Coventry Music Podcast

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 creativi...

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 confiden...

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 lear...

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 thing...

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 an...

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 &...

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...

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 themse...

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 bey...

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...

In this episode, Lola, Bibi, and Tiana explore the highs, nerves, and unforgettable moments of performing live as young musicians. From their first time on stage to how performing has shaped their confidence and musical growth, the hosts share personal stories that any budding performer will relate to. We hear about Coventry Music's Live Music Week and the girls play the 1 min music challenge...

In this episode, Lola & Wilson take the spotlight as they dive into their personal musical journeys—what first inspired them, how they’ve grown as musicians, and where they see their future in music. They’re also joined by special guest Andrew Holdcroft , a Coventry & Warwickshire music journalist for Hot Live Music , who shares insights into his career, what it’s like covering the music s...

Lola, Wilson & Bibi welcome in the new year with a big lock to a visit from one of the biggest names in music ... Ed Sheeran!   The iconic singer-songwriter's has launched his music education foundation to support the teaching of music in schools and took time out to tour three locations in Coventry locations  Ed went to a creative beat-making, rap and grime session at Coventry Academy, t...

Lola & Wilson welcome new host Bibi to the podcast as they talk about why music is such an amazing thing to learn.  They share stories of the instruments they learn, what the journey was like and why more children should pick up an instrument. The team also share information about the end of year events around Coventry and what children can get involved with to kick off 2025. Listen & subs...

Welcome to the very first episode of Coventry Podcast.  In this debut episode, our talented student hosts introduce you to Coventry Music— showcasing the incredible opportunities, events, and workshops that inspire young musicians across the city.  Learn about the creative and fun ways Coventry Music engages young people, and get a sneak peek at what’s coming up in future episodes. Whether you&apo...