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Talking Flutes

458 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★ - 19 ratings

Welcome to the dynamic and captivating world of Talking Flutes, the ultimate Flute Podcast Channel that combines simplicity with sensational content. Join us as we unlock the secrets to flute mastery and dive into intriguing conversations with leading flute players, all while sprinkling in mental health awareness, stunning music, laughter, and boundless fun.

Picture this: two extraordinary individuals with a passion for the flute come together to create something extraordinary. Meet Clare Southworth, a renowned flute player, author, golfer, and esteemed retired Professor at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Add to the mix Jean-Paul Wright, flute player, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Public Speaker, and the Managing Director of the world-famous TJ flute brand. Together, they form a duet that will entertain and inspire you throughout your flute journey.

Prepare yourself for a symphony of engaging conversations as we sit down with some of the world’s most prominent flute players. From the legendary Sir James Galway to the mesmerising Jasmine Choi, Denis Bouriakov, Paul Edmund-Davies, Gareth Davies, and an extensive list of other phenomenal flute-playing guests, our podcast boasts an incredible lineup. And that’s not all – we’ll also be joined by Grammy and Emmy-winning musicians who will leave you in awe.

But Talking Flutes is more than just remarkable interviews. We go beyond the flute to address mental health awareness, featuring advice and insights from Dr. Joe Stammeijer and Forensic Psychologist Dr Beth Wright. It’s essential to nourish not only your musical talents but also your well-being.

Each episode is carefully crafted to provide a delightful blend of entertainment and education. Immerse yourself in captivating discussions, discover insider tips, and witness the magic of music as it intertwines with the stories and experiences of our esteemed guests. Laughter is the secret ingredient that infuses every episode, making Talking Flutes an enjoyable and light-hearted experience.

So, are you ready to embark on this enchanting flute-filled journey? Subscribe to Talking Flutes today and join the vibrant community of flute lovers. Let the music, laughter, and wisdom nourish your passion for the flute and leave you craving more. It’s time to let your flute dreams soar with Talking Flutes as your trusted guide.

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Episodes

102. Playing flute with Kanye West & Ariana Grande - Gina Luciani

February 17, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MB

"Surround yourself with people who inspire you...Be original and be yourself as let's face it, nobody can be a better you than you!" In 'Talking Flutes Extra' this week, Jean-Paul is at an outside café enjoying a double espresso on a warm evening in Santa Monica, California with flutist and social media influencer Gina Luciani. During the podcast, which has some 'happy' interruptions by a constantly passing Haré Krishna group, Gina talks about playing with mega famous musicians, how her co...

Playing flute with Kanye West, Ariana Grande and so many more

February 17, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MB

"Surround yourself with people who inspire you...Be original and be yourself as let's face it, nobody can be a better you than you!" In 'Talking Flutes Extra' this week, Jean-Paul is at an outside café enjoying a double espresso on a warm evening in Santa Monica, California with flutist and social media influencer Gina Luciani. During the podcast, which has some 'happy' interruptions by a constantly passing Haré Krishna group, Gina talks about playing with mega famous musicians, how her co...

101. What is burnout? - Dr Roelof Joe Stammeijer

February 10, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes - 45.5 MB

Back by popular demand, Psychiatrist Dr Roelof Joe Stammeijer talks to Clare in an enlightening 'Talking Flutes' pod this week about 'burn-out'.  The signs to look for in yourself and others, and what you can do as musicians to alleviate the effects of the downward slope. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com  

What is burnout?

February 10, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes - 45.5 MB

Back by popular demand, Psychiatrist Dr Roelof Joe Stammeijer talks to Clare in an enlightening 'Talking Flutes' pod this week about 'burn-out'.  The signs to look for in yourself and others, and what you can do as musicians to alleviate the effects of the downward slope. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com  

100. "Let's just explore music and take risks" - RoSaWay

February 03, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 57.7 MB

"Pushing your music to the edge...and then release" In 'Talking Flutes Extra' this week Jean-Paul is still in L.A on the hunt for flutists who are breaking the mould.  Wandering around the NAMM Show he talks to the Rachel & SteF from the Paris based flute and drum duo called 'RoSaWay' about how they got together, what it's like as a flutist when you duo partner is a drummer and also how the formation of RoSaWay was liberating to Rachel as a flute player. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flute...

"Let's just explore music and take risks"

February 03, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 57.7 MB

"Pushing your music to the edge...and then release" In 'Talking Flutes Extra' this week Jean-Paul is still in L.A on the hunt for flutists who are breaking the mould.  Wandering around the NAMM Show he talks to the Rachel & SteF from the Paris based flute and drum duo called 'RoSaWay' about how they got together, what it's like as a flutist when you duo partner is a drummer and also how the formation of RoSaWay was liberating to Rachel as a flute player. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flute...

Food for thought when you don't have cats to talk to!

January 27, 2020 05:00 - 9 minutes - 15 MB

Music can be a solitary occupation and it can often be difficult to maintain the motivation to continue to drive yourself forward. When it comes down to it, you have to dissect and segment your own schedule and personal life to maintain balance...even if that means talking to the cats! In 'Talking Flutes' this week , Clare picks up the microphone and has a spontaneous food for thought moment. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James flute com...

99. Food for thought when you don't have cats to talk to! - Clare Southworth

January 27, 2020 05:00 - 9 minutes - 15 MB

Music can be a solitary occupation and it can often be difficult to maintain the motivation to continue to drive yourself forward. When it comes down to it, you have to dissect and segment your own schedule and personal life to maintain balance...even if that means talking to the cats! In 'Talking Flutes' this week , Clare picks up the microphone and has a spontaneous food for thought moment. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James flute com...

It's all about the F** Word 3.0

January 20, 2020 16:43 - 29 minutes - 46.7 MB

Emmy and Grammy Award wining musicians Jose Valentino on flute and Gualo on guitar join Jean-Paul in his Los Angeles hotel room to talk about the only 'F' word that is important in music...'Fun'. They speak about the need for flute players to have more fun and for teachers to include this angle in their teaching methods.  They also talk about performance nerves and perform a couple of flute and guitar tracks live in the bedroom. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast produ...

98. It's all about the F** Word 3.0 - José Valentino & Gualo

January 20, 2020 16:43 - 29 minutes - 46.7 MB

Emmy and Grammy Award wining musicians Jose Valentino on flute and Gualo on guitar join Jean-Paul in his Los Angeles hotel room to talk about the only 'F' word that is important in music...'Fun'. They speak about the need for flute players to have more fun and for teachers to include this angle in their teaching methods.  They also talk about performance nerves and perform a couple of flute and guitar tracks live in the bedroom. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast produ...

Why don't you recharge yourself like you do your mobile phones??

January 13, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 40.1 MB

Celebrating music, our little imperfections and supporting positive mental health A different 'Talking Flutes Extra' this week where Jean-Paul talks about his brand new and completely free to access website for the stressed, tired or anxious flute player www.thehappyflutist.com.  He speaks about why it's called 'Flutist' and not 'Flautist', how and why he has built the website as a free resource tool for musicians to dip-in and out, and along the way you'll hear some beautiful tracks especi...

97. Why don't you recharge yourself like you do your mobile phones?? - The Happy Flutist

January 13, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 40.1 MB

Celebrating music, our little imperfections and supporting positive mental health A different 'Talking Flutes Extra' this week where Jean-Paul talks about his brand new and completely free to access website for the stressed, tired or anxious flute player www.thehappyflutist.com.  He speaks about why it's called 'Flutist' and not 'Flautist', how and why he has built the website as a free resource tool for musicians to dip-in and out, and along the way you'll hear some beautiful tracks especi...

96. Your flute practice plan is like a balanced diet! - Jean-Paul & Clare

January 06, 2020 11:29 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MB

Being a musician and constantly opening up the emotional toolbox for practice and performances is often very taxing on our mental health.  In the first 'Talking Flutes' podcast of 2020, let's make a pact to make this the year when we all take our personal inner health seriously and dedicate as much time to our wellbeing as we do to our music.   Other subjects covered by Clare and Jean-Paul this week include creating a balanced practice plan, mitigating some of the effects of social media co...

Your flute practice plan is like a balanced diet!

January 06, 2020 11:29 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MB

Being a musician and constantly opening up the emotional toolbox for practice and performances is often very taxing on our mental health.  In the first 'Talking Flutes' podcast of 2020, let's make a pact to make this the year when we all take our personal inner health seriously and dedicate as much time to our wellbeing as we do to our music.   Other subjects covered by Clare and Jean-Paul this week include creating a balanced practice plan, mitigating some of the effects of social media co...

95. Christmas with flutes, champagne and jigsaw puzzles - Jean-Paul & Clare

December 23, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 49.6 MB

Should I feel guilty about taking time of playing the flute over Christmas? In 'Talking Flutes' podcast this week, Jean-Paul and Clare talk about Christmas puzzles, sparkling English wine, the guilt about flute practicing and also discuss thoughts about taking 'Talking Flutes Extra' in a different direction in 2020 with a bit more fun. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' podcasts are taking a two week break over Christmas and New Year and we return on January 6th with a brand new y...

Christmas with flutes, champagne and jigsaw puzzles

December 23, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 49.6 MB

Should I feel guilty about taking time of playing the flute over Christmas? In 'Talking Flutes' podcast this week, Jean-Paul and Clare talk about Christmas puzzles, sparkling English wine, the guilt about flute practicing and also discuss thoughts about taking 'Talking Flutes Extra' in a different direction in 2020 with a bit more fun. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' podcasts are taking a two week break over Christmas and New Year and we return on January 6th with a brand new y...

Who says the flute has to be played at 90 degrees????

December 16, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 44.3 MB

Don't let the music stand dictate your posture!  Why have a curved head flute and what use is the alto flute? This week in 'Talking Flutes' Jean-Paul is once again down in Hove, Sussex at the home of Royal Academy of Music in London Flute Professor Clare Southworth, answering more of your questions which have been sent in. We love receiving your questions and subject matter for future podcasts so keep them coming.  You can email them to us at [email protected] or you can message Jean...

94. Who says the flute has to be played at 90 degrees? - Jean-Paul & Clare

December 16, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 44.3 MB

Don't let the music stand dictate your posture!  Why have a curved head flute and what use is the alto flute? This week in 'Talking Flutes' Jean-Paul is once again down in Hove, Sussex at the home of Royal Academy of Music in London Flute Professor Clare Southworth, answering more of your questions which have been sent in. We love receiving your questions and subject matter for future podcasts so keep them coming.  You can email them to us at [email protected] or you can message Jean...

"Get our there and market yourself online"

December 09, 2019 05:00 - 41 minutes - 70.8 MB

"The biggest power you have with social media is in building relationships.  Don't just post and then disappear...engage!" In an enlightening 'Talking Flutes Extra' podcast this week, Jean-Paul talks to 'Digital Experience Queen', flute player and entrepreneur Nicole Riccardo about using digital media to promote yourself as a musician.  Nicole offers advice on the "Do's" and "Don'ts" of social media activity and speaks about the importance of "being genuine" and "not trying to imitate other...

93. "Get our there and market yourself online" - Nicole Riccardo

December 09, 2019 05:00 - 41 minutes - 70.8 MB

"The biggest power you have with social media is in building relationships.  Don't just post and then disappear...engage!" In an enlightening 'Talking Flutes Extra' podcast this week, Jean-Paul talks to 'Digital Experience Queen', flute player and entrepreneur Nicole Riccardo about using digital media to promote yourself as a musician.  Nicole offers advice on the "Do's" and "Don'ts" of social media activity and speaks about the importance of "being genuine" and "not trying to imitate other...

92. "It's not rocket science to be able to play the piccolo well" - Janet Richardson

December 02, 2019 05:00 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MB

"Piccolo playing is a piece of cake providing you have the diaphragm control, technique and ability to control your embouchure.." In 'Talking Flutes' this week, Clare talks via Skype from her home in Hove, Sussex to Janet Richardson, Principal Piccolo of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Janet has worked with orchestras throughout the country including BBC Symphony Orchestra, RPO, Philharmonia Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, CBSO, RLPO, BBCSSO, SCO, BSO, Scottish Opera. Her per...

"It's not rocket science to be able to play the piccolo well..."

December 02, 2019 05:00 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MB

"Piccolo playing is a piece of cake providing you have the diaphragm control, technique and ability to control your embouchure.." In 'Talking Flutes' this week, Clare talks via Skype from her home in Hove, Sussex to Janet Richardson, Principal Piccolo of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Janet has worked with orchestras throughout the country including BBC Symphony Orchestra, RPO, Philharmonia Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, CBSO, RLPO, BBCSSO, SCO, BSO, Scottish Opera. Her per...

"Don't be shy, as a musician you've got to put yourself out there.."

November 25, 2019 05:00 - 50 minutes - 81.3 MB

"As musicians we spend so long practicing and honing our instrumental skills that we neglect seeing ourselves as as a legitimate business!" In 'Talking Flute Extra' podcast this week, Jean-Paul talks with the brand new Grammy Award winning musician Dr José Valentino about his new position at the University of Florida.  We cover much in this podcast from the need to "..understand the web, as social media should be a reflection of yourself outside of the digital space..." through to "Multi-di...

91. "Don't be shy, as a musician you've got to put yourself out there.." - Dr José Valentino

November 25, 2019 05:00 - 50 minutes - 81.3 MB

"As musicians we spend so long practicing and honing our instrumental skills that we neglect seeing ourselves as as a legitimate business!" In 'Talking Flute Extra' podcast this week, Jean-Paul talks with the brand new Grammy Award winning musician Dr José Valentino about his new position at the University of Florida.  We cover much in this podcast from the need to "..understand the web, as social media should be a reflection of yourself outside of the digital space..." through to "Multi-di...

When a bass flute stank of cheese!

November 18, 2019 05:00 - 40 minutes - 56.6 MB

Clare speaks with her good flautist friend Gary Woolf via Skype whilst her dogs are making banging noises with their tails against the table she had her microphone on :-) Gary Woolf was born in England. He studied at the London College of Music with Pat Lynden and attended Master classes with many famous flute players. During his studies Gary was first flute with the London 20 Chamber Orchestra. Since 1999 he has lived and worked as a musician and teacher in Münster. As a soloist he now per...

90. When a bass flute stank of cheese! - Gary Woolf

November 18, 2019 05:00 - 40 minutes - 56.6 MB

Clare speaks with her good flautist friend Gary Woolf via Skype whilst her dogs are making banging noises with their tails against the table she had her microphone on :-) Gary Woolf was born in England. He studied at the London College of Music with Pat Lynden and attended Master classes with many famous flute players. During his studies Gary was first flute with the London 20 Chamber Orchestra. Since 1999 he has lived and worked as a musician and teacher in Münster. As a soloist he now per...

89. "The first sound you make is your voice!" - Jake & Gabe Fridkis

November 11, 2019 05:00 - 38 minutes - 62.3 MB

"Of course we listen to Lizzo so it's important that you play the music that makes you happy! In 'Talking Flutes Extra' this week, Jean-Paul talks to Jake and Gabe Fridkis, the flute playing brothers that make up two thirds of the flute section of Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.  We talk about everything from playing the flute on the baseball field, through to major league orchestral flute playing and making sure the 'F**' word (fun) is always at the forefront. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking...

"The first sound you make is your voice!"

November 11, 2019 05:00 - 38 minutes - 62.3 MB

"Of course we listen to Lizzo so it's important that you play the music that makes you happy! In 'Talking Flutes Extra' this week, Jean-Paul talks to Jake and Gabe Fridkis, the flute playing brothers that make up two thirds of the flute section of Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.  We talk about everything from playing the flute on the baseball field, through to major league orchestral flute playing and making sure the 'F**' word (fun) is always at the forefront. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking...

88. The beautiful 'Sonate en Concert' by Damase - Clare Southworth

November 04, 2019 05:00 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MB

"in my opinion, Damase doesn't get the credit amongst flute payers that he deserves!' In 'Talking Flutes' this week, Clare takes a look at the beautiful 'Sonate en Concert' by the prolific composer Jean-Michel Damase. Keep sending your questions or subjects for future flute podcasts in to us at [email protected] "Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com    

The beautiful 'Sonate en Concert' by Damase

November 04, 2019 05:00 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MB

"in my opinion, Damase doesn't get the credit amongst flute payers that he deserves!' In 'Talking Flutes' this week, Clare takes a look at the beautiful 'Sonate en Concert' by the prolific composer Jean-Michel Damase. Keep sending your questions or subjects for future flute podcasts in to us at [email protected] "Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com    

nkoda - the Spotify for sheet music!

October 28, 2019 05:00 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MB

This is a game changer for musicians of all levels! Used by students and professionals in 120 countries, nkoda is rapidly becoming the Spotify for sheet music with it's enormous resource of sheet music and simple access which is immediately available for all subscribers!    With the ability to annotate your scores, add layers to personalise the areas of the music you want to mark, create playlists, upload your own music and share your score and markings with not only one person, but the wh...

87. nkoda - the Spotify for sheet music - Lorenzo Brewer

October 28, 2019 04:00 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MB

This is a game changer for musicians of all levels! Used by students and professionals in 120 countries, nkoda is rapidly becoming the Spotify for sheet music with it's enormous resource of sheet music and simple access which is immediately available for all subscribers!    With the ability to annotate your scores, add layers to personalise the areas of the music you want to mark, create playlists, upload your own music and share your score and markings with not only one person, but the wh...

Vibrato - now there's a discussion point!

October 21, 2019 05:00 - 15 minutes - 22.5 MB

Yes you can practice too much!  In 'Talking Flutes' this week, Clare answers more questions sent in by our listeners.  Please continue to send in your flute podcast suggestions or questions to [email protected] 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company.  For more information visit www,trevorjamesflutes.com

86. Vibrato - now there's a discussion point! - Clare Southworth

October 21, 2019 04:00 - 15 minutes - 22.5 MB

Yes you can practice too much!  In 'Talking Flutes' this week, Clare answers more questions sent in by our listeners.  Please continue to send in your flute podcast suggestions or questions to [email protected] 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company.  For more information visit www,trevorjamesflutes.com

When a flutists eyebrows have a mind of their own!

October 14, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MB

"Only put up on social media what you really want to and not what you think you ought to!"  In this weeks 'Talking Flutes Extra', Jean-Paul meets Instagram flute sensation Barry Griffiths aka @grizzlyflute at a Turkish Tapas restaurant in London to talk about his rapid rise to now being a major Instagram flute influencer. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' and podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

85. When a flutists eyebrows have a mind of their own! - Barry Griffiths

October 14, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MB

"Only put up on social media what you really want to and not what you think you ought to!"  In this weeks 'Talking Flutes Extra', Jean-Paul meets Instagram flute sensation Barry Griffiths aka @grizzlyflute at a Turkish Tapas restaurant in London to talk about his rapid rise to now being a major Instagram flute influencer. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' and podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

Why flute players shouldn't forget their toothbrush!

October 07, 2019 05:00 - 20 minutes - 34.2 MB

From cleaning your teeth before practice to discussing vibrato, is it an annoyance or something to embrace, through to how life experience shapes your music interpretation. In 'Talking Flutes' podcast this week, Jean-Paul is back in Clare's seaside home answering questions from listeners. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James Flute Company based in Lenham, U.K.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com Please continue to send i...

84. Why flute players shouldn't forget their toothbrush! - Jean-Paul & Clare

October 07, 2019 04:00 - 20 minutes - 34.2 MB

From cleaning your teeth before practice to discussing vibrato, is it an annoyance or something to embrace, through to how life experience shapes your music interpretation. In 'Talking Flutes' podcast this week, Jean-Paul is back in Clare's seaside home answering questions from listeners. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James Flute Company based in Lenham, U.K.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com Please continue to send i...

"Tell a story and don't just play the dots"

September 30, 2019 05:00 - 39 minutes - 68.3 MB

"Always strive to be yourself no matter how hard it gets, and how many downs there are, it's going to be alright."  Flute playing phenomenon and prestigious Kobe Flute Competition winner Hélène Boulegue gives her flute playing wisdom to Jean-Paul on everything from the power of the audience to your performance though to the pure enjoyment of playing badminton. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' is a podcast production by the Trevor James Flute Company. If you're listening on iTun...

83. "Tell a story and don't just play the dots" - Hélène Boulegue

September 30, 2019 04:00 - 39 minutes - 68.3 MB

"Always strive to be yourself no matter how hard it gets, and how many downs there are, it's going to be alright."  Flute playing phenomenon and prestigious Kobe Flute Competition winner Hélène Boulegue gives her flute playing wisdom to Jean-Paul on everything from the power of the audience to your performance though to the pure enjoyment of playing badminton. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' is a podcast production by the Trevor James Flute Company. If you're listening on iTun...

You've got to fall in love otherwise walk away!

September 23, 2019 05:00 - 34 minutes - 56.2 MB

Choosing a new flute or headjoint can not only be exciting, it can also for some be a very daunting process.  In this 'Talking Flutes' podcast Clare Southworth - Professor of Flute at the Royal Academy of Music in London talks with Jean-Paul about the testing and choosing process when you are ready to change your flute.  Most importantly though the willingness to walk away should you not fall in love with a new instrument. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions...

82. You've got to fall in love otherwise walk away! - Jean-Paul & Clare

September 23, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes - 56.2 MB

Choosing a new flute or headjoint can not only be exciting, it can also for some be a very daunting process.  In this 'Talking Flutes' podcast Clare Southworth - Professor of Flute at the Royal Academy of Music in London talks with Jean-Paul about the testing and choosing process when you are ready to change your flute.  Most importantly though the willingness to walk away should you not fall in love with a new instrument. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions...

Morph suit, Zoom Tube, YouTube!

September 16, 2019 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

The importance of trusting your own musical judgement! In this week's 'Talking Flutes Extra' Jean-Paul dials in to Paris to speak with popular social media flutist and performance boundary pusher Daniela Mars.  In a wide raging talk, she explains how you should trust your own judgement when putting performance videos up online as to ask too many others often leads to conflicting advise and inner confusion.  Also how she always wanted to push boundaries with her practice and performances and...

81. Morph suit, Zoom Tube, YouTube! - Daniela Mars

September 16, 2019 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

The importance of trusting your own musical judgement! In this week's 'Talking Flutes Extra' Jean-Paul dials in to Paris to speak with popular social media flutist and performance boundary pusher Daniela Mars.  In a wide raging talk, she explains how you should trust your own judgement when putting performance videos up online as to ask too many others often leads to conflicting advise and inner confusion.  Also how she always wanted to push boundaries with her practice and performances and...

Rain, seagulls and using cows to promote your flute recital!

September 09, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MB

Yes apparently happy cows listening to classical music produce more milk! In this 'Talking Flutes' podcast, Professor of Flute at the Royal Academy of Music in London along with co-host Jean-Paul Wright look at the process of planning a recital or concert performance.  Relevance + Empathy + Exclusivity are the keys to a successful event and Clare also talks about the conflict of programme planning i.e. what you want to play vs what the audience would like to hear vs what the event organise...

80. Rain, seagulls and using cows to promote your flute recital! - Jean-Paul & Clare

September 09, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MB

Yes apparently happy cows listening to classical music produce more milk! In this 'Talking Flutes' podcast, Professor of Flute at the Royal Academy of Music in London along with co-host Jean-Paul Wright look at the process of planning a recital or concert performance.  Relevance + Empathy + Exclusivity are the keys to a successful event and Clare also talks about the conflict of programme planning i.e. what you want to play vs what the audience would like to hear vs what the event organise...

The world's biggest flute party!!

September 02, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

Put 4000 flute players in the same venue for flute fun, masterclasses, showcases and concerts and you will find 4000 'Happy Flutists'. This espisode of 'Talking Flutes Extra' was recorded at the National Flute Asscoiation Convention held at Salt Lake City August 1-4 2019.  With Jean-Paul in Japan, Clare on vacation, the podcast recording duties were handed over to the lovely Dr Eftihiav Arkoudis, flute player and member of the Beta Flute Quartet to give you a feeling of what goes on at thi...

79. The world's biggest flute party!! - Jean-Paul

September 02, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

Put 4000 flute players in the same venue for flute fun, masterclasses, showcases and concerts and you will find 4000 'Happy Flutists'. This espisode of 'Talking Flutes Extra' was recorded at the National Flute Asscoiation Convention held at Salt Lake City August 1-4 2019.  With Jean-Paul in Japan, Clare on vacation, the podcast recording duties were handed over to the lovely Dr Eftihiav Arkoudis, flute player and member of the Beta Flute Quartet to give you a feeling of what goes on at thi...

Favourite flute podcasts and having a swim in the sea

July 29, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MB

From mental health for the flute player, surprising flutists in the USA at 5 am for an interviews, swimming in the sea and above all, laughter.  Jean-Paul and Clare talk about their favourite podcasts so far this year and what they will be doing in the August when Talking Flutes podcasts take a short summer break. Talking Flutes returns on Monday September 2nd with loads more flute podcasts planned. Look out for the 'Happy Flutist' website which launches on August 1st!  This new completely...

78. Favourite flute podcasts and sea swimming - Jean-Paul & Clare

July 29, 2019 04:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MB

From mental health for the flute player, surprising flutists in the USA at 5 am for an interviews, swimming in the sea and above all, laughter.  Jean-Paul and Clare talk about their favourite podcasts so far this year and what they will be doing in the August when Talking Flutes podcasts take a short summer break. Talking Flutes returns on Monday September 2nd with loads more flute podcasts planned. Look out for the 'Happy Flutist' website which launches on August 1st!  This new completely...