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

Yukimi Song
Classical Music
Piano
Music Education
Creativity
Piano Music
Music
Audience Engagement
Latin American Music
Improvisation
Piano Pedagogy
Moving Classics TV
Jazz
Henryk Mikołaj Górecki
Live Music Project
José Navarro-Silberstein
Neuroscience
Healing
Schubert
Performance Anxiety
Contemporary Composers

...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, w... more

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Latest Episodes

How do we bring our full musical selves to the stage?

In this Season 6 finale of The Piano Pod, concert pianist, composer, arranger, educator, and artistic leader David Berry joins host Yukimi Song for a rich and deeply personal conversation on virt... more

🎙️ SEASON 6 FINALE TRAILER

How do we bring our full musical selves to the stage?

In the Season 6 finale of The Piano Pod 🎙, host Yukimi Song sits down with concert pianist, composer, arranger, educator, and artistic leader David Berry for a rich ... more

What does it mean to become a "Sound Liberator"?

In this episode of The Piano Pod, pianist, composer, educator, filmmaker, scholar, and advocate Joe Williams joins host Yukimi Song for a wide-ranging conversation on artistry, legacy, belonging, impr... more

🎙️ NEW TRAILER: Sound Liberation

What does it mean to be a Sound Liberator?

In our upcoming episode of The Piano Pod, pianist, composer, educator, and scholar Joe Williams reflects on artistry, identity, freedom, Black excellence, and the power of... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Williams
Composer, pianist, educator, curator, sound liberator
Independent artist/academic affiliations mentioned in episode
Episode: Sound Liberation: Joe Williams on Black Artistry, Legacy & Belonging in Concert Music
Oscar Macchioni
Steinway artist and piano pedagogue
Steinway
Episode: Official Trailer: "Beyond Borders" feat. Oscar Macchioni, Steinway Artist & Pedagogue
Anna Shelest
Pianist and founder of Donna Voce
Donna Voce, Shelest Piano Duo
Episode: Music As Witness feat. Concert Pianist, Anna Shelest
Gao Hong
Chinese Pipa virtuoso and composer
Joy Luck Trio
Episode: Joy Luck Trio -- Groundbreaking Pipa-Erhu-Piano Trio
Karen Han-Ottosson
Erhu virtuoso, composer, vocalist
Joy Luck Trio
Episode: Joy Luck Trio -- Groundbreaking Pipa-Erhu-Piano Trio
Michael Ostrzyga
Composer and conductor
Episode: Official Trailer: Season 6 Eps.15, The Sound of Perseus feat. Michael Ostrzyga, Composer
Han Chen
Pianist, recording artist, curator, and commissioning artist
Self-directed / Nexus label collaboration
Episode: The Infinite Staircase feat. Concert Pianist, Han Chen
Vivian Fang Liu
Pianist, singer-songwriter, educator, and researcher
Independent
Episode: Accents of Love feat. Pianist and Singer-Songwriter, Vivian Fang Liu
Sean Hickey
A celebrated composer and CEO of Pentatone Music
Pentatone Music
Episode: "Sapiens: A Human History at the Piano" feat. Sean Hickey, Composer

Host

Yukimi
Host of The Piano Pod; Executive Producer; classical pianist and educator based in NYC

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Lovely piano pod but the new ads!!

    Interesting guests hosted by a passionate likeable host, essential listening for me, thanks piano pod. But the new ads appear too often and in the middle of a sentence!! Sadly i had to stop listening.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Andy J F (Piano)
    United Kingdom7 months ago

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High-quality conversations with varied topics keep the show fresh.
Ads are noticeable and interrupt some listening experiences.
Listeners appreciate the engaging guests and the host's thoughtful questions.
Strong focus on diversity and living composers is a standout value.

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Sound Liberation: Joe Williams on Black Artistry, Legacy & Belonging in Concert Music
Q: What does the Patrice Floyd influence look like in your teaching and composing?
He explains Patrice Floyd's culturally responsive pedagogy and frames authenticity as essential to engaging students, removing barriers, and empowering them to show up as their true selves.
Sound Liberation: Joe Williams on Black Artistry, Legacy & Belonging in Concert Music
Q: Can you tell us about the Vanguard Award and what it means to you personally?
Williams describes the award as validation of his work in education and community impact, recognizing a lineage and responsibility to carry Black musical heritage forward while advocating for systemic changes in representation.
Music As Witness feat. Concert Pianist, Anna Shelest
Q: Why launch Donna Voce and focus on women composers?
She wanted to address a long-standing blind spot in education and performance, discover rich, underplayed works, and create a platform where female composers' voices could be heard with the same seriousness as their male counterparts.
Music As Witness feat. Concert Pianist, Anna Shelest
Q: What is the driving artistic force behind your diverse activities?
Her unwavering love for the piano and curiosity drives her to explore a wide range of repertoire, from traditional canon to rarely heard works, and to use music as a bridge between cultures and social issues.
Joy Luck Trio -- Groundbreaking Pipa-Erhu-Piano Trio
Q: What is the most important quality you look for in other people?
The guests converge on kindness, heart, and honesty as core qualities they value in collaborators and audiences.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Piano Pod

What is The Piano Pod about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on innovative approaches to classical piano, often blending performance with pedagogy, identity, and cross-cultural collaboration. Across episodes, listeners hear conversations with concert pianists, composers, educators, and ensemble founders who push the genre forward—updating repertoire, expanding programming beyond traditional concert halls, and exploring how music can illuminate culture, memory, and identity. Notable throughlines include living composers, Ukrainian and Black artistry in classical music, and transformative collaborations (e.g., cross-cultural trios and multi-genre projects). A standout aspect is the emphasis on practical programming ideas, audience engagement, and the personal journeys behind ambitious... more

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2. Oscar Macchioni
3. Anna Shelest
4. Gao Hong
5. Karen Han-Ottosson
6. Michael Ostrzyga
7. Han Chen
8. Vivian Fang Liu

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