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September 26, 2023Part 2 of Season 4 Episode 2: A Team of A Seat at the Piano
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Welcome back to Part 2 of The Piano Pod’s Season 4 Episode 2 with a Team of A Seat at the Piano: Annie Jeng, Brendan Jacklin, Evan Hines, and Susan Yang. If you missed our intriguing chat in Part 1, where we explored ASAP's mission and how they support fellow classical pianists and educators, catch up on your go-to podcast platform or tap HERE. 🎹 Episode Highlights:
ASAP's influence on our Industry/Community,
Awards/recognition received since the launch in 2020
Innovative Strategies for classical musicians to engage contemporary audiences, and more!
🎹Spotlight on A Seat at the Piano: ASAP’s mission is to promote and advocate for the inclusion, study, and performance of a more equitably representative body of piano works. By creating a resource for musicians, pedagogues, and curious music appreciators, ASAP aims to broaden their knowledge of composers and their works. 🌐Learn more about ASAP, please visit HERE. 🎹 Spotlight on team members of A Seat at the Piano:
Annie Jeng (Founder/Executive Director).
Brendan Jacklin (Co-founder/Director of Operations)
Evan Hines (Co-founder/Coordinator of Database Operations).
Susan Yang (Co-founder/Director of Special Projects and Community Engagement)
🎹 About The Piano Pod🎙 Greetings, piano lovers! I'm Yukimi Song, your host from NYC. Every fortnight, join me as I delve deep into the world of PIANO with groundbreakers from the classical music industry. Our mission? 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. ❤️❤️ Show your love and support for TPP: Donate HERE 🎬 Credits: Yukimi Song (Executive Producer/Writer & A/V Editor) 🌐 Official Site: https://thepianopod.com 📱 Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/thepianoponyc
33 min
September 19, 2023Part 1 of Season 4 Episode 2: A Team of A Seat at the Piano--Promoting Inclusion in Piano Repertoire
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Part 1 of The Piano Pod Season 4 Season 2: A Team of A Seat at the PianoI had a wonderful conversation with Season 4 Ep. 2 with the brilliant minds behind "A Seat at the Piano" (ASAP) - Annie Jeng, Brendan Jacklin, Evan Hines, and Susan Yang. Founded during 2020's social and racial reckonings, these passionate, classically-trained pianists amplify underrepresented voices and advocate for inclusive musical programming.🎹 Episode Highlights:
ASAP's mission
How they support fellow classical pianists & educators
A grand tour of the ASAP website
ASAP's industry impact
Engaging modern audiences with classical music
The role of classical music today
🎹Spotlight on A Seat at the Piano: ASAP’s mission is to promote and advocate for the inclusion, study, and performance of a more equitably representative body of piano works. By creating a resource for musicians, pedagogues, and curious music appreciators, ASAP aims to broaden their knowledge of composers and their works.
🌐Learn more about ASAP, please visit https://www.aseatatthepiano.com/
🎹Spotlight on team members of A Seat at the Piano:
Annie Jeng (Founder/Executive Director)
Brendan Jacklin (Co-founder/Director of Operations)
Evan Hines (Co-founder/Coordinator of Database Operations)
Susan Yang (Co-founder/Director of Special Projects and Community Engagement)
🎹 About The Piano Pod🎙 Greetings, piano lovers! I'm Yukimi Song, your host from NYC. Every fortnight, join me as I delve deep into the world of PIANO with groundbreakers from the classical music industry. Our mission? 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.
❤️❤️ Show your love and support for TPP: Donate HERE❤️❤️
🎬Credits: Yukimi Song (Executive Producer/Writer & A/V Editor)
🌐Official Site: https://thepianopod.com
📱Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/thepianoponyc
39 min
September 17, 2023 Trailer: Season 4 Episode 2 -- A Team of A Seat at the Piano, promoting inclusion in piano repertoire
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🎥Here is the trailer for Season 4, Episode 2!🍿I had a wonderful conversation with Season 4 Ep. 2 with the brilliant minds behind "A Seat at the Piano" (ASAP) - Annie Jeng, Brendan Jacklin, Evan Hines, and Susan Yang. Founded during 2020's social and racial reckonings, these passionate, classically-trained pianists amplify underrepresented voices and advocate for inclusive musical programming.Here are some topics we covered: ASAP's mission, How they support classical pianists & educators, ASAP's industry impact, Engaging modern audiences with classical music, The role of classical music today...and so much more! 🍿Join the premiere of this special episode this Tuesday, September 19, at 8:00 pm ET on The Piano Pod’s YouTube channel🎧 This episode's audio will be split into two parts. Part 1 will be released on your favorite podcasting platform simultaneously with the YouTube premiere: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-piano-pod/. Stay tuned for this insightful episode, where we dive deep into ASAP's mission and discuss the future of classical music in our dynamic world. 🎶😎 Executive Producer: Yukimi Song 👩🏻‍💻 Writer: Yukimi Song🕹️ Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song Studio 🎙 Host: Yukimi Song 🖥️ StreamYard #ASeatAtThePiano #ClassicalMusicEvolution #pianists #musiceducators #pianomusic #pianoliterature #musicmatters #classicalpiano #pianopedagogy #inclusivity #podcast #podcasters #applepodcast #classicalmusic #innovation #groundbreakers #pianists #composers #recordingartist
4 min
September 12, 2023Part 2 of Season 4 Episode 1: Dr. Michael Kaykov, Concert Pianist/Recording Artist/Educator
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Welcome back to Part 2 of The Piano Pod’s Season 4 Episode 1 with Dr. Michael Kaykov, a celebrated American pianist, recording maestro, and educator. 👏If you missed our intriguing chat in Part 1, where we delved into the mysteries of Scriabin’s Synesthesia and the life of an independent artist post-prestigious training, catch up on your go-to podcast platform or tap HERE. Episode Highlights:
Michael’s passion for Liszt & Scriabin
Essential Skills for Modern Musicians
The Role of Classical Musicians in Society
🎹 Spotlight on Michael Kaykov: Born into a musical lineage, Michael began his performance journey at just 6. His illustrious education spans institutions like Mannes College & Juilliard, studying under legends Jerome Rose & Jerome Lowenthal. In 2020, he achieved his DMA from the Manhattan School of Music, focusing on Scriabin Etudes. His third album, 'Unrivalled', has been lauded for its sheer brilliance. Apart from his performances, Dr. Kaykov passionately mentors the upcoming musical talents. 🌐 Discover more about Dr. Kaykov's illustrious journey HERE.
🍿You can also watch this episode on our YouTube channel!
🎹 About The Piano Pod🎙 Greetings, piano lovers! I'm Yukimi Song, your host from NYC. Every fortnight, join me as I delve deep into the world of PIANO with groundbreakers from the classical music industry. Our mission? 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.
❤️❤️ Show your love and support for TPP: Donate HERE ❤️❤️
🎬 Credits: Yukimi Song (Executive Producer/Writer & A/V Editor)
🌐 Official Site: https://thepianopod.com
📱 Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/thepianoponyc
35 min
September 04, 2023Part 1 of Season 4 Episode 1: Dr. Michael Kaykov -- Concert Pianist/Recording Artist/Educator
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Welcome to The Piano Pod: Season 4 Premiere! In our inaugural episode of Season 4, we had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Michael Kaykov (@michaelkaykov), a renowned American pianist, recording expert, and educator. 🎹 Episode Insights:
Debunking myths surrounding Scriabin’s synesthesia
Michael's inspiring association with the legendary pianist, Jerome Lowenthal
The heart of creativity in classical piano
Navigating the highs and lows of being an independent artist after rigorous training and much more!
🍿 You can also watch this eps on YouTube!
🎹 In Focus: Michael Kaykov: With a rich musical heritage, Michael's performance journey began at age 6. His esteemed education includes Mannes College & Juilliard, mentored by icons Jerome Rose & Jerome Lowenthal. In 2020, he earned his DMA from the Manhattan School of Music, focusing on Scriabin Etudes. His third album, 'Unrivalled', has received widespread acclaim. Beyond performing, Dr. Kaykov is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of musicians.
🎹 About The Piano Pod: 🎙 Hello, piano enthusiasts! I'm Yukimi Song, your NYC-based host. Every two weeks, journey with me into the PIANO universe, engaging with trailblazers in classical music. Our goal? To offer a space for classical musicians and educators to reflect, converse, and strategize on keeping our domain vibrant and pertinent in this dynamic era, especially post-pandemic.
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🎬 Credits: Yukimi Song (Executive Producer/Writer & A/V Editor)
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47 min
September 04, 2023Trailer: Season 4 Episode 1 feat. Dr. Michael Kaykov
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Here is the trailer for The Piano Pod's upcoming episode with Concert Pianist, Recording Artist, and Educator, Dr. Michael Kaykov. The entire episode will be available on Sept 5, 2023, at 8:00pm ET as a video format on YouTube.The audio episode will be divided into two segments, with Part 1 launching simultaneously on your preferred podcast platform during the video premiere. Our conversation began with his extensive research on Alexander Scriabin, delving into his admiration for Franz Liszt. We also discussed practical topics like self-funding and career management for independent artists, leading to deeper philosophical discussions about classical music's role in society, innovative ways to connect with audiences, and more.
🎹 Spotlight on Michael Kaykov: Born into a musical lineage, Michael began his performance journey at just 6. His illustrious education spans institutions like Mannes College & Juilliard, studying under legends Jerome Rose & Jerome Lowenthal. In 2020, he achieved his DMA from the Manhattan School of Music, focusing on Scriabin Etudes. His third album, 'Unrivalled', has been lauded for its sheer brilliance. Apart from his performances, Dr. Kaykov passionately mentors the upcoming musical talents. 🌐 Discover more about Dr. Kaykov's illustrious journey at michaelkaykovpiano.com.
3 min
September 02, 2023Welcome to Season 4 of The Piano Pod!
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Welcome to The Piano Pod, hosted by Yukimi from NYC. Dive into the world of classical music, especially the piano, every other week. We aim to keep classical music relevant in today's fast-paced world. Born from a desire to bridge the gap between music professionals and the public, The Piano Pod has since engaged with top figures in the classical industry. With 100k downloads, 2k YouTube subscribers, and 3k Instagram followers, we're excited for Season 4. Subscribe and join our journey to keep classical music alive post-pandemic. Stay tuned!
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3 min
July 10, 2023Intro to TPP Summer Series 2023
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Here is an intro video of the summer 2023 series of my podcast, The Piano Pod! I will be posting 21 short clips of each episode from the previous season, Season 3, in the next few weeks. So, please:
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[The Piano Pod 🎙- Bringing PIANO into the 21st Century]Hey, 🎹 lovers out there! The Piano Pod is a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show hosted by Yukimi Song--classical pianist & educator from NYC. Twice a month, I get to talk about PIANO with a guest speaker who has been breaking exciting new ground in the classical music industry. 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.
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7 min
June 27, 2023Season 3 Finale: Maryam Raya -- Concert Pianist & Entrepreneur
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For this season's final episode, I interviewed Maryam Raya, American-born international concert pianist, fashionista, Entrepreneur, and "Complete Artist of the 21st Century." I'd wanted to invite her as a guest speaker for quite some time, and finally, I had an opportunity to do so, and I am pleased to share this special episode with you! I thought it was timely and appropriate to finish this fantastic season with a guest like Maryam, who is not only an incredible artist but also an entrepreneur with degrees in music, literature, and business management. She also collaborates with professionals from the film industry. This season's theme, without much intention on my end, has been all about audience engagement. Three-plus years of the pandemic taught us the importance of our audience and forced us to think about who we are and redefine our mission as artists and music educators. So, to complete this audience engagement series, Maryam is the perfect guest to end it for her success in establishing and branding her name as a classical pianist. Don't worry! The Piano Pod will be back for Season 4 in mid-September 2023!
The Piano Pod 🎙- Bringing PIANO into the 21st Century
Hey, 🎹 lovers out there! The Piano Pod is a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show hosted by Yukimi Song--classical pianist & educator from NYC. Twice a month, I get to talk about PIANO with a guest speaker who has been breaking exciting new ground in the classical music industry. 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.
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1 hr 11 min
June 22, 2023Season 3, Episode 20, Part 2: David Hackbridge Johnson -- Composer & Multi-Instrumentalist
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Here is the second half of the episode with Mr. David Hackbridge Johnson, one of the prolific 🇬🇧composers of our time. In Part 2, we focused on his compositions other than solo piano pieces, such as his 15 symphonies, the recently premiered opera “Blaze of Glory,” and more. And as always with each guest, we ended our conversation with philosophical questions such as how we, classical musicians, need to keep our industry relevant in the post-pandemic era and reach out to the 21st-century audience more creatively. If you missed Part 1 of this special episode, please tap HERE to listen wherever you listen to your podcasts.[David Hackbridge Johnson – Composer & Multi-instrumentalist]His name became known to many classical music listeners worldwide in recent years with one of America's most frequently performed and recorded living composers and Pianists, Mr. Lowell Libermann's solo piano album under the Steinway and Sons label. The title of the album is 😈 The Devil's Lyre, and all the pieces are written by Mr. Hackbridge Johnson.🎼 He has written over 20 symphonies and tone poems, various chamber, vocal, ballet, opera, and choral music. In addition, he has written extensively for the piano, including 18 sonatas, 7 Nocturnes, and many shorter pieces and piano cycles.
Mr. Hackbridge Johnson’s blog site
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Check out the album “Devil’s Lyre,” Piano Music of David Hackbridge Johnson played by Lowell Liebermann.
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48 min

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

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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. Then, one of the NYU music department's professors suggested I start a podcast: the platform would allow classical musicians to address this disparity and spark conversations about audience engagement.

Finally, fast forward to 10+ years later, The Piano Pod was born in the summer of 2020. Since then, I have had the privilege of interviewing A-listers in the classical music industry: international concert pianists, composers, arrangers, digital streamers/influencers, music educators, entrepreneurs, neurodiverse specialists, and performance psychologists.

Through fascinating conversations, we have explored how classical music should continue to evolve to remain relevant to our lifestyle, society, and culture. Over the past three seasons, The Piano Pod has achieved remarkable success by reaching faithful listeners on audio platforms and viewers via YouTube.

As the show is celebrating the past season's achievements and gearing toward the new season in the fall, my mission as the Executive Producer is crystal clear: to provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss ways to keep our industry robust and meaningful in this ever-changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era.

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