The Inline G Flute Podcast

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...

This week’s episode went a little off the rails as I chat about the power of nostalgia and the guilt of self-assigned artistic goals. Sorry I missed last week, there’s an apology in here too. 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 re...

My wee mate Jasper is an expert on the Irish language and Irish mythology, and twice a month we have pints and talk about fairies. I finally got round to doing it in front of a camera; so enjoy this collection of Irish stories involving the flute and/or music (with an accent so gorgeous it almost rivals my own.) Grma x Inline G Merch ⭐️ www. Inlineg.myshopify.com Inline G Patreon ⭐️ www.patreon....

Tom has been slowly bringing his own self-made flutes to my Irish music sessions here in Cologne for months now; and now that I’ve got round to interviewing, he’s on the verge of launching a business (Misu Instruments, check them in IG). If you wanna know about flute-making, various scales, mushrooms, drones, twisty things and holes; this is your episode. It was an absolute blast, I can’t recommen...

Happy Christmas you filthy animals. Here’s the top 5 things I’ve found myself explaining to students over the last 15 years of teaching. From music theory to true French expression; I can’t believe I’m giving this away for free. Maybe the Guinness has finally got to me. Anyway, happy holidays, big smooches, see yous in 2026! Grma x Inline G Merch ⭐️ www. Inlineg.myshopify.com Inline G Patreon ⭐️...

The Social Media Personality mini-series finally get’s another entry, albeit 2 months later, however you’d all agree it’s worth the wait. This week, Norwegian flute powerhouse Eirik AKA EirikFlute, talks about his career, politics in social media, flute forum, prioritising happiness and red wine. Delicious. Grma x Inline G Merch ⭐️ www. Inlineg.myshopify.com Inline G Patreon ⭐️ www.patreon.com/T...

A follow up to the vibrato episode, this time talking about the physical process of creating it, the bits of your body not to shake, and how the diaphragm isn’t what you think it is. All with the accompanying ASMR background hums of my washing machine on a fast 40. Grma x Inline G Merch ⭐️ www. Inlineg.myshopify.com Inline G Patreon ⭐️ www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcast Inline G will ALWAYS...

This week’s guest is another creator and educator from that lovely realm of empathetic, compassionate flute players taking over the social media game; Alex Petropoulos aka The Flute Nerd. We chat about the importance of fun in learning, toxic online flute spaces, stand up comedy and the importance of community. A lovely warm episode for these cold months. Grma x Inline G Merch ⭐️ www. Inlineg.mys...

Hating vibrato and using “historical accuracy” to justify it is virgin behaviour, and I’m here to call it out (using historical accuracy.)  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 reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also g...

This week has a more classic Inline G vibe as I drink 3 gin and diet lemonades and answer your questions; we’ll cover  performance nerves, pasta, bad American flute players, flute bands, flute fame and if the carpets match the drapes. 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...

I promised you a conductor and like the postman, I’ve delivered. And it’s not any conductor, it’s the new chief conductor of the WDR Funkhausorchester here in Köln, David Brophy! David also has the great distinction of being Irish; so yous know this is a treat of an episode. Grma x Inline G Merch ⭐️ www. Inlineg.myshopify.com Inline G Patreon ⭐️ www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcast Inline G wi...