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103: The Piano Teacher Friends I Can’t Live Without
Episode 103
Teaching piano can be one of the most rewarding careers, but it can also feel surprisingly lonely. In this episode, I’m sharing why the piano teacher…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
102: Growing an Online Presence as a Musician with Anni Kallioniemi
Episode 102
Building an online presence can feel overwhelming for musicians, especially when we’re already balancing performing, teaching, and life. In this epis…
7 months ago
101: Real Talk About Performance Anxiety
Episode 101
Performance anxiety is something I’ve struggled with for years, despite playing hundreds of times as a collaborative pianist. In this solo episode, I…
7 months, 1 week ago
100: The Teacher Who Shaped Me as a Pianist with Dr. Un-Young Whang
Episode 100
Reaching episode 100 feels surreal, and I couldn’t imagine marking this milestone with anyone else. For this very special episode, I’m joined by the …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
099: Reflections on 99 Episodes of the TopMusic Piano Podcast
Episode 99
As I approach episode 100, I wanted to pause and reflect on what the first 99 episodes of this podcast have meant to me. In this solo episode, I'm go…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
098: Behind the Scenes with Wedding Pianist James Roscoe
Episode 98
Many pianists tell me they’d love to play more weddings but feel unsure about where to start. In this episode, we're having a chat with James Roscoe,…
8 months ago
097: When Technique Goes Wrong (and How to Fix It) with Stephanie Archer
Episode 97
Dr. Stephanie Archer brings a thoughtful and experience-driven perspective to piano technique and pedagogy. Drawing from her work as a university pro…
8 months, 1 week ago
096: 10 of My Favorite Things from 2025
Episode 96
As I wrap up 2025, I’ve been reflecting on the moments, conversations, and discoveries that made this year so meaningful. In this episode, I’m sharin…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
095: The Intersection of Piano and Organ with Kelsey Berg
Episode 95
Kelsey Berg brings a fascinating perspective to the worlds of piano and organ. With roles spanning church music, university teaching, and private ins…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
094: From Piano Teacher to Novelist with Jerald Simon
Episode 94
Jerald Simon’s creativity knows no bounds—from composing hundreds of piano pieces to writing motivational poetry and now fiction. In this episode, he…
9 months, 4 weeks ago