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Jonathan (22) interviews his grandmother, Dorothy (90), about growing up in Asheville, the boarding house her mother had, and the boyfriends she had as a young girl.

Grandpa shares some of his early memories and thoughts

A 92 year old lady who lived an honest and productive life, worked in a family business and raised a family of which she is justifiably proud.

A student and teacher sit down one afternoon after a piano lesson to talk about life. Two generations come together to explore piano and politics, life and death.

Susan Kelley (57) sits down with her mother, Grace Kelley (89), to talk about her experience immigrating to the United States from Palestine, to discuss her passions for nursing and music, and to remember members of their family who have...

Steve Desroches (48) talks to Phil Spletzer (56) about his career as a musician, playing the violin in symphony orchestras and in the pit of many Broadway shows.

Savina Wu (who learned piano at age 70!) discusses how she learned the instrument and what it means to her.

Marie tells her daughter, Donna, stories of her childhood and family in North Carolina.

Siblings, Lorrie Keating Heinemann (60) and Robert Keating (61), interview their sister, Patricia "Pat" Keating (78), about her early life, her work, her hobbies, and how she learned to navigate life as a blind person. They also share some favorite...

Mario Núñez (63) shares a conversation with his mother, Carmen Núñez (91), and father, Philip Núñez (93), about their memories of New York City, how they first met, their marriage, their family, music, baseball, Tampa, Florida.

Piano and grandchildren

Tim Watson (57) speaks to his mother Myra Sands (76) about celebrating Mardi Gras as a kid, working in the media industry, and the great Southern tradition of storytelling.

Caroline Shapero (72) tells her son Don Shapero (47) about her mother’s career as a renowned cellist, and about the life of her cello.

Patty Dominguez (60) interviews her friend Lorelle Nelson (79) who shares about her international adventures and her work as a piano technician.

Spouses Bo Bartlett (65) and Betsy Eby (54) sit down for a conversation about how their respective childhood homes have influenced who they are today, the inspiration behind each of their artistic styles, and the role that the Bo Bartlett...

Ann Lombardi, 59, interviews her friend Anna Woo, 42, about her family’s immigration to the United States and her life here since that day in April 1976.

Today I interviewed Jane Calder. I have known her for nine years now. Although I have known her for so long, k have never known much about her. I learned about her childhood, life, mentors, and so much more.

I interviewed my 75 year old grandmother, and asked her about what life was like when she was a little girl. What she wished for me and my children, and what she was proud of in her own life.

Stephanie tells stories of her big and dramatic family.

Steve Desroches (47) talks to Todd Alsup (44) about his work as a musician, specifically as a piano man in New York City and Provincetown, Massachusetts.

In honor of the StoryCorp virtual mobile tour coming to Montana. (I am Program Director for Montana Public Radio) another interview with my two younger children about this crazy spring living in this era of the social distancing and life.

Patricia Evans (63) tells her friend, Brooke Soard (43), about her grandmother, Lottie, and the musical legacy that she left.

Today i interviewed my piano teacher of 9 years. Over the nine years, I only knew about her past students and children. Today I wanted to know more about her childhood, career, passions and proudest moments.

I think that my interview went really well with my mom I think I learned a lot of things that I never knew about her and also for her to reflect on some of her life issues was cool to...