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Part 1 of 2.TPP had the privilege of interviewing Claire Marie Lim, also known as dolltr!ck, for this episode. A professor in the Electronic Production & Design department at Berlkee College of Music, she specializes in instruction for live electronic performance, production and programming, and is an advocate of womxn and Asian representation in music technology. She is an Ableton Certified Trainer, Bitwig Certified Trainer, and Apple Certified Pro. In music education and arts activism, Claire collaborates with the Girls Rock Campaign, Beats By Girlz, and the Queens Public Library network, and has received support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and Queens Council on the Arts. She develops curriculum for various ages and experience levels, having consulted for the International Center of Photography, Queens College, Coursera and the Berklee network. Claire also independently runs the doll troop, a mentorship experience where K-12 girls can shadow her in electronic songwriting sessions and live shows.

Part 2 of 2.For Season 2 Episode 3, TPP was privileged to interview Josh Massicot: keyboardist, author, songwriter, and educator. We invited him for this episode for his approach to music education and particularly for his views on the Rolling Stone article (March 8, 2021): "Julliard Must Modernize, Or It Will Die," written by Emma Sutton-Williams.As a keyboardist, Josh has performed both with major symphony orchestras and shared the stage with international touring acts. For the past thirteen years, he has served on the faculty of Nazareth College, where he teaches piano lessons, pedagogy, and functional piano. His textbook, Functional Piano for Music Therapists and Music Educators: An Exploration of Styles, is a required text for college and graduate students both domestically and internationally. Josh is also a successful singer-songwriter, and his alt-Americana group, “Stella Hill,” has two EPs that are available to stream and download on all major music platforms.Recently, Josh became the production manager at Concerts at Point of the Bluff Vineyards, where he oversees all aspects of day-of-operations for some of the biggest international touring acts and artists in the world.

Part 1 of 2.For Season 2 Episode 3, TPP was privileged to interview Josh Massicot: keyboardist, author, songwriter, and educator. We invited him for this episode for his approach to music education and particularly for his views on the Rolling Stone article (March 8, 2021): "Julliard Must Modernize, Or It Will Die," written by Emma Sutton-Williams.As a keyboardist, Josh has performed both with major symphony orchestras and shared the stage with international touring acts. For the past thirteen years, he has served on the faculty of Nazareth College, where he teaches piano lessons, pedagogy, and functional piano. His textbook, Functional Piano for Music Therapists and Music Educators: An Exploration of Styles, is a required text for college and graduate students both domestically and internationally. Josh is also a successful singer-songwriter, and his alt-Americana group, “Stella Hill,” has two EPs that are available to stream and download on all major music platforms.Recently, Josh became the production manager at Concerts at Point of the Bluff Vineyards, where he oversees all aspects of day-of-operations for some of the biggest international touring acts and artists in the world.

Part 2 of 2.Korean-born American pianist Min Kwon excels in a versatile career that encompasses concerti, solo recitals, and chamber music appearances, while in high demand around the world as a pedagogue, arts advocate, and administrator. She has held professional engagements in over 60 countries on seven continents and all 50 U.S. states, and currently is the Professor of Piano at Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University since 2002. Dr. Kwon is also the founder and director of the Center for Musical Excellence (CME), a nonprofit dedicated to mentoring and supporting gifted young musicians. She served as Co‐Director of Vienna ConcertoFest in Austria and is the first music alumna to have been invited to serve on the Juilliard School Council in New York. Her latest project, America/Beautiful, is a modern-day Diabelli Variations with contributions from over 70 contemporary composers. Min Kwon is a Steinway Artist.

Part 1 of 2.Korean-born American pianist Min Kwon excels in a versatile career that encompasses concerti, solo recitals, and chamber music appearances, while in high demand around the world as a pedagogue, arts advocate, and administrator. She has held professional engagements in over 60 countries on seven continents and all 50 U.S. states, and currently is the Professor of Piano at Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University since 2002. Dr. Kwon is also the founder and director of the Center for Musical Excellence (CME), a nonprofit dedicated to mentoring and supporting gifted young musicians. She served as Co‐Director of Vienna ConcertoFest in Austria and is the first music alumna to have been invited to serve on the Juilliard School Council in New York. Her latest project, America/Beautiful, is a modern-day Diabelli Variations with contributions from over 70 contemporary composers. Min Kwon is a Steinway Artist.

Part 2 of 2.Welcome to Season 2 of The Piano Pod! To celebrate the start of the new season, we interviewed Jeffrey Biegel, the renowned concert pianist, Steinway artist, recording artist, composer, and arranger. Mr. Biegel has performed with many major orchestras throughout the world, such as the London Symphony, the BBC Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the National Symphony, among many others; and he is a professor of piano at the Conservatory of Music at Brooklyn College. He is both a traditional virtuoso, and a dedicated champion of new music, having created more than a dozen commissioning projects. His recording of one of them, Kenneth Fuchs's Piano Concerto 'Spiritualist'; won the 2019 Grammy Award for Best Classical Compendium. His own composition, "Three Reflections," will have its premiere with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra on October 7, 2021. He also has multiple new recordings coming out in the next few months, including the 1924 version of Rhapsody in Blue with the original orchestration, Islamey on the Steinway Label, and "A Planet's Odyssey" by Daniel Perttu. BONUS OPPORTUNITY FOR TPP FANS!Mr. Biegel played so many excerpts during the interview, we couldn't keep up! If you hear a melody you recognize, write the title of the piece in the comments on YouTube!Everyone who correctly identifies an excerpt will get a mention in the credits of a future episode!

Part 1 of 2.Welcome to Season 2 of The Piano Pod! To celebrate the start of the new season, we interviewed Jeffrey Biegel, the renowned concert pianist, Steinway artist, recording artist, composer, and arranger. Mr. Biegel has performed with many major orchestras throughout the world, such as the London Symphony, the BBC Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the National Symphony, among many others; and he is a professor of piano at the Conservatory of Music at Brooklyn College. He is both a traditional virtuoso, and a dedicated champion of new music, having created more than a dozen commissioning projects. His recording of one of them, Kenneth Fuchs's Piano Concerto 'Spiritualist'; won the 2019 Grammy Award for Best Classical Compendium. His own composition, "Three Reflections," will have its premiere with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra on October 7, 2021. He also has multiple new recordings coming out in the next few months, including the 1924 version of Rhapsody in Blue with the original orchestration, Islamey on the Steinway Label, and "A Planet's Odyssey" by Daniel Perttu.BONUS OPPORTUNITY FOR TPP FANS!Mr. Biegel played so many excerpts during the interview, we couldn't keep up! If you hear a melody you recognize, write the title of the piece in the comments on YouTube!Everyone who correctly identifies an excerpt will get a mention in the credits of a future episode!

WE ARE BACK!!!! After a brief hiatus to rest and catch up on our own projects, The Piano Pod is ready to launch our second season! In this episode, we talk a bit about how we spent our summers, what we learned from our first season, and our plans for the new one, including our first three guests. Join us on YouTube for the premiere: https://youtu.be/u7yEBdZXE2sWe were also recently featured on two other podcasts:🎙All Keyed Up, Episode 38: https://www.benkapilow.com/allkeyedup🎙And If Love Remains, Episode 74: https://andifloveremains.podbean.com/e/episode-74-the-piano-pod/We are very excited about this new season! Hope you will enjoy all the great content we have coming up!

Part 2 of 2.For our final episode of Season 1, TPP interviewed Ben Laude, Juilliard-trained pianist, and Head of Piano at tonebase.co, a premium video subscription platform for classical music education.Tonebase revolutionizes music education by providing its users with a vast database of lessons, masterclasses, and interviews with some of the biggest names in performance and pedagogy - previously only accessible at elite institutions. We picked Ben's brain on the subject of this great new platform for content distribution.

Part 1 of 2.For our final episode of Season 1, TPP interviewed Ben Laude, Juilliard-trained pianist, and Head of Piano at tonebase.co, a premium video subscription platform for classical music education.Tonebase revolutionizes music education by providing its users with a vast database of lessons, masterclasses, and interviews with some of the biggest names in performance and pedagogy - previously only accessible at elite institutions. We picked Ben's brain on the subject of this great new platform for content distribution.

TPP had the privilege of interviewing James Redcay: Senior Executive Overseeing Operations and Sales at MidAmerica Productions (https://www.midamerica-music.com/), the most prolific presenter of choral concerts in the history of Carnegie Hall. James explained to us how a six-year diversion in Macau, China 🇲🇴 where he created and managed entertainment programs for the world's largest casino company - helped to shift his career path from the traditional one of a composer and classical pianist to a choir booking manager working closely with the famous venue 🎭. Join us to hear his fun anecdotes from backstage, as well as learn how his company dealt with the sudden cancellation of all concerts during the COVID-19 pandemic. [James Redcay, composer/pianist/manager]A native of Allentown, Pennsylvania, James Redcay spent four years in New York City as an accomplished pianist, composer and teacher, performing and composing for numerous concerts and institutions. During this time Redcay also held the position of Composer-in-Residence at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ. After graduating from NYU, Redcay moved abroad to Macao, where he taught music at the Conservatory of Macao and created and managed arts and entertainment programs for Sands China Ltd., a subsidiary of Las Vegas Sands. After six fruitful years, Redcay relocated to the United States and now resides in New York City. He joined MidAmerica Productions in April of 2015.https://www.youtube.com/user/jredcay7https://www.instagram.com/redcayjames/

In this episode, Yukimi, Eric, and Clara abandon their roles as interviewers to return to their first love: playing the piano! This full-length recital was livestreamed and broadcast through Zoom over Youtube and Facebook. See the full performance here: https://youtu.be/0XqObHdQe6g Program: Yukimi SongSonata in F minor, Op. 5 by J. BrahmsI. Allegro maestosoIII. ScherzoIV. Andante moltoV. Finale Eric HunterSelected Preludes from Livres I and II by C. DebussyI, 1: Danseuses de DelphesI, 3: Le vent dans la plaineI, 4: >II, 5: BruyèresI, 5: Les collines d'AnacapriI, 7: Ce qu'a vu le vent d'ouestI, 10: La cathédrale engloutie Clara ZhangSinfonia from Partita No. 2 BWV 826 by J.S. BachDanza De La Moza Donosa by A. GinasteraBulgarian Rhythms 1 & 2 by B. BartokAndante Sostenuto from Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 22 by C. Saint-Saens

Part 2 of 2. For this episode, TPP interviewed Madeline Bruser: Founder of the Art of Practicing Institute and author of the highly acclaimed book "The Art of Practicing: A Guide to Making Music from the Heart." An authorized instructor of mindfulness meditation in the Buddhist tradition, Madeline has presented mindfulness in secular contexts for more than 30 years. She frequently teaches workshops on Mindfulness, Confidence & Performance at conservatories and college music departments, including the Juilliard School, Mannes School of Music, the University of British Columbia, and Northwestern University. Madeline has performed as a soloist with the San Francisco and Denver Symphony Orchestras and was featured on National Public Radio’s Performance Today in an interview and piano lesson broadcast in 200 cities. Inspired to help more musicians unleash their full potential, Madeline founded the Art of Practicing Institute, offering a weeklong summer program and online master classes throughout the year. The Institute provides training in mindfulness techniques, community support through discussion groups, in-depth musical work in master classes, and teacher training workshops. Please visit our YouTube channel if you are interested in watching the video version: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmFJ7CoQokjjrCxs1VCS39Q

Part 1 of 2.For this episode, TPP interviewed Madeline Bruser: Founder of the Art of Practicing Institute and author of the highly acclaimed book "The Art of Practicing: A Guide to Making Music from the Heart." An authorized instructor of mindfulness meditation in the Buddhist tradition, Madeline has presented mindfulness in secular contexts for more than 30 years. She frequently teaches workshops on Mindfulness, Confidence & Performance at conservatories and college music departments, including the Juilliard School, Mannes School of Music, the University of British Columbia, and Northwestern University.Madeline has performed as a soloist with the San Francisco and Denver Symphony Orchestras and was featured on National Public Radio’s Performance Today in an interview and piano lesson broadcast in 200 cities. Inspired to help more musicians unleash their full potential, Madeline founded the Art of Practicing Institute, offering a weeklong summer program and online master classes throughout the year. The Institute provides training in mindfulness techniques, community support through discussion groups, in-depth musical work in master classes, and teacher training workshops.Please visit our YouTube channel if you are interested in watching the video version: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmFJ7CoQokjjrCxs1VCS39Q

Part 2 of 2.For Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM), we had the privilege of interviewing Jim Ridl: jazz pianist, composer, recording artist, and educator. Jim shared with us his insights on improvisation and differences in approach between jazz and classical musicians. This interview rapidly evolved into more of a masterclass as he then demonstrated stylistic differences between blues and jazz, various improv techniques, and even his warm-up routines at the piano. We hope that this episode inspires you as much it did us!About Jim Ridl:Jim has released multiple critically acclaimed recordings, and performed across the globe with the Jim Ridl Trio and Quartet, the Dave Liebman Big Band, the Mingus Big Band, and the Tim Horner Quintet. Commissions as a composer/arranger have included the BMI New York Jazz Composers Orchestra, the Denver Symphony Orchestra, the Lamont School of Music Chamber Orchestra, and the Off-Broadstreet Theatre.

Part 1 of 2.For Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM), we had the privilege of interviewing Jim Ridl: jazz pianist, composer, recording artist, and educator. Jim shared with us his insights on improvisation and differences in approach between jazz and classical musicians. This interview rapidly evolved into more of a masterclass as he then demonstrated stylistic differences between blues and jazz, various improv techniques, and even his warm-up routines at the piano. We hope that this episode inspires you as much it did us!About Jim Ridl:Jim has released multiple critically acclaimed recordings, and performed across the globe with the Jim Ridl Trio and Quartet, the Dave Liebman Big Band, the Mingus Big Band, and the Tim Horner Quintet. Commissions as a composer/arranger have included the BMI New York Jazz Composers Orchestra, the Denver Symphony Orchestra, the Lamont School of Music Chamber Orchestra, and the Off-Broadstreet Theatre.

Happy April, everyone! April is Autism Acceptance Month, so to promote neurodiversity and inclusion, we interviewed Selena Pistoresi - pianist, teacher, creator of Notablepiano.com, and neurodiversity specialist.With a studio of 50 students and a full waitlist, Selena has found success cultivating the gifts of students that many teachers often struggle with. In this episode, she explains neurodiversity and speaks about her experiences working with this rapidly growing population of students. Some of the topics we cover include autism, ADHD, and ODD, and how to approach a student who has not been diagnosed yet. With the explosion in diagnoses in recent years, this is information any modern piano teacher can't afford to be without.

HAPPY 10TH EPISODE TO US! To celebrate this milestone, we decided to do a special episode, TPP Happy Hour! We had a few drinks, laughed about the mistakes we made in our early episodes, and also celebrated what we did right, and what we've learned along the way.This special edition covers all our podcasts from the introductory episode through Episode 6. We were reminded how fortunate we have been to be able to interview wonderful guests from all four corners of the globe!

In this episode, TPP interviews Dr. Jonathan Ong 🇦🇺, classical pianist, improviser, arranger, and Twitch streamer! With over 57,000 followers, 2.4 million views, and 3,500 hours of streaming time, Jonathan is ranked in the top 0.1% of all Twitch streamers and is among the world’s top Twitch music channels. We had a great time talking to him about "digital busking," making it in a freelance economy, and the importance of a growth mindset. Check out his Twitch channel 👾 https://twitch.tv/jonathanong*Note: We had a lot of technical issues during the taping: Yukimi's computer crashed, and Eric forgot to plug in his good microphone! So sorry about the audio quality. We will do better in the future!Stay tuned for an extra special episode of The Piano Pod in two weeks: TPP Happy Hour! See you then!

Part 2 of 2.In this episode, TPP interviews Frederic Chiu: international concert pianist, innovator, Yamaha Artist with over 30 recorded albums, creator of Deeper Performance Studies, and distinguished faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University and The Hartt School.Frederic generously went way over our typical interview length of 45 minutes, and it was hard for us to stop talking with him! A deeply philosophical musician, he offered his thoughts on how piano fits into the modern world, what it is like to be a bridge between vastly different cultures, and how he comes up with his innovative programs.

Part 1 of 2.In this episode, TPP interviews Frederic Chiu: international concert pianist, innovator, Yamaha Artist with over 30 recorded albums, creator of Deeper Performance Studies, and distinguished faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University and The Hartt School.Frederic generously went way over our typical interview length of 45 minutes, and it was hard for us to stop talking with him! A deeply philosophical musician, he offered his thoughts on how piano fits into the modern world, what it is like to be a bridge between vastly different cultures, and how he comes up with his innovative programs.

In this episode, The Piano Pod interviews Andrew Ingkavet, owner of Park Slope Music Lessons, and founder and CEO of The Musicolor Method, an innovative piano method for young learners.We discussed topics such as what is behind the Musicolor Method's philosophy and how Andrew drew on his multi-layered career to develop it. He also shared some practical tips for musicians and music teachers, including how he has been able to sustain his music studio in Brooklyn, NY, for all of his employees 100% during the pandemic! [The Musicolor Method 🌈 ] 🌐 Website: https://www.musicolormethod.com/​ 🏙Instagram @musicolormethod 😃 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musicolormethod​ [The Piano Pod 🎙] 👉 Follow us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/thepianopodnyc🌲​ 🎧 The audio version of all the episodes is available on major podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/TPP2.0🌴Watch this episode on YouTube:

In this episode, The Piano Pod interviews Dr. Paolo Marchettini, a brilliant composer, clarinetist, and theory and composition professor at the Manhattan School of Music. He recently released an album, "The Months Have Ends," a compilation of his orchestral works. We talk to him about the new album, his compositional process and relationship with the piano, and growing up as a musician in Italy.

In our very first live-streamed episode, The Piano Pod interviews Ray Mak (https://www.youtube.com/user/makhonkit), a Malaysian pop pianist and YouTube star. With over 300,000 subscribers to date, Ray has built a career around the incredible popularity of his solo piano covers. Ray tells us the story of his journey on YouTube from the beginning till now, offering a ton of helpful tips for those who are just starting out or looking to increase their views and subscribers. [Season 1 Episode 5: Live with Ray Mak!] 00:00:00 Intro Music 00:00:42 Intro 33500:03:35 How Ray Met His Teacher, Clara (one of The Piano Pod's Co-Host)! 00:06:00 Reaching 300K Subscribers 00:06:50 Moving Location Changed the Algorithm of His YouTube Channel 00:09:45 How Losing His Eyesight Shaped His Artistry as a Pianist 00:15:19 How Ray Started Posting His Videos on YouTube 00:21:55 Ray the Multi-Talented and Multilingual 00:23:39 Becoming a Youtube Pianist by Accident? 00:24:45 Making a Music Career on YouTube 00:28:23 Your Imperfection is Perfect. 00:31:12 Started Making $$ on YouTube 00:34:19 Getting Sponsorship on YouTube 00:37:01 Consistency and Persistence are the Keys 00:40:42 How to Engage the Audience 00:43:53 Responding to Haters with Love 00:47:19 A Recipe to Make a Viral Video!?!? 00:53:13 Covering/Posting Pop Songs--Dealing with Copyright 00:56:25 The Pandemic Tripled the Viewership 00:59:47 The Recording Equipment Recommendation 01:06:47 The Name "Ray Mak" 01:08:30 Two Key Successful Tips to Share 01:13:08 What Inspires Ray and Stays Motivated [Ray Mak] 👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/makhonkit 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raymakpiano 👉 Instagram: @makhonkit

In this episode, The Piano Pod interviews Chantal Balestri, a brilliant young concert pianist, teacher, and festival organizer. Trained as a soloist in the European tradition, Chantal moved to NYC to study and develop her career as an internationally performing soloist and chamber musician. She successfully founded her own music festival in Fivizzano, Tuscany, and is a member of the Global Leaders community-building program. Now that the pandemic has turned the world upside down, Chantal has returned to her hometown in Italy, where she is making a new start. [Season 1: Episode 4] 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:16 What’s Life Like in Italy Right Now? 0:03:42 Growing Up in Italy 0:06:32 Moving to NYC 0:08:14 Studying Classical Music in the U.S. vs. Europe 0:12:28 Teaching Piano 0:15:00 What Drives You 0:17:30 Becoming an Event Organizer 0:19:55 The Global Leaders Program 0:23:58 Moving During a Pandemic 0:30:26 Is There Anything Positive Coming Out of the Pandemic? 0:35:44 Advice for Young Artists 0:38:58 Future Plans and Projects 0:42:39 Gender Dynamics in the U.S. vs. Europe 0:49:32 Lunigiana International Music Festival [Lunigiana International Music Festival] 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lunigianamus... 👉 Website: http://www.lunigianamusicfestival.com 👉Instagram: @lunigianamusicfestival [Chantal Balestri] 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chantal.bale... 👉 Website: www.chantalbalestri.com 👉 Instagram: @chantal_balestri [The Piano Pod] 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePianoPodNYC/ 👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmFJ... 👉 Instagram: @ the_piano_pod 👉 Twitter: @ PodPiano 📣 The audio-only version will also be available at https://soundcloud.com/the-piano-pod. ✏️ Please leave us feedback in the comments or email us at [email protected]. The goals of The Piano Pod are to examine the traditions of the piano and help expand what it is capable of in the modern era. To this end, each month we interview a guest speaker who has been breaking exciting new ground in the industry.

One of the first videoconferencing platforms built from the ground up specifically for music lessons and performance, ROLL has the potential to change the way we do business. Mike explains the philosophy behind his software and describes the many features that differentiate it from competitors such as Zoom, FaceTime, and Skype. [Season 1 Episode 3] 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:56 Building Rock Out Loud Live 0:02:56 Launch of Rock Out Loud Live 0:04:00 Rock Out Loud Studio as Music Studios 0:05:57 Foreseeing the Future: Virtual Music Lessons 0:08:35 Rock Out Loud Live (ROLL) vs. Zoom 0:09:55 Direct Communications between Teacher and Student 0:11:22 ROLL Unique Feature1: Uploading PDF Sheetmusic in Real Time 0:13:08 ROLL Unique Feature2: Downloading Over 1.8 Million Songs 0:13:27 ROLL Unique Feature 3: Simple to Use for All! 0:14:24 ROLL New Feature Coming Up Soon: ROLL Whiteboard: Score Sharing and Annotating 0:16:25 "Playing Duets on ROLL"--EAR Technology 0:17:13 Peer to Peer connection 0:18:44 E2E RTT [Rock Out Loud Live!] ▶️ To find out more about Rock Out Loud Live, 👉 https://ikilledzoom.com/ ▶️ To create a ROLL account for your music lessons, 👉https://RockOutLoud.live 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockOutLoud/ 👉 ROLL Instagram: @ rockoutloud 👉 ROLL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RockOutLoud [The Piano Pod] 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Piano-Pod/ 👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmFJ... 👉 Instagram: @ the_piano_pod 👉 Twitter: @ PodPiano 📣 The audio-only version will also be available at https://soundcloud.com/the-piano-pod. ✏️ Please leave us feedback in the comments or email us at [email protected]. The goals of The Piano Pod are to examine the traditions of the piano and help expand what it is capable of in the modern era. To this end, each month we interview a guest speaker who has been breaking exciting new ground in the industry. In case you missed the first episode of TPP, Dr. Jon Skidmore--Psychologist and Performance Coach, you can catch up HERE: 📺 https://youtu.be/Wf574hrQk9M (Part 1 of 2) 📺 https://youtu.be/peBTZl6gY5I (Part 2 of 2) In case you missed the second episode of TPP, Vera Anselmo: How a Russian Pianist Developed One of NYC's Most Successful Non-Profits, you can catch up HERE: 📺 https://youtu.be/qnRS4kRAuNg

In our second episode, the Piano Pod interviews Vera Anselmo, the founder and artistic director at Anselmo Academy of Music and the Arts (formerly The Piano School of New York City). Ms. Anselmo describes how she went from being a young pianist from Moscow just starting out in NYC, to founding and directing one of its most successful non-profit music schools. [Season 1 Episode 2] 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:16 - Vera's Beginning 0:06:41 - Starting Life in NYC 0:12:25 - Origin of the Name, The Piano School of NYC 0:13:48 - Group Piano Lessons of The Piano Schol of NYC 0:17:16 - Non-Profit Organization 0:20:38 - From Small Business to Non-Profit 0:22:45 - Community Recitals at Jazz at Lincoln Center! 0:25:10 - The Future of The Piano School: Anselmo Academy 0:30:20 - Beating COVID-19 0:33:20 - Advice to Young Professionals 0:34:54 - New Offerings at Anselmo Academy of Music and the Arts [Anselmo Academy of Music and the Arts] 👉Website: https://www.anselmoacademy.org/ 👉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnselmoAcademy/ 👉Instagram: @ anselmoacademy 👉Twitter: @ pianoofnyc ✏️Please email Anselmo Academy at [email protected] for inquiries about affordable music lessons. [The Piano Pod] 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Piano-Pod/ 👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmFJ7CoQokjjrCxs1VCS39Q 👉 Instagram: @ the_piano_pod 👉 Twitter: @ PodPiano ✏️ Please leave us feedback in the comments or email us at [email protected]. The goals of The Piano Pod are to examine the traditions of the piano and help expand what it is capable of in the modern era. To this end, each month we interview a guest speaker who has been breaking exciting new ground in the industry.

In our debut episode, The Piano Pod interviews Dr. Jon Skidmore, co-author of “Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance.” An expert in the field of performance-related anxiety, his Five Stages of Peak Performance contain a comprehensive strategy for dealing with nerves and optimizing performances - whether in music, or elsewhere in life. The Piano Pod: Subscribe to “The Piano Pod” YouTube Channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmFJ... Facebook https://www.facebook.com/The-Piano-Po... Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_piano_pod/ Twitter https://twitter.com/PodPiano Please send any feedback to [email protected], or leave us a comment! Dr. Jon Skidmore: http://jonskidmore.com/ During the pandemic, Dr. Skidmore is hosting a FREE weekly webinar, “Conquer Anxiety Now.” Dates: every Thursday at 10:00am MST Please email [email protected] to RSVP and receive a zoom ID. The Piano Pod is hosting an introductory free webinar with Dr. Skidmore: “Conquer Anxiety and The Five Stages of Peak Performances” October 11, 2020 4:00 p.m. EST RSVP to [email protected].

The Piano Pod is a monthly podcast by three pianists and teachers from NYC: Yukimi Song, Eric Hunter, and Clara Zhang. In this video, we introduce ourselves and explain how the COVID-19 pandemic compelled us to create this show. Our goals are to examine the traditions of the piano and help to expand what it is capable of in the modern era. To this end, each month we interview a guest speaker who has been breaking exciting new ground in the industry. In our debut episode, which will be available on September 8, the Piano Pod interviews Dr. Jon Skidmore, co-author of Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance. An expert in the field of performance-related anxiety, his Five Stages of Peak Performance contain a comprehensive strategy for dealing with nerves and optimizing performances both in music and elsewhere in life. Music: "Gone Fishin'" by Eric Hunter: https://soundcloud.com/erichuntermusic/gone-fishin To get our latest news: Subscribe to “The Piano Pod” HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmFJ... Facebook https://www.facebook.com/The-Piano-Po... Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_piano_pod/ Twitter https://twitter.com/PodPiano Please email us at [email protected] or leave us comments below with your feedback. Thanks for listening!