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

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September 29, 2020 Season 1, Episode 2: Vera Anselmo, Director of Anselmo Academy
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In our second episode, the Piano Pod interviews Vera Anselmo, the founder and artistic director at Anselmo Academy of Music and the Arts (formerly The Piano School of New York City). Ms. Anselmo describes how she went from being a young pianist from Moscow just starting out in NYC, to founding and directing one of its most successful non-profit music schools.
[Season 1 Episode 2]
0:00:00 - Intro
0:02:16 - Vera's Beginning
0:06:41 - Starting Life in NYC
0:12:25 - Origin of the Name, The Piano School of NYC
0:13:48 - Group Piano Lessons of The Piano Schol of NYC
0:17:16 - Non-Profit Organization
0:20:38 - From Small Business to Non-Profit
0:22:45 - Community Recitals at Jazz at Lincoln Center!
0:25:10 - The Future of The Piano School: Anselmo Academy
0:30:20 - Beating COVID-19
0:33:20 - Advice to Young Professionals
0:34:54 - New Offerings at Anselmo Academy of Music and the Arts
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The goals of The Piano Pod are to examine the traditions of the piano and help expand what it is capable of in the modern era. To this end, each month we interview a guest speaker who has been breaking exciting new ground in the industry.
41 min
September 08, 2020 Season 1: Episode 1: Dr. Jon Skidmore, Psychologist & Performance Coach
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In our debut episode, The Piano Pod interviews Dr. Jon Skidmore, co-author of “Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance.” An expert in the field of performance-related anxiety, his Five Stages of Peak Performance contain a comprehensive strategy for dealing with nerves and optimizing performances - whether in music, or elsewhere in life.
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During the pandemic, Dr. Skidmore is hosting a FREE weekly webinar, “Conquer Anxiety Now.”
Dates: every Thursday at 10:00am MST
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The Piano Pod is hosting an introductory free webinar with Dr. Skidmore:
“Conquer Anxiety and The Five Stages of Peak Performances”
October 11, 2020
4:00 p.m. EST
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1 hr 4 min
August 13, 2020 Welcome to The Piano Pod!
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The Piano Pod is a monthly podcast by three pianists and teachers from NYC: Yukimi Song, Eric Hunter, and Clara Zhang. In this video, we introduce ourselves and explain how the COVID-19 pandemic compelled us to create this show.
Our goals are to examine the traditions of the piano and help to expand what it is capable of in the modern era. To this end, each month we interview a guest speaker who has been breaking exciting new ground in the industry.
In our debut episode, which will be available on September 8, the Piano Pod interviews Dr. Jon Skidmore, co-author of Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance. An expert in the field of performance-related anxiety, his Five Stages of Peak Performance contain a comprehensive strategy for dealing with nerves and optimizing performances both in music and elsewhere in life.
Music: "Gone Fishin'" by Eric Hunter: https://soundcloud.com/erichuntermusic/gone-fishin
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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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