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 spettacolo Interviste musicali

Stagione 5

Between Keys & Creativity feat. Jed Distler - Composer, Steinway Artist, & Radio/Podcast Host

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 the renowned radio show Between the Keys. In this episode, you will hear: Insider scoop on Between the Keys, Jed's 9-plus-year-running radio show on WWFM Jed’s wisdom on what makes a great recording and the importance of thoughtful programming His take on the future of CDs in the age of streaming From Mahler symphonies to innovative 4-hand piano literature, Jed’s creative performances stand out His take on balancing personal achievement with building community and lasting relationships Exciting new ventures like The Piano Maven podcast and his ambitious project composing 1,827 Bagatelles to honor Beethoven’s 250th death anniversary in 2027 This conversation is packed with the names of brilliant yet underappreciated composers of our time, along with wisdom, authenticity, and joy you won’t want to miss! 💫 💬 Be sure to share your thoughts in the comments and leave a review! [About Jed Distler] 🌐Jed’s Website 📻Jed’s Long-Running Radio Show, “Between the Keys” ☢️Jed’s Podcast: “The Piano Maven by Jed Distler” [Pieces Mentioned in the Episode] Subscribe to our Sounds of Inspiration Playlist: Piano works mentioned in Season 5. [ABOUT THE PIANO POD] Check out our Season 5 Intro Episode HERE. ❤️❤️ Show your love and support for TPP: Donate HERE❤️❤️ 🌐 Official Site 📱 Connect with us on social media

Transcendent Musical Vision feat. Concert Pianist/Educator, Dr. Sara Davis Buechner

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. Buechner’s extraordinary 40-plus-year journey as a trailblazing artist, discussing her brilliant piano technique, unique musical interpretations, and advocacy for lesser-known composers and the LGBTQ+ community. 🌟 Highlights from the episode include: Her reflections on celebrating 40 years at Merkin Hall since her NYC debut 🎶 Her dedication to lifelong learning, constantly exploring new compositions by lesser-known and contemporary composers How she balances technical precision with expressive depth in her performances The lifelong process of mastering piano technique through the teachings of Alberto Jonás, and how continuous growth shapes her artistry The importance of sight-reading skills, which she honed as a Juilliard student, reading through piano scores in alphabetical order 📚 Candid reflections on being a transgender artist and advocate, and how the classical music community has evolved in terms of diversity and inclusion 🏳️‍⚧️ This is a conversation packed with wisdom, authenticity, and joy that you won’t want to miss! 💫 💬 Be sure to share your thoughts in the comments and leave a review! [About Dr. Sara Davis Buechner] 🌐 Website 📺 YouTube 📘 Facebook 🎧 Spotify Celebrated for her "intelligence, integrity, and technical prowess" (New York Times) and "thoughtful artistry" (Washington Post), Dr. Sara Davis Buechner is one of the most original concert pianists of our time. A prizewinner at the Queen Elisabeth and Tschaikowsky Competitions, she has performed with renowned orchestras like the New York Philharmonic and graced iconic venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center. A dedicated educator at Temple University’s Boyer College of Music, Dr. Buechner is also a proud advocate for LGBTQ+ visibility, using her platform to inspire inclusion and equity within the classical music world. [ ABOUT THE PIANO POD} Check out our Season 5 Intro Episode HERE. ❤️❤️ Show your love and support for TPP: Donate HERE❤️❤️ 🎬 Credits: Yukimi Song (Executive Producer/Writer & A/V Editor) 🌐 Official Site 📱 Connect with us on social media

Intro to "Let's Podcast - Launch Your Pod with Purpose"

Thinking about starting a podcast—but feeling overwhelmed by where to begin? I created a mini-course for artists, educators, and independent creatives who want to build a podcast that feels authentic, intentional, and achievable. And this bonus episode is a FREE intro lesson. Inside, I’ll walk you through what to expect in my full course, share a bit of my story, and show you that you don’t need fancy gear or a business plan to start—you just need your voice and a clear path. ▶️▶️ Explore the full course here: https://tr.ee/letspodcast 🌴🌴 Start podcasting your way—with purpose, creativity, and confidence. #StartAPodcast #PodcastingForCreatives #Let’sPodcast #PodcastTips #PodcastCourse #HowToPodcast2025

Official Trailer ✅: Season 5 Finale "The Fullness of Being" Maria Thompson Corley on Art, Inclusion & Creative Legacy

🎬 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, composer, novelist, poet, and educator whose multidimensional artistry defies outdated expectations of what a classical musician should be. With performances at venues including Carnegie Recital Hall, the Liszt Academy, and Alice Tully Hall, Maria has also composed deeply moving solo piano and vocal works—among them Lucid Dreaming (a Fidelio semifinalist) and Willful Ignorance, which confronts social injustice with nuance and grace. Her creative legacy extends beyond the concert hall: 🎼 She is the composer of the upcoming full-length opera The Boy from Troy (libretto by Diana Solomon-Glover), supported by OPERA America and slated for Carnegie Hall in 2026. 🎹 Her piano works, including Lucid Dreaming, Willful Ignorance, Calm Strength, and Reflections on a Modulating Pulse, highlight her emotional range and commitment to storytelling through sound. 📚 She is also the author of two novels and a published poet, exploring themes of identity, resilience, and transformation. In this Season 5 finale, Maria speaks with grace and candor about how motherhood, art, and identity have shaped her life’s work. We discuss: 🎵 What real inclusion in classical music truly looks like 🎵 How caregiving fueled her creative voice 🎵 Why joy—not just correction—should drive inclusive programming ✨ Sponsored by Juneteenth LP 🗓️ Premiering Tuesday, June 17 at 8:00 PM ET ▶️ Watch the full episode on YouTube: 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎹 Discover the Season 5 companion playlist, Sounds of Inspiration #ThePianoPod #MariaThompsonCorley #SeasonFinale #CreativeLegacy #WomenInMusic #BlackExcellence #OperaComposer #InclusiveRepertoire #MotherhoodAndArt #AuthenticityAndJoy #JuneteenthLP #SoundsofInspiration #ClassicalMusicPodcast

Season 5 Bonus Episode: "Celebrating Juneteenth LP's 10th Anniversary" feat. Dr. Nnenna Ogwo

🎉 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 visionary organization. In this short but meaningful conversation, Nnenna reflects on the origin, mission, and future of Juneteenth LP, and invites us to this year’s exciting lineup of events, including the 10th Anniversary Concert at Joe’s Pub on June 19. Juneteenth LP is also our sponsor of the month, supporting the final two episodes of Season 5—featuring two phenomenal Black women artists: Dr. Leah Claiborne and Dr. Maria Thompson Corley. ✨ Join us as we celebrate Black history, legacy, and liberation through classical music. 🔗 Explore More: Check out all the exciting Juneteenth LP events happening in NYC HERE. Get your ticket to the 10th Anniversary Concert at Joe’s Pub (June 19, 6:30 PM) HERE. Catch up on Nnenna’s full interview from Season 4, Episode 4, where she explored her musical journey, cultural identity, and the birth of Juneteenth LP HERE. #JuneteenthLP #ThePianoPod #BonusEpisode #BlackClassicalMusic #Juneteenth2025 #RadicalInclusion #ClassicalMusicReimagined #AuthenticityAndJoy #Season5Finale #LiberationThroughMusic

Official Trailer ✅: Season 5 Episode 19 "100 Works, One Mission," feat. Dr. Leah Claiborne - Yamaha Artist & Scholar

🎬 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 Composers project Why beginner-level repertoire matters just as much as advanced repertoire How music education can empower identity, purpose, and joy Dr. Claiborne’s work through Ebony Music Inc. and Hal Leonard publications Her personal reflections on belonging, activism, and legacy 💫 Proudly sponsored by Juneteenth LP, celebrating 10 years of uplifting Black voices in classical music. 🎧 Join the premiere, Tuesday June 3 at 8:00pm ET: https://youtu.be/f-XnqhJ5gC8?si=58RkB8zT56wQlyWO 🎙️ Audio version: https://linktr.ee/ThePianoPodAudio ✨ This is more than an episode—it is a call to action. Do not miss it.

Official Trailer ✅: "Bach Reimagined - Artistic Innovation of Timeless Music for ALL Audiences" feat. Eleonor Bindman

“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 why Bach’s music still matters today. From her bestselling Brandenburg Duets with Jenny Lin to her latest solo project ABSOLUTE, Eleonor is reimagining Bach for today’s musicians, making it more accessible, joyful, and alive for pianists of all levels. We talk about: 🔹Why there’s no one way to play Bach 🔹The artistry behind her piano transcriptions 🔹Tips for navigating Bach’s polyphony, pedaling, and ornamentation 🔹Duets, collaboration, and musical connection 🔹The power of accessibility in classical music 🔹Her Stepping Stones to Bach series 🔹What does legacy mean as a 21st-century artist-educator 📆 Premieres Tuesday, May 20 at 8 PM ET on YouTube and all podcast platforms. ✨ Substack VIPs get early access to the audio episode, which is available one day before the official release on our Substack page. Because great conversations—and great music—should never have to wait. We would love to hear what you think—drop us a comment or share your takeaways! And guess what? We have just two more episodes to go before wrapping up Season 5. Let’s finish the season with insight, inspiration, and a shared love for music. #ThePianoPod #EleonorBindman #BachReimagined #ClassicalMusic #PianoPodcast #BachTranscriptions #PianoEducation #PodcastTrailer

The Piano Pod is officially a Top 3 Finalist for Best Video Podcast in the 2025 Quill Podcast Awards!

🎉 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 27—stay tuned! But the journey isn’t over: 🎹 New episode drops May 20 featuring Eleonor Bindman, whose authentic yet groundbreaking Bach transcriptions are changing how all audiences experience his music. 🎙️ Two episodes left in Season 5—including a special collaboration with Juneteenth LP, featuring phenomenal Black women artists Leah Claiborne and Maria Thompson Corley 📅 After a summer break, Season 6 returns in September 2025, continuing the themes of Authenticity and Joy—and adding new ones 🎶 And this October: The Piano Pod: Live in Concert debuts at The New School in collaboration with Mannes Prep—an unforgettable night of performance and storytelling, coming to both video and audio platforms! 👉 Check out the full finalist list: https://www.quillpodcasting.com/qpa/quill-podcast-awards 🎥 Catch up on episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePianoPod 💡 Curious how this all started? https://thecre8sianproject.com/blogs/news/amazing-asians-in-the-arts-yukimi-song Thank you for being part of this journey. Let’s keep lifting up the voices, stories, and music that move us all. 💫 #ThePianoPod #QuillPodcastAwards #Finalist #BestVideoPodcast #ClassicalMusicPodcast #BachForEveryone #AuthenticityAndJoy #JuneteenthLP #MannesPrep #LiveInConcert #Gratitude

Vote for The Piano Pod - the Best Video Podcast Category for the Quill Podcast Awards!

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 and executive producer of The Piano Pod, I’ve learned so much—whether creating content, interviewing industry leaders, or building this platform from the ground up. And I’m so grateful to all of you who’ve tuned in every other week, whether on YouTube or your favorite podcast platforms. Thank you for being part of this journey. The Piano Pod has inspired, challenged, and connected so many of us—and now it’s time to stand with this mission. Cast your vote today and help bring these stories to the world. ✨ Visit quillpodcasting.com/qpa/quill-podcast-awards to vote—it takes less than a minute! Let’s show the world how powerful these stories are. Thank you so much for your support! #Vote #semifinalist #quillpodcastawards #thepianopod

Official Trailer ✅: Season 5 Episode 17 - Inside the World of Górecki

🎬 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 Mikołaj Górecki’s evocative, avant-garde, and technically demanding piano works—music far less known than his famous Symphony No. 3, yet equally powerful. You’ll also hear personal stories of the composer from Anna, his daughter, offering rare insight into the man behind the music. 🎶 Don’t miss this inspiring conversation—and don’t miss their album, Górecki’s World of Piano, streaming now on Spotify and all major platforms: https://atmaclassique.com/produit/goreckis-world-of-the-piano/ 📺 Premieres tonight, May 6, at 8 pm ET on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AETRZf_TGN4?si=-nCDwknvLc5jTcKW 🎧 Audio episode also available simultaneously on your favorite podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/ThePianoPodAudio See you tonight!!

8 di 24