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Talking FlutesLife in the LSO: A Personal Flute Playing Journey E: 315 with Gareth DaviesHave you ever been mesmerised by the lilting sound of a flute in an orchestra? On this week's Talking Flutes 'Revisited' podcast episode, Clare had the pleasure over a dodgy Zoom line with Gareth Davis, the principal flautist of the London Symphony Orchestra. His candid conversation takes us on a journey through the high notes and low notes of a professional musician's life. Gareth Davis is not just a master of his craft; he's also a storyteller whose early days were filled with music and family singalongs, setting the stage for a remarkable career. His story is...2024-06-1739 min

Talking FlutesTeachers, Hobbies & Mentorship! E: 297 with Clare Southworth"Failure is feedback - feedback is knowledge - knowledge is power!" This week Clare is talking about the role of teachers, hobbies and mentorship. Listen to the complete 8 minute podcast and you'll hear Clare (retired Flute Professor at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music in London) making you a wonderful offer!! 'Talking Flutes', Talking Flutes Extra' and 'Bitesize' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company. For more information visit www.tjflutes.com 2024-01-2909 min

Talking FlutesIs there a flute playing G.O.A.T? Talking Flutes Episode 288 with Josh Johnson & Jean-Paul WrightIs Josh the ultimate flute nerd? This week Jean-Paul meets up with flute player and multi-instrumentalist Josh Johnson who has traded New York for London, to ask him flute questions that have been sent in by listeners. 1. Is there a G.O.A.T? 2. What makes a flute nerd? 3. What's the most special flute you've played? 4. Who are your five favourite flute players? 5. Why do people get upset with vibrato? 6. What are your favourite makers of piccolo, C flute, alto and bass? 7. Why...2023-11-201h 01

Talking FlutesMonty Python, British Aristocracy, Star Wars, Shakespeare & the flute? E: 264 with Jean-Paul WrightWhat does a Monty Python, London Cockney, Shakespeare, a French composer, a pirate, an alien, a member of the British aristocracy, Star Wars, and the Talking Flutes Podcast all have in common? This week on Talking Flutes Extra, Jean-Paul has really gone off at a tangent and must have had too much rain on his head when he was on holiday last week! You're going to have to listen if you want to find out...WARNING...this Episode is ridiculous! Talking Flutes, Talking Flutes Extra and Bitesize episodes are podcast productions by the T...2023-06-0523 min

Reframe & Reset Your Career: Job Search & Career Development InsightsEpisode 48. Part 2 Supercharge Your Career By Thriving On Disruption & Uncertainty - Roger Spitz“Failure and invention go hand in hand and ultimately you need a lot of failures, humanity is evolving by its mistakes and by its survival on those mistakes and that's what creates the resilience. You learn from the mistakes, … ultimately you're getting information from that, it's a feedback loop, you're getting information and more perspective, you're learning by virtue of the trial and error and in a complex world what's important.” Roger Spitz told me on Episode 48 part 2 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast. Based in San Francisco, Roger is President of Techistential (Climate & Foresight Strategy) and Ch...2023-02-0847 min

Talking FlutesLet’s Go Back to Basics! E: 235 with Atarah ben Tovim MBENo flute player should be a guru!!" "It was really hard when I started out on my flute playing journey in the provinces" This week on a very open and without holding back, the fabulous musician and outspoken flute player Atarah Ben Tovim MBE speaks to Clare about how nobody in London was interested in flute players in the provinces when she started out on her journey. How as a woman she had to literally break down doors to get heard and taken seriously..."You're just a bulldozer Atarah was often mooted to...2022-10-1329 min

Forgotten Songs from the broom cupboardJeri Southern to Connie Haines and Juthika RoyA rousing start from Winifred Atwell with Cross hands boogie. Nellie Lutcher- Hurry on down. A wee bit naughty. She's a rather neglected R&B jazz singer and composer. Ruby Wright, the daughter of country singer Kitty Wells, with Boy you got yourself a girl. Jeri Southern- Call me tonight. A torch singer whose career sadly faded in the late 50s. Giselle McKenzie- Seven lonely days. Canadian born, popular in US T.V and musical theatre. Bill Perry's Entertainers from 1927 on a rare Puritan label. The Wisconsin record label only existed between 1917 and 1929. Jane Froman had a long and...2022-07-3055 min

Talking FlutesA 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 T...2022-06-2730 min

Talking FlutesIrish 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 fro...2022-04-0444 min

Talking FlutesCreating a career in music without following the usual route - Podcast 193 with Emily Correa AndrewsThe 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 savv...2021-12-1353 min

Talking FlutesPoached eggs, ‘Soft Machine legacy‘ and - Theo Travis Podcast 189We'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' ar...2021-11-1548 min

Filmmaker of the Week by To Tony ProductionsFilmmaker of the Week Episode 14 - Julie RohartIn this episode of Filmmaker of the Week we sit down with French filmmaker Julie Rohart as she discusses her work with Marvel, Disney, and her latest short film Here Comes the Wolf. About Julie: Julie Rohart is a female writer and director based in Paris working worldwide. Her latest work includes a full Multi Cam Film of the Disney musical show The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands screening at the Walt Disney Studios Park studio theater for 3 months. She recently directed her first two short films Under my shell and Here comes...2021-07-0548 min

Talking Flutes166. 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...2021-06-0757 min

Talking Flutes159. 'Rhythm of the Breath' - Theo TravisWriting 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 F...2021-04-1940 min

Talking Flutes153. 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 de...2021-03-081h 17

Talking Flutes150. How Covid has changed the teaching and learning environment - Kate HillAnnoying 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 2021-02-1537 min

Total Movie RecallTMR 057 – Heat This week on Total Movie Recall, Ryan stares out the window of his furniture-less modernist home at the endless, uncaring ocean while Steve sleeps on the floor with his hand gripped around his pistol. The pseudo-philosophy of this movie seems deeper than it is because it’s endlessly reflected in all the glass buildings of Michael Mann’s uber-masculine vision. Sure, it may be pretentious, but that’s the point, and if you’ve got a problem with that, I will take you down, because we ain’t exactly doin’ thrill-seeker podcasts with “Born to Lose” tattoos on our chests.2021-02-071h 34

Talking Flutes140. 'The Show Must Go on' - Gareth Davies pt 2What 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 p...2020-12-0749 min

Talking Flutes139. 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 LS...2020-11-301h 03

Talking Flutes129. Bamboozle with Clare SouthworthThe 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' an...2020-09-2119 min

Talking Flutes122. How to wear many musical hats and succeed!"Be happy to break boundaries for the love of your instrument...' "I didn't choose the flute, it chose me" Recorded before the Covid lockdown in the UK and social distancing introduced, this week on 'Talking Flutes Extra' Jean-Paul catches up in a noisy London coffee house with musician, flutist, soloist, teacher, Chair of the British Flute Society, Lisa Nelsen. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' is a podcast production by the TJ flute company. For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 2020-06-2937 min

Talking Flutes117. The flute is such a mysterious instrument - Paul Edmund-Davies"Metronomes and tuning machines should be banished to outer space.." This week I have a really special treat for you as this time Paul Edmund-Davies can’t escape this WhatsApp call with Jean-Paul. A very special musician, soloist, author, teacher, educator, wine and champagne connoisseur and seriously nice guy. He established his international reputation as flautist and soloist in the 20 years that he was Principal Flute of the London Symphony Orchestra and then the five years in the same position at the Philharmonia Orchestra. Always in demand for masterclasses, recitals and concerts worldwide, he has also found the t...2020-05-2553 min

Talking Flutes108. Parisienne Coronavirus lockdown survival - Mihi KimLife as a flute player inside the Paris lockdown In 'Talking Flutes Extra' this week, Jean-Paul speaks via Messenger app from his own London Covid-19 'Lockdown' to Paris based musician and flute professor Mihi Kim about how she has survived and worked through the first two weeks of hers in Paris. During the podcast Mihi gives some really interesting tips about how to practice silently if you’re lockdown in a small apartment and also what she is doing to keep herself motivated. As a flute professor in Paris, Mihi is very firm in...2020-03-3054 min

Ask NT Wright Anything#31 Jean Vanier and when leaders let us downIn the wake of the news that L’Arche founder Jean Vanier was responsible for sexual abuse of women during his ministry, Tom Wright respond to questions from listeners let down by leaders and the church. Be part of the Ask NT Wright Anything live show in London at Unbelievable? 2020 on Sat 9 May: unbelievable.live Register for An Evening with Tom Wright on ‘Jesus, Paul and the question of God’ – Thurs 12 March: https://www.ecevents.uk/spck/tw/Site/Register Support the show and receive NT Wright’s brand new E-book ‘12 Answers to questions about the Bible, Life and Faith’ https://resour...2020-02-2833 min

Ask NT Wright AnythingJean Vanier and when leaders let us downIn the wake of the news that L’Arche founder Jean Vanier was responsible for sexual abuse of women during his ministry, Tom Wright respond to questions from listeners let down by leaders and the church.Be part of the Ask NT Wright Anything live show in London at Unbelievable? 2020 on Sat 9 May: unbelievable.liveRegister for An Evening with Tom Wright on ‘Jesus, Paul and the question of God’ – Thurs 12 March: https://www.ecevents.uk/spck/tw/Site/RegisterSupport the show and receive NT Wright’s brand new E-book ‘12 Answers to questions about the Bible, Life and Faith’ https://resources.prem...2020-02-2836 min

Talking Flutes103. The busiest flutist in London? - Andy FindonA genius of a multi-instrumentalist, if there is a top London show or recording session, then Andy Findon will be one of the first names on the orchestral list! In 'Talking Flutes' this week, Clare catches up with Andy for the first time in ages via Skype and talks about all things flutey! 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions sponsored by the Trevor James Flute Company. Show them some flute love by following them on Instagram @tjflutes Facebook @TrevorJames flutes and web trevorjamesflutes.com 2020-02-2441 min

Talking Flutes97. Why don't you recharge yourself like you do your mobile phones?? - The Happy FlutistCelebrating music, our little imperfections and supporting positive mental health A different 'Talking Flutes Extra' this week where Jean-Paul talks about his brand new and completely free to access website for the stressed, tired or anxious flute player www.thehappyflutist.com. He speaks about why it's called 'Flutist' and not 'Flautist', how and why he has built the website as a free resource tool for musicians to dip-in and out, and along the way you'll hear some beautiful tracks especially composed for this project by Emmy and Grammy winning musician José Valentino, NY based electric flutist Melissa Ke...2020-01-1325 min

Talking Flutes94. Who says the flute has to be played at 90 degrees? - Jean-Paul & ClareDon't let the music stand dictate your posture! Why have a curved head flute and what use is the alto flute? This week in 'Talking Flutes' Jean-Paul is once again down in Hove, Sussex at the home of Royal Academy of Music in London Flute Professor Clare Southworth, answering more of your questions which have been sent in. We love receiving your questions and subject matter for future podcasts so keep them coming. You can email them to us at flutepodcasts@gmail.com or you can message Jean-Paul @flute on Twitter, @tjflutes on Instagram or @tre...2019-12-1626 min

Talking Flutes92. "It's not rocket science to be able to play the piccolo well" - Janet Richardson"Piccolo playing is a piece of cake providing you have the diaphragm control, technique and ability to control your embouchure.." In 'Talking Flutes' this week, Clare talks via Skype from her home in Hove, Sussex to Janet Richardson, Principal Piccolo of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Janet has worked with orchestras throughout the country including BBC Symphony Orchestra, RPO, Philharmonia Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, CBSO, RLPO, BBCSSO, SCO, BSO, Scottish Opera. Her performances have included regular appearances on television, Radio 3, Classic FM and multiple CD recordings with RSNO and multiple concerto performances such as Vivaldi...2019-12-0220 min

Talking Flutes90. When a bass flute stank of cheese! - Gary WoolfClare speaks with her good flautist friend Gary Woolf via Skype whilst her dogs are making banging noises with their tails against the table she had her microphone on :-) Gary Woolf was born in England. He studied at the London College of Music with Pat Lynden and attended Master classes with many famous flute players. During his studies Gary was first flute with the London 20 Chamber Orchestra. Since 1999 he has lived and worked as a musician and teacher in Münster. As a soloist he now performs in several duos with international artists and concert tours ha...2019-11-1840 min

Talking Flutes85. When a flutists eyebrows have a mind of their own! - Barry Griffiths"Only put up on social media what you really want to and not what you think you ought to!" In this weeks 'Talking Flutes Extra', Jean-Paul meets Instagram flute sensation Barry Griffiths aka @grizzlyflute at a Turkish Tapas restaurant in London to talk about his rapid rise to now being a major Instagram flute influencer. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' and podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company. For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 2019-10-1428 min

Talking Flutes82. You've got to fall in love otherwise walk away! - Jean-Paul & ClareChoosing a new flute or headjoint can not only be exciting, it can also for some be a very daunting process. In this 'Talking Flutes' podcast Clare Southworth - Professor of Flute at the Royal Academy of Music in London talks with Jean-Paul about the testing and choosing process when you are ready to change your flute. Most importantly though the willingness to walk away should you not fall in love with a new instrument. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by Trevor James flutes. For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 2019-09-2334 min

Talking Flutes80. Rain, seagulls and using cows to promote your flute recital! - Jean-Paul & ClareYes apparently happy cows listening to classical music produce more milk! In this 'Talking Flutes' podcast, Professor of Flute at the Royal Academy of Music in London along with co-host Jean-Paul Wright look at the process of planning a recital or concert performance. Relevance + Empathy + Exclusivity are the keys to a successful event and Clare also talks about the conflict of programme planning i.e. what you want to play vs what the audience would like to hear vs what the event organiser or music club would like you to play! Next week J...2019-09-0922 min

Talking Flutes76. Mindfulness for the flute player - Jean-Paul & ClareHave you noticed we are practicing and performing, that we sometimes find our mind wandering beyond what what we are doing at that very moment? With a very different start to this podcast using specially composed music by Emmy winning musician José Valentino, Professor of Flute at the Royal Academy of Music in London and Jean-Paul Wright - Managing Director of the Trevor James flute company this week talk about their passion for mindfulness and the importance of mental health awareness for the musician. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trev...2019-07-0841 min

Talking Flutes74. Recharging you batteries during the summer! - Jean-Paul & ClareWork out, lacking musical motivation and need a break? In this weeks 'Talking Flutes' podcast, Professor of Flute at the Royal Academy of Music in London Clare Southworth talks with Jean-Paul Wright - Managing Director of the Trevor James Flute Company about how to feel o.k about taking a break from your flute and practice regime and how to strategise any rest days or weeks to maximise the benefit to you. 'Talking Flutes' is a podcast production by Trevor James flutes. For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 2019-06-2427 min

Talking Flutes72. Learning to play without fear! - Jean-Paul & ClareHow to choose, survive and make the most out of your summer flute course! In this podcast, Clare Southworth, Professor of Flute at the Royal Academy of Music in London speaks about the benefits and joys of attending a flute course. She also covers the importance of doing your research before choosing which one you'll be going on. "The joys of playing and learning in your summer holidays is immense...if you can learn to play without fear of comparison and just be yourself, then you'll get so much out of attending a flute course. My...2019-06-1036 min

Talking Flutes70. Flute aerobics - Clare SouthworthTonal, articulation, sequence and other flute tutor books! In this week's 'Talking Flutes' pod, Clare answers some of the questions which have been sent in including 'What are the best tutor books and which ones should I buy" and "who are your favourite historical and modern day flute players?" For more information about Professor of Flute at the Royal Academy of Music in London Clare Southworth and her tutor books and recordings then visit www.claresouthworth.com 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company. For mo...2019-05-3123 min

Talking Flutes69. The world's busiest flute player with three passports! - Stephen Clark"You can annihilate every note on the page however your Granny will always think it’s the best she’s ever heard!" This week in 'Talking Flutes Extra' Jean-Paul speaks with proud Scotsman Stephen Clark who seems to be constantly circumnavigating the globe with his flute. During the chat in specialist London Flute Shop All Flutes Plus and then later over lunch, Stephen talks about the "Competitive paranoia in the music business', the need to always record your lessons to give you a reference point, his new found love for the Instagram flute community and much, much more...2019-05-2059 min

Talking Flutes62. "Make music that turns you on!" - Theo Travis"One of the most important things about improvisation on stage is that it brings everything about you in to the 'now'...in to that very moment...nothing else matters apart from the musical textures and freedom..." In this 'Talking Flutes Extra' podcast, Jean-Paul meets top London flute and sax player Theo Travis in his local Italian Cafe for scrambled eggs and coffee to discuss improvisation and also the benefit of allowing your music to become individual which in turn enables freedom. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James flute C...2019-04-0127 min

Talking Flutes61. Articulation for the flute player - Clare SouthworthTonguing and articulation is such a large and fundamental subject to flute playing that 'Talking Flutes' host and Professor of flute at the Royal Academy of Music in London Clare Southworth was originally unwilling to record a podcast on such a complex area. With so many variables depending on the piece, what the performer is wanting to emphasise, speed vs clarity, notational length etc Clare's reluctance was based around what can be put across in a podcast of acceptable length. This is where your emails come in. So many of you have requested information and guidance on t...2019-03-2512 min

Talking Flutes55. Love for the flute - Clare SouthworthRomantic flute pieces for Valentine's day chosen by Clare. Clare Southworth is the Professor of Flute at the Royal Academy of Music in London. She is also an author, soloist, teacher, mum and outside the flute world, she has a love for golf. Next week, 'Talking Flutes Extra' looks as more questions that have been sent in by you, the listeners. We love to hear from you, so please send in your questions along with subjects for future podcasts to flutepodcasts@gmail.com or you can contact us on Instagram @tjflutes Twitter @flute an...2019-02-1111 min

Talking Flutes51. Creativity in to the New Year! - Jean-Paul & ClareHitting the New Year with enthusiasm, focus and drive! Welcome back to the number one flute podcast channel 'Talking Flutes'. We're so excited for the year ahead and have some great 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' pods lined up along with the extra addition this year of some fabulous giveaways including sheet music and music books, signed CD's, flute case covers and also...drum roll...flutes!...Yes flutes!!! In this first podcast of 2019, Clare Southworth Professor of Flute at the Royal Academy of Music in London talks about how she enjoys the start of e...2019-01-1408 min

Talking Flutes49. Who musically inspires us and why? - Clare SouthworthProfessor of Flute at the Royal Academy of Music in London Clare Southworth speaks about who inspires her as a musician / flute player and more importantly, why they do! If you'd like to send a flute or music question for Clare to answer in a future podcast then you can do this via flutepodcasts@gmail.com 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company. For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 2018-12-1711 min

Talking Flutes48. Platinum, gold or silver? - Jean-Paul & ClareGetting musical 'goosebumps' through to playing on a platinum flute with 14k gold mechanism, Jean-Paul asks Professor of Flute at the Royal Academy of Music in London Clare Southworth some questions sent in by some of our podcast listeners. We love hearing from you so please feel free to send us your flute questions to flutepodcasts@gmail.com and we will include them in our podcast recordings for 2019. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company. For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 2018-12-1022 min

Talking Flutes47. Making your music come alive - Clare Southworth"I really regret not writing down everything he said to me. It was of such value". Professor of Flute at the Royal Academy of Music in London Clare Southworth speaking about the late, great Geoffrey Gilbert. In this weeks 'Talking Flutes' podcast, Clare speaks about her three biggest flute influences William Bennett, Geoffrey Gilbert and Sir James Galway whilst also covering subjects such as the need to understand the narrative of a piece before you play it, planning your recital, flute competitions and much more. Please feel free to send us your flute questions to f...2018-12-0341 min

Talking Flutes44. Tuning your flute, harmonics & scales - Ian MullinHow far do you pull your headjoint out? What harmonic and scales exercises do you use? What's the best note to tune to?.. and many more questions answered by London freelance flute player Ian Mullin. Following the popular podcast on the flute and martial arts two weeks ago, I've come down again to Tonbridge in Kent (The Garden of England) to put forward the 11 questions we've received for Ian to answer. Thank you for sending in you emails and podcast questions for Clare Southworth to answer on her 'Talking Flutes' and Jean-Paul on his 'TF Extra' pods. We...2018-11-1200 min

Talking Flutes43. 'In Ireland' by Hamilton Harty - Clare SouthworthBig tunes, drunken dances, romantic interludes and light, fast running sections. This week on 'Talking Flutes', Professor of Flute at the Royal Academy for Music in London Clare Southworth takes one of her recordings of the the wonderful 'In Ireland' by Hamilton Hardy and breaks it down for the listener. Not only is this a fabulous piece, but Hamilton Hardy lived and worked in the beautiful English town of 'Hove' in East Sussex, the same place where Clare now 'lives'. Sir Herbert Hamilton Harty (4 December 1879 – 19 February 1941) was an Irish composer, conductor, pianist and organist. After an ea...2018-11-0515 min

Talking Flutes42. Flute playing and martial arts - Ian MullinDiscipline in practice, focus and goals are important to develop your flute playing. Be honest with your sound and also learn to accept and take every opportunity that comes your way. In this 'Talking Flutes Extra' podcast, Jean-Paul travels to the Kent town of Tonbridge to meet with London Freelance Orchestral flute player and Jiu Jitsu black belt Ian Mullin about his flute playing career to date along with his passion for martial arts. Thank you for sending in you emails and podcast questions for Clare Southworth to answer on her 'Talking Flutes' and Jean-Paul o...2018-10-2934 min

Talking Flutes40. A flute for $100,00+ - Josh Johnson"If you really want to be a musician, be prepared that it really isn't going to be easy..." and "always know why you want a new flute before you buy one!.." This week on 'Talking Flutes Extra', Jean-Paul speaks with NY multi-instrumentalist and self-confessed flute nerd Josh Johnson who popped in to see us just after landing in London for a few days holiday. If you've got a spare $100,000+ then I'm sure that Josh would love to have his perfect flute made for him. Thank you for sending in you emails and podcast questions for C...2018-10-1545 min

Talking Flutes39. Flute gadgets and gizmos - Clare SouthworthCan a professional flute player sound as good on a student flute as an expensive professional one and with so many new flute gizmo's and gadgets continually popping up, are any of the more popular ones worth looking at? In this episode of Talking Flutes, Clare Southworth - Professor of Flute at the Royal Academy of Music in London answers some questions sent in by listeners. For more information on Clare then visit www.claresouthworthflute.com 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company. For more in...2018-10-0813 min

Talking Flutes38. "Learn your scales, play in tune and just go for it" - Theo Travis"With improvisation the answer is don't be afraid...you can't be wrong!..Get the fundamentals sorted, learn your scales, be able to play in tune and then simply go for it!" An 'on-the-go' interview this week over poached eggs in London with one of the UK's leading flute and sax players Theo Travis. From working and going on tour with Pink Floyd Legend Dave Gilmore, composing and recording with the wonderful guitarist Robert Fripp, and the wonderful music making with the fabulous Soft Machine group, Theo encourages the listeners to explore their musical horizons. For m...2018-10-0136 min

Talking Flutes37. Valse Caprice by Daniel Wood - Clare SouthworthDeconstructing Valse Caprice, one of Clare's favourite pieces and one where she feels a strong connection due to the composer Daniel Wood (1872-c.1927) having once also been a fellow Professor at the Royal Academy of Music. As requested by listeners, Clare Southworth talks through and then plays her own performance excerpts from this very well known and beautiful piece. More information about Clare can be found at www.claresouthworthflute.com Next week Jean-Paul returns with his 'Talking Flutes Extra' podcast where he is enjoying scrambled eggs in a London cafe with flute player a...2018-09-2413 min

Talking Flutes34. Music and 'Making Life Sound Beautiful - Ivan AlekhinAs a musician, you can't and shouldn't be fixed in you thinking. Performing, teaching, studying, composing, conducting requires you to unlock the creativity that lies within, and you therefore have to unleash yourself from just the notes on the page! In this week's 'Talking Flutes Extra' podcast, Jean-Paul is talking via Skype with Russian born flute player, composer, arranger and conductor Ivan Alekhin about his life in Russia and his studies in England at the Royal Academy of Music in London and also at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. Now living in Washington D.C...2018-09-0339 min

Talking Flutes27. Music college flute auditions and what to expect - Clare SouthworthHow to communicate musically, with your body language and how preparation is all when it comes to Music College auditions! Professor of flute at the Royal Academy of Music in London Clare Southworth talks about the process of music college/conservatoire flute auditions. What you should expect from the audition panel, how you should prepare beforehand, choosing your accompanist, how to communicate musically and with your body language to those who may or may not offer you a place at their music establishment. Thank you for tuning in to 'Talking Flutes' podcast this week. Next w...2018-07-1612 min

Talking Flutes26. Contemporary flute playing meets Bach - Dr Carla Rees"Contemporary music is not a squeek fest" In 'Talking Flutes Extra' this week, Jean-Paul talks to Dr Carla Rees about her life and passion for contemporary music and how experimentation is so important in individual musical development. Carla is one the world's leading exponents of contemporary techniques in low flute playing and has expanded the repertoire for new music for alto and bass in particular via her wonderful publishing company www.tetractys.co.uk Carla also established 'Rarescale' a London-based chamber music ensemble which specialises in music for alto and bass flute. www.rarescale.org.uk Talkin...2018-07-0948 min

Talking Flutes23. Music College to orchestra - YaoYao LuFrom Music College to the first orchestral job. In this 'Talking Flutes' podcast, the acclaimed International Flute Player, Professor and author Clare Southworth talks to the Chinese flute player and ex student YaoYao Lu about getting her first orchestral position straight from finishing at the Royal Academy of Music in London. We're receiving some excellent questions which Clare will be covering in detail in future podcasts so please continue to send them in to flutepodcasts@gmail.com or via DM on our TJ flute Twitter, FB, Instagram and YouTube channels. Don't forget to sub...2018-06-1812 min

Talking Flutes18. Why top 'B' is his favourite note! - Giovanni PerezStaying chilled with the going gets tough! This week on 'Talking Flutes Extra', Jean-Paul talks to the seriously nice guy NY based flute player but originally from Puerto Rico, Giovanni Perez, on his love of cooking, flute playing and staying chilled when the going gets tough. There's also the 'Joke of the week' from London. Don't forget you can send your questions and subject matter suggestions for future 'Talking Flutes' with Clare Southworth or 'TF Extra' with Jean-Paul via flutepodcasts@gmail.com or our Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or Twitter channels. Details and links to these so...2018-05-1429 min

Talking Flutes16. Positivity is the only way! - Talking Flutes ExtraThis week on TF Extra I'm talking to L.A based flute player and extremely popular flute social media influencer Gina Luciani about how she started on the flute and also her latest flute and entrepreneurial projects. We also have a 'Joke of the week' from "Graeme in London Town" and some listener responses from last weeks podcast. This is the last 'Inbetweeny' podcast from me as next week I hand the reigns back to the lovely Clare Southworth for her 'Talking Flutes' Series 2. TF Extra pods return on Monday 11th June, where I'll be in dialogue with...2018-04-3031 min

Talking Flutes14. Confidence for flute players - Talking Flutes ExtraConfidence and being in the moment for flute players. This week on TF extra, the 'in-betweeny' flooty tooty podcasts whilst Clare is away busy recording the next series of 'Talking Flutes', Jean-Paul touches on the subject of 'Confidence' and also the 'Power Pose' from the Ted Talk entitled 'Your body language may shape who you are' by Amy Cuddy. There is the 'Joke of the Week' from Graeme in London and he answers some of the questions which have been sent in. TF Extra is a Trevor James flute production. For more information www...2018-04-1618 min $Patrick Forge\'s Podcast$ Patrick Forge's PodcastCosmic Jam 06.09.15I've always tried to keep my personal and professional life separate, but these days it seems the lines are increasingly blurred. It's no secret that much to my amazement and delight I've become a father again which accounts for my recent sabbatical from the radio. So, whilst I was reconciled to the idea of parenthood returning to the agenda despite my (ahem) advancing years, I never anticipated..... twins!!!! A double blessing for sure, but that's easily said by those who've never actually experienced the reality of dealing with two wee ones simultaneously! It's relentless, they sleep deprivation is a...2015-09-071h 45

Talking Flutes7. Flute Reboot a new concept for lapsed flute playersin the latest short podcast, we speak with Clare Southworth, flutist, author and Professor of Flute at the Royal Academy of Music in London about her exciting new Flute Reboot project. http://www.flutereboot.com 2015-06-1506 min

Talking Flutes6. Traditional Irish flute with Eimear McGeownAn interview with fast talking Irish flute player Eimear McGeown. Eimear has steadily built a reputation as being one of the world's most versatile exponents of both the Classical and Irish flute. She has performed in some of the world's leading classical venues however is just at home on the Glastonbury stage with pop/rock bands such as 'Amsterdam' or in a traditional irish setting. Recorded at All Flutes Plus in London on 23rd July 2013. www.eirmearmcgeown.com 2013-07-3011 min