Piano Inspires Podcast

Piano Inspires Podcast


Latest Episodes

Brian Chung, Bridging Music, Business, and Education | S3 E7 
November 05, 2025

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 
October 29, 2025

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 
October 22, 2025

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 
October 15, 2025

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 
October 08, 2025

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 
October 01, 2025

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 
September 24, 2025

Pianist, educator, andPiano Adventuresco-creatorDr. Randy Faberjoins Jennifer Snow to discuss sparking intrinsic motivation, nurturing creativity, and helping students discover the artist within.

Samantha Coates, Rethinking Piano Education with Creativity and Humor | S2 E24
March 19, 2025

In this episode of The Piano Inspires Podcast, Craig Sale is joined by Samantha Coates who shares her journey from traditional piano lessons to becoming an innovative educator, author, and advocate fo

Mario Ajero, The Future of Piano Teaching in a Digital World | S2 E23
March 12, 2025

In this episode of The Piano Inspires Podcast, special guest and technology guru Dr. Mario Ajero joins host Alejandro Cremaschi, as they explore how technology transforms piano education. From the ris

Leila Viss, Sparking Creativity and Curiosity in Piano Education | S2 E22
March 05, 2025

Host Andrea McAlister is joined by Leila Viss, who shares how creativity, curiosity, and flexibility can transform piano education. She discusses the power of improvisation, adapting lessons to studen