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

Yukimi Song
Classical Music
Audience Engagement
Live Music Project
Latin American Music
Improvisation
Trailblazers
Music Education
Piano Pedagogy
Piano Improvisation
Danny Holt
Piano Percussion Project
Venezuelan Culture
Piano
Megan Ihnen
Technology Tools
Musicians
Digital Platforms
South African Composers
Live Performance
Tales Of a Musical Journey

...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

Accents of Love: Vivian Fang Liu on Artistry, Belonging, and Music for the Next Generation

The Piano Pod — Season 6, Episode 13

In this episode of The Piano Pod, pianist, singer-songwriter, composer, educator, and music researcher Vivian Fang Liu j... more

Here is the trailer for our upcoming episode of The Piano Pod.

Concert pianist, singer-songwriter, and composer Vivian Fang Liu joins us for a powerful conversation about music, identity, and belonging.

From her award-winning children’s albums to c... more

Composer Sean Hickey joins The Piano Pod to discuss Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind — his monumental piano cycle inspired by Yuval Noah Harari’s bestselling book.

From imagined orders and human cooperation to empire, biology, AI, and the futu... more

🎥 Here is the trailer for our new eps featuring Sean Hickey, Composer/Record Label Executive

Composer Sean Hickey joins The Piano Pod to discuss Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind for the Piano — his monumental piano cycle inspired by Yuval Noa... more

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Vivian Fang Liu
Pianist, singer-songwriter, educator, and researcher
Independent
Episode: Accents of Love feat. Pianist and Singer-Songwriter, Vivian Fang Liu
Sean Hickey
American composer and record label executive, known for his piano cycle inspired by the book "Sapiens".
Episode: Official Trailer: "Sapiens - A Human History on the Piano feat. Sean Hickey
Jiwon Yang
Graduate student at Mannes School of Music and recent first prize winner of the Concerto Competition
Mannes School of Music
Episode: "Building Artists Through Music & Mentorship" Pavlina Dokovska on Pedagogy, Leadership, and the Mannes International Piano Festival
Pavlina Dokovska
Concert pianist and chair of the Piano Department at Mannes School of Music
Mannes School of Music
Episode: Official Trailer: Building Artists Through Music & Mentorship feat. Pavlina Dokovska
Asiya Korepanova
Pianist, composer, visual artist, and poet known for her daring piano transcriptions.
Episode: Official Trailer: "Fearless Vision" feat. Asiya Korepanova, Pianist/Composer/Visual Artist
Aïda Lahlou
Concert pianist, creative director, activist, and thinker
Episode: Mirrors & Echoes: Aïda Lahlou on Ravel, Risk, and Reframing Tradition
Ammiel Bushakevitz
Israeli South African concert pianist and recording artist
Episode: Schubert Now: Storytelling, Connection, and the Road to the 2028 Bicentennial
Anli Lin Tong
Concert pianist, educator, and lecturer
Episode: Bells of Nagasaki — Anli Lin Tong on Faith, Lineage, and the Artist’s Callin
Elena Riu
Venezuelan-born pianist, recording artist, educator, and yoga teacher
Episode: The Embodied Pianist: Elena Riu on Presence, Breath, and Artistic Freedom

Host

Yukimi Song
Executive Producer and classical pianist; Host of The Piano Pod

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 Kingdom3 months ago

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Ads are noticeable but generally not disruptive to the content.
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"Building Artists Through Music & Mentorship" Pavlina Dokovska on Pedagogy, Leadership, and the Mannes International Piano Festival
Q: What do you hope participants carry forward beyond the festival, both artistically and personally?
I hope they learn a lot, enjoy their time in New York City, and grow as musicians through unlimited practice opportunities and experiences.
"Building Artists Through Music & Mentorship" Pavlina Dokovska on Pedagogy, Leadership, and the Mannes International Piano Festival
Q: What attracted you to apply for the Mannes International Piano Festival?
The strong reputation of the festival and the excellent faculty involved, especially my professor Pavlina Dokovska, motivated me to apply.
"Building Artists Through Music & Mentorship" Pavlina Dokovska on Pedagogy, Leadership, and the Mannes International Piano Festival
Q: What keeps you at Mannes for such a long time?
The passionate community and the incredible faculty members, who foster an environment of support and collaboration, are what keep me here.
"Building Artists Through Music & Mentorship" Pavlina Dokovska on Pedagogy, Leadership, and the Mannes International Piano Festival
Q: What does it mean to train young pianists as complete artists in this modern world?
Training pianists today involves balancing tradition with modern challenges, offering personal support while respecting each student's uniqueness and needs.
Bells of Nagasaki — Anli Lin Tong on Faith, Lineage, and the Artist’s Callin
Q: So why did this moment feel so important for you to share through music?
It's all about the people who receive the message, emerging from a personal connection with her father's story.

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This interview series centers on the evolving world of classical piano, exploring how traditional repertoire, education, and performance intersect with innovation, storytelling, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Episodes frequently feature composers, pianists, educators, and arts leaders who push boundaries—from mentorship and pedagogy to avant-garde transcriptions, multimedia projects, and activism in the music space. Listeners can expect thoughtful conversations about making classical music more engaging and relevant, with a strong emphasis on mentorship, community-building, and the social impact of the arts. A notable strength is the breadth of guests, spanning solo composers, festival directors, educators, and interdisciplinary arti... more

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1. Vivian Fang Liu
2. Sean Hickey
3. Jiwon Yang
4. Pavlina Dokovska
5. Asiya Korepanova
6. Aïda Lahlou
7. Ammiel Bushakevitz
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