brewster Franzetti -- Grammy and Latin Grammy Award Winners and Nominees
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 …
Trailer for Season 4 Episode 8: Carlos Franzetti and Allison Brewster Franzetti -- Grammy & Latin Grammy Award Winners
Here is the trailer for Season 4 Episode 8 feat. Carlos Franzetti and Allison Brewster Franzetti – the dynamic duo behind multiple Grammy & Latin Grammy Awards, reigning supreme as the Power Couple o…
Season 4 Episode 7: Lisa Whealy -- Music Education Activist, Social Entrepreneur, Change Agent & Founder of Sound of Humanity Music Project
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…
Trailer: Season 4 Episode 7, Lisa Whealy -- Music Education Activist/Social Entrepreneur and Founder of Sound of Humanity Project, Inc
🎥Here is the trailer for Season 4, Episode 7! For this season’s 7th episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Lisa Whealy – a Music Education Activist, Social Entrepreneur, Change Agent, and Foun…
Part 2 of Season 4 Episode 6: George Marriner Maull -- Conductor, Public TV Personality, and the Artistic Director of The Discovery Orchestra
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 mus…
Trailer: Part 2 of Season 4 Episode 6 feat. George Marriner Maull -- Artistic Director/Conductor of The Discovery Orchestra
🦃Have a Fantastic Thanksgiving Week 🇺🇸! Just in time for your holiday travels, the second half of the special episode with Maestro George Marriner Maull will be out tomorrow (Tuesday at 8pm ET)!
Maest…
Part 1 of Season 4 Episode 6: George Marriner Maull -- Conductor, Educator, Public TV Personality, and Artistic Director of The Discovery Orchestra
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 experi…
Trailer for Season 4 Episode 6: Maestro George Marriner Maull --
🎥Here is the trailer for Season 4, Episode 6! I had the immense pleasure of interviewing Maestro Maull: Conductor, Educator, Television/Radio Personality, and Artistic Director of The Discovery Orche…
Season 4 Episode 5: Michelle Lynne -- Classical Pianist, Entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of The Fearless Artist Mastermind
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 Michell…
trailer for Season 4 Episode 5: Michelle Lynne -- Classical Pianist/Entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of The Fearless Artist Mastermind
Part 2 of Season 4 Episode 4: Dr. Nnenna Ogwo -- Concert Pianist, Educator, & Founder of Juneteenth LP
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 He…
Part 1 of Season 4 Episode 4: Dr. Nnenna Ogwo -- Concert Pianist, Educator, & Founder of Juneteenth LP
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 inspirin…
Trailer for Season 4 Episode 4 feat. Dr. Nnenna Ogwo -- Concert Pianist/Educator & Founder/Artistic Director of Juneteenth LP
🎥Here is the trailer for Season 4, Episode 4! 🥳I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Ogwo – Concert Pianist, Educator, and Founder & Artistic Director of Juneteenth LP 🎹🎶. In this fascinating conve…
Part 2 of Season 4 Episode 3 with Ludovic Zamor: Concert Pianist & Recording Artist
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…
Part 1 of Season 4 Episode 3 with Ludovic Zamor: Concert Pianist & Recording Artist
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 …
Trailer for Season 4 Episode 3: Ludovic Zamor -- Concert Pianist/Recording Artist
🎥Here is the trailer for Season 4, Episode 3 feat. Mr. Ludovic Zamor, a Canadian-American Concert Pianist and Recording Artist.!I had the immense pleasure of sitting down with Ludovic Zamor 🎹🎶 We dov…
Part 2 of Season 4 Episode 2: A Team of A Seat at the Piano
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, …
Part 1 of Season 4 Episode 2: A Team of A Seat at the Piano--Promoting Inclusion in Piano Repertoire
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, B…