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🎹 HERE IS THE TRAILER FOR OUR INAUGURAL 2025 EPISODE: The Trailblazer and Extraordinaria, Clare Longendyke, Concert Pianist & Recording Artist . . . Season 5, Episode 9 of The Piano Pod, “Redefining Classical Music: Innovation, Breaking Barriers, and Forging Own Path,” features 🎉 Clare Longendyke , an extraordinary concert pianist and recording artist who has forged her own path to redefine...

We’re kicking off 2025 with a special bonus episode of The Piano Pod! In this episode, we feature the extraordinary José Navarro-Silberstein concert pianist and winner of the Kantuta Op. 2 Scholarship, awarded by our Sponsor of the Month, the Foundation for Bolivian Artists . 🎭 Mark Your Calendar Catch José's NYC Recital Debut at Merkin Hall on February 28, 2025, at 7:30 PM: 🎟 Get Tickets: Secure...

We’re kicking off 2025 with a special bonus episode of The Piano Pod—coming your way on Tuesday, January 7! 🎉This episode features the extraordinary José Navarro-Silberstein, concert pianist and the Kantuta Op. 2 Scholarship winner, awarded by our Sponsor of the Month, the Foundation for Bolivian Artists, Inc. 📅 Set a Reminder The full version of this fantastic bonus episode premieres on Tuesday...

🎉 The Piano Pod is Now on Substack! 🎉 Welcome to The Piano Pod ! I’m Yukimi, a classical pianist, educator, and the Executive Producer of this global hub for innovation, education, and connection in classical piano music, broadcasting from the heart of New York City. Whether you’re a loyal fan or discovering us for the first time, I’m so glad you’re here! For those new to The Piano Pod , here’s...

📣 This Episode is Brought to You by The Compass Concerts! "Start with Mindfulness, Perform with Heart: Discover The Compass Concerts' Unique Musical Experience!" 👉 https://thecompassconcerts.com . 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 virtuo...

🎥 Watch the Trailer for Our Final 2024 Episode feat. Sophia Agranovich! Join us for the last episode of The Piano Pod in 2024, featuring the extraordinary Sophia Agranovich , proudly sponsored by The Compass Concerts , tomorrow, December 17, 2024, at 8:00 PM ET! Sophia is a celebrated pianist, a trailblazer in IT, an advocate for holistic wellness, and a devoted educator. Her journey is a remarka...

📣 This Episode is Brought to You by The Compass Concerts ! "Start with Mindfulness, Perform with Heart: Discover The Compass Concerts' Unique Musical Experience!" 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 mus...

🎥 Here’s the Trailer for Season 5 Episode 7 feat. - Rebecca Hass: Pianist, Composer, Creative Coach, and Musicians’ Mental Health Advocate! The Piano Pod’s upcoming episode, “ Crafting Creative Paths,” 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 20...

📣 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!" 🎶 Learn more about ASPSNY’s festival lineup, workshops, and registration options HERE . In this special episode of The Piano Pod, “Healing, Heritage, and Musical Transformation: Exploring Artina McCain’s Journey of Resilience,...

🎥Check out the Trailer for Our Upcoming Episode: Season 5 Episode 6 feat. Dr. Artina McCain! In this special episode of The Piano Pod, “Healing, Heritage, and Musical Transformation: Exploring Artina McCain’s Journey of Resilience, Advocacy, and Wellness,” I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Artina McCain, an award-winning pianist, Yamaha Artist, wellness advocate, and dedicated educator. As a...

📣 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, celebra...

Here is the official trailer of TPP Season 5 Episode 5, "Dances, Improvisations, and Song: Exploring Mark Markham’s Legacy and Journey of Passion, Artistry, and Deep Collaborations," feat. Mark Markham. 🎉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, a...

Hello, Piano Pod friends and listeners! Today is U.S. Election Day, and we’re making a small adjustment to our usual release schedule. Instead of our biweekly episode scheduled for today, we’re taking a brief pause to encourage everyone to vote and stay engaged with the election. Here’s what’s coming up: Season 5, Episode 5 with Mark Markham will now premiere on November 12th . Mark dives into the...

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 Glo...

Enjoy The Piano Pod’s Official Trailer ✅ for Season 5 Episode 4: “Kaleidoscope: Championing Women” feat. Dr. Isabel Pérez Dobarro – International Concert Pianist, Advocate for Women Composers, and Champion of Global Sustainability 🎹 We are beyond excited to welcome Isabel to our latest episode of The Piano Pod for Season 5, Episode 4! The interview recording session took place on October 11, 202...

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...

🎥Here is the trailer for Season 5 Episode 3, featuring Dr. Hayk Arsenyan, an 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 dedic...

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 th...

🎉 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 recordin...

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. Buec...

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 i...

🎉 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 Dav...

🥹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 insig...

🎥 Here is the Trailer for Our Upcoming Episode, "Conquer Performance Anxiety - Stage Fright is Not an Enemy nor a Disease; It’s a Skill Deficit!" Get ready for our upcoming episode with Dr. Skidmore who is joining us again for The Piano Pod’s season finale! Many of you may remember his insightful contribution to our very first episode back in September 2020. It feels truly fitting to bring him ba...

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 ind...