Talking Flutes

Tension is the enemy of your sound! E:223 with Clare Southworth& Jean-Paul Wright

"Singing is so natural so sing a phrase first then play it!" 
This week on 'Talking Flutes', Clare and Jean-Paul answer more questions that have been sent in by listeners.  They cover the subject of the need to 'Open your throat' when playing and also why you should buy your flute from a specialist music store with expertise in flutes rather than off Amazon or eBay. 
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flutes Company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

Ghost notes and whistle tones. E: 222 with Clare Southworth & Jean-Paul Wright

How to get a beautiful third octave and how not to go flat at the end of a note?
This week Clare and Jean-Paul answer some of the many questions that have been sent in to us over the past 8 weeks from listeners. 
(1)"How do you not go flat when you are fading out a note at the end of a passage?"
(2) "I’m struggling with high notes.  My teacher says that I’m forcing it too much!"
(3) "What does my flute teacher mean when she says open my throat?" 
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'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.ccom

Tea, teacakes and flute lessons! - E: 221 with Clare Southworth

Let's talk Ghost notes, whistle tones, harmonics and the power of exaggerating dynamics!
 
After over four years and 220 podcasts, Jean-Paul interviews his co-host Clare about her flute playing career and highlights.
 
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 
 

A flute sound of claret with a hint of Prosecco! - E: 220 with Philippa Davies

"I want flute playing to be expansive and to communicate a story!
This week on Talking Flutes, Clare speaks with the wonderful London flute player, and Professor at the Guildhall College of Music in London  Philippa Davis about how she started and always being very busy!!
Philippa Davies has established an international reputation as one of the finest flautists currently performing. Originally Principal Flute of the National Youth Orchestra of GB, Philippa went on to train at the Royal College of Music with Douglas Whittaker and later William Bennett. She won many awards including the Tagore Gold Medal Prize, the National Federation of Music Societies award, the Mozart Memorial Prize and was a Park Lane Group Young Artist. She was a member of Sir Peter Maxwell Davies’s ensemble Fires of London, and of the ensembles Capricorn and Albion; currently she is part of the Nash Ensemble and London Winds directed by Michael Collins and plays in duo with Jan Willem Nelleke, piano, and with Maggie Cole, harpsichord.
She was principal flute with the London Mozart Players, and continues to be a regular guest principal flute with all the main London orchestras. As a soloist, she has taken part in many international festivals since her debut at the BBC proms in 1988. She gives masterclasses, recitals and broadcasts, and performs concertos throughout the world with many orchestras.
Philippa’s numerous recordings include Mozart’s entire original concertos and quartets, Bach’s Flute Sonatas, Romance of the Flute and Harp, Poulenc’s Flute Sonata, Giles Swayne’s Winter Solstice Carol with the King’s College Choir and all William Alwyn’s flute music. She is a Professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and has a summer International Flute Course in Cubertou, France.
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast recordings by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

What makes us tick? With Dr Rik Noyce E:219

"There's something really human about making a mistake!"
This week on 'Talking Flutes Extra' Jean-Paul speaks with flute player, Professor and a Life Coach Dr Rik Noyce about nerves, confidence, imposter syndrome and much much more.  
Just because you may not have followed the 'usual' route in to something, it doesn't mean you can't succeed!
You find out more about Dr Noyce at https://www.riknoycedma.com
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 
 

An unconventional musical journey. E: 218 with Abigail Burrows

"We all flourish at different times and I wasn't ready when I was younger!"
From musical prodigy to West End shows and orchestras with severe burn out along the way, this week on Talking Flutes, Clare speaks with musician, flute player and founder of the eFlute Festival Abigail Burrows.
An enlightening podcast where Abbie speaks openly about the benefits and also difficulties that being a hugely talented and successful flute player at a young age brought upon her.
After being completely burnt out after her first year at Music College, Abbie left the flute and music world behind as she dipped her toes in to other ways to earn a living.  However after a couple of years, the desire to get the flute out began to bubble up and she returned to practicing again.
Now a very successful musician and flute player, Abbie explains how a career wobble doesn't mean and end to your musical journey and that it's vitally important that you remain authentic at all times, both to your music and also yourself.
You can find our more about Abbie and also her eFlutes Festival at www.abigailburrows.com 
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 
 

Your Voice! The transformational nature of Podcasting. E: 217 with Jean-Paul Wright & Dr Heidi Kay Begay

"It's not just speaking in to a microphone, its how podcasting can open up your flute playing and performance by enabling you to understand your own unique voice"
This week 'Talking Flutes' combines with another flute podcast 'Flute 360'  with podcaster Dr Heidi Kay Begay and 'Talking Flutes Extra' host Jean-Paul Wright.
We speak about how podcasting during the past 4 years has changed our own 'voice', and how it has made us better listeners, teachers and musicians.
'We all have something to say in our own unique way.  There's room in this podcasting space for so many more musicians.  What are you waiting for!"
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ Flute Company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com
 
 
 

Putting one foot in front of the other...literally! with Emma Brown E216

"I'm still a flute player, It's just that I now have funny coloured legs"
This week on 'Talking Flutes Extra' Jean-Paul speaks with a remarkable musician and flute player Emma Brown.  After a terrible accident two years ago in which Emma became a double leg amputee, Emma talks about her determination to become the flute player she wanted to be before the accident.  She also speaks about her lows, and also the determination, bloody mindedness and the humour which carries her forward as she builds her new normal.
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

PlayScore - the app than scans music and then plays it back! with creator Anthony Wilkes E:215

"A brilliant app to quickly hear how a piece sounds!"
Take a photo of a piece of music and your mobile will play it back to you!
This week on 'Talking Flutes', Clare speaks with PlayScore Creator Anthony Wilkes about his brilliant app. The PlayScore 2 sheet music scanner takes traditional sheet music scanning to the next level, using the latest techniques in Optical Music Recognition.
When you try this app you realise how invaluable it is for all musicians.  For example you can photograph a piano score of a piece of flute music and simply 'mute' the flute part.  You can then play along with the piano accompaniment.  Or if you don't know how something sounds, or you're interested in hearing the depths of a score, then simply scan with your phone and then you can choose what to listen to!!  You can also slow down an accompaniment without it losing pitch so you can learn to play a piece slowly!!!
For more information on PlayScore visit the app store and download the free version PlayScore 2.  
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com
 
 

”We haven’t chosen to be musicians to become rich!” with Daniela Mars E:214

"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
 

Teachers, let’s talk flute tone! - with Elizabeth Walker and Clare Southworth E:213

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  

’Posture: with a twist’ - With Niall O’Riordan E:212

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 

Let’s Talk Breathing!! - With Clare Southworth and Elizabeth Walker E: 211

"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 

”I’m just going to be me!” - With Elsa Nilsson E:210

"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 

Musicians are actually business owners and CEO’s - Elizabeth Walker and Clare Southworth

'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 

Irish Music on the silver flute - Podcast 208 with Philippe Barnes

"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

”Teach the easy before the difficult!” - Podcast 207 with Elizabeth Walker and Clare Southworth

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

”Nobody told me it was difficult!” - Podcast 206.with Veronika Vitazkova

'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

When things go wrong!! Podcast 205 with Clare Southworth and Jean-Paul Wright

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

Hunting for your forever flute! - Podcast 204 with Dr Flute

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 

Encores and why you need to have two sets of ears! Podcast 203 with Clare Southworth and Jean-Paul Wright

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 obsessive - Podcast 202 with Josh Johnson

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 
 
 
 

”Change your mindset and there’s nothing you can’t achieve!” - Podcast 201 with Stephen Clark

"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 

Let’s give away a flute to somebody!! - Podcast 200 with Clare Southworth and Jean-Paul Wright

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 

Don‘t use the middle finger! - podcast 199 with Clare Southworth and Jean-Paul Wright

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  

Setting achievable goals with ’Practice Note’ - Podcast 198 with Gina Luciani

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

Top 10 flute practice tips told in a different way! - Podcast 197 with Elizabeth Walker

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!
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'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com
 

Get Your S*%T Together - New Year New You - Podcast 196 with Rena Urso

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
 
 

New Year, New You! Podcast 195 with Clare Southworth and Jean-Paul Wright

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
 

Flute joy and keeping your playing in shape! - Podcast 194 with Clare Southworth and Jean-Paul Wright

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 

Creating a career in music without following the usual route - Podcast 193 with Emily Correa Andrews

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 
 
 

”It‘s your destiny to shine!” with Dr Giovanni Perez - Podcast 192

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 

”When you find it, you have to keep it!” with Patricia Nagle - Podcast 191

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 

”When you drop your jaw in awe!” with Patricia Nagle - Podcast 190

"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
 

Poached eggs, ‘Soft Machine legacy‘ and - Theo Travis Podcast 189

We've been starved of live music for so long!
Playing with 'Soft Machine' at Ronnie Scotts with an audience was such a joy!
This week on 'Talking Flutes Extra' Jean-Paul speaks with London based multi-instrumentalist and composer Theo Travis.  
Over poached eggs in a delightful London Cafe, Theo speaks about playing live to stadium audiences compared to small intimate venues, being a member of the famous Prog Rock band 'Soft Machine' and making his wonderful new album 'Songs From The Apricot Tree' on the duduk.
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Plus' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com
 

”Don‘t be afraid of yourself” - Ariana Piknjač Podcast 188

Being on the Simpsons, the importance of positive messaging, dealing with online trolls and the priority of looking after your physical and mental wellbeing.
This week Jean-Paul talks with flute player and social media influencer Ariana Piknjač about her journey from Australia to Serbia when she was 15 years old and her rise to social media stardom.
Talking Flutes and Talking Flutes Extra are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.tjflutes.com 

Using music to heal - Andrea ‘Fluterscooter‘ Fisher - Podcast 187

Exploring the beautiful AyaTune albums and the beneficial effect this music can have.  Not only when 'healing' is needed, but also in our everyday life.
This week Jean-Paul speaks with flute player, musician and serial entrepreneur Andrea Fisher about her life in music, her famous 'FluterScooter' brand, and her love for meditation and healing.
Talking Flutes & Talking Flutes Extra are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.tjflutes.com 
 

What advice would you give your 18yr old self? - Podcast 186 with Clare Southworth & Jean-Paul Wright

How to circular breath, B footjoint or C and what would you be if not a flute player?
In 'Talking Flutes' this week, Clare and Jean-Paul finish off the many listener questions that were sent in over the summer with some advice and personal preferences on some of the more light-hearted  emails received.
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

Food blogging, Pilates and Flute playing - Podcast 185 with Katharine Carter

When you eat well and exercise, your flute playing comes alive!
In 'Talking Flutes Extra' this week, Jean-Paul speaks with flute player and food blogger Katharine Carter about how a well balanced and structured diet makes for a happy individual!  Katharine also gives some quick and handy recipes for the busy musician!
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

You don‘t just open you mouth and breathe! - Podcast 184 with Jean-Paul Wright & Clare Southworth

Why are old French flutes so expensive?
Inbreath and outbreath should be a seamless action for flute players.
In 'Talking Flutes' this week, Jean-Paul is once again back down at Clare's home in Hove to answer more of the many questions which have been sent in by listeners over the summer.
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute Company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

”Try to play your flute in the warrior pose!” - Podcast 183 with Niall O‘Riordan

"We need to develop awareness of how we physically play our instrument otherwise we'll not reach our potential"
In 'Talking Flutes Extra' this week, Jean-Paul speaks with flute player and teacher Niall O'Riordan about his passionate methodology for getting musicians to reach their potential.
Niall is a certified Feldenkrais Method awareness through movement teacher and uses the method to help musicians reach their potentially by learning about their functioning and how to act efficiently. He has taught Feldenkrais classes at the Galway International Flute Festival since 2013.
He is internationally recognised for his completely holistic approach to flute playing and teaching drawing inspiration from yoga, psychology, voice work, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), metaphysics and visualisation.
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute Company. For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

Motivating yourself when you feel others are better! - Podcast 182 with Clare Southworth & Jean-Paul Wright

'Balance - Rhythm - Timing' - the correlation with playing the flute and playing golf!
It's important to keep those imaginary blinkers on to focus on ourselves rather than on others!
In 'Talking Flutes' this week, Clare and Jean-Paul answer more listeners questions which have been sent in.
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com
 

Nature is constantly talking to us and our music can interpret this! - Podcast 181 with Dr Domenico Vicinanza

Do scientists at CERN get drunk and let their hair down?
This week on 'Talking Flutes Extra' Jean-Paul is speaking to Scientist, physicist, composer, flute player and Cambridge based lecturer Dr Domenico Vicinanza.
In a data driven world, Dr Vincinanza uses date created from scientific experimentation to create beautiful compositions to make the unheard natural world come alive.
During the podcast we hear excerpts from his compositional partnership with Yellowstone National Park and also with CERN and the discovery of 'Higgs Bosun'.
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute Company.  for more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

”I was so scared I had a little wee!” - Podcast 180 - Your questions answered Part 1

"You were the 'Spice Girls' of the flute world back then!"
In Episode 180, Clare and Jean-Paul answer some of the many questions that you've been sending in over the summer.  Such as "What is the best venue you've played in and why?" and tips on how to cope with struggling when being recorded!
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

How feeling a connection with a composer can open up your interpretation - Podcast 179 with Clare Southworth

Beautiful flute recordings of 'In Ireland' by Hamilton Harty, Donizetti Sonata in C and Daniel Wood's Valse Caprice.
This week, Clare looks at three of her own wonderful recordings which she feels a real connection to. 
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute Company.
For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

”Metronomes and tuning forks should be banished to outer space!” and much much more! - Podcast 178

"We need to reframe what a mistake actually is!"
In this 4th week of 5 where we are looking back through our podcast archive, three pods were very popular with download stats. 
We start with the Paul Edmund Davies a very special musician, soloist, author, teacher, educator, wine and champagne connoisseur and seriously nice guy. So here’s an excerpt from podcast #117 published in September 2020 called "Metronomes and tuning machines should be banished to outer space.."
Next up is an excerpt from Podcast #131 (October 2020) when I spoke with the brilliant composer and flute player Carla Rees in a podcast titled “We need to reframe what a mistake actually is!”
Now I always love visiting Dublin, the wonderful city in the beautiful emerald aisle.  During  my last visit there in late 2019, I  recorded a podcast in a Dublin café with William Dowdall Professor of Flute at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin about probably the most famous solo flute piece of them all Syrinx.  So here’s a short excerpt  of the podcast titled ‘Coffee, cake, wine and Syrinx!
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

It‘s the exploration which makes playing music so powerful!! - Podcast 177 with Clare Southworth

Understand the composers narrative and your performance will come alive!
In this 'look-back' podcast, Clare takes a look at the beautiful 'Sonate en Concert' by the prolific composer Jean-Michel Damase and two movements, the 'Rondeau' and the 'Aria' from the beautiful and haunting flute piece Suite Antique by John Rutter
Of the ‘Sonate en Concert’ Clare says in her Podcast #88 recorded in 2019, "in my opinion, Damase doesn't get the credit amongst flute payers that he deserves!'
Composed in 1979, 'Suite Antique' is a concertante work by John Rutter and is written for harpsichord, flute and string orchestra. Rutter composed the piece, in six movements, for a concert at which Bach's fifth Brandenburg concerto was to be performed, and so decided to write the piece for the same ensemble. In this podcast from 2019 (#68) Clare looks at two movements in particular, the 'Rondeau' and the 'Aria' 
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'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcasts by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

Every performance is like building a sandcastle - Podcast 176 with Melissa Keeling

When you break open your old mindset, you'll find anything is possible.
Part 2 of the 5 week 'Summer' looking back though our podcast archives. 
This week we are back to a podcast #106 recorded in March 2020 where Jean-Paul talks to NY based electric flutist and author Melissa Keeling about the unique 'Glissando' flute headjoint and the new tutor book on it that she has just written.  How it can open up so many more performance possibilities especially when paired with looping and effect pedals. We also listen during the podcast to some of Melissa's chosen works on the Glissando headjoint as well as with looping and effect pedals.
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' and podcast productions by the Trevor James Flute Company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com
 
 

‘Burnout‘ and coping with all the demands and pressure! - Podcast 175 with Dr Roelof Joe Stammeijer

'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.
This week, and for the next 5, instead of taking the usual summer break, we are looking back over some of our favourite podcasts from a while back.
This week Dr Roelof Joe Stammeijer talks with Clare about a subject we can all relate to 'Burnout' and 'coping with pressure!'
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

The importance of taking a summer break! - Podcast 174 with Clare Southworth & Jean-Paul Wright

"Why you and your actions define you and your flute playing"
In the final part of your questions answered pt 4, Clare and Jean-Paul speak about breathing for relaxation and motivation, why taking a summer break is good for your flute playing and creating a 'Mood Board' of melodies is a positive way to utilise your warm-ups with how you are feeling.
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

What do you call somebody who plays the flute? - Podcast 173 with Clare Southworth & Jean-Paul Wright

"Flutist, Flautist, Flute player?" The name really does matter to some!
This week on "Your flute questions answered part 3" Clare and Jean-Paul look at Clare's favourite recording of her playing 'Valse Caprice" by Daniel S. Wood and look at the pros and cons of listening to recordings of pieces you're playing.
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

Growing your Instagram account and more! - Podcast 172 with Clare Southworth and Jean-Paul Wright

"My parents want me to study an academic subject and I want to study music performance, what can I do?"
This week on 'Talking Flutes', Clare and Jean-Paul answer more questions which you have been sending in. From growing your Instagram account to should I study a non musical subject at University?
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

Double & Triple tonguing for the flute player - Podcast 171 with Clare & Jean-Paul

De-Ge-De-Ge or Te-Ke-Te-Ke or Du-Gu-Du-Gu or Tu-Ku-Tu-Ku what is the right way to double tongue?
Part 1 or 4 - In  'Talking Flutes' this week, Clare and Jean-Paul begin the process of answering all the flute playing questions that you've been sending in.  "How do you double and triple tongue may seem an easy question to those who can do it but to young flute players, learning to do it is completely dependent on so many factors.
Clare also speaks up about her love for the Open G# mechanism and why so many principal orchestral flute players still use this system.
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

”You need to love your voice” - Podcast 170 with Frederic Sanchez

"Circular breathing is a good warm up!"
"We all look at sound in a very unique way.  To some visual people colours work, but to me, it's about vocal sounds..."
This week on 'Talking Flutes Extra' Jean-Paul speaks with the brilliant Spanish flute player Frederic Sanchez about his passion for teaching and his journey to help other flute players "find their voice".  Conducted via zoom and also 'Live' on social media the podcast audio has some issues when Frederic demonstrates on the flute but that aside, sit back and listen to the wisdom of how "You need to love your voice...Your Flute Voice!"
You can find Frederic Sanchez on Instagram @fredericflute
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 
 

169. The most relevant new flute album today? - José Valentino

'Embarkation - The resilience of humanity amid Covid-19' 
So this week and with modern technology continuing to be at the forefront (We in the UK still can’t travel to the USA due to covid restrictions) I managed to catch up with Latin Grammy and Emmy winning composer, musician and polymath Jose Valentino at his home in Florida a couple of days ago to speak about his stunning new album ‘Embarkation – The resilience of humanity amid covid-19 which he’s just completed with the brilliant Bruno Miranda and featuring Vladimir Suarez, Jose Leonardo Leon and Derris Lee.
And as you will hear, what started out as a general chit chat about the album, developed in to us listening to the whole recording and chatting about each piece.  So sit back and enjoy my chat with José which includes lots of flute playing.
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

168. Why flute study books are so important! - Elizabeth Walker & Clare Southworth

"We need stimulating studies and not ones that crush or demoralise you!"
In 'Talking Flutes' this week, Clare speaks again with the fabulous Elizabeth Walker this time on the important subject of study books. 
In this hour long podcast they discuss many areas of flute studies for tone development, finger technique, articulation, sequences and take a look at their favourite  study books in each of these areas. From Moyse to Bernold, Karg-Elert to Robert Winn, Anderson to Robert Dick and so many more.
We always love hearing from you so please continue to send in your comments and suggestions for future podcasts to flutepodcasts@gmail.com or via the 'Talking Flutes' Facebook page.
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

167. Fun is my 'F' Word - José Valentino & Gualo

"We need to cut the umbilical with those nerves and just let go when we improvise - now more than ever we need some fun in our lives"
This week Jean-Paul revisits a podcast going back a little while when he caught up in the beautiful Santa Monica in Los Angeles with the then, new Emmy wining musicians José Valentino (flute) and Gualo (guitar).  Since this recording was originally aired, both Gualo and José have gone on to win countless more awards including a Latin grammy win for Jose only a few months ago.
In normal times, the stresses of study, finding work and then performances are immense for most performing artists. Combine this with the additional issues faced during the last 18 months of Covid-19 and that L world ‘Lockdown’…. and the word ‘fun’ in particular has been bottom of many of our vocabularies as the virus still continues to ravage populations around the world  whilst musicians have an continue to struggle to make ends meet and put food on the table. 
So in choosing the podcast this week, I just wanted us to at least begin to look at the ‘fun’ word again in our music making. When we listen to music we use it to escape, to remember, to smile, to dance, to cry, or to find ourselves motivated and stimulated by an auditory pattern of sounds that goes deep within our being.
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by TJ flutes in the UK.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 
 
So for the next 58 minutes, sit back and listen to these wonderful musicians improvising and speaking about the importance of that ‘F’ word!

166. You can't tell a flute player what instrument to play, they decide! - David Farley

"I love taking a spark of an idea and being able to formulate a new instrument or changes to an existing one!"
In 'Talking Flutes Extra' this week, Jean-Paul speaks with David Farley technical director at TJ flutes in London (U.K) about his last 30 years of working with musical instruments, and his dedication and commitment to learning from the great makers before us.
David also speaks about the wonderful new 'Voce' headjoint, the new wooden flute that he's designed and his drive to get the Open G# flute back in to circulation at an affordable price.
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com
 

165. Breaking down barriers to bring live music to children! - Atarah Ben-Tovim M.B.E

2000 concerts, 2 million children and 12 years of musical Joy!
In part 2 of her interview with Atarah Ben-Tovim M.B.E Clare asks about the fabulous Atarah's Band and how it came about.  "Doing large scale kids concerts in big auditoriums wasn't an easy sell as a woman back in the 60's and 70's."
Atarah also speaks about the use of the thumb Bb vs the long Bb fingering and whilst she doesn't get nervous as a performer, does when she accompanies her students in their exams!
If you have any questions or ideas for future podcasts then get in touch via flutepodcasts@gmail.com
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com
 

164. "There's a moment in life when something clicks" - Atarah Ben-Tovim MBE

"If I'd had been a man, life with the flute would have been very different!"
This week on 'Talking Flutes' in the first of a two part podcast Clare speaks with the enigmatic, colourful and tour de force that is Atarah Ben-Tovim M.B.E about being involved in the flute playing world for over 60 years.  From breaking down barriers and being Principal Flute in Liverpool during the 60's and the time of the Beatles, to her continued love and passion for flute study.
Atarah Ben-Tovim, MBE is a British flautist and children's concert presenter.  Born in Wales, Ben-Tovim played her first television concert live at the Royal Albert Hall, at the age of fourteen. She was principal flautist with the National Youth Orchestra, and then from 1963-75 principal flautist with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. She left the RLPO to found Atarah's Band in 1975, a group which sought to improve children's experiences with classical music. Atarah was awarded the MBE in 1980 for her work in this field. During its lifetime, the band played to over three million people.In the late 1980s, BBC Radio Three made the programme Atarah's Music Box, all about children and music. Omnibus devoted a programme to her work, as did Blue Peter and Magpie. Her own television series, Atarah's Music, aimed at primary school children, aired in 1982.
Together with her husband Douglas Boyd she published The Right Instrument for Your Child followed by You Can Make Music!.
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute Company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 
 

163. 'How to Shhh that annoying inner voice!' - Jean-Paul Wright

You only need 10 minutes to re-charge yourself!
In a very different  'Talking Flutes Extra' this week, co-host Jean-Paul speaks about the importance for us to spend a little time each day resting the social media 'scrolling' finger.  "We need to regularly reboot ourselves, to destress and find some peace. Meditation / Mindfulness / Creative Visualisation or whatever you wish to call it is the perfect way to begin this journey"
(Do not listen whilst you are driving or using machinery as there are guided meditations and exercises included in this podcast.)
Meditation is simple.  Despite what you may already believe, you don't have to wear funny clothes, sit in a weird position with hands facing upwards and thumb and fingers in an 'O' position chanting 'Ommm'.  You don't have to be a vegetarian and you certainly don't have to subscribe to a certain faith or philosophy.  
So sit back and enjoy this 50 minute relaxing podcast.
For more information and loads of completely free mediations visit www.thehappyflutist.com
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com
 
 
 

162. The wonder and joy of playing in a flute choir - Andrea Kuypers

"The importance of building up rather than knocking down in teaching!"
This week on 'Talking Flutes', Clare speaks with the wonderful teacher, performer and founder and conductor of the 'Flutes Unlimited' flute choir and host of the 'Flutes du Soleil' summer flute course held in France Andrea Kuypers.
During the podcast Andrea speaks about how she learnt from her own experiences of 'negative' teaching methods (knocking down to build back up) when she herself was a music college to focus her own students only on the positive aspects of learning and developing their own unique styles and musicality. 
They also speak about the wonderful 'no pressure' summer flute course held each year in France called 'Flues du Soleil' .
Andrea is a freelance performer. She has performed and recorded with all the major Scottish Orchestras and has been fortunate enough to work with such renowned soloists as Mel Torme, George Shearing, Jack Jones, James Galway, Nichola Benedetti and The Priests.
You can find out more information about Andrea and her wealth of flute activities by visiting www.kuypers.co.uk
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com
 
 

161. "You can do more in jazz by playing less!" - Nicola Rizzo

Whatever standard you are on your instrument we can all play jazz! 
Let's start by getting your flute out!
This week on 'Talking Flutes Extra' Jean-Paul speaks with Jazz flute player, composer, author and recording engineer Nicola Rizzo from his home in Bari in southern Italy.
During the podcast Nicola explains how we can all "break free" and get started with jazz and not only demonstrates how we can easily do it, but we include some play along tracks actually within the podcast for you try it yourself!
A really interesting and interactive educational podcast from a really lovely guy and passionate musician
More information on his flute tutor and latest album can be found on www.nicolarizzojazzflute.com
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information www.trevorjamesflutes.com

160. "Let's talk about the colours of our flute sound!' - Clare Southworth

"We live in a world of colour and music is no different!"
"Colour creates interest and we can use this in a playing to turn a black and white performance in to a vibrant technicolour one!"
In an enlightening 'Talking Flutes' podcast this week, Clare speaks about the wonderful creative area of our music making.Tonal colour.  "All musicians have their own particular palette of colours.  It's what makes us, and our performances completely unique".
We love receiving your email comments and questions so please keep om sending them to us at flutepodcasts@gmail.com or via our Facebook page @talkingflutes.
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 
 
 

159. 'Rhythm of the Breath' - Theo Travis

Writing beautiful ambient mediation music.
This week Jean-Paul constructs a podcast from an Zoom catch-up conversation he had with London based multi-instrumentalist, composer and recording artist Theo Travis.  
Based around a beautiful and newly composed track that Theo sent Jean-Paul for upload on to his thehappyflutist.com website, they speak about how he writes this music and how meditation has changed him.  During the chat, we are able to relax and listen to some extended excerpts of his beautiful compositions.
 
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ Flute Company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com
 
 

158. "Follow your course, let others talk" - Christopher Caliendo

"The corporate world is in need of creative people like never before!"
"We're inundated with the sense of artificial self growth.  I think it's important that we go back to the chasis of who we are.  The topography of our souls."
This week on 'Talking Flutes" Clare speaks to the musical genius that is Christopher Caliendo. A prolific composer of film and TV music, he has also written over 300 works for the flute.
During this insightful podcast, he talks about his new learning academy www.2tacademy.com which aims to guide musicians through the many areas that they don't teach you at music school using acclaimed leaders in their field.
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

157. "Just dream big...and then deliver!" - RoSaWay

"With RoSaWay we become alive!"..."We sleep, eat and drink RoSaWay 24hrs a day!"
This week on "Talking Flutes Extra' Jean-Paul speaks with Rachel and Stef, the flute playing, singing and drum duo combination called 'RoSaWay' who are making serious waves in the music world.
"We were so close to having our music played on the 'Superbowl', had signed the agreements which would have changed our lives, then at the last minute they decided to go with a Ray Charles track.  Now if you're going to miss out then who better to do so than Ray Charles!"
 
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

156. Breaking down flute playing barriers in a male dominated world! - Susan Milan

The first female flute playing superstar in a field of men!
"If you can play Fauré Fantasy' at crochet - 144 then you can play the flute!"
This week on 'Talking Flutes' Clare speaks with the wonderful Musician, flute player, soloist and Flute Professor Susan Milan about her life, Covid lockdown and her continual drive to champion the cause of female musicians.
"It's amazing how no so long ago, many men didn't want a female principal flute in their orchestra!.  Whilst things have no doubt got so much better, there is still so much more to do!"
"Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

155. "The most important thing is curiosity" - Ekaterina Kornishina

The wisdom of Pahud!
"What are opinions if you can't integrate them in to the modern world"
This week on 'Talking Flutes Extra' Jean-Paul speak via Zoom with Russian born musician and flute player, now living in Madrid Ekaterina Kornishina.
In this very open podcast, Ekaterina speaks of her sense of awe, boredom and also frustrations with music today.  From her childhood when she first  performed in the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow to being a principal orchestral flute player at 18 yrs, where she increasingly became aware that there was something missing in her life.  
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com
 
 
 

154. Celebrating Mother's Day Special - Clare Southworth

The wisdom of mother's and their invaluable support to our music.
In 'Talking Flutes' this week, and timed around 'Mother's Day' here in the UK (14th March), Clare speaks about the love and support her own mother gave her when she was a student and also when she too became a mother herself.   How rice cakes and ginger biscuits were her staple diet when she was pregnant through to her conviction to pass on the same invaluable support and positivity to her own children that her mother gave her.
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com
 

153. How to play Irish music on the silver flute - Philippe Barnes

"She was playing the tin whistle down the phone at 1 am!"
This week on 'Talking Flutes Extra', Jean-Paul speaks with the fabulous London based Irish and folk flute / guitar player Philippe Barnes. 
During this longer than usual podcast they talk about the effects of catching Covid and the devastation that Coronavirus has inflicted on 'live' music.  Philippe also gives lots of playing tips for anybody wanting to learn to play Irish flute music on their silver flute and also speaks about his exciting new Patreon page www.patreon.com/philippebarnes for those wanting to really delve down in to playing Irish and Celtic music.
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 
 
 
 

152. Kickstarting your flute - Andy Scott and Clare Southworth

A joyful and different flute teaching method.
In Talking Flutes this week, Jean-Paul is speaking with composer and musician Andy Scott and usual Talking Flutes podcast host Clare about their wonderful new publication Kickstart flute.
There are many beginner books available today, however Kickstart flute and their uniquely composed  interactive 24 duets, is all about learning through the fun of playing many genres of music.   
During the podcast,  we listen to some of the tracks with Clare and Andy explaining how the Kickstart concept is simply perfect for new players as well as those returning to the flute after having taken time out.
Check out www.kickstartflute.com for more information
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ Flute Company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 
 

151. The Art of Flute Repair - Sarah Stockton

"That low F is a pain in the butt!"
The trials and tribulations of being a specialist flute repairer.
This week Jean-Paul speak with specialist flute repairer, flute player, teacher and co host of the 'Screw Loose' YouTube Channel Sarah Stockton, about her life as a repairer and also about her unique bespoke crown designs.
You can find out more about Sarah and her crowns by visiting her website www.boundlessflute.com
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

150. How Covid has changed the teaching and learning environment - Kate Hill

Annoying Marcel Moyse with changing tape cassettes...The Importance of intonation in an audition and many many more stories and teaching experiences from the wonderful flute player and Professor of flute at the Royal Academy of Music in London Kate Hill.
Having been a fellow Flute Professor at the Royal Academy of Music in London for many years, Clare reminisces with her friend and colleague Kate Hill.
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com  

149. The flute 'Nerd' episode - Josh Johnson

"I literally lay awake at night wondering what that flute sounds like"
This week on 'Talking Flutes Extra' Jean-Paul speaks with self-confessed 'Flute Nerd' and multi-instrumentalist Josh Johnson about everything flute.  From his love and passion for Sankyo flutes though to the use of wood and metals used in flute making.
"That piece of wood that has been made in to a piccolo doesn't want to be a piccolo, it still wants to be a tree!"
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

148. The beauty and joy of the Baroque flute - Elizabeth Walker

"It's a wonderful journey of discovery!"
This week on 'Talking Flutes' Clare speaks with Renaissance and Baroque flute specialist Elizabeth Walker about her love for performing on early flutes.
"One of the big challenges with Baroque flute is the strong and weak notes e.g D is a strong note and yet C (next door) is a weak note..."
An insightful and information discussion about the joy of early flutes and how taking the 'plunge' can give flute players such joy.
Check out Liz via her website http://www.lizwalker.co.uk/
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com
 

147. How to win a Grammy! - Dr José Valentino

"Employing the imagination and never letting go!"
In this extended 'Talking Flutes Extra' podcast this week, Jean-Paul speaks with Emmy, Grammy and winner of over 50 Downbeat and many many other music Awards, the multi-instrumentalist, composer, recording engineer, entrepreneur, music Professor and all round lovely guy Dr José Valentino.
During the podcast José speaks about his musical journey to date.  He also talks about his Grammy winning composition and performance of 'Sacre',  and lists 10 attributes which he believes have helped him personally along the road to being the latest winner of a Latin Grammy Award.
'Sacre' A COMPOSITION FOR AN URGENT TIME IN OUR SOCIETY . . .
For millennia, the flute has been utilised as a sacred instrument to evoke both the spirit of humanity and the spirit of God. It is well-observed that the acclaimed Austrian Classical composer, Franz Joseph Haydn, brilliantly utilised the flute in his Credo movements to depict the motion of the Holy Spirit ministering to His people. Ethnomusicologists have noted the breathy timbres of the flute being inspired by the sacredness of humanity's first experience listening to music, which is in the mother's womb hearing her breathe, as well as her heartbeat which is conveyed by the profound rhythmic nuances on the piano.
In Latin American countries, flutes have been purposed by native tribes to transport listeners into the spiritual realm during worship ceremonies and are subsumed as appointed instruments for amelioration, both physically and emotionally - a tool utilized during the earliest forms of music therapy.
The etymology of the word, "Sacre", denotes the dedication or setting apart for the service or worship of the Creator. When an entity is sacred, it is considered worthy of spiritual respect or devotion; or inspiring awe and reverence among observers. Sacredness can be applied to the expressions of creativity including ethnic and cultural wonders of the human experience such as music, the arts, relationships, communication, a person's place of origin, and so forth. Philosophically, it is the reverence for a person's identity, purpose, and role. A derivative of the word, "sacre", is "sacrifice", which is one of the greatest actions and attributes of displayed love for another person.
Composers Carlos Fernando Lopez [who performed the piano] and Dr. José Valentino Ruiz [who performed the flute] aimed to create a piece the takes listeners on a sonic journey portraying the human experience; the beauties of cultural diversity, inclusivity, and equity which is (1) musically-observed by the respect, unity, and dialogue between the pianist and flutist, and (2) reflected in the harmonic, rhythmic, and timbral expressivity inspired by the quartal and harmonic traditions of Western European's Impressionism, Afro-Latin American polyrhythmic drumming, and indigenous textural expressions on the flute akin to the Colombian zampoña and Peruvian kena.
In just five minutes and twenty-five seconds, Lopez and Ruiz, provide a chronological road map of the human condition evoking the sacredness and inception of birth to a person's emotional uncovering of the world being both breathtakingly-beautiful [hence the breathy flute sound] and turbulent [hence the piano insinuating pain, war, and struggle]. Ultimately, the listener arrives to a halt and an inner destination where s/he realises that life well-lived requires for humanity to humble themselves and connect with the Creator [evoked with the rubato drone of "eternity" played by the piano and the vocalisations on flute] to plea for restoration for the world. Through the eye’s and ear’s observance of "what IS sacred" such as people's lives, people's identities, people's heritage, and people's hopes and dreams, the person realises that sacredness is omnipresent and must be preserved, not abolished.
At the end of the composition, Lopez and Ruiz recapitulate the opening theme as to posit a question to listeners: "Now the you have heard and seen the sacred things that this world has to offer, how will you respond to preserve the sacredness of humanity?"
In these unprecedented and tumultuous times, with the manifestation of COVID-19 and the breaking point of racial injustice in the world, Lopez's and Ruiz's Classical contemporary composition serves to provide listeners with a piece of music that tugs at the heart of humanity and compels listeners to re-evaluate their understanding of what is sacred, ultimately, to inspire them to proactively protect the sacredness of what it means to be human, to love, to respect, and to celebrate the vast expressions of the Creator's wonder ever so present in our daily lives.
For more information on José Valentino then check out his website www.josevalentino.com
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' and podcast productions by the TJ Flute Company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 
 
 

146. Little bombs of Virtuosity - Nicola Woodward

The musical genius that is Charles Koechlin (1867 - 1950)
In 'Talking Flutes' this week Clare speaks via Zoom with musician and flute player Nicola Woodward about her study of, and recording of the 'Chants de Nectaire', 96 unaccompanied pieces by Koechlin.
Charles Koechlin (1867-1950) was a French composer who although unduly neglected during his lifetime is finally earning the recognition he deserves as equal of great composers like Faure, Debussy and Ravel.  He seems to have had a particular affinity with the flute, possibly because in its simplest form it is the most primitive and natural of instruments, closest to the human voice. The ‘Chants de Nectaire’ op 198 199 and 200 constitute one of the greatest works for flute both in terms of length and quality. Koechlin’s writing is so idiomatic and sensitive that it is hard to believe that he did not play the flute himself. 
For more information visit www.nicolawoodward.uk 
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com
 

145. Coffee, cake, wine and Syrinx! - William Dowdall

"Teaching is not a science, it's artistically very easy!"
In 'Talking Flutes Extra' this week Jean-Paul talks with William Dowdall Professor of Flute at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin about Syrinx, flute playing and his wonderful new short flute teaching videos.
Get your free original Syrinx flute score via www.williamdowdall.com 
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com
 
 
 

144. Don't just play the notes - Clare Southworth & Jean-Paul Wright

Motivations for change in 2021!
With the devastation that Covid has caused to music, musicians and people around the world in 2020, Clare and Jean-Paul discuss their hopes for the New Year and 2021 as a a whole that Vaccines will bring to humanity.
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute family.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

143. Jigsaws at Christmas - Clare Southworth and Jean-Paul Wright

Banishing 2020 to history and looking forward to 2021!
In this festive edition, Clare and Jean-Paul talk about their Christmas traditions and also the importance of planning your flute practice to give yourself permission to take a little time off.  
On behalf of the team at 'Talking Flutes' and TJ flutes, may we wish you a very happy Christmas and my 2021 bring you much joy and good health!
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by teh TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 
 

142. Drinking Santas and 'Dark is Light is' - Elsa Nilsson

"Being homesick for my culture during this festive time of the year."
In this 'Extra' podcast, Jean-Paul catches up again with NY based Swedish musician and flute player Elsa Nilsson at the end of a turbulent year for her.  They discuss how she is feeling now and also look at her new album 'Dark is Light is'.
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com
 

141. The Golden Couple of the flute! - Sir James and Lady Jeanne Galway

Happy Birthday!!  The legacy of Sir James Galway with the 'Galway Flute Academy'
"Get a book on singing, read the first chapter on breathing and then apply it to your flute playing.''
"There are no short cuts to playing the flute..."
In this special 'Talking Flutes', Clare speaks via Zoom to Sir James and Lady Jeanne Galway at their home in Switzerland.  As you can expect there is so much wisdom about playing the flute, flute studies, tone and excessive moving when playing!
They also talk about 'The Galway Flute Academy and their work and dedication in expanding this wonderful resource for flute players around the world.
www.thegalwayfluteacademy.com
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 
 
 

140. 'The Show Must Go on' - Gareth Davies pt 2

What it's like to play 'l'apres midi' and the punishing schedule of being an orchestral flute player.
"If you're not sure if you want to be a flute player, then if you have to ask that question...don't!"
Due to the overwhelming response from the podcast last week, Gareth Davies - Principal Flute of the London Symphony Orchestra returns and speaks with Clare about the wonderful book he's written entitled 'The Show Must Go On' - about life on tour with the LSO in 1912 and 2012.  An honest dialogue from this lovely man and beautiful flute player, full of insight and real life experience.
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute Company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com
 
 

139. Life at the top - THE Flute Podcast not to be missed!! - Gareth Davies

"It's a given that you've got technical prowess at an audition so don't play anything complicated...you'll impress nobody!"
One of the most insightful flute podcasts of the last 12 months with wonderful insight in to orchestral auditions and what, and how to play.  
Arguably the best flute job in the world!
Principal Flute of the London Symphony Orchestra Gareth Davies speaks with Clare Southworth in an honest an open 'Talking Flutes' podcast talking about how he's definitely not a flute fanatic and never dreamt of being in the top flute seat in the LSO.
There's flute playing advice coming out of every second of this podcast with a clear guide as to how you should go about playing your flute!
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James Flute Company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 
 
 

138 - Thank you Sir James and the generosity of WIBB.

Hey Mr Moyse, what's with that pipe?
To celebrate 'Thanksgiving' in the USA, this week on 'Talking Flutes' Clare and Jean-Paul talk about some of the many flute related things they are thankful for.  They mention about how they stumbled across the flute at the start, their first flute teachers, how Marcel Moyse study books convinced Jean-Paul he would never be a world class player, and how we should all be thankful for Sir James Galway!
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' is a podcast production by the Trevor James Flute Company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com
 
 

137. A walk along the beach got me thinking! - Clare Southworth

How we teach and how our students learn!
In 'Talking Flutes' this week Clare returns from a walk along the beach with her beloved dogs and reflects about how teaching in these strange times will change the way we think about flute tuition in the coming years. 
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' and podcast productions by the TJ flute Company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 
 

136. The Flute Gym 2.0 - Stephen Clark

"Size really does matter!"
In 'Talking Flutes Extra' this week, Jean-Paul speaks to musician, flute player, author, teacher, arranger and composer Stephen Clark about his very successful publication 'The Flute Gym'.  They talk about the benefits of transitioning from hard copy sheet music to doing practice and performing via iPad and blue tooth pedal to turn pages, warming up using a drone tone from your mobile phone, and how having done many performances via Zoom and other platforms during this year of Covid lockdowns and live music decimation, he now believes that a musician can "get away with murder in a real concert compared to an online recital!"
 
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com  

135. How a monk and a tin whistle influenced a career - Catriona Ryan

"It oozes out of every pore!"
This week on 'Talking Flutes Extra' Jean-Paul speaks with Principal Flute of the RTE National Symphony Orchestra about the most important part of musical communication.  Using your 'tone' and how when listen to a good flute player, their sound comes oozing out of their pores as they communicate a story to an audience.  How Covid-19 has affected her love for making music with others and we also speak about her love for Tea!
Please keep sending your questions and suggestions for future podcasts to flutepodcasts@gmail.com and to @talkingflutes on FB and @tjflutes on IG or @flute on Twitter.
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute Company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

134. Squashed flutes and other musical nightmares!!

Squashed and lost flutes, buckets of thrown urine and breaking down on the edge of an English mountain at 3 am in full concert dress...and much much more!
In 'Talking Flutes' Halloween podcast this week, Clare and Jean-Paul recount their musical nightmares!
Please continue to send in your suggestions for future podcasts including guests by email 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
 

133. Remote recording and re-writing the Carmen Fantasy - Gina Luciani

"I can't see Hollywood movie and T.V music sessions ever being a permanently remote operation post Covid."
In 'Talking Flutes Extra' this week Jean-Paul speaks with L.A based Gina Luciani about the change to remote orchestral recordings for Hollywood TV and films during Covid-19.   Gina also talks about re-arranging the famous 'Carmen Fantasy'  for flute and how she has been true to the original opera and taken inspiration from violin versions for the extra virtuosic flair!   She also talks about her dream that sheet music publishers will make the design of music book front covers as exciting to look at as the old album and CD covers of the past.
You can send in your flute questions or suggestions for future podcasts to flutepodcasts@gmail.com or you can message us on FB @talkingflutes and on Instagram @tjflutes
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com
 

132. From 3D animator to flute playing composer - Nicole Chamberlain

"Life rarely works out as you initially think it will!"
This week on 'Talking Flutes Extra' Jean-Paul speaks with composer and flutist Nicole Chamberlain about her career in 3D animation, and then the sudden and complete change in her direction to becoming a successful flutist and composer.
Please keep sending your questions and suggestions for future podcasts to flutepodcasts@gmail.com and to @talkingflutes on FB and @tjflutes on IG or @flute on Twitter.
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute Company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

131. We need to reframe what a mistake actually is! - Carla Rees

"Breaking musical boundaries...It's much more about instinct"
This week in 'Talking Flutes Extra' Jean-Paul speaks with the fabulous queen of Low Flutes Carla Rees.  Covering many aspects of flute playing from motivation, how making a mistake can be a hugely positive learning experience, how improvisation isn't as hard as you think it is through to her development of an online full or part time music degree accessible to all. 
For information on the online degree programme Carla speaks about in the podcast, visit https://www.oca.ac.uk/our-tutors/carla-rees/ 
 
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute Company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

130 - Eating clean and training dirty - Ridge Davis

Exercise and Music are like the 'Yin and the Yang'
Celebrity Hollywood Personal Trainer and flutist Ridge Davis talks about his journey from doing his flute Masters at Coburn with the legendary Jim Walker to becoming 'Ridge Davis' the fitness guru.
The key to any goal directed exercise or study is in 'chunking' your work.  Setting smaller goals and give your self the mantra "Yes I can - Yes it will"
For more information on Ridge then visit www.ridgedavis.com 
Please keep sending your questions and suggestions for future podcasts to flutepodcasts@gmail.com and to @talkingflutes on FB and @tjflutes on IG or @flute on Twitter.
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute Company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

"Covid really sucks for musicians"

The musical pulse keeps the music alive!
'Who I was and how I identified myself with... was suddenly gone!"
We have an extra 'Talking Flutes Extra' this week where we catch up with Elsa Nilsson who on a previous podcast recorded last May, was struggling to cope with complete lockdown in NY.  
We also speak about how she is feeling now and how she has taken her tutor book 'Between the Beats' to a wider audience by making teaching videos available on the Patreon platform to bring the unique concept to a wider flute playing audience. 
https://www.patreon.com/join/betweenthebeats
 
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 
 
 

129. Bamboozle with Clare Southworth

The joy of playing in a group and developing your musical ear can't be understated.
In this 'Talking Flutes' podcast, Professor of Flute at the Royal Academy of Music in London Clare Southworth reminisces about playing in the very popular British flute group called 'Bamboozle' 30 years ago and the fun they had playing on radio and TV.
We love receiving your emails with questions and suggestions for future podcasts.  Please continue to send them in to flutepodcasts@gmail.com or you can post them on FB @talkingflutes, Instagram @tjflutes and @clareflute 
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 
 
 

128. I call scrolling through my feed..."Just popping in" - Barry Griffiths

Video game music gives the flute arranger interesting problems!
In 'Talking Flutes Extra' this week, the uber popular Barry Griffiths aka @grizzlyflute on Instagram talks about designing his posts, his lavish and often complex arrangements and the simply fact that he takes no notice of any algorithms.  He just posts when he wants to!
Please keep sending your questions and suggestions for future podcasts to flutepodcasts@gmail.com and to @talkingflutes on FB and @tjflutes on IG or @flute on Twitter.
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute Company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

127. "You need to give up the flute and become a coal miner" - Mike Mower

"It's so important to learn music by memory as you listen so much more when you're not looking at the dots!'
On 'Talking Flutes' this week we talk to the phenomenally talented musician, composer, author and producer Mike Mower about his life in music, making it big with his group 'Itchy Fingers' and also with working and arranging music and albums with Sir James Galway.
Please keep sending your questions and suggestions for future podcasts to flutepodcasts@gmail.com and to @talkingflutes on FB and @tjflutes on IG or @flute on Twitter.
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute Company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

126 - You might as well put a bowl over your head!

What it's like to be told you'll never play the flute again!
 
In 'Talking Flutes' this week, Jean-Paul and Clare talk about the devastation that Coronavirus has impacted on the arts and music in particular.  Clare also opens up about the loss and grief that she has felt since being told by the Doctors that she will never be able to play the flute again!  They also talk about taking time out to 'reboot' our inner selves to find the drive and direction so that when the world is ready for 'live' music and 'live' teaching that we are all ready!
 
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are taking a short summer break...BUT don't worry, we'll be back with some fantastic new podcasts (which we are already recording) beginning on Monday 8th September.

125. 'I Can - I Will"...De-stress & focus with guided meditation - Jean-Paul Wright

Recharging our inner batteries with the same effort as we do our mobile phones!
How guided mediations can lead you on a journey to new focus and relaxation.
This week Jean-Paul takes a different route with 'Talking Flutes' Extra as he looks at meditation with music and guided meditation with voice.  With tracks from www.thehappyflutist.com website, he shows us that just by taking 10 minutes a day to re-charge your batteries can have very beneficial benefits to your mental health and musical wellbeing.
'The Happy Flutist' website is a completely free resource to use  with no sign-up or login so check it out.  You've nothing to lose...only gain!
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes' Extra are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com