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

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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  • The Infinite Staircase feat. Concert Pianist, Han Chen

    The Infinite Staircase feat. Concert Pianist, Han Chen
    Mar 24 2026

    In this episode of The Piano Pod, concert pianist Han Chen joins TPP for a deep conversation about virtuosity, vision, and what it means to build something meaningful in today’s classical music landscape.

    Han Chen is a GRAMMY Award–nominated pianist known for his fearless approach to some of the most demanding repertoire in the piano canon — from György Ligeti’s Complete Piano Études to Beethoven’s Hammerklavier. His recent recording of Florence Price’s Piano Concerto in One Movement with conductor John Jeter and the Malmö Opera Orchestra has brought renewed attention to one of the most compelling American concertos of the 20th century.

    Beyond performance, Han is also a curator and creator. His large-scale project Infinite Staircase pairs all 18 Ligeti Études with 18 newly commissioned works by living composers, expanding the repertoire while rethinking what a piano program can be.

    This episode offers a rare look into the mind of a pianist who is not only performing at the highest level, but actively shaping the future of classical music.

    In This Episode, We Talk About

    • Florence Price and the legacy of her Piano Concerto
    • Ligeti’s Complete Piano Études and technical/interpretive challenges
    • Infinite Staircase — a 36-work project pairing Ligeti with new commissions
    • Creative programming as artistic identity
    • Commissioning new music and working with living composers
    • Juilliard training and mentorship under Yoheved Kaplinsky
    • Expanding the role of the pianist in today’s classical music world

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    • Meet Our Guest: Han Chen

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    1 h y 19 m
  • Accents of Love feat. Pianist and Singer-Songwriter, Vivian Fang Liu

    Accents of Love feat. Pianist and Singer-Songwriter, Vivian Fang Liu
    Mar 17 2026

    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 joins host Yukimi Song for a powerful conversation about identity, creativity, and the role of music in shaping the next generation.

    Vivian Fang Liu is a classically trained pianist whose work spans classical performance, cross-genre songwriting, children’s music, and music education research. Her award-winning children’s album Accents of Love (2023) invites young listeners to celebrate their voices, languages, and identities through imaginative storytelling and vibrant musical production.

    Throughout the conversation, Vivian shares the inspiration behind her children’s music, her journey immigrating to the United States at age fifteen, and how themes of belonging, cultural identity, and resilience shape both her artistry and her educational work.

    This episode explores how music can empower children to embrace who they are while also building bridges across cultures and communities.

    Listen to Vivian Fang Liu

    • Chinese Pop Original

    Children's Music

    • Belong
    • I Is Love
    • Talk to the Fishes with Your Inner Voice
    • Silence
    • All Accents Are Art

    Learn More About Vivian Fang Liu

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    • Spotify

    Meet Our Guest: Vivian Fang Liu https://substack.com/home/post/p-190096545

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    1 h y 33 m
  • "Sapiens: A Human History at the Piano" feat. Sean Hickey, Composer

    "Sapiens: A Human History at the Piano" feat. Sean Hickey, Composer
    Feb 25 2026

    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 future of artistic sustainability, this episode explores what it means to create — and remain human — in a rapidly changing world. Performed by pianist Vladimir Rumyantsev, Sapiens translates big philosophical questions into sound, structure, and silence.

    This conversation moves from macro-history to the deeply personal — from Detroit and electric guitar to leading major recording labels — and ultimately asks: What allows music to endure?

    • 📺 Watch the 2/1/24 premiere of A Brief History of Humankind at Klavierhaus, NYC (Vladimir Rumyantsev) HERE
    • 🎧 Listen to Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind for Solo Piano
    • 📺 Watch the Trailer for Recorder Concerto “A Pacifying Weapon” (Recorder: Michala Petri | Royal Danish Academy of Music Concert Band | Jean Thorel)
    • 📚 Read “Release Rationale, Why and Why Now”

    From Harari’s sweeping vision of human history to the realities of AI in today’s music industry, this episode centers on one enduring question: How do we remain authentic — and human — in the age of acceleration?

    If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share to support independent classical media.

    [SEAN HICKEY - Composer and Record Label Executive]

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    1 h y 27 m
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