In this, the final episode of the year, we reflect on the festive season and share news of what we're looking forward to in the New Year, both personally and as a duo.

We'd like to thank everyone who has supported us so far. By listening and sharing our work you're helping us to reach more people and inspire them to explore the benefits of Music & Sound. We'll be back in the New Year so until then, we both wish you all a very fulfilling festive season.

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© Copyright: Music composed/arranged by Claire Holdich & Stephanie Halsey. Produced by @‌solarbeatproductions

In this episode, we explore our process of creating new music together for the very first time, from improvising together and coming up with ideas to how we've put together our debut album Awakening, coming very soon.

Watch a video version of this podcast and more over on our Youtube channel:

Meridian Music & Sound

And learn more about our work over on our website:

Meridian Music & Sound | meridianmusic.co.uk

© Copyright: Music composed/arranged by Claire Holdich & Stephanie Halsey Produced by @‌solarbeatproductions

In this episode, we explore the proven benefits of Sound & Music and how, by understanding the effects they can have on our mind and bodies, we can begin to change how to relate to ourselves, each other. and the world around us.

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https://www.youtube.com/@MeridianMusicSound

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http://www.meridianmusic.co.uk

© Copyright: Music composed/arranged by Claire Holdich & Stephanie Halsey Produced by @solarbeatproductions

In this episode we take a deep dive into sound baths, what they are and what you can expect. We talk about the instruments which are used, their origins and their benefits and what we have both experieinced so far in sharing these magical experiences so far with others.

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https://www.youtube.com/@MeridianMusicSound

And learn more about our work over on our website:

http://www.meridianmusic.co.uk

© Copyright: Music composed/arranged by Claire Holdich & Stephanie Halsey Produced by @solarbeatproductions

In this episode, we discuss vibration and how it relates to music and sound. Why is it that music and sound can have such powerful positive (and negative) effects on us and how can you discover which sounds are helpful for you?

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https://www.youtube.com/@MeridianMusicSound

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http://www.meridianmusic.co.uk

© Copyright: Music composed/arranged by Claire Holdich & Stephanie Halsey Produced by @solarbeatproductions

Having shared our paths to this point in previous episodes, this time we're focussing on what we want to achieve with Meridian Music & Sound. We also share why we are feeling the benefits already to this new approach to music and what we also hope to bring to others through the music and events we are creating.

Watch a video version of this podcast and more over on our Youtube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@MeridianMusicSound

And learn more about our work over on our website:

http://www.meridianmusic.co.uk

© Copyright: Music composed/arranged by Claire Holdich & Stephanie Halsey Produced by @solarbeatproductions

From working in an office and embracing being a wedding musician to teaching and starting a Youtube channel, this week we chat about how our work experiences have not only led us to starting Meridian but how these have also shaped our views on the power and purpose of music and sound. We also share our work individually outside of Meridian and the music and attitudes we have left behind along the way.

Watch a video version of this podcast and more over on our Youtube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@MeridianMusicSound

And learn more about our work over on our website:

http://www.meridianmusic.co.uk

© Copyright: Music composed/arranged by Claire Holdich & Stephanie Halsey Produced by @solarbeatproductions

In this episode, we talk about our earliest musical beginnings, from what we listened to to why we chose our instruments. We also explore our memories of studing music, comparing the paths that we took and shedding light ups and downs along the way which have ultimately shaped not only our musical lives but our careers and mental health as well.

Tune in next time when we continue this conversation, looking at our later education and are careers before starting Meridian Music & Sound.

Watch a video version of this podcast and more over on our Youtube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@MeridianMusicSound

And learn more about our work over on our website:

http://www.meridianmusic.co.uk

© Copyright: Music composed/arranged by Claire Holdich & Stephanie Halsey Produced by @solarbeatproductions