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🎬 Enjoy the official trailer for The Piano Pod’s Season 5 Finale! Episode Title: The Fullness of Being – A Grand Finale with Maria Thompson Corley on Art, Inclusion & Creative Legacy“ As we wrap up Season 5 of The Piano Pod, themed Authenticity and Joy, we are proud to feature a visionary artist whose life and work embody both. Dr. Maria Thompson Corley is a Juilliard-trained pianist, compose...

🎉 Bonus Episode – Celebrating Juneteenth with Dr. Nnenna Ogwo 🎉 To close out Season 5 of The Piano Pod —our season of Authenticity and Joy —we are sharing a special bonus episode in celebration of Juneteenth Month. Dr. Nnenna Ogwo—pianist, educator, and founder of Juneteenth LP —returns to The Piano Pod (after her powerful appearance in Season 4, Episode 4) to update us on the evolution of her v...

This episode is brought to you by ‪ Juneteenth LP — Celebrating Black artistry and legacy in classical music. 🎧 What if every child could see themselves in the music they study? In this robust conversation, Dr. Leah Claiborne —pianist, Yamaha Artist, educator, and founder of Ebony Music Inc.—joins The Piano Pod to discuss her mission to expand and redefine the classical canon. From her work on th...

🎬 Here is the trailer for our next episode of The Piano Pod —featuring pianist, educator, and visionary Dr. Leah Claiborne ! In this powerful Juneteenth month episode, Dr. Claiborne shares how we can create meaningful change in classical music—through daily action, inclusive pedagogy, and a reimagined canon that reflects all voices. 🎹 What we explore: The groundbreaking 100 Works by Black Compos...

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...

“It became vital to me to focus on a new way of looking at Bach’s music…” — Eleonor Bindman Here is the trailer for the upcoming episode of The Piano Pod 🎙, titled Bach Reimagined: Artistic Innovation of Timeless Music for All Audiences, featuring pianist, arranger, and recording artist Eleonor Bindman. She joins us for a deeply personal conversation about her groundbreaking transcription work—and...

🎉 The Piano Pod is officially a Top 3 Finalist for Best Video Podcast in the 2025 Quill Podcast Awards! 🎉 Out of thousands of shows across all genres, our little piano podcast has made it to the top—and it would not have been possible without YOU: our amazing guests, listeners, sponsors, and friends. Thank you for voting, sharing, and cheering us on! 💛 🗓️ Final winners will be announced on May...

Please vote for The Piano Pod HERE ! Hi friends! The Piano Pod has been named a semi-finalist for Best Video Podcast in the 2025 Quill Podcast Awards! Today is the last day to vote and help bring classical music to the global stage (May 8, 2025). It’s been an incredible five years of dedication and hard work, and I couldn’t be prouder of this incredible honor to be a semi-finalist. As the creator...

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...

🎬 Here’s the trailer for tonight’s episode: Season 5, Episode 17 – Inside the World of Górecki: A Conversation with Jarred Dunn & Anna Górecka ✨ In this rare and intimate conversation, we explore the journey from mentorship to collaboration between pianist-scholar Jarred Dunn and concert pianist Anna Górecka. Their newly released album, Górecki’s World of Piano, shines a light on Henryk Miko...

“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 abo...

🎬Here is the trailer for our upcoming episode: Season 5, Episode 16 “Unlocking the Brain: Neuroscience in Music Practice,” featuring Dr. Molly Gebrian – Violist, Neuroscience Researcher, and Author “How many hours did you practice today?” If that question still defines your worth as a musician, this episode might change your life. In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Molly Gebrian—violist, neuro...

🎶 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 Indi...

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 trad...

Enjoy the Trailer of The Piano Pod’s Upcoming Episode feat. Jose Ramos Santana ! Finally! After a one-episode (2-week) delay due to technical issues, The Piano Pod is back with a powerful conversation! 🎬 Mastering Musical Heritage – Exploring Spanish Piano Traditions and Embracing Puerto Rican Identity featuring Jose Ramos Santana, Steinway Artist and one of the foremost interpreters of Spanish a...

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...

Here is the trailer of our upcoming episode feat. Nimrod Borenstein . 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 th...

📣 This Episode is Brought to You by the New York Piano Group. Find Your Piano Community with the New York Piano Group! 🔗 Learn more 🎶 Can a composer truly belong to both the jazz and classical worlds? In this episode of The Piano Pod , we sit down with concert pianist and recording artist Ophelia Gordon , a leading interpreter of Nikolai Kapustin’s music. Known for her seamless fusion of classi...

I had an incredible conversation with Ophelia Gordon —concert pianist, recording artist, and one of the world’s leading interpreters of Nikolai Kapustin’s music—for Season 5, Episode 12! Ophelia’s artistry defies categorization. She seamlessly blends the rhythmic pulse of jazz with the technical depth of classical music—a rare and extraordinary balance. Her discovery of Kapustin’s music was a pivo...

🎤 Want to become an excellent interviewer? Here’s how I do it! After conducting countless interviews with world-class musicians, educators, and industry leaders, I’ve developed a system that makes my interviews engaging, insightful, and natural. In this carousel, I’m breaking down my key techniques—from crafting unique questions to keeping the conversation flowing and handling challenges with gra...

📣 This Episode is Brought to You by the New York Piano Group. Find Your Piano Community with the New York Piano Group! 🔗 Learn more 🎹 How can neuroscience and a student-centered approach reshape our practice and teaching the piano? In this episode of The Piano Pod, Practising the Piano – Neuroscience, Technique, Musicality, and Performance Mastery for Pianists, I sit down with Graham Fitch —a p...

🔥 Get Ready! Season 5 Episode 11 Trailer Just Dropped! 🎹 What does it truly mean to practice the piano with intention and mastery? 🧠🎶 Is it about repetition, discipline, or something deeper—an approach that harmonizes the mind, body, and artistry through the lens of tradition, cutting-edge neuroscience, and creative expression ? For Season 5, Episode 11 of The Piano Pod, I had the privilege of...

📣 This Episode is Brought to You by the Foundation for Bolivian Artists. 👉"Celebrate Culture, Discover Hidden Classical Gems, and Explore Bolivia's Talents!" https://bolivianartistfoundation.org/ In this episode of The Piano Pod , we dive into the fascinating world of contemporary classical music with Anna Heller, founder of Moving Classics TV. Anna shares her journey from Siberia to Germany, re...

🎥 Enjoy the Trailer for Our Upcoming Episode feat. Anna Heller! 🎹✨ What does it take to redefine classical music for a modern audience? 🌍 In our latest episode, “Moving Classics TV: Redefining Contemporary Piano Music and Connecting Global Audiences Through Innovation," we sit down with Anna Heller, founder of Moving Classics TV, to explore her groundbreaking approach to connecting audiences w...

📣 This Episode is Brought to You by the Foundation for Bolivian Artists . 👉"Celebrate Culture, Discover Hidden Classical Gems, and Explore Bolivia's Talents!" Kick off the new year with an exhilarating episode with Clare Longendyke —an extraordinary concert pianist and recording artist redefining the boundaries of classical music. Celebrated for her “artistic ferocity” and innovation, Clare’s ca...