Coventry Music Podcast — Series 2, Episode 7 Can AI Be Creative? Music, Technology & The Future In this episode of the Coventry Music Podcast, Zeke and Millie explore one of the biggest talking points in the creative industries today — Artificial Intelligence. Can AI really be creative? Could it ever replace musicians? Is it simply another tool to help artists, or does it change what creativity means altogether? The pair discuss how technology is shaping the music industry, the role AI is...
Jun 9
12 min
Millie Goes Solo: Creativity, Confidence & Finding Your Sound In this episode, Millie takes the spotlight for a special solo edition of the Coventry Music Podcast and is joined by Coventry Music’s Engagement Officer, Mr Jethwa, who steps in to guide the conversation. They talk about Millie’s music journey so far, how she approaches creating music, where her ideas come from and how her confidence and style have developed over time. From songwriting and improvisation to finding her own voic...
Apr 23
24 min
In this episode, Zeke and Millie catch up on the last few weeks of their musical journeys but the real fun is the introduction of something brand new to the podcast: The Busted Drum Challenge! With music-themed questions hidden inside a not-so-perfect drum, the pair pick slips at random and react honestly, debating topics like talent vs hard work, creativity vs precision and how important are learning scales. Plus, we share exciting updates about what’s coming up with Coventry Music, includi...
Mar 3
16 min
In this episode, Zeke and Millie look back on their experiences performing in Christmas concerts and reflect on what it really feels like stepping onto a stage — the nerves, the excitement, and the buzz when it’s all over. They also explore something really interesting: their different musical philosophies. 🎼 Zeke is a more traditional musician — focused on technique, accuracy, and getting things “right,” but sometimes finds confidence and self-expression a challenge. 🎶 Millie, on the other ...
Feb 3
14 min
Bonus Episode – Coventry Music Performances of 2025 This special bonus episode is a celebration of the incredible music made by young people across Coventry throughout 2025. From breathtaking orchestral moments with the Swan Youth Orchestra, to raw energy from The TIN, SPARKS beginners, and powerful solo performances, it’s all here. Expect: Original songs Creative covers Studio productions & live stage highlights Beginners, experts, and everyone in between Hear th...
Dec 17, 2025
12 min
New Hosts, Old Friends & Christmas Chaos – Coventry Music Podcast S2 E3 Description: It’s the end of the year and the studio’s buzzing! This episode brings together Season 2 hosts Zeke, Tiyana, and Millie with Season 1 legends Wilson, Lola, and Bebe for a Christmas special packed with laughs, memories, and musical mayhem. The team reflect on their festive performances, talk about the highs and lows of performing, share tips for tackling stage nerves, and even squeeze in a little live im...
Dec 17, 2025
15 min
In this episode, our young host Zeke takes the mic solo — joined by his music teacher Arjun Jethwa, Coventry Music’s Engagement Officer. Together they dive into what it really takes to practise well, stay motivated, and get ready for the festive performance season. From warm-ups and tricky pieces to nerves, confidence, and the occasional stage light blinding moment, Zeke and Arjun keep it real — sharing practical tips for young musicians who sometimes find practice “a bit boring.” Expect hone...
Nov 23, 2025
13 min
Series 2, Episode 1 – Meet the Hosts & Make Some Noise! Welcome to a brand new series of the Coventry Music Podcast! In this episode, we meet our new student hosts Tiyana & Zeke. Both will be part of our presenting team for the year and are passionate young musicians ready to bring you behind-the-scenes stories, fun challenges, and real talk about life in music. They’ll introduce themselves, share their musical journeys, and explore the amazing opportunities available through Co...
Oct 10, 2025
12 min
Coventry Music Podcast – Ep7: Looking Back, Moving Forward, Music Magic In this special studio send-off episode, hosts Wilson, Bibi, and Tiyana reflect on their journey so far with Coventry Music and the podcast. From learning instruments to presenting behind the mic, they talk about what they’ve gained this year, the moments that challenged them, and what’s next for them over the summer and beyond. As we wrap up the final studio-recorded episode of the season, this is a celebration of how fa...
Jul 7, 2025
23 min
In this episode, our young hosts open up about the powerful connection between music and emotions. From personal "go-to" songs to moments where music helped them through something tough, this is an honest, heartfelt conversation about how music can boost your mood, build confidence, and help you express things you might not be able to say out loud. They’re joined by Arjun Jethwa, Music Engagement Officer at Coventry Music, who shares his experience working with young people across the city—an...
May 21, 2025
25 min
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