Talking Flutes

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

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

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

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

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

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

Should I feel guilty about taking time of playing the flute over Christmas? In 'Talking Flutes' podcast this week, Jean-Paul and Clare talk about Christmas puzzles, sparkling English wine, the guilt about flute practicing and also discuss thoughts about taking 'Talking Flutes Extra' in a different direction in 2020 with a bit more fun. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' podcasts are takin...

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

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

"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, Philharmoni...

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

Clare speaks with her good flautist friend Gary Woolf via Skype whilst her dogs are making banging noises with their tails against the table she had her microphone on :-) Gary Woolf was born in England. He studied at the London College of Music with Pat Lynden and attended Master classes with many famous flute players. During his studies Gary was first flute with the London 20 Chamber Orchestra. S...

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

"in my opinion, Damase doesn't get the credit amongst flute payers that he deserves!' In 'Talking Flutes' this week, Clare takes a look at the beautiful 'Sonate en Concert' by the prolific composer Jean-Michel Damase. Keep sending your questions or subjects for future flute podcasts in to us at flutepodcasts@gmail.com "Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevo...

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Yes you can practice too much!  In 'Talking Flutes' this week, Clare answers more questions sent in by our listeners.  Please continue to send in your flute podcast suggestions or questions to 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

"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 T...

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

"Always strive to be yourself no matter how hard it gets, and how many downs there are, it's going to be alright."  Flute playing phenomenon and prestigious Kobe Flute Competition winner Hélène Boulegue gives her flute playing wisdom to Jean-Paul on everything from the power of the audience to your performance though to the pure enjoyment of playing badminton. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes...

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

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

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

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

From mental health for the flute player, surprising flutists in the USA at 5 am for an interviews, swimming in the sea and above all, laughter.  Jean-Paul and Clare talk about their favourite podcasts so far this year and what they will be doing in the August when Talking Flutes podcasts take a short summer break. Talking Flutes returns on Monday September 2nd with loads more flute podcasts planne...

How do I get a rich flute sound in the lower octaves without pushing?  Clare answers more listeners flute questions that have been sent in before setting out for a dip in the sea! 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions for the Trevor James flute company.  For more information visit   www.trevorjamesflutes.com