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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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Thanks for listening♥️🎹

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  • Season 6 Ep. 5 | This Is Jazz 🎹 Pianist & Educator Quentin Walston on Jazz for Everyone

    Season 6 Ep. 5 | This Is Jazz 🎹 Pianist & Educator Quentin Walston on Jazz for Everyone
    Nov 12 2025

    🎶✨ What if jazz could be taught as naturally as language—where freedom, creativity, and collaboration drive learning?

    Welcome to Season 6, Episode 5 of The Piano Pod, featuring Quentin Walston — pianist, composer, educator, and founder of This Is Jazz™. In this conversation, we explore how Quentin bridges performance, pedagogy, and entrepreneurship through his acclaimed book How to Teach Jazz & Improvisation and his growing online platform empowering educators worldwide.

    In our talk, Quentin shares:

    • ✅ His mission to make jazz approachable for every student
    • ✅ How his book helps teachers with little or no jazz background start confidently
    • ✅ Turning small classroom moments into creative breakthroughs
    • ✅ Building a thriving online community for jazz educators
    • ✅ Balancing artistry and business as a modern musician
    • ✅ His personal journey — from discovering jazz as a child to releasing his album Retro Future

    👉 Stay tuned until the end for rapid-fire fun and key insights on creativity, confidence, and cultivating joy through improvisation.

    🎼 Explore Quentin’s Work

    • 🌐 Website: quentinwalston.com
    • 📘 Book: How to Teach Jazz & Improvisation
    • 🎵 Platform: This Is Jazz
    • 💿 Album: Retro Future

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  • Official Trailer ✅: "The Embodied Pianist" Pianist Elena Riu on Presence, Breath, and Artistic Freedom

    Official Trailer ✅: "The Embodied Pianist" Pianist Elena Riu on Presence, Breath, and Artistic Freedom
    Nov 17 2025

    Get ready for our next episode of The Piano Pod: The Embodied Pianist with Elena Riu — pianist, groundbreaking recording artist, educator, and yoga/mindfulness teacher.

    In this powerful conversation, we explore embodied performance, somatics, breath, creativity, cultural identity, and even the menstrual cycle as a source of artistic insight. Elena’s work challenges long-held assumptions about what pianists should play, how they should train, and how the body shapes sound.

    In this episode, Elena and I talk about:

    • ✅ Her journey from Venezuela to the UK — and how navigating multiple identities shaped her artistry
    • ✅ The creation of Salsa Nueva and the importance of commissioning new works
    • ✅ What it means to challenge 19th-century biases about repertoire and artistic identity
    • ✅ Her work as an embodied pianist and how somatics, breath, and movement transform playing
    • ✅ Collaboration with dancers, visual artists, poets, and composers
    • ✅ Why she opens taboo conversations like creativity and the menstrual cycle among biologically female performers

    🎬 Set a reminder for the premiere tomorrow at 8 pm ET: https://youtu.be/exIQxYGbQw8

    🎧 Prefer audio? Listen to the audio episode (Spotify, Apple, Amazon & more) available tomorrow, November 18 at 8:00pm ET: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-piano-pod/

    📝 Read my full review of Elena’s groundbreaking album Salsa Nueva on Substack

    #ThePianoPod #Season6 #ElenaRiu #EmbodiedPianist #SalsaNueva #LatinAmericanMusic #NewMusic #ContemporaryPiano #SteinwayArtist #WomenInMusic #Somatics #MusiciansHealth #ClassicalMusicReimagined
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  • Official Trailer ✅: This Is Jazz, Season 6 Episode 5, feat. Quentin Walston

    Official Trailer ✅: This Is Jazz, Season 6 Episode 5, feat. Quentin Walston
    Nov 10 2025

    In this trailer, get a glimpse into my upcoming conversation with Quentin Walston — a pianist, composer, and educator known for his joyful fusion of jazz, improvisation, and storytelling. In this episode, we dive into creativity, connection, and the spirit of collaboration that defines his work and the evolving world of modern musicianship.

    • ✨ Watch the YouTube Premiere: https://youtu.be/hYK86QGXxW0
    • 🎧 Listen to the full audio episode: https://linktr.ee/ThePianoPodAudio
    • 📰 Learn more about Quentin — read my latest blog on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/thepianopod/p/meet-our-guest-quentin-walston?r=2q1iy3&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

    🎹 The Piano Pod is an award-winning podcast and YouTube show reimagining classical and contemporary music through authentic conversations with artists, educators, and cultural innovators shaping the future of the art form.

    #ThePianoPod #QuentinWalston #Jazz #Podcast #Season6 #CreativityAndConnection #Trailer
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    2 m
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