Chin Cheng Lin's Musical World Tour

Chin-Cheng Lin

“Chin-Cheng Lin’s Musical World Tour” is a bilingual podcast full of music, humor, stories, and teaching moments. Each episode is a short and vivid tale — most of them funny, some surprisingly reflective. From concerts in Argentina to classroom breakdowns in Belgium, Chin-Cheng shares his journey as a percussionist, composer, and educator. And yes — you’ll also hear his original music and spontaneous thoughts on life. A latecomer to music, a semi-retired soul nomad. Name’s “Zero Lao Su / Jim Lin.” Music is the thread, travel is improvisation, and life floats somewhere between Belgian gray skies and cups of coffee. ❤️ You’ll find here: ▸ 10 Minutes a Week, Exploring Music and the World Together. ▸ Podcast: Every Monday / Starting September 2025 ▸ Music: Every week ▸ Ambient / improvisation/soundscape creations ▸ Belgian life notes & odd travel diaries ▸ A little writing, a little overthinking Sometimes as quiet as fog, sometimes like a one-man show with no punchline. 👉 If you enjoy watching while zoning out or listening while getting lost in thought, this might be your place. 👉Official Website: https://linktr.ee/chinchenglin -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

  1. 14H AGO

    Russia: Cold Weather, Warm Music, and One Very Warm Orchestra!

    The concert ended, but… I couldn’t leave the country. No, seriously. In this episode, I share the surreal story of performing in Russia where my passport was taken, a mysterious man (possibly KGB?) took special interest in me, and bureaucracy nearly stole the show. Luckily, the music—and one very warm-hearted orchestra—kept me going. Set to my marimba solo “Capricornus,” this is a journey through ice, intrigue, and the unexpected kindness of strangers. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

    10 min

  2. FEB 15

    The Cowboys of New Mexico: Hot Air Balloons, Cowboy Gear, and a Dream So Cold I Questioned My Life!

    Picture this: cowboy boots, hot air balloons rising at dawn, desert winds that make you question every life choice, and somehow, you’re there to perform. In this episode, I revisit my surreal adventure in New Mexico: part music tour, part Western movie, part freezing cold existential crisis. With my piece “January” in the background, come along for a wild ride through Americana dreams, unexpected beauty, and a lot of shivering. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

    9 min

  3. FEB 8

    Mexico: Eight Mallets, Armed Guards, and the Loudest Audience Ever!

    This wasn’t a vacation. It was a government-level concert tour in Mexico with armed guards, strict schedules, and no permission to leave the hotel. In this episode, I share my surreal experience: performing with eight mallets, trying to stay sane in lockdown, and facing the loudest (and possibly wildest) audience of my career. Set to my piece “A Way to Love,” join me for a musical mission wrapped in soft lockdown, jetlag, and… surprising joy. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

    10 min

  4. FEB 1

    Argentina: From Visa Trouble to Airport Sprints and a Concert I’ll Never Forget!

    This isn’t a travel show, but it could be. In this episode, I relive one of the most chaotic and unforgettable journeys of my life: struggling with an Argentinian visa, sprinting through airports, almost busking at immigration, and somehow ending up onstage surrounded by suspiciously good-looking people. With “Galaxy Echos – Magic” as the soundtrack, join me for a whirlwind story of music, panic, and the kind of adventure that makes no sense until much later. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

    12 min

  5. JAN 25

    Performing Solo: Where I Sweat, Forget, and Somehow Survive!

    Tired of chaotic ensembles? Fine, let’s talk solo. In this episode, I dive into the terrifying beauty of performing alone: no teammates, no shared glances, just you, the lights, and your brain slowly turning into static. It’s not about glory; it’s about surviving sweat, memory lapses, and the silent pressure of space. With my “Galaxy Suite” in the background, come orbit the strange, exhilarating universe of solo performance. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

    10 min

  6. JAN 18

    Ensemble Playing: The Final Trial of a Musician's Journey!

    What’s ensemble playing? It’s when you rehearse for weeks; only for someone to say, “Wait… were you all playing at the same time?” In this episode, I talk about one of the toughest and least appreciated challenges in a musician’s journey: ensemble performance. It tests your timing, your flexibility, your diplomacy, and your patience. With my piece “Silk Road” as the soundtrack, join me for a rhythmic, chaotic, and painfully rewarding chapter of musical life. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

    10 min

  7. JAN 11

    International Competitions: I Didn’t Chase Them—They Found Me!

    Some musicians chase competitions. I… accidentally stumbled into them sometimes while eating instant noodles. In this episode, I share my unexpected encounters with international music competitions: the surprise nominations, the last-minute preparations, and the “how-did-I-get-here” moments. With my remixed version of “Maple Leaf Rag,” let’s talk about the weird, stressful, and occasionally hilarious world of competing without really planning to. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

    10 min

  8. JAN 4

    Artist-in-Residence Application Plan: I’m Not Here to Take Over the Orchestra, Just to Station Some Ideas!

    What’s an artist-in-residence? Basically, it’s a way to **legalize your creative brainwaves **with a proposal, a plan, and maybe a dash of guts. In this episode, I share how I crafted my residency application: planting artistic ideas inside a music institution (without actually trying to take over the orchestra!). Accompanied by my solo piano version of “Milk,” this is about turning imagination into structure, and proposals into playgrounds. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

    11 min
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About

“Chin-Cheng Lin’s Musical World Tour” is a bilingual podcast full of music, humor, stories, and teaching moments. Each episode is a short and vivid tale — most of them funny, some surprisingly reflective. From concerts in Argentina to classroom breakdowns in Belgium, Chin-Cheng shares his journey as a percussionist, composer, and educator. And yes — you’ll also hear his original music and spontaneous thoughts on life. A latecomer to music, a semi-retired soul nomad. Name’s “Zero Lao Su / Jim Lin.” Music is the thread, travel is improvisation, and life floats somewhere between Belgian gray skies and cups of coffee. ❤️ You’ll find here: ▸ 10 Minutes a Week, Exploring Music and the World Together. ▸ Podcast: Every Monday / Starting September 2025 ▸ Music: Every week ▸ Ambient / improvisation/soundscape creations ▸ Belgian life notes & odd travel diaries ▸ A little writing, a little overthinking Sometimes as quiet as fog, sometimes like a one-man show with no punchline. 👉 If you enjoy watching while zoning out or listening while getting lost in thought, this might be your place. 👉Official Website: https://linktr.ee/chinchenglin -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Information

  • Creator
    Chin-Cheng Lin
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Chin-Cheng Lin. All music and written content in this program are original works by the creator and may not be reproduced or used without permission. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Chin Cheng Lin's Musical World Tour