Talking Flutes!

"In one piece there was 33 Top D's!" The joy of making a crowd funded album and meeting either in person or virtually all the wonderful people who made the project happen!! This week on 'Talking Flutes Extra' Jean-Paul speaks with musician and flute player Daniella Mars about the making of her exciting new flute album.  From initial conception, through to the process of crowd funding to the decision to undertake the recording and videography in Brazil. Daniela also talks about how she made her own Dizi flute headjoint by simply drilling a hole in it! For more information on Daniela and her wonderful new album visit www.danielamars.com where you'll also find all her social media links. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com  

The freedom to discover tone without restrictions! In part 4 of 'The Food For Thought' series with Flute Professors and musicians Clare Southworth and Elizabeth Walker, it's the week to discuss flute tone! From "Green Custard to Blue Custard", looking at air speed, harmonics, whistle tones and even touching on the big subject...Vibrato! "We shouldn't just be playing in monochrome!" An enlightening podcast on a very difficult subject with so many preference! 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com  

A 'live' Feldenkrais lesson with flute player, soloist and Feldenkrais teacher Niall O'Riordan. In a first for 'Talking Flutes' we hand our podcast channel over this week to Niall to take you through a 'Live' session. You can find out more about Niall, his popular audio programmes and also more about his Flute Online at https://fluteonline.net 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

"There's a complexity to breathing which belies its simplicity!" A must listen Talking Flutes podcast this week on the important subject of 'Breathing' for a musician. "It's crucial to align breathing with your posture as you whole body is your instrument". In part 3 of their 'Food for Thought' series, Clare Southworth and Elizabeth Walker take a look at 'Breathing' and how "...if your posture is good, your breathing is good, then your tone will also be good!" Please continue to send in your questions and suggestions for future podcasts to flutepodcasts@gmail.com or you can also message is on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @talkingflutes. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

"Breath is rhythm - movement is rhythm" This week on 'Talking Flutes Extra', Jean-Paul speaks with the wonderful musician and flute player Elsa Nilsson about her two new albums, and in turn, has a lesson on the beauty and community of the giant Redwood trees.  Following the opening up of the music scene again (post covid) Elsa explains that it was "The communal experience of creativity was the thing that brought us back to life!" In this really enlightening podcast, they explore with a couple of tracks her new album 'Atlas of Sound' which is is a passionate dialogue with giant Redwood trees and also listen to a track called "Let it Burn' from a very creative album by the Esthesis Quartet. For more information on Elsa and also these brilliant new albums, visit www.elsanilssonmusic.com 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

'Food For Thought' part two for flute teachers.  In 'Talking Flutes' this week, Clare and Elizabeth Walker are back with pt 2 of their 'Food For Thought' series aimed at flute teachers and those thinking of going in to the profession. During the podcast they talk about lesson payments, structuring lesson content and the importance of having lesson and prepared notes for each student.  Also the importance of creating a rapport and positive learning environment.   A fascinating podcast subject and one which I'm sure we'll hear more about from Clare and Elizabeth. Please continue to send in your thoughts and questions for future podcasts to flutepodcasts@gmail.com or @talkingflutes on our FB and IG pages. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

"I rarely smile in photos!' "If you see me in a photo and it looks like I'm not smiling, it really is me smiling, it's just me smiling how relatively happy I am!" This week on 'Talking Flutes Extra' recorded in a coffee shop in the centre of London,  Jean-Paul welcomes back the brilliant musician and flute player Philippe Barnes for a catch-up.  With updates to his popular 'Irish Music On The Silver Flute' book as well as  his '102 Session Tunes' book , we also take a few moments listening to a beautiful track from his album 'The Wilderness Yet'. For more information www.philippebarnes.com 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute Company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

Organisation - Preparation - Adaptation! "The role of the teacher is to unlock potential" In 'Talking Flutes' this week, Clare Southworth talks with Elizabeth Walker in a new series of podcasts for flute teachers called 'Food for thought'.  As they both agree "You teach the student and not the flute!" If you've any requests for future podcasts either on subject matter or guests you'd like us to have on, then please email them to flutepodcasts@gmail.com 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute Company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

'It's so important to open our eyes and take off our blinkers to other cultures, music and instruments." This week on 'Talking Flutes Extra' Jean-Paul speaks with musician and flute player Veronika Vitazkova about some of her 70 'World' flutes.  During the podcast Veronika explains that emotion is culturally defined and that we need to find the borders of our instrument to really make it sing. Check out Veronika at https://veronika-vitazkova.com/ and  https://www.instagram.com/veronika_vitazkova 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

99% of the time, it's not as bad as you think! This week on 'Talking Flutes' Jean-Paul and Clare talk about the importance of not beating yourself up if a practice session or a performance doesn't go to plan.  The need to have an acceptance that some days will always be better than others, and, as if to back up the podcast title and content, Jean-Paul and Clare are totally blindsided by 4 of Clare's dogs coming back from a walk and creating havoc in the middle of podcast recording.  'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

Hitting musical puberty! This week on 'Talking Flutes Extra' Jean-Paul speaks to YouTuber, teacher and flute player Dr. Angela McBrearty about her teaching and advice videos on YouTube along with her many years of experience teaching and guiding flute players.  We also touch on piccolo playing and the getting the dreaded 'Buzz'!! 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

How to fit the encore to the audience! In 'Talking Flutes' this week, Clare and Jean-Paul discuss musical listening and how it's important to have more than one set of ears.  Save your 'critical ears' for when you're teaching or have been asked for feedback, and choose listening and appreciative 'Granny' ears for other moments. It would be wonderful if you could 'like/follow' and rate this podcast on the provider you are listening on as this will help those pesky algorithms kick in! 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

Being a flute nerd.  An hour in the life of Josh Johnson. Back by popular demand, Jean-Paul speaks with Josh Johnson about the brilliant Song flute headjoints, Sankyo, Altus and TJ flutes, the need to change your headjoint cork, flute photography and loads more.  Oh and along the way, drink loads of coffee! 'Talking Flutes' is a podcast production by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.tjflutes.com       

"Don't let anybody tell you that you can't do something!"   In 'Talking Flutes this week, Clare Southworth speaks to the seriously lovely guy, talented musician, flute player and author of 'The Flute Gym' Stephen Clark about changing his previous fast life of 365 days a year flying and giving concerts around the world to studying in Alabama for his DMA.   This is a really insightful and thoughtful podcast talking about 'hunting out and meeting your heroes, how it's important to always 'be kind and respectful' through to the 'value of having an employable flute sound'. In 'Talking Flutes this week, Clare speaks to the seriously lovely guy, talented musician, flute player and author Stephen Clark about changing the fast world of 365 days a year flying and giving concerts to studying in Alabama for his DMA. This is a really insightful podcast talking from 'hunting out and meeting your heroes, how it's important to always 'be kind and respectful' through to the 'importance of having an employable flute sound'. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

We need your help! In 'Talking Flutes' this week Jean-Paul and Clare are celebrating going 'live' with their 200th podcast!   During this episode they talk about being relevant as a musician and also ask for some help from you, the listener!  Getting to 200 they need some help on topics to cover and suggestions for guests to interview.  There is also a very easy flute giveaway!! 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute Company.  For more information visit www.tjflutes.com 

Let's talk 'Alternative Fingerings' and why a flute headjoint is nearly always pulled a long way out! This week Clare and Jean-Paul talk about being competitive as a player and a musician, alternative flute fingerings and why they are used, and also to celebrate 'Talking Flutes' hitting the 200 podcast mark next week, they speak about the open G# flute which will be given to one lucky listener. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com  

The importance of tracking your flute practice and progress. This week Jean-Paul speaks with L.A based orchestral flute player and social media influencer Gina Luciani about her wonderful new 'Practice Note' notebook.  During the podcast they speak about hoe to reflect on goals and adapt as you go.  The importance of customising your practice routine to reflect your life and how to embrace the fluidity of flute study and performance. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.tjflutes.com

Let's kickstart your New Year practice regime by talking about 'Hairpins' . In 'Talking Flutes' this week, back by popular demand, Clare Southworth speaks to the fabulous flute player Elizabeth Walker. During the podcast Liz gives her top 10 flute practice tips to unlock your true potential and to enable your musical performance to sing! To enable more people to find 'Talking Flutes' when they do a podcast search, please can you continue to 'Like', 'Rate' and leave a review on the podcast provider you're listening to this on. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com  

For the love of the piccolo otherwise known as the wooden French Frie! This week on 'Talking Flutes Extra' Jean-Paul speaks with the fabulous flute and piccolo player, Body Mapping, Yoga and Meditation teacher Rena Urso. During the podcast they talk about why players should take the piccolo seriously  and "Just play it as they do the flute!" They also cover the importance of self care and how 'Small things can make such profound changes". Yoga is movement exploration whilst meditation is completely free!! For more information about Rena then visit www.renaurso.com 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com    

Make realistic and specific goals for 2022! "There is a big difference between dreaming about something and actually doing it!" In the first 'Talking Flutes' podcast of 2022, Clare and Jean-Paul speak about creating long and short term goals that are realistic and achievable. They also look at the benefit of 'Journalling' and incorporating the process of marginals gains in our planning and practice. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  for more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com  

The magic of recording in one 'Take', the joy of playing the Suite Antique by John Rutter and looking after your lips and fingers during the festive period. This week on 'Talking Flutes' it's the Christmas edition where Clare and Jean-Paul answer questions sent in by the listeners.  During the podcast we get to listen to Clare playing the beautiful Aria from 'The Suite Antique' by John Rutter as well as speaking about the music they will listen to over the festive period. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

The 3 P's - Pleasure, £ Pound or Prestige - know why you are doing a gig!  From Maths at Cambridge University to being a student at the Royal Academy of Music in London. This week Clare speak with the multi-talented Emily Correa Andrews about creating your own musical niche.  How to look outside the business norms and how to market and value yourself as flute player.  Don't undersell or undercharge for your own experience!! A really enlightening podcast which throws the light on imposter syndrome and how 'Networking' and teaching yourself to be financially savvy can open doors to a successful career in music. Talking Flutes & Talking Flutes Extra are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com     

Embracing identity made Lizzo who she is...not playing Mozart! This week on 'Talking Flutes Extra' Jean-Paul speaks with the wonderful musician and flute player Dr Giovanni Perez. In this insightful podcast Giovanni covers many subjects such as being vulnerable, improvisation, the importance of listening and watching, the importance to having a life and not spending all day in the practice room, interpretation and having fun with your music and life. We always love receiving your feedback so keep your questions coming in to flutepodcasts@gmail.com  'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

Playing multi-phonics is so much fun and expands a musicians creativity levels many many times. In part two, Clare speaks once again with the fabulous flute player and teacher about her love for contemporary music and the stunning quarter tone flutes made by Eva Kingma. As a champion on contemporary flutes, Patricia speaks about what the Kingma Stystem flute is and what you can do with it. We love receiving all your questions, comments and thoughts about future podcasts so please continue to send these in to flutepodcasts@gmail.com You can also send them to us on our FB page 'TalkingFlutes' or via our Twitter pages @flute or @clareflute 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

"What is the French style of flute playing?" A enlightening podcast with the wonderful Paris based flute player and teacher at the prestigious The École Normale de Musique Patricia Nagle. In Part 1, they look at the various schools of flute playing and how the 'French School' still influences flute playing around the world today. Patricia perfected her skills in France with the great Masters: Maxence Larrieu, Michel Debost, Jean Pierre Rampal and Andras Adorjan and during part 1 of this interview, Patricia explains the importance of "Sound and playing the line". There is so much fascinating information for every flute player in this interview that part 2 will be 'live' next week where Patricia speaks about contemporary music. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com