From the Top
From the Top, an NPR-distributed show, features music and stories from young classical musicians across the United States. It has 50 episodes and publishes weekly, with episodes running about 35 to 40 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, implying a rate of roughly $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Family-friendly classical music audience served by a trusted NPR public media brand
- Weekly episodes of 30 to 40 minutes with high production values from NPR
- Listeners follow young classical musicians, a family-oriented and education-minded audience
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 206 ratings, a strong sign of engaged listeners
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, performance recording, documentary-style feature
- Tone
- warm, inspiring
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 30 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- NPR
- Categories promoted
- Public media membership
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The feed carries a funding link to NPR+ (plus.npr.org), an NPR membership offer, and no visible sponsor mentions in the last 20 episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles concern music performances, competitions and young musicians, with no flagged content; the explicit flag is 0.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.npr.org/podcasts/510026/from-the-top |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id121493653 |
| RSS feed | feeds.npr.org/510026/podcast.xml |
Benchmark score: 82 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Teens Champion Contemporary Music | 2026-10-12 | 26 min |
| Musical Jackpot | 2026-10-05 | 36 min |
| Brahms and Tubas | 2026-09-28 | 37 min |
| Musical Superpowers | 2026-09-21 | 35 min |
| 12 and Under Highlight Show | 2026-09-14 | 38 min |
| Youngest of the Young Highlights Program | 2026-09-07 | 28 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Music and stories from America’s best young classical musicians.
About From the Top
From the Top is an NPR-distributed podcast featuring music and stories from America's best young classical musicians, according to the show's description and the NPR website. The feed lists 50 episodes released on a weekly to biweekly cadence, with typical episodes running about 35 to 40 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows a 4.7 average rating from 206 ratings, and the show has been listed there since 2006.
The show carries no visible sponsor mentions in its recent episode titles, and its only funding link points to NPR+ membership. Audience estimates are approximate: based on rating counts, the show is likely reaching around 5,000 to 25,000 listeners per episode, and listeners are estimated to skew toward adults with an interest in classical music and youth arts.
Brands in music education, instruments, concert ticketing and family-oriented products may find the audience a good fit. An estimated host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode, subject to NPR's underwriting rules.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. From the Top can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about From the Top
How much does From the Top charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are roughly $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on NPR's underwriting terms.
What is From the Top about?
From the Top is an NPR podcast featuring music and stories from America's best young classical musicians. Episodes include performances and features about young performers across the country.
How do I contact From the Top about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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