Piano Inspires Podcast

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The Piano Inspires Podcast brings a perspective into piano teaching like never before. Hear directly from leading pianists and teachers in the field and their path to music.

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Episodes

Episode 11: Robert Weirich, Pianist, Educator, and Author

Robert Weirich and Nick Phillips discuss Dr. Weirich’s influential teaching and writing career in this episode of Piano Inspires Podcast. Source

May 15, 2024•22 min•Ep. 11

Episode 10: Sara Davis Buechner, Concert Pianist and Educator

Pianist and educator Sara Davis Buechner discusses her musical journey, the saving power of music, and advocacy, with Craig Sale in this episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast. Source

May 08, 2024•48 min•Ep. 10

Episode 9: Angelin Chang, Asian American Grammy Award-Winning Pianist

Join Angelin Chang, the first female American classical pianist and first pianist of Asian descent to win a Grammy and first Artist-in-Residence at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. as she discusses the importance of advocating for music for all. Special thanks to our host for this episode, Andrea McAlister. Source

May 01, 2024•41 min•Ep. 9

Episode 8: Chee-Hwa Tan, Composer, Pianist, and Teacher with Alejandro Cremaschi

In this episode of Piano Inspires Podcast, Chee-Hwa Tan talks with Alejandro Cremaschi about her compositional process, the process of storytelling, and learning technique through emotion. Source

Apr 24, 2024•42 min•Ep. 8

Episode 7: Susanna Garcia Discusses DEIB with Luis Sanchez

Susie Garcia shares how collaboration and creativity have inspired her musical journey in this episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast. Source

Apr 10, 2024•37 min•Ep. 7

Episode 6: Connor Chee, Navajo Pianist and Composer

Join Connor Chee with Craig Sale as he discusses indigenous culture, music, and how his background has influenced his performance and compositional career. Source

Mar 27, 2024•41 min•Ep. 6

Episode 5: Vanessa Cornett

Piano Inspires Podcast welcomes Vanessa Cornett with Alejandro Cremaschi as she discusses mindfulness and anxiety management for ourselves and our students. Source

Mar 13, 2024•39 min•Ep. 5

Episode 4: William Chapman Nyaho

Join William Chapman Nyaho with Jennifer Snow for our next Piano Inspires Podcast as they discuss Chapman Nyaho’s rich musical history and his thoughts about the place of music in the world. Source

Feb 28, 2024•48 min•Ep. 4

Episode 3: Leah Claiborne

Join Leah Claiborne with Craig Sale as she discusses equity and belonging in the world of classical music. Source

Feb 14, 2024•45 min•Ep. 3

Episode 2: Marvin Blickenstaff

Join Marvin Blickenstaff with Sara Ernst as he discusses his extensive career and philosophies of music education. Source

Jan 30, 2024•44 min•Ep. 2

Episode 1: Karen Zorn

Join Karen Zorn, President of Longy School of Music, and Jennifer Snow, CEO of the Frances Clark Center, as they discuss advocacy, leadership, and the future of music as a transformative force in the world. Source

Jan 15, 2024•44 min•Ep. 1

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