Music In Mind #24 - A Conversation with Michele Cheng

Music In Mind #24 - A Conversation with Michele Cheng

Author: Anthony Caulkins May 20, 2020 Duration: 53:26

This episode is a  conversation with Michele Cheng - Composer, Pianist, Improvisor, and Music Technologist.


Michele's Links:

Website - https://www.michelecheng.com/


Links to Michele's music (discussed in the episode):

Voir dire - https://www.michelecheng.com/voir-dire 

Speed Dating - https://www.michelecheng.com/speed-dating 

Doyennes' Diaries -  https://www.michelecheng.com/doyennes-diaries


Anthony's Links:  

Website - http://www.anthonycaulkins.com  

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/anthonycaulkinsmusic  

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ZV0fhfBfc2Ehzp-5kQzww  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/anthonycaulkinsmusic  

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anthony.caulkins/  

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2zZw7ctpzHdIye5atlY8T2  

Twitter - https://twitter.com/Anthony_C_Music  

Bandcamp - https://anthonycaulkins.bandcamp.com/  

Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/adjcmusic


There’s a space where music lives before it reaches an instrument or a recording-a place of ideas, memories, and raw feeling. Music In Mind inhabits that space. Created by composer and musician Anthony Caulkins, this podcast is less about chart-toppers and more about the intimate connections we form with sound. Each episode feels like a conversation in a quiet room, where the focus shifts from technical analysis to the personal and philosophical. You’ll hear Anthony and his guests explore how a simple melody can anchor a memory, why a particular rhythm feels urgent, or how silence shapes a composition. It’s for anyone who has ever been moved by a piece of music and wondered why. The discussions are thoughtful and meandering, often uncovering the subtle ways music influences thought and emotion. Tune in for a refreshingly human take on the art of listening, one that reminds us that the most powerful musical experiences often happen long before the first note is played. This podcast is a gentle invitation to think more deeply about the soundtracks of our lives.
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