Piano Inspires Podcast
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John Ellis, Creating Space for Students to Discover Their Passions | S3 E10
In this episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast, John Ellis joins host Leah Claiborne to discuss his journey from childhood piano lessons to a dynamic career as a musician and educator. Ellis shares how his passion for music evolved into a lifelong commitme
Gayle Kowalchyk, A Journey of Teaching, Creativity, and Collaboration | S3 E9
In this episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast, Gayle Kowalchyk joins host, Yeeseon Kwon, to discuss her multi-faceted career in music. Kowalchyk reflects on her educational path, her extensive experience as an independent studio teacher, and her work in p
Craig Sale, Shaping Piano Education Through Legacy and Community | S3 E8
In the latest episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast, Craig Sale discusses his early experiences with music study, his work with legendary educators Frances Clark, Louise Goss, and Elvina Pearce, and h
Brian Chung, Bridging Music, Business, and Education | S3 E7
In this episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast, Brian Chung joins host, Heather Smith, to reflect on his past teachers, multi-faceted career path, and hopes for the music field. Chung discusses how he
Gary Ingle, Advancing the Music Profession through Vision and Leadership | S3 E6
In this episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast, Gary Ingle joins host, Jennifer Snow, to discuss his numerous contributions to the music field. Ingle shares his unique educational journey, inspiring ca
Pamela Pike, Inspiring a Lifetime of Learning through Piano Education| S3 E5
In this podcast episode, musician and educator Pam Pike shares experiences from her youth and beyond that inspired her to become a piano teacher. In this impactful conversation with host Craig Sale, P
Michelle Cann, Elevating Voices through Artistry and Education | S3 E4
Join host Leah Claiborne as she interviews pianist Michelle Cann, who serves as the Eleanor Sokoloff Chair in Piano Studies at the Curtis Institute of Music. Cann reflects on her wide-ranging career,
Alvin Chow and Angela Cheng, Reflecting on Philosophies of Teaching | S3 E3
In this episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast, Alvin Chow and Angela Cheng join host, Andrea McAlister, to discuss their musical journeys. Chow and Cheng share memories of their inspirational teacher,
E.L. Lancaster, A Lifetime of Teaching, Publishing, and Inspiring Through Piano | S3 E2
In this episode, Dr. E.L. Lancaster reflects on a remarkable career that has shaped piano pedagogy worldwide. From his early lessons in rural Tennessee to leading innovations in group piano teaching,
Randy Faber, Igniting the Artist Within | S3 E1
Pianist, educator, andPiano Adventuresco-creatorDr. Randy Faberjoins Jennifer Snow to discuss sparking intrinsic motivation, nurturing creativity, and helping students discover the artist within.





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