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Hello, piano enthusiasts! Welcome and thank you for tuning in to the PianoPod. I am Yukimi,

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a classical pianist, educator from the heart of New York City, and the proud executive

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producer of the PianoPod. So what is PianoPod, you ask? It's a unique podcast that dives

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deep into the mesmerizing world of classical music with a special emphasis on the piano.

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Every other week, we bring you captivating discussions with ground-breakers in the classical

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music industry. The goal of the PianoPod is to cultivate a vibrant community that champions

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fresh perspectives, ensuring that classical music remains vital and resonant in our fast-paced

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world. How can we present the rich legacy of classical music to today's audience in

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a way that's modern, fun, and captivating? I asked myself this question frequently as

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I was building my own piano studio in the trendy neighborhood of downtown Manhattan.

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It was then that I noticed a stark difference the way we as classical professionals perceived

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classical music versus the general public's view. A wise professor from NYU once planted

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the idea of the podcast in my mind, a medium to bridge this gap and ignite discussions

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about connecting with the rest of the world. Fast forward to more than a decade later in

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the summer of 2020 that PianoPod came to life. Since its inception, I've had the honor of

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engaging with the who's who of the classical music world, from renowned concert pianist

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composers to digital influencers, from innovative educators to performance psychologists. Together,

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we've delved into the evolution of classical music, ensuring it remains in tune with our

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society and culture. In the last three seasons, the PianoPod has touched many hearts. The

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show has garnered nearly 100,000 downloads on audio platforms, welcomed 2,000 subscribers

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on YouTube channel, and connected with over 3,000 followers on Instagram. As we celebrate

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our past milestones and eagerly look forward to this new season, my vision for the PianoPod

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remains the same, to offer a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect,

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converse, and explore. Together, we'll ensure our beloved industry remains strong, relevant,

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and progressing in the post-pandemic era. Thank you for joining us on this journey.

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If you are as passionate about the piano and classical music as we are, make sure to subscribe

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and stay tuned for the incredible new season, Season 4, featuring a remarkable guest lineup.