Piano Inspires Podcast

Piano Inspires Podcast


Latest Episodes

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

Gail Berenson, The Power of Mentorship in Shaping Pianists and Educators | S2 E21
February 26, 2025

In this episode of The Piano Inspires Podcast, Dr. Gail Berenson reflects on the transformative role of mentorship in piano education. She shares personal stories about the teachers who shaped her jou

Courtney Crappell, Embracing Innovation and Growth in Piano Education | S2 E20
February 19, 2025

In this episode of The Piano Inspires Podcast, Jennifer Snow is joined by Courtney Crappell who discusses the evolving world of piano education and the power of lifelong learning. He shares how starti

Barbara Fast, Exploring Passion, Pedagogy, and the Art of Teaching Piano | S2 E19
February 12, 2025

In this episode of The Piano Inspires Podcast, host Pamela Pike is joined by Dr. Barbara Fast, who shares her journey from a musically rich childhood to becoming a leader in piano pedagogy. She reflec