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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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  • Between Worlds: Mirna Lekic on Cultural Crossings, Sonic Identity, and the Art of Connection

    Between Worlds: Mirna Lekic on Cultural Crossings, Sonic Identity, and the Art of Connection
    Dec 10 2025

    In this episode, I sit down with pianist and educator Mirna Lekić for a conversation that spans continents, sound worlds, and the deeper layers of what music can mean in a human life.

    Born and raised in Sarajevo during the Bosnian War and now based in New York City, Mirna brings a rare perspective to the piano — one shaped by resilience, migration, devotion, and an unshakable belief in music as a stabilizing, healing force.

    We explore her acclaimed 2023 album MIRAGE, a breathtaking collection of sonic illusions and cultural crossings that reimagines the piano as a global storyteller — moving from Azerbaijan to Spain, Armenia to Java, and beyond.

    This episode dives into:

    • how early musical experiences during war shaped Mirna’s artistic identity
    • the healing and stabilizing role music played during her family’s resettlement
    • the depth of Bosnian and Balkan musical influences
    • how cultural diversity becomes musical philosophy, not performance
    • MIRAGE and its groundbreaking approach to sound, resonance, and identity
    • collaborative work with living composers, shadow puppeteers, and multidisciplinary artists
    • how educators can guide young musicians toward authenticity in a rapidly changing world

    It’s a conversation about healing, devotion, heritage, and the power of sound to help us make sense of where we come from — and where we’re going.

    🌟 SOUND BITES

    “Music was a healing presence.” “Music study demands devotion.” “Music can be a lifeline.”

    🎧 FEATURED LINKS FROM MIRNA'S WORK

    From the album Masks:

    • Debussy, The Toybox (opening)
    • Villa-Lobos: Negrinha, No. 5 from Baby’s Family

    From MIRAGE:

    • Ali-Zadeh — Music for Piano
    • Lachenmann — Guero
    • Cowell — Aeolian Harp

    From Eastern Currents: Ramin Heydarbeygi — Aramesh

    Mirna’s Shadow Puppetry Collaborations:

    • https://youtu.be/V5Tj2ZHDGS8?si=Aa05gwPs0R0evO8r
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duMJtVPVOIs&t=262s

    Read my review on Mirna's Album, MIRAGE on Substack
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  • Official Trailer ✅: "Bells of Nagasaki" feat. Pianist/Educator, Anli Lin Tong

    Official Trailer ✅: "Bells of Nagasaki" feat. Pianist/Educator, Anli Lin Tong
    Dec 15 2025

    The trailer for our upcoming episode is now live—and it offers a glimpse into one of the most reflective and quietly powerful conversations of this season.

    In Season 6, Episode 8 of The Piano Pod, I sit down with pianist and educator Anli Lin Tong for a deeply moving conversation about music as memory, faith, lineage, and moral witness.

    At the heart of this episode is Anli’s recent project, Bells of Nagasaki: Music for Contemplation—a concert created to honor the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. What began as a song her father used to sing, The Bells of Nagasaki, became the seed for a project shaped by history, spiritual reckoning, and the life of Dr. Takashi Nagai, a survivor who devoted his life to forgiveness and peace.

    Our conversation moves beyond repertoire and performance into questions that are rarely asked in classical music: What role can music play in healing and forgiveness? What responsibility does an artist carry when history is still unresolved?

    We also trace Anli’s artistic lineage—from early piano lessons guided by her father, to moving to the U.S. alone as a minor, to studying with legendary teachers and carrying their legacy forward through her work as a performer and educator.

    This episode is a reflection on remembrance, responsibility, and the artist’s calling—and on the quiet power of music to hold history, faith, and humanity together.

    ✨ The full episode premieres Tuesday, December 16, at 8:00 PM ET on YouTube, with the audio episode released simultaneously on all major podcast platforms.

    📝 Learn more about Anli and her work HERE

    — Yukimi
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  • Official Trailer ✅ "Between Worlds" Mirna Lekić on Cultural Crossings, Sonic Identity, and the Art of Connection

    Official Trailer ✅ "Between Worlds" Mirna Lekić on Cultural Crossings, Sonic Identity, and the Art of Connection
    Dec 7 2025

    Here is the TRAILER — Between Worlds: From Sarajevo to New York: A Conversation on Cultural Crossings, Sonic Identity, and the Art of Connection feat. Mirna Lekić

    This week on The Piano Pod, I sit down with pianist and champion of new music Mirna Lekić for a conversation that moves between cultures, sound worlds, and the deeper layers of artistic identity. From Sarajevo to New York, we explore cultural crossings, sonic imagination, and the power of music to connect and ground us.

    ✨ The full episode drops this Tuesday, December 9 at 8pm ET — and I’d love for you to join us.

    📺 Set Reminder for the YouTube Premiere

    🎧 Audio episode will be available everywhere simultaneously

    📝 Learn more about Mirna and her album MIRAGE on Substack

    See you on Tuesday for a powerful conversation on cultural crossings, sonic identity, and the art of connection.
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    1 m
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