This content was created by The Piano Pod with Yukimi Song. This content was uploaded by The Piano Pod with Yukimi Song. This is a YouTube video titled "Welcome to Season 4 of The Piano Pod!" (published September 2, 2023). The excerpt is a first-person welcome/intro monologue by Yukimi Song — a New York City–based classical pianist, educator, and executive producer/host of The Piano Pod with Yukimi Song. She explains the podcast’s mission to bridge the gap between classical music professionals and the general public, gives background on the show’s origin (idea from an NYU professor, launched summer 2020), highlights past guests (concert pianists, composers, educators, digital influencers, performance psychologists), cites audience milestones (nearly 100,000 audio downloads, ~2,000 YouTube subscribers, ~3,000 Instagram followers), and invites listeners to subscribe for Season 4.
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Hello, piano enthusiasts! Welcome and thanks for stopping by The Piano Pod's YouTube channel. I am Yukimi Song, a classical pianist educator from the heart of New York City and the proud executive producer of The Piano Pod with Yukimi Song. So, what is The Piano Pod, you ask? It's a unique podcast that dives deep into the mesmerizing world of classical music, with a special emphasis on the piano. Every other week, we bring you captivating discussions with groundbreakers in the classical music industry. The goal of The Piano Pod with Yukimi Song is to cultivate a vibrant community that champions fresh perspectives, ensuring that classical music remains vital and resonant in our fast-paced world. How can we present the rich legacy of classical music to today's audience in a way that's modern, fun, and captivating? I asked myself this question frequently as I was building my own piano studio in the trendy neighborhood of downtown Manhattan. It was then that I noticed a stark difference—the way we as classical professionals perceived classical music versus the general public's view. Once, a wise professor from NYU planted the idea of the podcast in my mind—a medium to bridge this gap and ignite discussions about connecting with the rest of the world. Fast forward to more than a decade later, in the summer of 2020, The Piano Pod with Yukimi Song with Yukimi Song with Yukimi Song came to life, Since its inception, I have had the honor of engaging with the who's who of the classical music world, from renowned concert pianists, composers, to digital influencers, from innovative educators to performance psychologists. Together, we've delved into the evolution of classical music, ensuring it remains in tune with our society and culture. In the last 3 seasons, The Piano Pod with Yukimi Song with Yukimi Song has touched many hearts, The show has garnered nearly 100,000 downloads on audio platforms, welcomed 2,000 subscribers on YouTube, and connected with over 3,000 followers on Instagram. As we celebrate our past milestones and eagerly look forward to this new season, my vision for The Piano Pod with Yukimi Song remains the same: to offer a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect, Converse and explore. Together, we'll ensure our beloved industry remains strong, relevant, and progressing in the post-pandemic era. So thank you for joining us on this journey. If you are as passionate about the piano and classical music as we are, make sure to subscribe and stay tuned for the incredible new season, Season 4. Featuring a remarkable guest lineup.
