{"podcast":{"title":"The Piano Pod - a global hub for innovation, education, and connection in classical piano music","slug":"the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546","podcast_index_feed_id":3417546,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/the-piano-pod/feed.xml","website_url":"https://thepianopod.com","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/the-piano-pod/20250214_080208_d98acf1c20b41521de56c03ae56b288f.png","author":"Yukimi Song","episode_count":231,"summary":"...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…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546"},"episode":{"title":"Accents of Love feat. Pianist and Singer-Songwriter, Vivian Fang Liu","slug":"accents-of-love-feat-pianist-and-singer-songwriter-vivian-fang-liu","published_at":"2026-03-17T23:40:00+00:00","page_url":"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","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/the-piano-pod/2636157","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/192273/2636157/the-piano-pod/2026_03_17_13_20_10_6c7cf61e-0e3f-4d8a-916c-b8694e27fb4f.mp3","summary":"Accents of Love: Vivian Fang Liu on Artistry, Belonging, and Music for the Next Generation The Piano Pod — Season 6, Episode 13 In this episode of The Piano Pod , pianist, singer-songwriter, composer, educator, and music researcher Vivian Fang Liu joins host Yukimi Song for a powerful conversation about identity, creativity, and the role of music in shaping the next generation. Vivian Fang Liu is a classically trained pianist whose work spans classical performance, cross-genre songwriting, children’s music, and music education research . Her award-winning children’s album Accents of Love (2023) invites young listeners to celebrate their voices, languages, and identities through imaginative storytelling and vibrant musical production. Throughout the conversation, Vivian shares the inspiration behind her children’s music, her journey immigrating to the United States at age fifteen, and how themes of belonging, cultural identity, and resilience shape both her artistry and her educational work. This episode explores how music can empower children to embrace who they are while also building bridges across cultures and communities. Listen to Vivian Fang Liu Chinese Pop Original Children's Music Belong I Is Love Talk to the Fishes with Your Inner Voice Silence All Accents Are Art Learn More About Vivian Fang Liu Website Instagram Spotify Meet Our Guest: Vivian Fang Liu https://substack.com/home/post/p-190096545 The Piano Pod 💖 Become a VIP Member / Unlock Exclusive Content 📫 Join Our Newsletter 🌐 Website","meta_description":"Accents of Love: Vivian Fang Liu on Artistry, Belonging, and Music for the Next Generation The Piano Pod — Season 6, Episode 13 In this episode of The Pia…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5571,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546/episodes/accents-of-love-feat-pianist-and-singer-songwriter-vivian-fang-liu/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"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.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}