Piano Inspires Podcast

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Anton Nel, South African Concert Pianist and Professor of Piano and Chamber Music | S2 E14
Join host Artina McCain as she interviews Anton Nel, South African Concert Pianist and Professor of Piano and Chamber Music at Butler School of Music University of Texas at Austin. Listeners will ga
Jeremy Siskind, Award-winning Jazz Pianist, Composer, and Educator | S2E13
Host Andrea McAlister welcomes award-winning jazz pianist, composer, and educator Jeremy Siskind for an inspiring conversation on jazz, piano pedagogy, and the art of improvisation. Explore Jeremys i
Martha Hilley, Professor Emeritus at UT Austin, Butler School of Music | S2 E12
Martha Hilley, Group Piano and Pedagogy Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus, shares her inspiring story on this episode with host Artina McCain. Listen to Hilley reflect on her long career at th
Peter Mack, President of MTNA | S2 E11
Irish-born pianist Peter Mack is a nationally renowned performer, clinician, and convention artist, and the 2023-25 MTNA President. Listen to Peter Mack and host Andrea McAlister discuss Macks piano
Catherine Rollin, Pianist, Composer, Clinician, and Author | S2 E10
Catherine Rollin is a pianist, composer, clinician, author, and teacher of prize-winning students. Her more than 400 published pedagogical compositions are recognized worldwide for their combination o
Sean Chen, Pianist, Composer, and Arranger | S2 E9
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 2
Midori Koga, Pianist, Chamber Musician, and Professor of Piano Pedagogy | S2 E8
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 McAli
Pete Jutras, Award-Winning Professor and Educator | S2 E7
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 a
Dennis Alexander, Educational Piano Music Composer | S2 E6
Join host Jennifer Snow as she interviews Dennis Alexander, who has an international reputation as one of the worlds most prolific and popular composers of educational piano music for students at all
Annie Jeng, Taiwanese-American Pianist, Educator, and Collaborator | S2 E5
Join host Craig Sale as he interviews the well-esteemed pianist and educator, Annie Jeng. In this episode they discuss Jengs career in music, finding the right path for oneself, and promoting inclusi