The Inline G Flute Podcast

Coming straight from Paris’ finest Irish pub, this week’s episode has one half of the Electro-Chic pop duo RoSaWay, Rachel Ombredane, joining me for a Guinness and a chat.  From her classical music training, to social media stardom and a sexy new debut album, Rachel’s career has been fascinating, and she walks us through it all here. The flute never looked so cool. Inline G Merch 😎 Inlineg.m...

Paris-Based traverso superstar, conservatoire professor and flute mastermind Sebastijan Bereta joined me on the podcast this week, live from The City of Lights herself, to chat all things flute.  Sebastijan gives us his tips to embrace the true French Flute School as well an insight into the (cooler?) world of period instruments, before the pair of us wax lyrical about Sir James Galway for 7...

The Curse of the 9th Symphony, Verdi’s Huanted Opera and the Principal Flutist Eaten by The Orchestra Board; just a few of the spooky stories on this week’s Halloween Special as I dress up as a haunted Rudi Völler and sip on a cocktail. Happy Samhain everyone, go practice your scales x Inline G Merch: Inlineg.myshopify.com Inline G Patreon: patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcast Inline G will ALWAYS b...

Paris Syndrome doesn’t just hit Japanese tourists; flute players also get struck down with it. You’re all ready for the world capital of fluting, only to be welcomed by a mouldy baguette and 180 euro opera tickets. But don’t worry; I’ve got you. Wether you’re planning a visit to Gay Paree, or just fancying some knowledge for bragging rights at a party; This week’s Inline G tells is a guide for the...

Punk Rock has the leather jackets, Glam Rock has the capes, Britpop has the parka’s and Heavy Metal has the body odour; but what does Classical Music have? From what started as Victorian style garments, we look at the historical reasons for Classical Music’s fashion aesthetic, and why it hasn’t really moved on. We’ll chat how Yuja, Khatia, Kennedy and co (including some flutes) are bucking the tre...

Following the latest developments in the Middle East, I’ve had to make this ad hoc episode to get some things off my chest.  From Classical Music’s tabloid shite “Slipped Disc”, to a 13 year old scandal involving the LPO; I look at some of the industries moral failings over the past years. Inline G Patreon: patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcast Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing...

Guess who’s back, back again? Schocker’s back; tell your friends. In the first ever returning guest episode, Gary Shocker is here this week to do a LIVE composition for flute and piano, on air, to completion. Ever fancied seeing how the world's most published living flute composer goes about writing a piece from scratch? It's your lucky day. You really are spoiled rotten.

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Coming from Belfast’s (and Ireland’s?) finest pub, I went for a few pints with Irish traditional flute player Múlú in Maddens this week to chat about everything from her career, to the artistic movement in aid of Palestine to paganism and international toot your flute day. Múlú also chats about her various projects including Tradtronica group Huartan, all-female Trad Supergroup BIIRD and THE Afro...

A slightly more rambling episode than usual this week as a recent Blindboy Podcast episode made me reevaluate the role of artistry in interpretation.  Using World Champion Boxer Anto Cacace, and the Irish storytelling tradition of a Seanchaí, I explore how “just” interpreting really is an art after all. If you'd like to support the podcast, you can sign up for just 5 quid a month to be a Patr...

t’s the end of the NFA Bootleg Series 2024, and what an ending it is, dearest listeners. In what you might say saving the best for last (I couldn’t possibly comment), my guest this week is Flute Center CEO Julian Rose. I was like a child in a sweetshop in this one, as I got to pick the brains of a business and flute encyclopaedia in Julian. We chat about his own journey and new part ownership in F...

Do not adjust your television sets; you’re reading that name in the title correctly. My guest this week is beatbox flutist Greg Patillo. A man that needs no further introduction; just let me add that having watched Greg’s videos and listened to PROJECT Trio’s albums on loop throughout my teen years, this was a special one for me personally. This was the most fun I’ve had on an episode in a very lo...

We’re over the halfway point of the 2024 NFA Bootleg Series, today coming from the 31st floor of a very fancy San Antonio hotel as I sit down with Iranian flute (and history) expert; Mehrdad Gholami. Mehrdad and I have been chatting for years online, so to finally get to meet was a blast. This episode felt like two mates chatting away, and there happened to be a camera. Pure Inline G Core.  W...

The second instalment of the NFA Convention Series is out and I am spoiling you all rotten! This week’s guest is soloist, University of Iowa professor, recording artist and all-round flute superstar; Nicole Esposito. I’ve been a fan of Nicole’s for 13 (!) years and I finally got to meet her and record a wee episode together. She chats about everything from how she judges competitions and her impre...

From jägerbombs to secret parties, and stellar guests to plastic babies; this week’s podcast reflects on my time at the NFA Annual Flute Convention in San Antonio, Texas. I look at all the things the NFA got right, my own personal scandals, the cultural differences in the US, a hot take that will kill all my sponsorship chances and finally; why you should join me next year in Atlanta. (There’s als...

Fresh off the plane from the US, this week’s episode is one of several recorded at the NFA Convention in sickly humid San Antonio, Texas. Kicking us off from across the pond is my friend and yours, Scottish flute superstar Stephen Clark.  I haven’t seen Stephen in near 10 years, so this was just a lovely wee catch up that happened to be filmed where we chatted about cultural differences betwe...

Is there truly an American School of Flute Playing, similar to that of France, or is it purely said French School with an American accent? I haven’t got the answer yet, but come join me as I trace the origins of American Flute Playing back to a Frenchman, which then passed through William Kincaid, Joseph Mariano and Julius Baker, to a potential tradition of American Flute Playing.  If you'd l...

Two weeks in a row, Inline G is bringing you former winners of the Kobe International Flute Competition; with this week welcoming Spanish-Filipino flutist Rafael Adobas Bayog. Rafael and I chatted about the unique musical education he got in Ibiza, his compositional style, the Nielsen and Kobe competitions and how channelling your inner lion may be the key to success. We also chat about our shared...

This week’s episode comes fresh off the press from the Luxembourg Philharomie with orchestral flute superstar, former Kobe Flute Competition Winner, Jolivet aficionado and super-mom; Hélène Boulègue. I’ve been a fan of Hélène for years now, so getting to sit down with her to chat about her career, social media and most strikingly, motherhood was a legit privilege. If you only watch one part of thi...

All music is political; the fact it even exists is a political debate. So on the most political day of the year for the flute, join me as I discuss the role it plays as a symbol for both the Ulster Unionist and Catholic Nationalist communities across Ireland.  I also chat about why music is inherently left-wing, and why classical music insists of being apolitical in an ever changing world.&nb...

The Punk Ethos is defined by anti-authoritarian and anti-establishment views, carried out in a DIY fashion. Is there anyone in Classical Music truly doing this, or is elitism too deeply ingrained in the culture? I explore the roots of punk, the differences between punk as a genre and as an ethos, and finally I give my 3 favourite classical music “punks.” If you'd like to support the podcast, you c...

How a freak accident in 1930's Hungary led to Francis Poulenc writing the most played flute and piano piece in the world, as well as an opera about a set of flying female breasts.  If you'd like to support the podcast, you can sign up for just 5 quid a month to be a Patron at; patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcast Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up helps let this podcast reac...

I tell the stories of an awful music school I worked for through the lens of Homer’s Odyssey.  If you'd like to support the podcast, you can sign up for just 5 quid a month to be a Patron at; patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcast Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming gues...

We did it, ladies and gents and all in-between. 50 episodes of Inline G. Join me as I had 5 pints of Guinness and a Strawberry Ice vape and rated my top 5 flute pop culture moments. I also had a wee chat about the importance of creativity as an artist and how it’s essential to your mental health.  If you'd like to support the podcast, you can sign up for just 5 quid a month to be a Patron at;...

Looking back to Pythagorean Theorem, I explain the origins of musical notes, the difference between Just Intonation and Equal Temperament, and how as a result; to truly play in tune as a flutist. I also tried my hand at my best Jordan Peterson impression, and had a dig at the people of England. All in a day’s work. If you'd like to support the podcast, you can sign up for just 5 quid a month to be...

The flute podcasting world is a rapidly growing one, but there’s one podcast that’s stood the test of time; the reliable stalwart of consistent excellence that is Talking Flutes. I’ve been a fan since the early days, and without it, Inline G wouldn’t exist. So it brings me great pleasure to FINALLY twist the arm of host Jean-Paul Wright into coming on here and giving us the crossover younger Garet...