Podcast

Episode 17: Ann DuHamel, Pianist, Teaching Artist, and 2023-24 McKnight Artist Fellow

Join Ann DuHamel as she discusses the importance of music as an agent of change in the world with Pamela Pike. Ann DuHamel, McKnight Artist Fellow and Past President of the Minnesota Music Teachers Association, currently serves as Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota Morris. She is a bibliophile, chocoholic, eccentric gardener, Futurama fan,…
Episode 16: Michelle Conda, Educator, Author, and 2023 Frances Clark Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

Join Michelle Conda and Andrea McAlister in a discussion about pedagogy, legacy, and Dr. Conda’s deserving recognition as the 2023 Frances Clark Center Lifetime Achievement Award Winner. Michelle Conda is Professor of Piano Pedagogy at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and is praised for her extraordinary contributions to the field of piano pedagogy.
Episode 15: George Litterst, Educator, Clinician, and Music Software Developer

In this episode of Piano Inspires Podcast, George Litterst, the 2023 Frances Clark Center Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, reflects on his career path in music and technology with Shana Kirk.
Episode 14: Olga Kern, Van Cliburn International Competition Gold Medalist

With a vivid onstage presence, dazzling technique, and keen musicianship, pianist Olga Kern is widely recognized as one of the great artists of her generation, captivating audiences and critics alike. She was born into a family of musicians and began studying piano at the age of five. At seventeen, she was awarded first prize at…
Episode 13: Ingrid Clarfield, Internationally Acclaimed Teacher, Performer, Clinician, and Author

Ingrid Clarfield is a nationally recognized performer, clinician, and author. She has presented workshops, lecture-recitals, and master classes in over 150 cities in 40 states across North America, including State and National MTNA Conferences, the National Conference of Keyboard Pedagogy, and other prestigious conferences and festivals. Professor Clarfield has written 23 books published by Alfred…
Episode 12: Concert Pianist Artina McCain discusses Wellness, Dealing with Piano-Related Injury, and Persistence

Join Artina McCain, Concert Pianist and Yamaha Artist, dedicated to promoting the works of Black and other underrepresented composers, as she discusses wellness, persistence, and the importance of sharing music with a wider audience with Andrea McAlister in this episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Episode 3: Leah Claiborne

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