The Inline G Flute Podcast

Following Ep.155’s review of “Paris Blue: A Memoir of First Love,” the book’s author (and flutist) Julie Scolnik joins me from the south of France to correct all my mistakes. She also chats about her relationship with the prominent male French flute professor with breathtaking honesty. Grma x Inline G Merch ⭐️ www. Inlineg.myshopify.com Inline G Patreon ⭐️ www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcast...

We got a new Mozart flute piece before GTA6, and this week I’m breaking down how that possibly happened. Tucked away in Paris’ Bibliothèque nationale de France, 7 short Mozart pieces for flute and harp were discovered in February 2026. They got their debut performance on the 21st June, so I look at what happened in that time and why it took the French 250 odd years to find them. Grma x Listen to t...

Paris Blue: A Memoir of First Love is the debut novel from flutist Julie Scolnik, detailing her own experiences of music and love in the City of Lights in the 70s. I read the entire thing, and break it down here. This story of manipulative teachers, abuse, affairs, love, orchestras, conductors and wine couldn’t be more French; and I enjoyed every second of it. Grma x Inline G Merch ⭐️ www. Inline...

A recent study examines if the hyper focus people with ASD experience is similar to creative flow, and the results have been a huge vindication for autistic people. I look at the 2 phenomena, the results of the study and the RTA method used. It’s a happy wee episode, finally. Grma x Study name: “In a state of flow: A qualitative examination of Autistic adults’ phenomenological experiences of task...

The discourse in the modern flute world is often one of anger, dismissiveness and blind adherence to “objective” science.  After a brief history of western patriarchal society, I look at how it’s remnants are the reason why much of this discourse is carried out by white, middle-aged lads and attempt to find a solution. Grma x Inline G Merch ⭐️ www. Inlineg.myshopify.com Inline G Patreon ⭐️ www.p...

This week I’m joined by traverso superstar and podcaster Darina Ablogina, fresh off the stage from her performance at the Zamus festival in Köln, to chat all things flute, art, social awareness, identity, burnout and wine.  Enjoy the lovely ASMR background noise of an ongoing concert through the walls. Grma x You can find Darina on IG @Darina_Smeshinka and her podcast, (in)sight-reading enlightenm...

To celebrate making it over the 150 episode mark, join me on a rant on that “study” claiming to prove material makes no difference to the sound of a flute, before I answer all your questions. The French language in learning, Germans vs Americans, Brannen Coopers and chips are on the menu. Thank you all for tuning in, you’re all lovely diamonds x Inline G Merch ⭐️ www. Inlineg.myshopify.com Inline...

Heather O’Donnell is a psychologist and artistic-systemic therapist from the US now working with classical musicians (amongst others) here in Germany. I sat down with her to pick her brain on all things musician’s psychology including trauma, identity crisis, neurodiversity, burnout and abuse, as well as more positive things like flow and the benefits of music for the brain. Grma x Inline G Merch...

Eurovision 2026 is tomorrow night, so I invited Irish DJ, and my wee mate, Tir na Rogue aka Sophia to chat about her Master’s Thesis on politicisation within the contest. From Ukraine and Russia, to the current controversies surrounding Israel, we discuss if Eurovision ever was truly "non-political" as the European Broadcasting Union designed it to be, and if they themselves are contribu...

Following several controversies in the online flute space recently, I’ve done a load of research into all the allegations and present them here today, along with some responses and my own opinions.  Grma x Inline G Merch ⭐️ www. Inlineg.myshopify.com Inline G Patreon ⭐️ www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcast Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this pod...

Affecting just 1% of the population,  musical synesthesia is a recognised neurological condition linking sounds to colours. Messiaen had it, Scriabin had it; find out if you do too. A brief history of the condition, tests for it, and an important music lesson to learn.  Grma x Inline G Merch ⭐️ www. Inlineg.myshopify.com Inline G Patreon ⭐️ www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcast Inline G will AL...

Comparing how life is for a freelance / self-employed classical musician in 2026 is France, Germany, The UK and The USA to determine who’s getting the best quality of life. I’m looking at tax rates, social security, health insurances and opportunities, as well as the unique trade unions and government aid available in mainland Europe. Grma x Inline G Merch ⭐️ www. Inlineg.myshopify.com Inline G P...

Is pro orchestral playing the pinnacle of a flutist’s career, and does it align with our psychological need for security, comfort and happiness? Using Sigmund Freud’s theory on Ego, I ask if the juice is worth the squeeze with regards to the anxiety and jealousy of orchestral fluting. Grma x Inline G Merch ⭐️ www. Inlineg.myshopify.com Inline G Patreon ⭐️ www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcast I...

Performers of contemporary classical music often get their feet out for gigs, but the same luxury isn’t afforded to conventional classical music. I take a look at how the Carmelites and a decapitation paved the way for musicians to get the dogs out.  Grma x Inline G Merch ⭐️ www. Inlineg.myshopify.com Inline G Patreon ⭐️ www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcast Inline G will ALWAYS be free of char...

Canadian violinist and filmmaker, Lara St John, sat down with me in Cologne to talk about her upcoming film, Dear Lara. Having received rave reviews at the Santa Barbara Film Festival earlier this year, Dear Lara is a documentary on sexual abuse at major classical music conservatories in orchestras across the world. I loved chatting to Lara, but it goes without saying this episode might be trigger...

AI will never take artist’s jobs; but it could take the donkey work out of it. A look at how it could affect the industry, why it’s not the threat we think it is, and how it’s greatly reduced our capacity to think. Small note on Ireland winning the World Cup too. Grma x Inline G Merch ⭐️ www. Inlineg.myshopify.com Inline G Patreon ⭐️ www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcast Inline G will ALWAYS be...

Looking at how Timothée Chalamet’s comments about Opera and Ballet were actually correct, Hadar Noiberg’s recent racial slur scandal and how both are examples faux outrage to avoid the real issues in the industry. Grma x Inline G Merch ⭐️ www. Inlineg.myshopify.com Inline G Patreon ⭐️ www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcast Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon hel...

Irish DJ Sophia McDonald , alter-ego Tir na Rogue, puts myself and Sligo Niall through the most comprehensive quiz on music from Ireland in recorded history. Grab a pen, play along, and let us know how much better you did than us. Happy St Paddy's Day x Inline G Merch ⭐️ www. Inlineg.myshopify.com Inline G Patreon ⭐️ www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcast Inline G will ALWAYS be free of char...

Just in time for International Women’s Day, UK based flute player Meera Maharaj joins me for a gorgeous wee chat on all things diversity, representation and programming. Meera often plays with the celebrated Chineke! Orchestra, and is also a member of the Meraki Duo, Meliora Collective, the Hathor Duo and the Maharaj/Degavino. So when it comes to experienced diverse programming, Meera is the perso...

In Germany, just under 29% of orchestral leadership roles are held by women; a trend seen worldwide. As I celebrate some former Inline G guests achievements from the last week, I take a look at the gender disparity in the classical music industry, the arguments we commonly see online for it, and why they’re a load of bollocks. Grma x Zofia Neugebauer’s new single is out now on all streaming platfo...

Having joined the Junge Sinfonie Köln orchestra myself almost a year ago, I’m thrilled to finally get Alexander and Sebastian Hässy on the podcast. Alex is the principal oboe, Sebastian is the principal bassoon/conductor and they’re both the sons of the orchestra’s founder, composer and local legend Gunter Hässy. They talk to me all about the orchestra, professionalism vs hobby playing, legacy and...

Local DJ, Podcaster and Music Expert “Marcus Can’t Dance” joins me for the third annual Kölner Karneval music special, recorded in the Südstadt’s iconic Hammond Bar. Marcus takes us through the earlier music of Karenval from Willy Ostermann, Bläck Fööss and Höhner, to BAP and LSE, right up to Kasalla, Querbeat and Cat Ballou. He chats the linear progression between them all, their links to left-wi...

A complete (ish) history of the wind quintet, and why it’s the sexiest chamber music group in the classical music canon. I also explore why we say “chamber” and discuss the wankiness of it.  Grma x Inline G Merch ⭐️ www. Inlineg.myshopify.com Inline G Patreon ⭐️ www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcast Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this podcast rea...

A look at Self Determination Theory, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Expectancy Theory and how it all affects the classical musician. Followed by a small caveat on the mediocrity of Turkish cuisine. Grma x  Inline G Merch ⭐️ www. Inlineg.myshopify.com Inline G Patreon ⭐️ www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcast Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this podca...

Tempo has became part of the lexicon of modern football, however it’s always been a core term in classical music parlance.  I take a look at the etymology of the word, the exclusionary nature of it in English and how exactly to define it across both disciplines.  Grma x Inline G Merch ⭐️ www. Inlineg.myshopify.com Inline G Patreon ⭐️ www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcast+ Inline G will ALWAYS b...