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Logan Skelton, Immersing in Sound, Poetry, and Musical Meaning | S3 E16
28/1/2026 | 49 mins.
Join host Sara Ernst as she interviews Logan Skelton in this episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast. A pianist, composer, and teacher, Dr. Skelton is the Artur Schnabel Collegiate Professor of Music in Piano and the Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Music at the University of Michigan. Their conversation explores Skelton’s beginnings in Mississippi, his […]
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Wilfred Delphin, Building a Life in Music Through Community and Service | S3 E15
21/1/2026 | 43 mins.
In the latest episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast, host Pam Pike interviews Wilfred Delphin, best known for his work as one half of the Delphin and Romain piano duo. Delphin reflects on his distinguished performing career and decades of teaching, sharing anecdotes that reveal his deep sense of responsibility to both music and education. […]
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Louis Nagel, Teaching Students to Listen Beyond the Notes | S3 E14
14/1/2026 | 42 mins.
Join us for a thoughtful conversation with host Craig Sale and Louis Nagel, Professor Emeritus of Music at the University of Michigan. In this episode, Nagel shares insightful perspectives on music, performance, and teaching, drawn from a distinguished career as both a pianist and an educator. This episode offers a rich look into a life […]
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Brian Shepard, MTNA CEO, Building Community and Vision for Music Teachers | S3 E13
07/1/2026 | 45 mins.
Start the new year with this episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast featuring host Jennifer Snow as she interviews Brian Shepard. Shepard shares stories about his early beginnings at the piano, the impact of his teachers, and his rise within the Music Teachers National Association where he now serves as CEO. Tune in to learn […]
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Janet Lopinski, Connecting Heritage, Pedagogy, and Leadership in Music | S3 E12
10/12/2025 | 44 mins.
In this episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast, Janet Lopinski joins host, Sara Ernst, to discuss her journey as a pianist, teacher, and administrator. Lopinski reflects on her early musical experiences, experiences as a teacher, and her work with the Royal Conservatory of Music and the Canadian Chopin Society. Join us for an informative and […]
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The Piano Inspires Podcast brings a perspective into piano teaching like never before. Hear directly from leading pianists and teachers in the field and their path to music.

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