The Piano Pod - a global hub for innovation, education, and connection in classical piano music

The Piano Pod - a global hub for innovation, education, and connection in classical piano music

di Yukimi Song
Arti dello spettacoloInterviste musicali
Stagione 3

Season 3 Episode 17 Part 2: Hannah Reimann -- Pioneer/Advocate of Stretto Pianos and Creator of the International Stretto Piano Festival & Stretto Piano Concerts

Welcome back to Part 2 of the episode with Hannah Reimann: Pioneer & Advocate of Stretto Pianos and Creator of the International Stretto Piano Festival and Stretto Piano Concerts! In the second half of this eps, we will discuss topics as follows: 🎵 Adjusting from a regular piano to a Stretto 🎵 the International Stretto Piano Festival and Stretto Piano Concerts to promote Stretto Pianos. 🎵 Julia Furlan - A recipient of M.A. Piano Performance from Salem College partially using a Stretto piano - her testimonial 🎵 A list of universities worldwide which provide access to Streto Pianos And more! 👏👏If you missed Part 1 of this episode, please listen to it HERE.👏👏Be sure to follow my show & give me a 5-star rating on your fav podcasting platform![Sponsors] 👉 Join Forte’s waitlist to connect with more potential music students: HERE. Yukimi Song Studio LLC: providing an excellent educational experience. Visit the website for more info: https://yukimisongstudio.com [The Piano Pod 🎙- Bringing PIANO into the 21st Century]The Piano Pod is a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show hosted by Yukimi Song--classical pianist & educator from NYC. The Piano Pod aims to provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Please support The Piano Pod today! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 😎 Executive Producer/writer: Yukimi Song 🕹Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song Studio 📱Social Media 📬 Email: thepianopodnyc@gmail.com
S3 · E17
2 mag 2023
43:25

Season 3 Episode 17 Part 1: Hannah Reimann -- Pioneer/Advocate of Stretto Pianos and Creator of the International Stretto Piano Festival & Stretto Piano Concerts

For this episode, I invited and interviewed Hannah Reimann: Pioneer & Advocate of Stretto Pianos and Creator of the International Stretto Piano Festival and Stretto Piano Concerts. Ms. Reimann was featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal, described as a "musician on a mission to make the world safe for small pianists."According to paskpiano.org (PASK = Pianists for Alternatively Sized Keyboards), recent research into pianists' hand spans shows that: Over 50% of adults have hand spans that are too small for the conventional keyboard. About 87% of women and 24% of men have hands that are too small for the current-sized keyboard. Children are currently forced to learn on an instrument designed for men with large hands. Given a choice of keyboard, around 75% of adults would most likely choose a smaller size! After all, our struggles as pianists may not be because of our shortcomings but the wrong-sized keyboard we've been practicing and performing.In this episode, Ms. Reimann will take us through the world of Stretto Pianos and introduce us to its thriving community. We will discuss topics as follows: 🎵 The definition/description of a Stretto Piano 🎵 Brief lesson on the history of pianos – how the sizes of the piano and width of the key have increased and standardized by the 1880s. 🎵 Acquiring a patent and building Stretto Pianos 🎵 Ms. Reimann's 30-year journey of promoting Stretto Pianos. And more! Be sure to follow my show & give me a 5-star rating on your fav podcasting platform! [Sponsors] 👉 Join Forte’s waitlist to connect with more potential music students: HERE. Yukimi Song Studio LLC: providing an excellent educational experience. Visit the website for more info: https://yukimisongstudio.com [The Piano Pod 🎙- Bringing PIANO into the 21st Century] The Piano Pod is a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show hosted by Yukimi Song--classical pianist & educator from NYC. The Piano Pod aims to provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Please support The Piano Pod today! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 😎 Executive Producer/writer: Yukimi Song 🕹Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song Studio 📱Social Media 📬 Email: thepianopodnyc@gmail.com
S3 · E17
25 apr 2023
41:19

Season 3 Episode 16: Brian Field -- Multi-Award-Winning Composer & Environmentalist

Hey guys, next Saturday, April 22, is Earth Day. So to appreciate our planet Earth, I thought I should focus on Climate Change for this upcoming eps.Climate change is defined as long-term changes in weather patterns and has become an alarming issue affecting everyone. Unfortunately, our activities are the leading cause of climate change.In recent years, more and more people from all walks of life have been raising awareness about climate change. And today's guest, multi-award-winning composer, Brian Field , is also stepping up by starting a musical movement, "Passions for our Tortured Planet," to bring further awareness to this danger that will impact all citizens of this earth.Brian is also the one who has composed "Three Passions for our Tortured Planet" for solo piano, focusing on three climate change areas: Fire🔥, Glaciers🧊🌊, and Winds💨for this cause. And the great news is that we all can participate in this cause! Listen to this entire episode to learn about this project, how it operates, and how we can participate in saving Earth! [Passions for our Tortured Planet project] 🌐 Website 📺 YouTube Watch the entire work, "Passions for our Tortured Planet," here: 🔥Fire 🧊Glaciers 💨 Winds [Brian Field – Composer/Environmentalist] Brian Field is a multi-award-winning composer, winning many notable awards, including the grand prize of the Vivaldi International Competition and the first prize of the Briar Cliff Choral Music Competition. 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@bfield69 [Sponsors] Join Forte’s waitlist to connect with more potential music students: HERE. Yukimi Song Studio LLC: providing an excellent educational experience. Visit the website for more info. [The Piano Pod 🎙- Bringing PIANO into the 21st Century] The Piano Pod is a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show hosted by Yukimi Song--classical pianist & educator from NYC. The Piano Pod aims to provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Please support The Piano Pod today! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 😎 Executive Producer/writer: Yukimi Song 🕹Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song Studio 📱Social Media: https://linktr.ee/thepianopodnyc 📬 Email: thepianopodnyc@gmail.com
S3 · E16
12 apr 2023
53:52

Season 3 Episode 15 Part 2 -- Dr. Alan Moverman, Piano Soloist at New York City Ballet

In part 2 of this episode, Alan shared anecdotes of working with world-class dancers and choreographers at New York City Ballet, including the legendary choreographer Jerome Robbins. Throughout his 28-year career as a soloist for the ballet company and with their chamber group called “Moves,” he has performed concerti and solo repertoire in prominent concert venues worldwide. Mr. Moverman holds a master's from The Juilliard School and a doctorate from SUNY Stony Brook University. He has been an artist-fellow at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. As a musician for dance, he has worked closely with the most celebrated choreographers, such as Alexei Ratmansky, Jerome Robbins, Justin Peck, and more. 🎧 ICYMI, catch up on Part 1 of this episode HERE. 📺 The video version of this episode is also available on The Piano Pod's YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/qmNLlHEre7A [Sponsors] Join Forte’s waitlist to connect with more potential music students: HERE. Yukimi Song Studio LLC: providing an excellent educational experience. Visit the website for more info. [The Piano Pod 🎙- Bringing PIANO into the 21st Century] The Piano Pod is a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show hosted by Yukimi Song--classical pianist & educator from NYC. The Piano Pod aims to provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Please support The Piano Pod today! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 😎 Executive Producer/writer: Yukimi Song 🕹Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song Studio 📱Social Media: https://linktr.ee/thepianopodnyc 📬 Email: thepianopodnyc@gmail.com
S3 · E15
4 apr 2023
34:50

Season 3 Episode 15, Part 1: Dr. Alan Moverman -- Piano Soloist at New York City Ballet

For this episode, I’m taking you, TPP friends and listeners, exclusively on a quick trip to NYC’s famous Lincoln Center, and more specifically, the backstage of the David H. Koch Theater -- home to one of the most celebrated ballet companies in the world, New York City Ballet! I was privileged to interview Dr. Alan Moverman, a New York City Ballet Piano Soloist. Throughout his 28-year career as a soloist for the ballet company and with their chamber group called “Moves,” he has performed concerti and solo repertoire in prominent concert venues worldwide. Mr. Moverman holds a master's from The Juilliard School and a doctorate from SUNY Stony Brook University. He has been an artist-fellow at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. As a musician for dance, he has worked closely with the most celebrated choreographers, such as Alexei Ratmansky, Jerome Robbins, Justin Peck, and more. In the first half of this episode, we covered topics as follows: 🩰 Skills uniquely required as a piano soloist for a major ballet company 🩰 Incredible performance opportunities as a piano soloist at New York City Ballet. 🩰 Differences between playing for dancers and collaborating with singers/instrumentalists. And more! 📺 The video version of this episode is also available on The Piano Pod's YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/qmNLlHEre7A [Sponsors] Join Forte’s waitlist to connect with more potential music students: HERE. Yukimi Song Studio LLC: providing an excellent educational experience. Visit the website for more info. [The Piano Pod 🎙- Bringing PIANO into the 21st Century] The Piano Pod is a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show hosted by Yukimi Song--classical pianist & educator from NYC. The Piano Pod aims to provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Please support The Piano Pod today! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 😎 Executive Producer/writer: Yukimi Song 🕹Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song Studio 📱Social Media: https://linktr.ee/thepianopodnyc 📬 Email: thepianopodnyc@gmail.com
S3 · E15
28 mar 2023
42:18

Season 3 Episode 14, Part 2: Dr. Jeeyoon Kim -- "Force of Nature," Concert Pianist, Art Activist, & Author

🎹 Excerpt of Waltz in C# Minor (Chopin) Op.64 no.2 played by Jeeyoon Kim🎵 . For Part 2 of Season 3, Episode 14, with Dr. Jeeyoon Kim, "Force of Nature," Concert Pianist, Art Activist, & Author, we discussed topics as follows: 🤔 How to guard our mind against negativity from inside and outside. 🤔 What does success look like for pianists? 🤔 How should we keep the classical music tradition while the world changes so rapidly Many of you may be already familiar with Jeeyoon and her incredible work from her popular YouTube channel, recordings, podcast, and book. Still, in this interview, you will discover her genuine perspectives on how classical musicians should creatively connect with audiences of the 21st century so that classical music will continue to be relevant in the minds of general audiences and thrive in this rapidly changing world.🎧 ICYM, catch up on Part 1 of this episode HERE. . [Dr. Jeeyoon Kim] Jeeyoon Kim is an award-winning classical pianist, recording artist, art activist, author, YouTuber, podcaster, and educator. She has delighted audiences globally with her sensitive artistry, impeccable technique, and engaging and innovative concert experiences. Her dedication to pushing the boundaries of traditional classical music to connect with a new audience has inspired a dedicated and passionate fanbase both at concert venues and on digital platforms. 🎟️ Jeeyoon is coming to NYC in June 2023 for her performance at Carnegie Hall! Get your ticket here. [Sponsors] 👉 Join Forte’s waitlist to connect with more potential music students: HERE. Yukimi Song Studio LLC: providing an excellent educational experience. Visit the website for more info: https://yukimisongstudio.com [The Piano Pod 🎙- Bringing PIANO into the 21st Century] The Piano Pod is a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show hosted by Yukimi Song--classical pianist & educator from NYC. The Piano Pod aims to provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Please support The Piano Pod today! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 😎 Executive Producer/writer: Yukimi Song 🕹Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song Studio 📱Social Media: https://linktr.ee/thepianopodnyc 📬 Email: thepianopodnyc@gmail.com
S3 · E14
21 mar 2023
54:12

Season 3 Episode 14 Part 1: Dr. Jeeyoon Kim -- "Force of Nature," Award-winning Concert Pianist, Art Activist, & Author

For Season 3, Episode 14, I got to interview Dr. Jeeyoon Kim, "Force of Nature," Concert Pianist, Art Activist, & Author. Many of you may be already familiar with Jeeyoon and her incredible work from her popular YouTube channel, recordings, podcast, and book. Still, in this interview, you will discover her genuine perspectives on how classical musicians should connect and engage with audiences of the 21st century creatively so that classical music will continue to be relevant in the minds of general audiences and thrive in this rapidly changing world. In this episode, we discussed: 🤔 The secrets to finding our own mission in life as pianists 🤔 The importance of engaging with the audience on the personal level 🤔 How we, as classical musicians, can pursue a creative path as classical musicians 🤔 How we must keep the classical music tradition while the world changes so rapidly 🎧 Part 2 will be available on March 21, 2023, at 8:00 pm ET [Dr. Jeeyoon Kim] Jeeyoon Kim is an award-winning classical pianist, recording artist, art activist, author, YouTuber, podcaster, and educator. She has delighted audiences globally with her sensitive artistry, impeccable technique, and engaging and innovative concert experiences. Her dedication to pushing the boundaries of traditional classical music to connect with a new audience has inspired a dedicated and passionate fanbase both at concert venues and on digital platforms. 🎟️ Jeeyoon is coming to NYC in June 2023 for her performance at Carnegie Hall! Get your ticket here. [Sponsors] 👉 Join Forte’s waitlist to connect with more potential music students: HERE. Yukimi Song Studio LLC: providing an excellent educational experience. Visit the website for more info: https://yukimisongstudio.com [The Piano Pod 🎙- Bringing PIANO into the 21st Century] The Piano Pod is a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show hosted by Yukimi Song--classical pianist & educator from NYC. The Piano Pod aims to provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Please support The Piano Pod today! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 😎 Executive Producer/writer: Yukimi Song 🕹Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song Studio 📱Social Media: https://linktr.ee/thepianopodnyc 📬 Email: thepianopodnyc@gmail.com
S3 · E14
15 mar 2023
53:38

Season 3 Episode 13, Part 2: Krista Jadro -- Music Learning Theory Specialist & Founder of Music Learning Academy

For Part 2 of Season 3, Episode 13 feat. Krista Jadro (Music Learning Specialist/Founder of Music Learning Academy) with a guest co-host, Siliana Chiliachka, you will hear our discussions on: ✅ What is sequencing in the Music Learning Theory? ✅ What is so different about MLT from traditional teaching/learning music? ✅ Why is so much attention focused on tonal and rhythm audiation?and more! 🎧 Did you miss Part 1 of this episode? Catch up by tapping here: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-piano-pod/841685/ [Guest: Krista Jadro] 🌐Music Learning Academy: https://www.musiclearningacademy.com/ 😃Krista’s Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/696856491076496 📻Krista’s Podcast on Audiation-based teaching/learning: https://keystomusiclearning.buzzsprout.com/ [Guest Co-host: Siliana Chiliachka] 📝Sign up for Siliana’s email list to be invited to her free online piano workshop! subscribepage.io/G6GKW3 [Sponsors] 👉 Join Forte’s waitlist to connect with more potential music students: HERE. Yukimi Song Studio LLC: providing an excellent educational experience. Visit the website for more info: https://yukimisongstudio.com [The Piano Pod 🎙- Bringing PIANO into the 21st Century] The Piano Pod is a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show hosted by Yukimi Song--classical pianist & educator from NYC. The Piano Pod aims to provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Please support The Piano Pod today! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 😎 Executive Producer/writer: Yukimi Song 🕹Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song Studio 📱Social Media: https://linktr.ee/thepianopodnyc 📬 Email: thepianopodnyc@gmail.com
S3 · E13
8 mar 2023
44:55

Season 3 Episode 13, Part 1: Krista Jadro -- Music Learning Theory Specialist & Founder of Music Learning Academy

I had a wonderful conversation with Krista Jadro, Music Learning Theory Specialist and Founder of Music Learning Academy, for this episode. 🤔What is Music Learning Theory? What is audiation-based music teaching/learning? Krista explained and went deeper into these questions, and we discussed more MLT-related topics during the interview session. For Part 1 of this episode, we discussed the following: ✅ How do we learn when we learn music? ✅ What cognitive process do we go through when we listen to, perform, create, read, and write music?? and more! Krista invites you to the pedagogy of Edwin E. Gordon, music education researcher & pioneer, and the world of Music Learning Theory! Since MLT (Music Learning Theory) was new territory for me, I asked Siliana to join me as a guest co-host of the show to assist me – she was a fabulous addition to the episode! 🎧 Part 2 will be released on March 7, 2023. [Guest: Krista Jadro] 🌐Music Learning Academy 😃Krista’s Facebook Group 📻Krista’s Podcast on Audiation-based teaching/learning [Guest Co-host: Siliana Chiliachka] 📝 subscribepage.io/G6GKW3 [Sponsors] 👉 Join Forte’s waitlist to connect with more potential music students: HERE. Yukimi Song Studio LLC: providing an excellent educational experience. Visit the website for more info: https://yukimisongstudio.com [The Piano Pod 🎙- Bringing PIANO into the 21st Century] The Piano Pod is a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show hosted by Yukimi Song--classical pianist & educator from NYC. The Piano Pod aims to provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Please support The Piano Pod today! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 😎 Executive Producer/writer: Yukimi Song 🕹Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song Studio 📱Social Media: https://linktr.ee/thepianopodnyc 📬 Email: thepianopodnyc@gmail.com
S3 · E13
1 mar 2023
45:54

The Piano Pod Season 3 Episode 12: Dr. Jee-Hoon Krska -- Founder of Keys 2 Success, Electrical Engineer, & Pianist

I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Jee-Hoon Krska: founder of Keys 2 Success, MIT-grad Electrical Engineer, & Juilliard-trained pianist. Since the launch of The Piano Pod, I have wanted to interview Dr. Krska so badly, so finally, my dream came true today! So, what exactly is her non-profit, Keys 2 Success? It is a program founded in 2016 by Dr. Krska. She wanted to provide the young children of Newark the cultural enrichment to improve their lives growing up in the most underserved areas in Newark, NJ, through music education. So, in this episode, you will hear topics such as: The key to successfully building a strong, enriching, and inclusive community How her musical career helped her achieve a successful academic career at MIT, fulfill her career as an engineer, and eventually found and run a non-profit organization. The true meaning of inclusion and more! Jee-Hoon is an incredible person, strong/kind/generous, and an excellent storyteller--you get to hear how she overcame her challenges in her youth and became who she is today. 📰Article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/heaven-earth-jee-hoon-krska/ 📱 Instagram. 😀 Facebook 🎗️Let’s support Keys 2 Newark 📺 Keys 2 Story origin story. 🎹 Jee-Hoon’s performance. [Sponsors] Join Forte’s waitlist to connect with more potential music students: HERE. Yukimi Song Studio LLC: providing an excellent educational experience. Visit the website for more info. [The Piano Pod 🎙- Bringing PIANO into the 21st Century] The Piano Pod is a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show hosted by Yukimi Song--classical pianist & educator from NYC. The Piano Pod aims to provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Please support The Piano Pod today! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 😎 Executive Producer/writer: Yukimi Song 🕹Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song Studio 📱Social Media: https://linktr.ee/thepianopodnyc 📬 Email: thepianopodnyc@gmail.com
S3 · E12
8 feb 2023
51:48
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