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
The Piano Pod, Season 2, Episode 4, Part 1: Claire Marie Lim - Music Technologist, Educator & Activist
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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…
The Piano Pod, Season 2, Episode 3, Part 2: Josh Massicot - Keyboardist, Author, Songwriter, and Educator
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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 …
The Piano Pod, Season 2, Episode 3, Part 1: Josh Massicot - Keyboardist, Author, Songwriter, and Educator
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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 …
Part 2 of Season 2, Episode 2: Min Kwon - Concert Pianist, America/Beautiful, Center for Musical Excellence
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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 peda…
Part 1 of Season 2, Episode 2: Min Kwon - Concert Pianist, America/Beautiful, Center for Musical Excellence
Part 1 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 peda…
Part 2 of Season 2, Episode 2: Jeffrey Biegel - Concert Pianist, Arranger, Composer
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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, a…
Part 1 of Season 2, Episode 1: Jeffrey Biegel - Concert Pianist, Arranger, Composer
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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, a…
The Piano Pod, Season 2, Episode 0: Welcome to Season 2!
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 …
Part 2 of Season 1, Episode 16 (Season Finale) Ben Laude, Head of Piano at tonebase.co
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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 educat…
Part 1 of Season 1, Episode 16 (Season Finale): Ben Laude, Head of Piano at tonebase.co
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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 educat…
The Piano Pod, Season 1, Episode 15: James Redcay, MidAmerica Productions at Carnegie Hall
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 chor…
The Piano Pod, Season 1, Episode 14: First Annual TPP Recital!
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 ove…
Part 2 of Season 1, Episode 13: Madeline Bruser, The Art of Practice Institute
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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…
Part 1 of Season 1, Episode 13: Madeline Bruser, The Art of Practice Institute
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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 …
Part 2 of Season 1, Episode 12: Jim Ridl - Jazz Pianist and Composer
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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 …
Part 1 of Season 1, Episode 12: Jim Ridl - Jazz Pianist and Composer
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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 …
Season 1, Episode 11: Selena Pistoresi - Neurodiversity Specialist
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 neurodiversit…
The Piano Pod, Season 1, Episode 10: TPP Happy Hour!
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 cele…
Season 1, Episode 9: Jonathan Ong - Concert Pianist, Arranger, Twitch Streamer
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, Jo…
Part 2 of Season 1, Episode 8: Frederic Chiu - International Concert Pianist, Innovator, & Deeper Performance Studies
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In this episode, TPP interviews Frederic Chiu: international concert pianist, innovator, Yamaha Artist with over 30 recorded albums, creator of Deeper Performance Studies, and distinguish…