Born in Sorel, Quebec, Michel Rochon studied physiology at McGill University in Montreal before studying cinema at Concordia University. A journalist since 1983, he first worked for the TVA network and then for Radio-Canada television for 30 years. As a journalist, he specialized in science, health and the environment. His reports and documentaries have earned him numerous journalism awards, including two Gémeaux awards. He is also a speaker, moderator, facilitator and trainer. He was also a lecturer in television journalism at the Media School of the University of Quebec in Montreal. Michel Rochon is the author of three essays: Music and the Brain, L’amour, la haine et le cerveau and La musique qui défie la science. A pianist and composer, he has recorded numerous solo piano albums as well as a film music album.