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The composer Christopher Tin, on the occasion of his latest release — To Shiver The Sky (Decca Gold) — speaks to keeping your music in listeners’ ears.

The pianist Michael Gallant discusses how he creates solo-piano covers of rock classics.

Steinway Artist Ahmad Jamal discusses his influences and approach to music.

Vera Anselmo, founder and artistic director of The Piano School of New York City, discusses music education for the underserved.

Step Afrika! founder and executive director C. Brian Williams holds forth on the tradition of stepping, a dance form that uses the body as an instrument.

Composer and Steinway Artist Chad Lawson unpacks his philosophy behind his minimalist aesthetic.

Steinway Artist and NEA Jazz Master Ramsey Lewis reveals how he has benefited from remaining open to what could be.

Steinway Artist Anny Hwang talks about making classical music more flexible and getting her Gershwin to groove.

Pianist, composer, arranger, and producer Peter Bence discusses his approach to pop covers and composition — and how he built a YouTube following of millions.

Steinway Artist Connie Han talks jazz influences and the importance of a jazz language we can all comprehend.

Steinway Artist Matt Rollings discusses lessons learned from the many legends he has worked with over the course of his illustrious career as a pianist, composer, arranger and producer.

Steinway Artist Pascal Rogé reveals why there is always more to say about Claude Debussy.

Steinway Artist Vijay Iyer talks influence, responsibility, jazz, hip-hop, and the importance of right now.

Steinway Artist Ric'key Pageot discusses performing with Madonna — and introduces us to speakeasy-soul / prohibition-funk.

Stephen Brown is an avid crafter and crafty fellow who created Glitterville, which offers handcrafted ornaments for every occasion.