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Hey guys, next Saturday, April 22, is Earth Day. So to appreciate our planet Earth, I thought I should focus on Climate Change for this upcoming eps.Climate change is defined as long-term changes in weather patterns and has become an alarming issue affecting everyone. Unfortunately, our activities are the leading cause of climate change.In recent years, more and more people from all walks of life have been raising awareness about climate change. And today's guest, multi-award-winning composer, Brian Field , is also stepping up by starting a musical movement, "Passions for our Tortured Planet," to bring further awareness to this danger that will impact all citizens of this earth.Brian is also the one who has composed "Three Passions for our Tortured Planet" for solo piano, focusing on three climate change areas: Fire🔥, Glaciers🧊🌊, and Winds💨for this cause. And the great news is that we all can participate in this cause! Listen to this entire episode to learn about this project, how it operates, and how we can participate in saving Earth!

[Passions for our Tortured Planet project]

• 🌐 Website

• 📺 YouTube

Watch the entire work, "Passions for our Tortured Planet," here:

• 🔥Fire

• 🧊Glaciers

• 💨 Winds

[Brian Field – Composer/Environmentalist] Brian Field is a multi-award-winning composer, winning many notable awards, including the grand prize of the Vivaldi International Competition and the first prize of the Briar Cliff Choral Music Competition. 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@bfield69

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The Piano Pod is a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show hosted by Yukimi Song--classical pianist & educator from NYC. 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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Till the premiere of this episode on Tuesday, April 11 2023, here is a sneak peek of Season 3 Episode 16 feat. Brian Field! For this episode, I got to interview Mr. Brian Field – the creator/composer of “Passions for our Tortured Planet,” a musical movement to bring awareness to climate change impacting all Earth's citizens. Mr. Field is a multi-award winner who has received a McKnight Foundation Fellowship, the Benenti Foundation recording prize; First Prize, Briar Cliff Choral Music Competition; and First Prize, Victor Herbert ASCAP Young Composers’ Contest, among dozens of others. Mr. Field’s compositions include music for television and stage, solo acoustic, chamber, ballet, choral, vocal, electroacoustic, and orchestral works and have been performed extensively throughout the United States and internationally. 🌎 Next Saturday, April 22, is Earth Day. So to commemorate the day and appreciate our planet Earth, I thought I should focus on Climate Change for this eps. During the interview, we discussed topics as follows:

• 🌿What “Passions for our Tortured Planet” is about

• 🌿How this project works

• 🌿How we can all contribute to this cause/movement

• 🌿How music can bring awareness of social and environmental issues effectively And more!

🌎 Visit https://passionsforourtorturedplanet.org/ to learn more about "Passions for our Tortured Planet" and how you can be part of this movement! 📺 This episode will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 8:00 pm ET: https://youtu.be/95oIlvcAx0w 🎧 The audio version will also be available simultaneously on your fav podcasting platform: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-piano-pod/

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In part 2 of this episode, Alan shared anecdotes of working with world-class dancers and choreographers at New York City Ballet, including the legendary choreographer Jerome Robbins.

Throughout his 28-year career as a soloist for the ballet company and with their chamber group called “Moves,” he has performed concerti and solo repertoire in prominent concert venues worldwide. Mr. Moverman holds a master's from The Juilliard School and a doctorate from SUNY Stony Brook University. He has been an artist-fellow at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity.

As a musician for dance, he has worked closely with the most celebrated choreographers, such as Alexei Ratmansky, Jerome Robbins, Justin Peck, and more.

🎧 ICYMI, catch up on Part 1 of this episode HERE.

📺 The video version of this episode is also available on The Piano Pod's YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/qmNLlHEre7A

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• Join Forte’s waitlist to connect with more potential music students: HERE.

• Yukimi Song Studio LLC: providing an excellent educational experience. Visit the website for more info.

[The Piano Pod 🎙- Bringing PIANO into the 21st Century]

The Piano Pod is a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show hosted by Yukimi Song--classical pianist & educator from NYC. 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.

• ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Please support The Piano Pod today! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

• 😎 Executive Producer/writer: Yukimi Song

• 🕹Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song Studio

• 📱Social Media: https://linktr.ee/thepianopodnyc

• 📬 Email: [email protected]

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For this episode, I’m taking you, TPP friends and listeners, exclusively on a quick trip to NYC’s famous Lincoln Center, and more specifically, the backstage of the David H. Koch Theater -- home to one of the most celebrated ballet companies in the world, New York City Ballet!

I was privileged to interview Dr. Alan Moverman, a New York City Ballet Piano Soloist. Throughout his 28-year career as a soloist for the ballet company and with their chamber group called “Moves,” he has performed concerti and solo repertoire in prominent concert venues worldwide. Mr. Moverman holds a master's from The Juilliard School and a doctorate from SUNY Stony Brook University. He has been an artist-fellow at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity.

As a musician for dance, he has worked closely with the most celebrated choreographers, such as Alexei Ratmansky, Jerome Robbins, Justin Peck, and more. In the first half of this episode, we covered topics as follows:

• 🩰 Skills uniquely required as a piano soloist for a major ballet company

• 🩰 Incredible performance opportunities as a piano soloist at New York City Ballet.

• 🩰 Differences between playing for dancers and collaborating with singers/instrumentalists. And more!

📺 The video version of this episode is also available on The Piano Pod's YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/qmNLlHEre7A

[Sponsors]

• Join Forte’s waitlist to connect with more potential music students: HERE.

• Yukimi Song Studio LLC: providing an excellent educational experience. Visit the website for more info.

[The Piano Pod 🎙- Bringing PIANO into the 21st Century]

The Piano Pod is a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show hosted by Yukimi Song--classical pianist & educator from NYC. 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.

• ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Please support The Piano Pod today! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

• 😎 Executive Producer/writer: Yukimi Song

• 🕹Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song Studio

• 📱Social Media: https://linktr.ee/thepianopodnyc

• 📬 Email: [email protected]

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

🎉 Here is a little sneak peek of TPP’s upcoming episode with a guest, Dr. Alan Moverman, Piano Soloist for New York City Ballet 🩰!For this upcoming episode, I’m going to take you, TPP friends and listeners, exclusively on a quick trip to NYC’s famous, and more specifically, the backstage of the David H. Koch Theater — home to one of the most celebrated ballet companies in the world, New York City Ballet!I was privileged to interview Dr. Alan Moverman, a Piano Soloist at New York City Ballet. Throughout his 28-year career as a soloist for the ballet company and with their chamber group called “Moves,” he has performed concerti and solo repertoire in prominent concert venues worldwide.He holds a master’s from Juilliard and a doctorate from SUNY @pianoatstonybrook. As a musician for dance, he has worked closely with the most celebrated choreographers, such as Alexei Ratmansky, Jerome Robbins, Justin Peck, and more. In this episode, we covered topics as follows:

• 🩰 Skills uniquely required as a piano soloist for a major ballet company

• 🩰 Incredible performance opportunities as a soloist at New York City Ballet.

• 🩰 Working with world-class dancers and choreographers.And more!

👏 Part 1 of this episode will be available on Tuesday, March 28, at 8:00pm ET!

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🎹 Excerpt of Waltz in C# Minor (Chopin) Op.64 no.2 played by Jeeyoon Kim🎵

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For Part 2 of Season 3, Episode 14, with Dr. Jeeyoon Kim, "Force of Nature," Concert Pianist, Art Activist, & Author, we discussed topics as follows:

• 🤔 How to guard our mind against negativity from inside and outside.

• 🤔 What does success look like for pianists?

• 🤔 How should we keep the classical music tradition while the world changes so rapidly

Many of you may be already familiar with Jeeyoon and her incredible work from her popular YouTube channel, recordings, podcast, and book. Still, in this interview, you will discover her genuine perspectives on how classical musicians should creatively connect with audiences of the 21st century so that classical music will continue to be relevant in the minds of general audiences and thrive in this rapidly changing world.🎧 ICYM, catch up on Part 1 of this episode HERE.

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[Dr. Jeeyoon Kim]

Jeeyoon Kim is an award-winning classical pianist, recording artist, art activist, author, YouTuber, podcaster, and educator. She has delighted audiences globally with her sensitive artistry, impeccable technique, and engaging and innovative concert experiences. Her dedication to pushing the boundaries of traditional classical music to connect with a new audience has inspired a dedicated and passionate fanbase both at concert venues and on digital platforms.

🎟️ Jeeyoon is coming to NYC in June 2023 for her performance at Carnegie Hall! Get your ticket here.

[Sponsors]

• 👉 Join Forte’s waitlist to connect with more potential music students: HERE.

• Yukimi Song Studio LLC: providing an excellent educational experience. Visit the website for more info: https://yukimisongstudio.com

[The Piano Pod 🎙- Bringing PIANO into the 21st Century]

The Piano Pod is a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show hosted by Yukimi Song--classical pianist & educator from NYC. 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.

• ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Please support The Piano Pod today! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

• 😎 Executive Producer/writer: Yukimi Song

• 🕹Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song Studio

• 📱Social Media: https://linktr.ee/thepianopodnyc

• 📬 Email: [email protected]

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

For Season 3, Episode 14, I got to interview Dr. Jeeyoon Kim, "Force of Nature," Concert Pianist, Art Activist, & Author.

Many of you may be already familiar with Jeeyoon and her incredible work from her popular YouTube channel, recordings, podcast, and book. Still, in this interview, you will discover her genuine perspectives on how classical musicians should connect and engage with audiences of the 21st century creatively so that classical music will continue to be relevant in the minds of general audiences and thrive in this rapidly changing world.

In this episode, we discussed:

• 🤔 The secrets to finding our own mission in life as pianists

• 🤔 The importance of engaging with the audience on the personal level

• 🤔 How we, as classical musicians, can pursue a creative path as classical musicians

• 🤔 How we must keep the classical music tradition while the world changes so rapidly

🎧 Part 2 will be available on March 21, 2023, at 8:00 pm ET

[Dr. Jeeyoon Kim]

Jeeyoon Kim is an award-winning classical pianist, recording artist, art activist, author, YouTuber, podcaster, and educator. She has delighted audiences globally with her sensitive artistry, impeccable technique, and engaging and innovative concert experiences. Her dedication to pushing the boundaries of traditional classical music to connect with a new audience has inspired a dedicated and passionate fanbase both at concert venues and on digital platforms.

🎟️ Jeeyoon is coming to NYC in June 2023 for her performance at Carnegie Hall! Get your ticket here.

[Sponsors]

• 👉 Join Forte’s waitlist to connect with more potential music students: HERE.

• Yukimi Song Studio LLC: providing an excellent educational experience. Visit the website for more info: https://yukimisongstudio.com

[The Piano Pod 🎙- Bringing PIANO into the 21st Century]

The Piano Pod is a bi-monthly podcast🎙 show hosted by Yukimi Song--classical pianist & educator from NYC. 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.

• ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Please support The Piano Pod today! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

• 😎 Executive Producer/writer: Yukimi Song

• 🕹Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song Studio

• 📱Social Media: https://linktr.ee/thepianopodnyc

• 📬 Email: [email protected]

For Season 3, Episode 14, I got to interview Dr. Jeeyoon Kim, "Force of Nature," Concert Pianist, Art Activist, & Author.

Many of you may be already familiar with Jeeyoon and her incredible work from her popular YouTube channel, recordings, podcast, and book. Still, in this interview, you will discover her genuine perspectives on how classical musicians should connect and engage with audiences of the 21st century creatively so that classical music will continue to be relevant in the minds of general audiences and thrive in this rapidly changing world.

In this episode, we discussed:

• šŸ¤” The secrets to finding our own mission in life as pianists

• šŸ¤” The importance of engaging with the audience on the personal level

• šŸ¤” How we, as classical musicians, can pursue a creative path as classical musicians

• šŸ¤” How we must keep the classical music tradition while the world changes so rapidly

šŸŽ§ Part 2 will be available on March 21, 2023, at 8:00 pm ET

[Dr. Jeeyoon Kim]

Jeeyoon Kim is an award-winning classical pianist, recording artist, art activist, author, YouTuber, podcaster, and educator. She has delighted audiences globally with her sensitive artistry, impeccable technique, and engaging and innovative concert experiences. Her dedication to pushing the boundaries of traditional classical music to connect with a new audience has inspired a dedicated and passionate fanbase both at concert venues and on digital platforms.

šŸŽŸļø Jeeyoon is coming to NYC in June 2023 for her performance at Carnegie Hall! Get your ticket here.

šŸ“•If you have not read her book, "Whenever You Are Ready," I urge you to do so!

[The Piano Pod šŸŽ™- Bringing PIANO into the 21st Century]

Hey, šŸŽ¹ lovers out there! The Piano Pod is a bi-monthly podcastšŸŽ™ show hosted by Yukimi Song--classical pianist & educator from NYC. This podcast show is for anyone who plays the piano for fun, loves listening to piano music, is currently pursuing a career in piano, or works professionally in the music industry. Twice a month, I interview a guest speaker who has been breaking exciting new ground in the music industry. Started during the coronavirus pandemic as a way to adjust to the new musical reality, the goals of The Piano Pod are to examine the traditions of the piano, adapt them, and expand its capabilities in this modern era.

• šŸ˜ŽExecutive Producer/writer: Yukimi Song

• šŸ•¹Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song Studio

• Host: Yukimi Song

• šŸŒ Website: https://thepianopod.com

• šŸ“±Social Media: https://linktr.ee/thepianopodnyc

• šŸ“¬ Email: [email protected]

šŸŽ‰here is another excerpt from the upcoming episode with a guest, Dr. Jeeyoon Kim, ā€œForce of Nature,ā€ Concert #Pianist, Art Activist, & #Author.

Many of you may be already familiar with Jeeyoon and her incredible work from her popular YouTube channel, recordings, podcast, and book. Still, in this interview, you will discover her genuine perspectives on how classical musicians should creatively connect with audiences of the 21st century so that classical music will continue to be relevant in the minds of general audiences and thrive in this rapidly changing world.

During the interview session, we discussed the following:

šŸ¤” The secrets to finding our own mission in life as pianists

šŸ¤” The importance of engaging with the audience on the personal level

šŸ¤” How we, as classical musicians, can pursue a creative path as classical musicians

šŸ¤” How we must keep the classical music tradition while the world changes so rapidly

Jeeyoon Kim is an award-winning classical pianist, recording artist, art activist, author, YouTuber, podcaster, and educator. She has delighted audiences globally with her sensitive artistry, impeccable technique, and engaging and innovative concert experiences. Her dedication to pushing the boundaries of traditional classical music to connect with a new audience has inspired a dedicated and passionate fanbase both at concert venues and on digital platforms.

To learn more about Jeeyoon, please visit The Piano Podā€™s Linktree at https://linktr.ee/thepianopodnyc.

This epic episode will be split into 2 parts:

• Part 1 will be available on March 14, 2023, at 8:00 pm ET

• Part 2 will be available on March 21, 2023, at 8:00 pm ET

šŸŽŸļø Jeeyoon is coming to NYC in June 2023 for her performance at Carnegie Hall! Get your ticket HERE.

šŸ“•If you have not read her book, "Whenever You Are Ready," I urge you to do so!

• šŸ˜Ž Executive Producer: Yukimi Song

• šŸ‘©šŸ»ā€šŸ’» Writer: Yukimi Song

• šŸ•¹ļø Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song Studio LLC @yukimisongstudio

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

🎉 Here are some highlights from TPP’s upcoming episode with a guest, Dr. Jeeyoon Kim, "Force of Nature," Concert Pianist, Art Activist, & Author.

Many of you may be already familiar with Jeeyoon and her incredible work from her popular YouTube channel, recordings, podcast, and book. Still, in this interview, you will discover her genuine perspectives on how classical musicians should creatively connect with audiences of the 21st century so that classical music will continue to be relevant in the minds of general audiences and thrive in this rapidly changing world.

During the interview session, we discussed the following:

🤔 The secrets to finding our own mission in life as pianists

🤔 The importance of engaging with the audience on the personal level

🤔 How we, as classical musicians, can pursue a creative path as classical musicians

🤔 How we must keep the classical music tradition while the world changes so rapidly

Jeeyoon Kim is an award-winning classical pianist, recording artist, art activist, author, YouTuber, podcaster, and educator. She has delighted audiences globally with her sensitive artistry, impeccable technique, and engaging and innovative concert experiences. Her dedication to pushing the boundaries of traditional classical music to connect with a new audience has inspired a dedicated and passionate fanbase both at concert venues and on digital platforms.

To learn more about Jeeyoon, please visit The Piano Pod’s Linktree at https://linktr.ee/thepianopodnyc.

This epic episode will be split into 2 parts:

• Part 1 will be available on March 14, 2023, at 8:00pm ET

• Part 2 will be available on March 21, 2023, at 8:00pm ET

🎟️ Jeeyoon is coming to NYC in June 2023 for her performance at Carnegie Hall! Get your ticket HERE.

📕If you have not read her book, "Whenever You Are Ready," I urge you to do so!

😎 Executive Producer: Yukimi Song

👩🏻‍💻 Writer: Yukimi Song

🕹️ Audio/Video Editor: Yukimi Song Studio LLC @yukimisongstudio

Part 1 of the full eps is now available everywhere! Listen here!