By Yukimi Song
...where tradition meets innovation, and together, we bring PIANO into the FUTURE.
Hey, 🎹 enthusiasts out there! My name is Yukimi, a classical pianist and educator from NYC and exe
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📣 This Episode is Brought to You by The Art Song Preservation Society of New York (ASPSNY)! "Immerse Yourself in a World of Art Song at the Summer of Song Festival 2025!" 🎶 Learn more about ASPSNY’s festival lineup, workshops, and registration options HERE.
In this special episode of The Piano Pod, “Healing, Heritage, and Musical Transformation: Exploring Artina McCain’s Journey of Resilience, Advocacy, and Wellness,” we welcome Dr. Artina McCain, an award-winning pianist, Yamaha Artist, wellness advocate, and dedicated educator. Known for her vibrant interpretations and commitment to elevating underrepresented voices in classical music, Artina has captivated audiences worldwide through her performances and innovative teaching methods.
🌟 Highlights of This Episode 🌟
Tune in for an enriching conversation with Dr. Artina McCain as she shares her journey of resilience, artistic exploration, and commitment to shaping the next generation of musicians through wellness and authenticity.
[About Dr. Artina McCain]
[Other Links]
Check out all the piano music mentioned in Season 5 HERE
🎥Check out the Trailer for Our Upcoming Episode: Season 5 Episode 6 feat. Dr. Artina McCain!
In this special episode of The Piano Pod, “Healing, Heritage, and Musical Transformation: Exploring Artina McCain’s Journey of Resilience, Advocacy, and Wellness,” I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Artina McCain, an award-winning pianist, Yamaha Artist, wellness advocate, and dedicated educator.
As a passionate advocate for underrepresented composers, Artina has dedicated her career to promoting diversity in classical music. I was thrilled to ask her about the challenges she faced in pushing for greater representation and the positive stories of success in her advocacy work. We also discussed her inspiring solo album Heritage, which blends spirituals, classical forms, and folk influences, spotlighting Black and underrepresented composers. 🎹✨
But that’s not all! Artina also shared some exciting news with The Piano Pod’s listeners exclusively: her next 💿 album, coming out next year, and her recent collaboration with Solange 🤯🤩
🌟 Highlights of This Episode 🌟
🎶 Tune in for an enriching conversation with Dr. Artina McCain as she shares her journey of resilience, artistic exploration, and commitment to shaping the next generation of musicians through wellness and authenticity.
📅 Premiere Date: Tuesday, November 19, at 8:00 PM ET
🎧Via podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/ThePianoPodAudio
📺 Via YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Vwhth2QqkLI
#ThePianoPod #ArtinaMcCain #YamahaArtist #WellnessAdvocate #ClassicalMusic #DiversityInMusic #RepresentationMatters #UnderrepresentedComposers #BlackComposers #Solange #MusicEducation #PianoMusic #MusicPodcast #Piano
📣 This Episode is Brought to You by The Art Song Preservation Society of New York (ASPSNY)! "Immerse Yourself in a World of Art Song at the Summer of Song Festival 2025!"
In this special episode of The Piano Pod, “Dances, Improvisations, and Song: Exploring Mark Markham’s Legacy and Journey of Passion, Artistry, and Deep Collaborations,” we welcome Mark Markham, acclaimed Steinway Artist, celebrated soloist, collaborative pianist, jazz improviser, and renowned vocal coach. With a career spanning decades and continents, Mark is widely known for his masterful range, from performing classical masterpieces to collaborating with the legendary Jessye Norman in over 300 concerts worldwide.
🌟 Highlights of This Episode 🌟
Tune in for an inspiring conversation with Mark as he shares his journey, from pivotal career moments to insights into his creative process and dedication to nurturing the next generation of musicians.
[About Mark Markham]
🌐Website
📺Check out his performances:
🎵🎵 Check out all the piano music mentioned in Season 5 HERE🎵🎵
[Meet Our Sponsor - the Art Song Preservation Society of New York]
[🎹🎙️ ABOUT THE PIANO POD]
Here is the official trailer of TPP Season 5 Episode 5, "Dances, Improvisations, and Song: Exploring Mark Markham’s Legacy and Journey of Passion, Artistry, and Deep Collaborations," feat. Mark Markham.
🎉In this special episode of The Piano Pod, “Dances, Improvisations, and Song: Exploring Mark Markham’s Legacy and Journey of Passion, Artistry, and Deep Collaborations,” we welcome Mark Markham, acclaimed Steinway Artist celebrated soloist, collaborative pianist, jazz improviser, and renowned vocal coach. With a career spanning decades and continents,
Mark is widely known for his masterful range, from performing classical masterpieces to collaborating with the legendary 🎵Jessye Norman in over 300 concerts worldwide.
Highlights of This Episode:
📅 Premiere Date: Tuesday, November 12, at 8:00 PM ET
🎧 Available on your favorite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/ThePianoPodAudio
📺 Available on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/e-KSnqcDgio
#ThePianoPod #ClassicalMusic #Podcast #Piano #MarkMarkham #JessyeNorman #Improvisation #VocalCollaboration #ClassicalPianist #MusicEducation #NewEpisode #PianoTechnique
Hello, Piano Pod friends and listeners! Today is U.S. Election Day, and we’re making a small adjustment to our usual release schedule. Instead of our biweekly episode scheduled for today, we’re taking a brief pause to encourage everyone to vote and stay engaged with the election.
Here’s what’s coming up:
Thank you for your understanding and support! Don’t forget to subscribe so you won’t miss these exciting conversations. See you on November 12th!
This episode is brought to you by Dr. Jon Skidmore and the Musician’s Path to Peak Performance team —helping artists conquer performance anxiety for over 30 years and shine under the spotlight. Visit HERE to learn more.
We are thrilled to introduce the esteemed guest of Season 5 Episode 4, – Dr. Isabel Pérez Dobarro – International Concert Pianist, Advocate for Women Composers, and Champion of Global Sustainability 🌍
In this exciting episode of The Piano Pod, Dr. Dobarro shares exclusive details about her brand-new solo album, Kaleidoscope—released on the very day of this interview! Isabel’s album is a beautiful collection of works by women composers from around the world. In this conversation, she delves into the stories behind the music, her advocacy for gender equality, and her mission to promote sustainability in the arts.
We also explored:
[About Dr. Isabel Pérez Dobarro]
🎵🎵 Check out all other pieces here🎵🎵
[Meet Our Sponsor - Dr. Jon Skidmore, Musician’s Path to Peak Performance]
[🎹🎙️ ABOUT THE PIANO POD]
Enjoy The Piano Pod’s Official Trailer ✅ for Season 5 Episode 4: “Kaleidoscope: Championing Women” feat. Dr. Isabel Pérez Dobarro – International Concert Pianist, Advocate for Women Composers, and Champion of Global Sustainability 🎹
We are beyond excited to welcome Isabel to our latest episode of The Piano Pod for Season 5, Episode 4!
The interview recording session took place on October 11, 2024—the very day of the release of Isabel’s new solo piano album, Kaleidoscope. She chose us, THE PIANO POD, to share the news exclusively! 🥳🎶
In this episode, Isabel dives deep into the inspiration behind Kaleidoscope, a stunning collection of works by women composers from around the world. 🌍 She shares what motivated her to bring their voices into the spotlight and the powerful message she hopes to convey through this incredible project. 🎶
We also explored:
🙌 Get ready for an inspiring journey—from performing at Carnegie Hall and Teatro Colón, to using her platform to advocate for gender equality and sustainability in the arts.
Don’t miss this empowering conversation! 🎧✨
#ThePianoPod #ClassicalMusic #Podcast #WomenInMusic #KaleidoscopeAlbum #ConcertPianist #UNAdvocate #GenderEquality #SustainabilityInMusic #IsabelPerezDobarro #UnitedNations #WomenComposers #WomenArtists
This episode is brought to you by Dr. Jon Skidmore and the Musician’s Path to Peak Performance team — helping artists conquer performance anxiety for over 30 years and shine under the spotlight. Visit drjonskidmore.com to learn more.
We are thrilled to introduce the esteemed guest of Season 5, Episode 3: Dr. Hayk Arsenyan—award-winning pianist, composer, educator, and scholar! 🙌
In this exciting episode, “Soler and Arsenyan’s World,” we explore his extraordinary journey from Armenia to Paris, Moscow, and finally New York City.
🌟 Dr. Arsenyan shares his deep passion for Antonio Soler, an often overlooked 18th-century composer, and his dedication to preserving Soler’s legacy through SolersWorld.com.
🎶 We also explore how his Armenian heritage has influenced his artistry, his early years as a violinist, and his experiences as a global concert pianist.
🎓 Dr. Arsenyan is a dedicated educator, running a thriving piano studio in Manhattan and mentoring the next generation of classical musicians as a professor at NYU Tisch.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
This episode is packed with wisdom, authenticity, and joy you won’t want to miss! 💫
🎧 You can also listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform!
[About Dr. Hayk Arsenyan]
🎵🎵 Check out all the pieces mentioned during the episode HERE🎵🎵
[Meet Our Sponsor - Dr. Jon Skidmore, Musician’s Path to Peak Performance]
🎥Here is the trailer for Season 5 Episode 3, featuring Dr. Hayk Arsenyan, an Award-winning Pianist, Composer, Educator, and scholar!
In this exciting episode, “Soler and Arsenyan’s World,” we explore his extraordinary journey from Armenia to Paris, Moscow, and finally New York City.
🌟 Dr. Arsenyan shares his deep passion for Antonio Soler, an often overlooked 18th-century composer, and his dedication to preserving Soler’s legacy through SolersWorld.com.
🎶 We also explore how his Armenian heritage has influenced his artistry, his early years as a violinist, and his experiences as a global concert pianist.
🎓 Dr. Arsenyan is a dedicated educator, running a thriving piano studio in Manhattan and mentoring the next generation of classical musicians as a professor at NYU Tisch.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
This episode is packed with wisdom, authenticity, and joy you won’t want to miss! 💫
[About Dr. Hayk Arsenyan]
👏👏👏👏 Check out all the 🎹 pieces mentioned in the episode here 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵
[🎹🎙️ ABOUT THE PIANO POD]
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This episode is brought to you by Keys 2 Success, bringing classical music opportunities to Newark and its surrounding suburban communities Visit their website to learn more.
Curious about which episode has the most name drops? Look no further—this one with Jed Distler takes the crown!
The Piano Pod had an exciting conversation with Jed Distler, composer, Steinway Artist, educator, and host of the renowned radio show Between the Keys.
In this episode, you will hear:
This conversation is packed with the names of brilliant yet underappreciated composers of our time, along with wisdom, authenticity, and joy you won’t want to miss! 💫
💬 Be sure to share your thoughts in the comments and leave a review!
[About Jed Distler]
[Pieces Mentioned in the Episode]
[ABOUT THE PIANO POD]
Check out our Season 5 Intro Episode HERE.
❤️❤️ Show your love and support for TPP: Donate HERE❤️❤️
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