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, š¹ enthusiasts out there! My name is Yukimi, a classical pianist and educator from NYC and executive producer of The Piano Pod. The Piano Podš is a one-of-a-kind podcast that delves deep into the fascinating world of classical music, with a specific focus on the š¹ 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
The Piano Pod Season 3 Episode 3: Jolynn J. Chin -- Award-winning Crossover Pianist and America's Got Talent 16
The TPPš 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 Seā¦
The Piano Pod Season 3 Episode 2: Eduardus Halim - Steinway Artist, Artist Faculty at NYU, the "Last Pupil" of Mr. Horowitz
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.
š¹TPP team had the privilege of interviewing Mrā¦
The Piano Pod Season 3 Episode 1: Edna Golandsky, Founder of The Golandsky Institute
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!Ā
During the show, we got to hearā¦
The Piano Pod Season 3 Introductory Episode
TPP Team, Yukimi Song and Clara Zhang, took a 3-month summer hiatus, and we are back! We missed youāhope you had a wonderful summer being able to rest up, take a trip, work on new projects, spend somā¦
The Piano Pod Season 2 Finale: Nicholas McCarthy -- One-handed Concert Pianist, Yamaha Artist, & Motivational Speaker
The TPP team had the privilege of interviewing Mr. Nicholas McCarthy ā One-handed International Concert Pianist, Yamaha Artist, and Motivational Speaker ā for our season 2 finale episode! Ā Ā
Born withā¦
The Piano Pod Season 2 Episode 16: Donna Weng Friedman--Award-winning pianist, Chamber Musician, Producer & Educator
To celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we invited Donna Weng Friedmanā Award-winning pianist, chamber musician, producer, and educator -- for this upcoming episode.Ā
Clara & Yukimi had a ā¦
The Piano Pod, Season 2 Episode 15: Juhi Bansal, composer/conductor, & Nic Gerpe, pianist/educator
The Piano Pod team had a wonderful conversation with the musical power couple, Juhi Bansal & Nic Gerpe, from L.A.!Ā
š Juhi Bansal (composer/conductor): "Radiant and transcendent," the music of Juhi Baā¦
The Piano Pod, Season 2 Episode 14: The Piano Pod Team -- Yukimi Song & Clara Zhang
The guests for Season 2 Episode 14 are the TPP team-- Yukimi Song & Clara Zhang šš„³
In this episode, we are going to introduce ourselves to our listeners and viewers by sharing some fun and personal stā¦
Part 2 of Season 2 Episode 13: Dr. Marilyn Nonken--Concert Pianist, Steinway Artist, Musicologist, & Educator
The Piano Pod team had a wonderful conversation with Dr. Marilyn Nonken--concert pianist, recording artist, Steinway Artist, musicologist, author, and educator.
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Dr. Nonken is one of the most celebratā¦
Part 1 of Season 2 Episode 13: Dr. Marilyn Nonken--Concert Pianist, Steinway Artist, Musicologist, & Educator
The Piano Pod team had a wonderful conversation with Dr. Marilyn Nonken--concert pianist, recording artist, Steinway Artist, musicologist, author, and educator.Ā
Dr. Nonken is one of the most celebratā¦
Season 2 Episode 12: Claudio Constantini--Concert Pianist, Recording Artist, Bandoneonist, & Composer
The Piano Pod team had the privilege of interviewing Mr. Claudio Constantini, an internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist: pianoš¹ and bandoneonšŖ, and a composerāš¼ in demand from MadridšŖšø.Ā
Duriā¦
Season 2, Episode 11: Lee D. Stockner--Educator/Author/Creator of a New Language of Music
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 Pianoā¢, ā¦
The Piano Pod, Season 2, Episode 10: Ching-Wen Hsiao & Konstantinos Valianatos--Concert Pianists & Faculty Members at The Tianjin Juilliard School
TPP team had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Ching-Wen Hsiao and Dr. Konstantinos ValianatosāConcert Pianists, Valianatos-Hsiao Piano Duo, & Faculty Members at the Tianjin Juilliard Schoolāfor Seasā¦
The Piano Pod, Season 2, Episode 9: David A. Jones--Composer, Educator, Creator of Rhythm Warriors Piano Zone
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 Warrā¦
Season 2, Episode 8: Lowell Liebermann--Composer & Steinway Artist
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 geā¦
Season 2 Episode 7: BLKBOK--Neo-Classical Pianist, Composer, & Yamaha Artist
We had the great fun and honor interviewing Mr. BLKBOK https://www.youtube.com/c/BLKBOK āa neo-classical pianist, composer, and Yamaha Artist who had worked as a lead pianist and musical director witā¦
The Piano Pod, Season 2, Episode 6: Ricardo A. Hernandez--Entertainment/Corporate Attorney
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 ā¦
The Piano Pod, Season 2, Special Edition!
TPP has some important announcements to make for the audience on our audio platforms--in case you missed our social media posts lately.
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In this special edition, Clara and Yukimi discussed the future ā¦
Season 2, Episode 5: Dr. Alexandria Le - Concert Pianist, Educator, and Arts Advocate
We had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Alexandria Le, concert pianist, Yamaha Artist, educator, and arts advocate.Ā A winner of over twenty first-prize music awards, her performance career has seenā¦
The Piano Pod, Season 2, Episode 4, Part 2: Claire Marie Lim - Music Technologist, Educator & Activist
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 Musiā¦