103: The Piano Teacher Friends I Can’t Live Without
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 friends in my life have become absolutely essentia...
27 Feb 17min
102: Growing an Online Presence as a Musician with Anni Kallioniemi
Building an online presence can feel overwhelming for musicians, especially when we’re already balancing performing, teaching, and life. In this episode, we're chatting with cellist and social media s...
20 Feb 39min
101: Real Talk About Performance Anxiety
Performance anxiety is something I’ve struggled with for years, despite playing hundreds of times as a collaborative pianist. In this solo episode, I'm openning up about my personal journey with stage...
13 Feb 18min
100: The Teacher Who Shaped Me as a Pianist with Dr. Un-Young Whang
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 teacher who shaped me as a pianist, Dr. Un-Young Wh...
6 Feb 42min
099: Reflections on 99 Episodes of the TopMusic Piano Podcast
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 going to share memories from my own early piano lesso...
30 Jan 13min
098: Behind the Scenes with Wedding Pianist James Roscoe
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, a full-time wedding pianist based in the UK, who t...
23 Jan 42min
097: When Technique Goes Wrong (and How to Fix It) with Stephanie Archer
Dr. Stephanie Archer brings a thoughtful and experience-driven perspective to piano technique and pedagogy. Drawing from her work as a university professor, private teacher, and researcher in injury p...
16 Jan 35min
096: 10 of My Favorite Things from 2025
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 sharing 10 of my favorite things, from standout podcast i...
12 Des 202519min
