Category: Season 2 - Page 2

Sean Chen, Pianist, Composer, and Arranger | S2 E9

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This episode features Sean Chen, pianist, composer, and arranger, playing with audiences around the world in solo and chamber recitals, concerto performances, and masterclasses, after having won the 2013 American Pianists Awards and placing third at the 2013 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.

Listen to this conversation between host Sara Ernst and Sean Chen as they discuss his early training as a pianist, his competition journey, and the different areas which he draws inspiration from.

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Midori Koga, Pianist, Chamber Musician, and Professor of Piano Pedagogy | S2 E8

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This episode features Midori Koga, a prominent soloist and chamber musician with the Haven Trio, and is the founder of the University of Toronto Piano Pedagogy Program. Join Koga and host Andrea McAlister as they discuss the future of piano pedagogy, and how to inspire students to find their voice and maintain motivation.

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Pete Jutras, Award-Winning Professor and Educator | S2 E7

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This episode features Pete Jutras, award-winning professor and educator, and current Dean of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Listen to host Jennifer Snow interview Jutras as they discuss his introduction to piano pedagogy, his career focused on education, and advice for budding pianists and teachers.

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Dennis Alexander, Educational Piano Music Composer | S2 E6

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Join host Jennifer Snow as she interviews Dennis Alexander, who has an international reputation as one of the world’s most prolific and popular composers of educational piano music for students at all levels. Listen to Alexander’s start to the piano, his path as a composer, and the advice he shares for students and composers.

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Annie Jeng, Taiwanese-American Pianist, Educator, and Collaborator | S2 E5

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Join host Craig Sale as he interviews the well-esteemed pianist and educator, Annie Jeng. In this episode they discuss Jeng’s career in music, finding the right path for oneself, and promoting inclusion through her project, A Seat at the Piano.

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Karen Walwyn, Pianist, Composer, and Florence Price Scholar | S2 E4

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Join esteemed pianist Karen Walwyn and host Leah Claiborne as they discuss Walwyn’s career as a concert pianist and composer, and her dedication to studying underrepresented composers.

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A Conversation with Tim Topham, Founder of TopMusic.co | S2 E3

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Our next episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast features Tim Topham, Founder of TopMusic!

Listen to the whole story about how he got started with piano, his ideas behind TopMusic, and his passion for music making in this interview led by Sara Ernst.

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Spencer Myer, Concert Pianist and Educator | S2 E2

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Join acclaimed concert pianist Spencer Myer as he shares his musical journey in developing his artistry and a well-rounded career in performing and teaching.

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Legacy Episode with Dr. Frances Clark | S2 E1

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Season 2 of Piano Inspires Podcast kicks off with a special legacy episode featuring Dr. Frances Clark.

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