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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

Smile, play and dance, flute playing has to be enjoyable doesn't it? - Talking Flutes Extra

July 23, 2018 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

Breaking down inner barriers - 'Dance Your Flute Off 2.0' returns to the NFA in 2018! On Talking Flutes Extra this week, Jean-Paul talks once again to Dr José Valentino, the creator and driver of the original and very successful 'Dance Your Flute Off' at the National Flute Association Convention held in Minneapolis in 2017 with his "Brother from another mother" the fabulous Giovanni Perez.  José talks about what made this 'Showcase' so popular both in the room and also online via 'Live Stre...

28. Flute playing has to be enjoyable doesn't it? - Dr José Valentino

July 23, 2018 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

Breaking down inner barriers - 'Dance Your Flute Off 2.0' returns to the NFA in 2018! On Talking Flutes Extra this week, Jean-Paul talks once again to Dr José Valentino, the creator and driver of the original and very successful 'Dance Your Flute Off' at the National Flute Association Convention held in Minneapolis in 2017 with his "Brother from another mother" the fabulous Giovanni Perez.  José talks about what made this 'Showcase' so popular both in the room and also online via 'Live Stre...

Music college flute auditions and what to expect - Talking Flutes

July 16, 2018 05:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

How to communicate musically, with your body language and how preparation is all when it comes to Music College auditions! Professor of flute at the Royal Academy of Music in London Clare Southworth talks about the process of music college/conservatoire flute auditions. What you should expect from the audition panel, how you should prepare beforehand, choosing your accompanist, how to communicate musically and with your body language to those who may or may not offer you a place at their m...

27. Music college flute auditions and what to expect - Clare Southworth

July 16, 2018 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

How to communicate musically, with your body language and how preparation is all when it comes to Music College auditions! Professor of flute at the Royal Academy of Music in London Clare Southworth talks about the process of music college/conservatoire flute auditions. What you should expect from the audition panel, how you should prepare beforehand, choosing your accompanist, how to communicate musically and with your body language to those who may or may not offer you a place at their m...

Contemporary flute playing meets Bach - in dialogue with Dr Carla Rees- Talking Flutes Extra

July 09, 2018 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

"Contemporary music is not a squeek fest" In 'Talking Flutes Extra' this week, Jean-Paul talks to Dr Carla Rees about her life and passion for contemporary music and how experimentation is so important in individual musical development.  Carla is one the world's leading exponents of contemporary techniques in low flute playing and has expanded the repertoire for new music for alto and bass in particular via her wonderful publishing company www.tetractys.co.uk   Carla also established 'Rares...

26. Contemporary flute playing meets Bach - Dr Carla Rees

July 09, 2018 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

"Contemporary music is not a squeek fest" In 'Talking Flutes Extra' this week, Jean-Paul talks to Dr Carla Rees about her life and passion for contemporary music and how experimentation is so important in individual musical development.  Carla is one the world's leading exponents of contemporary techniques in low flute playing and has expanded the repertoire for new music for alto and bass in particular via her wonderful publishing company www.tetractys.co.uk   Carla also established 'Rares...

Dave Heath the maverick of the flute and music world - Talking Flutes

July 02, 2018 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

The Maverick of the flute world - Dave Heath. Welcome to Talking Flutes.  This week Clare is on the road with her mp3 player to visit the maverick of the flute and music world Dave Heath.  Dave is not shy in pushing boudaries and in this lively interview with Clare, tells stories of hearing WIBB playing at home and knocking on his door asking for a flute lesson, speaks about his compositions with artists such as Sir James Galway through to Nigel Kennedey, his musical philosphy, his views o...

25. The maverick of the flute world - Dave Heath

July 02, 2018 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

The Maverick of the flute world - Dave Heath. Welcome to Talking Flutes.  This week Clare is on the road with her mp3 player to visit the maverick of the flute and music world Dave Heath.  Dave is not shy in pushing boudaries and in this lively interview with Clare, tells stories of hearing WIBB playing at home and knocking on his door asking for a flute lesson, speaks about his compositions with artists such as Sir James Galway through to Nigel Kennedey, his musical philosphy, his views o...

I chose the flute over engineering! An interview with Dr Keith Hanlon - Talking Flutes Extra

June 25, 2018 05:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB

From taking his flute apart when young, through to choosing music over engineering and a piccolo only final recital.  A positive and encouraging interview with the lovely multi-talented Dr Keith Hanlon and his work with excellent 'The Flute Examiner' website for flute players.   More information on Keith and 'The Flute Examiner' can be found www.hanlonfluteworks.com and www.thefluteexaminer.com  'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' is a podcast production by Trevor James flutes.  M...

24. Choosing the flute over engineering! - Dr Keith Hanlon

June 25, 2018 04:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB

From taking his flute apart when young, through to choosing music over engineering and a piccolo only final recital.  A positive and encouraging interview with the lovely multi-talented Dr Keith Hanlon and his work with excellent 'The Flute Examiner' website for flute players.   More information on Keith and 'The Flute Examiner' can be found www.hanlonfluteworks.com and www.thefluteexaminer.com  'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' is a podcast production by Trevor James flutes.  M...

From Music College straight to an orchestral job - Interview YaoYao Lu - Talking Flutes

June 18, 2018 05:07 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

From Music College to the first orchestral job. In this 'Talking Flutes' podcast, the acclaimed International Flute Player, Professor and author Clare Southworth talks to the Chinese flute player and ex student YaoYao Lu about getting her first orchestral position straight from finishing at the Royal Academy of Music in London. We're receiving some excellent questions which Clare will be covering in detail in future podcasts so please continue to send them in to [email protected] or ...

23. Music College to orchestra - YaoYao Lu

June 18, 2018 04:07 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

From Music College to the first orchestral job. In this 'Talking Flutes' podcast, the acclaimed International Flute Player, Professor and author Clare Southworth talks to the Chinese flute player and ex student YaoYao Lu about getting her first orchestral position straight from finishing at the Royal Academy of Music in London. We're receiving some excellent questions which Clare will be covering in detail in future podcasts so please continue to send them in to [email protected] or ...

Irish flute music and why you don't use car oil on your flute - Talking Flutes Extra

June 11, 2018 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

Beautiful Irish flute music and why open G# mechanism could be making a comeback! Welcome to Talking Flutes 'Extra'.  Following the response from the interview with William Dowdall two weeks ago, we indugle ourselves for a little with some beautiful flute music from Ireland along with an interview with the technical director of TJ flutes David Farley.  David speaks about his love for historic flutes and why he has designed and built a new affordable flute with open G# mechanism, his enthusi...

22. Why you don't use car oil on your flute - David Farley

June 11, 2018 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

Beautiful Irish flute music and why open G# mechanism could be making a comeback! Welcome to Talking Flutes 'Extra'.  Following the response from the interview with William Dowdall two weeks ago, we indugle ourselves for a little with some beautiful flute music from Ireland along with an interview with the technical director of TJ flutes David Farley.  David speaks about his love for historic flutes and why he has designed and built a new affordable flute with open G# mechanism, his enthusi...

Positive Mental Attitude is the key to success! - Talking Flutes

June 04, 2018 05:32 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MB

Postive Mental Attitidue is the key to success! Welcome to 'Talking Flutes' by the acclaimed International Flute Player, Professor and author Clare Southworth. In Podcast 2 of this new season, Clare talks about 'Positive Mental Attitude' being the key to success and speaks for the first time about how she is using this to come to terms with her diagnosis of meniere's disease. We're receiving some excellent questions which Clare will be covering in detail in future podcasts so please conti...

21. Positive Mental Attitude is the key to success! - Clare Southworth

June 04, 2018 04:32 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MB

Clare talks about 'Positive Mental Attitude' being the key to success and speaks for the first time about how she is using this to come to terms with her diagnosis of Meniere's disease. We're receiving some excellent questions which Clare will be covering in detail in future podcasts so please continue to send them in to [email protected] or via DM on our TJ flute Twitter, FB, Instagram and YouTube channels. Don't forget to subscribe to this channel to get receieve the latest podcast...

Harmonics and whistle tones can rejuvenate when you're just back from vacation - Talking Flutes Extra

May 28, 2018 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

Harmonics and whistle tones are important warm-up and practice however can be a lifesaver when you're just home from vacation and you've lost you're lips somehwere along the way. Welcome to 'Talking Flutes Extra' hosted by Jean-Paul Wright.  In this week's podcast I'm talking to William Dowdall, Professor of Flute at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin about his life in Music and the exciting Big Flute Festival taking place in August. Please remember to subscribe to 'Talking Flutes'...

20. Harmonics and whistle tones can rejuvenate - William Dowdall

May 28, 2018 03:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

Harmonics and whistle tones are important warm-up and practice however can be a lifesaver when you're just home from vacation and you've lost you're lips somehwere along the way. Welcome to 'Talking Flutes Extra' hosted by Jean-Paul Wright.  In this week's podcast I'm talking to William Dowdall, Professor of Flute at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin about his life in Music and the exciting Big Flute Festival taking place in August. Please remember to subscribe to 'Talking Flutes'...

Scales, breathing, sequences and practice, some of your podcast questions answered - Talking Flutes

May 21, 2018 05:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

Scales, breathing, Sequences and flute practice. Welcome to 'Talking Flutes' by the acclaimed International Flute Player, Professor and author Clare Southworth.  In this podcast, Clare answers some of the questions which have been sent in by listeners.  How and what do I practice if I have limited time due to work commitments?  How do I get students to become more interested in Scales?  Why sequences and tonal colour practice are important to your development as a player. Don't forget to ...

19. Scales, breathing, sequences and practice, - Talking Flutes

May 21, 2018 04:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

Some of your podcast questions answered. Welcome to 'Talking Flutes' by the acclaimed International Flute Player, Professor and author Clare Southworth.  In this podcast, Clare answers some of the questions which have been sent in by listeners.  How and what do I practice if I have limited time due to work commitments?  How do I get students to become more interested in Scales?  Why sequences and tonal colour practice are important to your development as a player. Don't forget to subscrib...

Why top 'B' is his favourite note! - Talking Flutes Extra

May 14, 2018 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Staying chilled with the going gets tough! This week on 'Talking Flutes Extra', Jean-Paul talks to the seriously nice guy NY based flute player but originally from Puerto Rico, Giovanni Perez, on his love of cooking, flute playing and staying chilled when the going gets tough.  There's also the 'Joke of the week' from London. Don't forget you can send your questions and subject matter suggestions for future 'Talking Flutes' with Clare Southworth or 'TF Extra' with Jean-Paul via flutepodcas...

18. Why top 'B' is his favourite note! - Giovanni Perez

May 14, 2018 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Staying chilled with the going gets tough! This week on 'Talking Flutes Extra', Jean-Paul talks to the seriously nice guy NY based flute player but originally from Puerto Rico, Giovanni Perez, on his love of cooking, flute playing and staying chilled when the going gets tough.  There's also the 'Joke of the week' from London. Don't forget you can send your questions and subject matter suggestions for future 'Talking Flutes' with Clare Southworth or 'TF Extra' with Jean-Paul via flutepodcas...

Body Awareness - Talking Flutes

May 07, 2018 05:32 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MB

Being aware of your body when you are playing. Welcome to the 'Talking Flutes' Series  by the acclaimed International Flute Player, Professor and author Clare Southworth. Following some lovely feedback, it appears that you don't want to wait to hear Clare's podcasts and so we are changing the format slightly in that 'Talking Flutes' with Clare will rotate weekly with the 'TF Extra' pods.  With some great podcasts coming up, it means that you will have much more regularity with her podcasts...

17. Body Awareness - Talking Flutes

May 07, 2018 04:32 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MB

Being aware of your body when you are playing. Welcome to the 'Talking Flutes' Series  by the acclaimed International Flute Player, Professor and author Clare Southworth. Following some lovely feedback, it appears that you don't want to wait to hear Clare's podcasts and so we are changing the format slightly in that 'Talking Flutes' with Clare will rotate weekly with the 'TF Extra' pods.  With some great podcasts coming up, it means that you will have much more regularity with her podcasts...

Positivity is the only way! - Talking Flutes Extra

April 30, 2018 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

Positivity is the only way! This week on TF Extra I'm talking to L.A based flute player and extremely popular flute social media influencer Gina Luciani about how she started on the flute and also her latest flute and entrepreneurial projects.  We also have a 'Joke of the week' from "Graeme in London Town" and some listener responses from last weeks podcast.   This is the last 'Inbetweeny' podcast from me as next week I hand the reigns back to the lovely Clare Southworth for her 'Talking F...

16. Positivity is the only way! - Talking Flutes Extra

April 30, 2018 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

This week on TF Extra I'm talking to L.A based flute player and extremely popular flute social media influencer Gina Luciani about how she started on the flute and also her latest flute and entrepreneurial projects.  We also have a 'Joke of the week' from "Graeme in London Town" and some listener responses from last weeks podcast.   This is the last 'Inbetweeny' podcast from me as next week I hand the reigns back to the lovely Clare Southworth for her 'Talking Flutes' Series 2.  TF Extra po...

To succeed you first have to believe! - Talking Flutes Extra

April 23, 2018 08:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

Believe you can do it! This week on TF extra, the 'in-betweeny' flooty tooty podcasts whilst Clare is away busy recording the next series of 'Talking Flutes', Jean-Paul speaks via the 'Messenger app' with multi-award winning and 2 x Latin Grammy nominated musician Dr José Valentino about his life in flute playing and how he believes everybody can reach their potential with belief, dedication and joy.  There is the 'Joke of the Week' along with some listener comments from last week's podcast...

15. To succeed you first have to believe! - Talking Flutes Extra

April 23, 2018 07:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

Believe you can do it! This week on TF extra, the 'in-betweeny' flooty tooty podcasts whilst Clare is away busy recording the next series of 'Talking Flutes', Jean-Paul speaks via the 'Messenger app' with multi-award winning and 2 x Latin Grammy nominated musician Dr José Valentino about his life in flute playing and how he believes everybody can reach their potential with belief, dedication and joy.  There is the 'Joke of the Week' along with some listener comments from last week's podcast...

Confidence for flute players - Talking Flutes Extra

April 16, 2018 10:11 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

Confidence and being in the moment for flute players. This week on TF extra, the 'in-betweeny' flooty tooty podcasts whilst Clare is away busy recording the next series of 'Talking Flutes', Jean-Paul touches on the subject of 'Confidence' and also the 'Power Pose' from the Ted Talk entitled 'Your body language may shape who you are' by Amy Cuddy.  There is the 'Joke of the Week' from Graeme in London and he answers some of the questions which have been sent in.   TF Extra is a Trevor Jame...

14. Confidence for flute players - Talking Flutes Extra

April 16, 2018 09:11 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

Confidence and being in the moment for flute players. This week on TF extra, the 'in-betweeny' flooty tooty podcasts whilst Clare is away busy recording the next series of 'Talking Flutes', Jean-Paul touches on the subject of 'Confidence' and also the 'Power Pose' from the Ted Talk entitled 'Your body language may shape who you are' by Amy Cuddy.  There is the 'Joke of the Week' from Graeme in London and he answers some of the questions which have been sent in.   TF Extra is a Trevor Jame...

Social media for flute players and 'Mastering the flute with William Bennett' - Talking Flutes Extra

April 09, 2018 08:21 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

Mastering the flute with William Bennett TF 'Extra' - the in-betweeny flooty tooty podcasts which are filling the weekly' space whilst International flute player, Professor and author Clare Southworth prepares Season 2  of 'Talking Flutes'. This week we take a brief look at Social media for flute players, have a telephone call 'Joke' spot and a fascinating interview with the talented Roderick Seed, author of the fantastic new exercise and tutor book 'Mastering the flute with William Bennet...

13. Social media for flute players and 'Mastering the flute with William Bennett' - Talking Flutes Extra

April 09, 2018 07:21 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

Mastering the flute with William Bennett TF 'Extra' - the in-betweeny flooty tooty podcasts which are filling the weekly' space whilst International flute player, Professor and author Clare Southworth prepares Season 2  of 'Talking Flutes'. This week we take a brief look at Social media for flute players, have a telephone call 'Joke' spot and a fascinating interview with the talented Roderick Seed, author of the fantastic new exercise and tutor book 'Mastering the flute with William Bennet...

Flute playing and the joy of using online resources. - Talking Flutes

April 02, 2018 08:24 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Online resources and the joy of playing the flute. Welcome to Podcast 5 the last in the current season of the 'Talking Flutes' Series developed for this channel by the acclaimed International Flute Player, Professor and author Clare Southworth. In this Podcast, Jean-Paul talks to Clare about online learning and resources and especially the two new learning and playing websites she has developed.  Don't forget to subscribe to this channel to get receive the latest podcast!   https://www.c...

12. Flute playing and the joy of using online resources. - Talking Flutes

April 02, 2018 07:24 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Online resources and the joy of playing the flute. Welcome to Podcast 5 the last in the current season of the 'Talking Flutes' Series developed for this channel by the acclaimed International Flute Player, Professor and author Clare Southworth. In this Podcast, Jean-Paul talks to Clare about online learning and resources and especially the two new learning and playing websites she has developed.  Don't forget to subscribe to this channel to get receive the latest podcast!   https://www.c...

Flute practice, is there an ideal duration? - Talking Flutes

March 26, 2018 09:16 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

Ideal duration for flute practice? Welcome to Podcast 4 from the new Season of the 'Talking Flutes' Series developed for this channel by the acclaimed International Flute Player, Professor and author Clare Southworth. In Podcast 4, Jean-Paul talks to Clare about practice and if there is an 'ideal' minumum and maximum length.  Don't forget to subscribe to this channel to get receieve the latest podcast!    https://www.claresouthworthflute.com  for more information on Clare Southworth   ...

11. Flute practice, is there an ideal duration? - Talking Flutes

March 26, 2018 08:16 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

How long should I be practicing? Welcome to Podcast 4 from the new Season of the 'Talking Flutes' Series developed for this channel by the acclaimed International Flute Player, Professor and author Clare Southworth. In Podcast 4, Jean-Paul talks to Clare about practice and if there is an 'ideal' minumum and maximum length.  Don't forget to subscribe to this channel to get receieve the latest podcast!    https://www.claresouthworthflute.com  for more information on Clare Southworth   J...

Choosing the right flute for your budget! - Talking Flutes

March 19, 2018 09:23 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

Buying your flute! Welcome to Podcast 3 from the new Season of the 'Talking Flutes' Series being developed for this channel by the acclaimed International Flute Player, Professor and author Clare Southworth. In Podcast 3, Jean-Paul talks to Clare about choosing a flute and what to look for when upgrading your instrument, the importance of the headjoint and open and closed hole mechanism etc. Don't forget to subscribe to this channel to get receieve the latest podcast!  https://www.clares...

10. Choosing the right flute for your budget - Talking Flutes

March 19, 2018 08:23 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

Buying your new flute! Welcome to Podcast 3 from the new Season of the 'Talking Flutes' Series being developed for this channel by the acclaimed International Flute Player, Professor and author Clare Southworth. In Podcast 3, Jean-Paul talks to Clare about choosing a flute and what to look for when upgrading your instrument, the importance of the headjoint and open and closed hole mechanism etc. Don't forget to subscribe to this channel to get receieve the latest podcast!  https://www.cl...

Scales and studies! - Talking Flutes

March 12, 2018 18:12 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

Scales and studies, you've got to love them! Welcome to Podcast 2 from the new Season of the 'Talking Flutes' Series being developed for this channel by the acclaimed International Flute Player, Professor and author Clare Southworth. In Podcast 2, Jean-Paul Wright talks to Clare about the importance of scales and studies whilst Clare turns the tables on Jean-Paul with her P9Q's - Podcast 9 questions. Don't forget to subscribe to this channel to get receieve the latest podcast!  https://w...

9. Scales and studies! - Talking Flutes

March 12, 2018 17:12 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

Scales and studies, you've got to love them! Welcome to Podcast 2 from the new Season of the 'Talking Flutes' Series being developed for this channel by the acclaimed International Flute Player, Professor and author Clare Southworth. In Podcast 2, Jean-Paul Wright talks to Clare about the importance of scales and studies whilst Clare turns the tables on Jean-Paul with her P9Q's - Podcast 9 questions. Don't forget to subscribe to this channel to get receieve the latest podcast!  https://w...

Introducing new Talking Flutes host Clare Southworth

March 05, 2018 11:33 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

Introduction to the new hosts of Talking Flutes Welcome to 'Talking Flutes' a new podcast series being developed for this channel by the acclaimed International Flute Player, Professor and author Clare Southworth. In Podcast 1, Jean-Paul Wright talks to Clare about her career in music and introduces the new 'Talking Flutes' podcast series which will include lots of exciting interviews with Clare's famous flute playing colleagues, tips and hints on flute practice, study, performance as well...

8. Introducing new Talking Flutes host Clare Southworth

March 05, 2018 11:33 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

Introduction to the new hosts of Talking Flutes Welcome to 'Talking Flutes' a new podcast series being developed for this channel by the acclaimed International Flute Player, Professor and author Clare Southworth. In Podcast 1, Jean-Paul Wright talks to Clare about her career in music and introduces the new 'Talking Flutes' podcast series which will include lots of exciting interviews with Clare's famous flute playing colleagues, tips and hints on flute practice, study, performance as well...

Flute Reboot a new concept for lapsed flute players

June 15, 2015 12:06 - 6 minutes - 5.66 MB

in the latest short podcast, we speak with Clare Southworth, flutist, author and Professor of Flute at the Royal Academy of Music in London about her exciting new Flute Reboot project. http://www.flutereboot.com

7. Flute Reboot a new concept for lapsed flute players

June 15, 2015 11:06 - 6 minutes - 5.66 MB

in the latest short podcast, we speak with Clare Southworth, flutist, author and Professor of Flute at the Royal Academy of Music in London about her exciting new Flute Reboot project.   http://www.flutereboot.com  

An interview with traditional Irish flute player Eimear McGeown

July 30, 2013 15:27 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

An interview with fast talking Irish flute player Eimear McGeown. Eimear has steadily built a reputation as being one of the world's most versatile exponents of both the Classical and Irish flute.  She has performed in some of the world's leading classical venues however is just at home on the Glastonbury stage with pop/rock bands such as 'Amsterdam' or in a traditional irish setting. Recorded at All Flutes Plus in London on 23rd July 2013. www.eirmearmcgeown.com 

6. Traditional Irish flute with Eimear McGeown

July 30, 2013 14:27 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

An interview with fast talking Irish flute player Eimear McGeown. Eimear has steadily built a reputation as being one of the world's most versatile exponents of both the Classical and Irish flute.  She has performed in some of the world's leading classical venues however is just at home on the Glastonbury stage with pop/rock bands such as 'Amsterdam' or in a traditional irish setting.   Recorded at All Flutes Plus in London on 23rd July 2013. www.eirmearmcgeown.com       

Yes it was an April Fool!!

March 29, 2012 14:18 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MB

Another offering from the technical guru Mr Raif O'Poll who has spent the last year deliberating and researching new concepts for musical instruments.  Following the great commercial success of the tandem baritone idea last year, Raif has spent 12 months deep in thought and discussion with saxophone players around the World.....(well truthfully speaking...in the local village really).  Raif maintains however that the saxophone expertise running throughout the local community is an accurate mi...

5. Yes it was an April Fool!!

March 29, 2012 13:18 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MB

Another offering from the technical guru Mr Raif O'Poll who has spent the last year deliberating and researching new concepts for musical instruments.  Following the great commercial success of the tandem baritone idea last year, Raif has spent 12 months deep in thought and discussion with saxophone players around the World.....(well truthfully speaking...in the local village really).  Raif maintains however that the saxophone expertise running throughout the local community is an accurate m...

Interview with flute player William Dowdall - part 2

June 20, 2011 10:20 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

The second part of the interview with with Dublin based flute soloist and teaching Professor William Dowdall takes a look at his 'Works for solo flute' CD.  He also takes a moment to provide some witty responses to quick fire questions posed from twitter and Facebook users. More information on his many recordings as well as loads of other flute resources can be found at www.williamdowdall.com

4. Interview with flute player William Dowdall - part 2

June 20, 2011 09:20 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

The second part of the interview with with Dublin based flute soloist and teaching Professor William Dowdall takes a look at his 'Works for solo flute' CD.  He also takes a moment to provide some witty responses to quick fire questions posed from twitter and Facebook users. More information on his many recordings as well as loads of other flute resources can be found at www.williamdowdall.com