With a vivid onstage presence, dazzling technique, and keen musicianship, pianist Olga Kern is widely recognized as one of the great artists of her generation, captivating audiences and critics alike. She was born into a family of musicians and began studying piano at the age of five. At seventeen, she was awarded first prize at […]

Ingrid Clarfield is a nationally recognized performer, clinician, and author. She has presented workshops, lecture-recitals, and master classes in over 150 cities in 40 states across North America, including State and National MTNA Conferences, the National Conference of Keyboard Pedagogy, and other prestigious conferences and festivals. Professor Clarfield has written 23 books published by Alfred […]

Join Artina McCain, Concert Pianist and Yamaha Artist, dedicated to promoting the works of Black and other underrepresented composers, as she discusses wellness, persistence, and the importance of sharing music with a wider audience with Andrea McAlister in this episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast.

Robert Weirich and Nick Phillips discuss Dr. Weirich’s influential teaching and writing career in this episode of Piano Inspires Podcast.

Pianist and educator Sara Davis Buechner discusses her musical journey, the saving power of music, and advocacy, with Craig Sale in this episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast.

Join Angelin Chang, the first female American classical pianist and first pianist of Asian descent to win a Grammy and first Artist-in-Residence at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. as she discusses the importance of advocating for music for all. Special thanks to our host for this episode, Andrea McAlister.

In this episode of Piano Inspires Podcast, Chee-Hwa Tan talks with Alejandro Cremaschi about her compositional process, the process of storytelling, and learning technique through emotion.

Susie Garcia shares how collaboration and creativity have inspired her musical journey in this episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast.

Join Connor Chee with Craig Sale as he discusses indigenous culture, music, and how his background has influenced his performance and compositional career.

Piano Inspires Podcast welcomes Vanessa Cornett with Alejandro Cremaschi as she discusses mindfulness and anxiety management for ourselves and our students.