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

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Author: Yukimi Song
Episodes: 231

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...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. T…

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## Episodes
- [Sound Liberation: Joe Williams on Black Artistry, Legacy & Belonging in Concert Music](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546/sound-liberation-joe-williams-on-black-artistry-legacy-belonging-in-concert-music) — 2026-06-02T23:46:00+00:00
- [Official Trailer: "Sound Liberation" feat. Joe Williams, Sound Liberator](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546/official-trailer-sound-liberation-feat-joe-williams-sound-liberator) — 2026-06-02T13:30:22+00:00
- [Beyond Borders: From Argentina to Poland to Texas—Oscar Macchioni reflects on a life in music](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546/beyond-borders-from-argentina-to-poland-to-texas-oscar-macchioni-reflects-on-a-life-in-music) — 2026-05-19T23:45:00+00:00
- [Official Trailer: "Beyond Borders" feat. Oscar Macchioni, Steinway Artist & Pedagogue](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546/official-trailer-beyond-borders-feat-oscar-macchioni-steinway-artist-pedagogue) — 2026-05-18T13:08:31+00:00
- [Music As Witness feat. Concert Pianist, Anna Shelest](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546/music-as-witness-feat-concert-pianist-anna-shelest) — 2026-05-05T23:42:00+00:00
- [Official Trailer: Season 6 Eps.17 "Music as Witness" feat. Anna Shelest](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546/official-trailer-season-6-eps-17-music-as-witness-feat-anna-shelest) — 2026-05-04T13:20:51+00:00
- [Joy Luck Trio -- Groundbreaking Pipa-Erhu-Piano Trio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546/joy-luck-trio-groundbreaking-pipa-erhu-piano-trio) — 2026-04-21T23:45:00+00:00
- [Official Trailer: Season 6 Episode 16 feat. Joy Luck Trio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546/official-trailer-season-6-episode-16-feat-joy-luck-trio) — 2026-04-21T12:45:00+00:00
- [The Sound of Perseus feat. Composer & Conductor Michael Ostrzyga](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546/the-sound-of-perseus-feat-composer-conductor-michael-ostrzyga) — 2026-04-07T23:52:57+00:00
- [Official Trailer: Season 6 Eps.15, The Sound of Perseus feat. Michael Ostrzyga, Composer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546/official-trailer-season-6-eps-15-the-sound-of-perseus-feat-michael-ostrzyga-composer) — 2026-04-07T13:14:49+00:00
- [The Infinite Staircase feat. Concert Pianist, Han Chen](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546/the-infinite-staircase-feat-concert-pianist-han-chen) — 2026-03-24T23:40:00+00:00
- [Official Trailer ✅: The Infinite Staircase feat. GRAMMY-nominated Pianist Han Chen](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546/official-trailer-the-infinite-staircase-feat-grammy-nominated-pianist-han-chen) — 2026-03-24T12:16:46+00:00
- [Accents of Love feat. Pianist and Singer-Songwriter, Vivian Fang Liu](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546/accents-of-love-feat-pianist-and-singer-songwriter-vivian-fang-liu) — 2026-03-17T23:40:00+00:00
- ["Sapiens: A Human History at the Piano" feat. Sean Hickey, Composer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546/sapiens-a-human-history-at-the-piano-feat-sean-hickey-composer) — 2026-02-25T00:40:00+00:00
- [“Fearless Vision” Asiya Korepanova on Extreme Repertoire, Interdisciplinary Creation, and Artistic Risk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546/fearless-vision-asiya-korepanova-on-extreme-repertoire-interdisciplinary-creation-and-artistic-risk) — 2026-02-11T00:42:00+00:00
- [Mirrors & Echoes: Aïda Lahlou on Ravel, Risk, and Reframing Tradition](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546/mirrors-echoes-a-da-lahlou-on-ravel-risk-and-reframing-tradition) — 2026-01-28T00:40:00+00:00
- [Schubert Now: Storytelling, Connection, and the Road to the 2028 Bicentennial](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546/schubert-now-storytelling-connection-and-the-road-to-the-2028-bicentennial) — 2026-01-14T00:40:00+00:00
- [Bells of Nagasaki — Anli Lin Tong on Faith, Lineage, and the Artist’s Callin](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546/bells-of-nagasaki-anli-lin-tong-on-faith-lineage-and-the-artist-s-callin) — 2025-12-17T00:45:00+00:00
- [Between Worlds: Mirna Lekic on Cultural Crossings, Sonic Identity, and the Art of Connection](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546/between-worlds-mirna-lekic-on-cultural-crossings-sonic-identity-and-the-art-of-connection) — 2025-12-10T00:40:08+00:00
- [The Embodied Pianist: Elena Riu on Presence, Breath, and Artistic Freedom](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546/the-embodied-pianist-elena-riu-on-presence-breath-and-artistic-freedom) — 2025-11-19T00:45:10+00:00
- ["This Is Jazz" 🎹 Pianist & Educator Quentin Walston on Jazz for Everyone](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546/this-is-jazz-pianist-educator-quentin-walston-on-jazz-for-everyone) — 2025-11-12T00:45:09+00:00
- [🎬 TPP LIVE IN CONCERT REPRISE | Recorded Live at Mannes Prep, The New School](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546/tpp-live-in-concert-reprise-recorded-live-at-mannes-prep-the-new-school) — 2025-10-28T23:40:08+00:00
- [The World of MICROVIDS 🎶 Composer, Stefania de Kenessey on Music, Poetry & Love](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546/the-world-of-microvids-composer-stefania-de-kenessey-on-music-poetry-love) — 2025-10-14T23:50:07+00:00
- ["Boundless Creativity" feat. Mada & Hugh Piano Duo on Love, Life, & Artistic Freedom](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546/boundless-creativity-feat-mada-hugh-piano-duo-on-love-life-artistic-freedom) — 2025-09-23T23:40:08+00:00
- [Music Transforms -- Chad Lawson on creativity, healing, and human connection](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546/music-transforms-chad-lawson-on-creativity-healing-and-human-connection) — 2025-09-09T23:40:08+00:00

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