The Inline G Flute Podcast

This episode feels like the good old days of Inline G when I drank too much and said even more. Due to a last minute cancellation, I run you through the history of my adopted cities tradition of the World's Biggest Party, and drink way too much during it. By the time I get round to the musical history, I'm on the moon, baby x If you'd like to support the podcast, you can sign up for just 5 quid a...

With the whole raft of new listeners rocking up to the podcast, I've taken the novel decision to ask myself all the questions I normally I ask myself. This week is wedged in between some monster episodes, so it's a little calm from the storm to come and know your Inline G host that little bit better. It's also a chance to formally announce my brand new Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast...

The second episode from world flute capital Paris features another (very) special guest; this week I'm joined by Principal Flute of the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Sony Classical Recording Artist, award-winning Chamber Musician, former ARD Competition winner, CRR de Paris Professor and my former teacher; Magali Mosnier. I sat down with Magali to chat everything from playing under the...

Coming at you from the world capital of the flute, Paris, my guest this week is soloist, chamber musician and personal mate; Thomaz Tavares. I sat down with Thomaz in the Galway Irish Pub at Saint Michel to talk about everything from our shared studies at The École Normale de Musique de Paris, to his new solo ventures, Ensemble IMAGO, world premieres and musician drinking games. If you'd like to s...

Undoubtedly the best flute album of 2023, Julien Beaudiment's "California Dreamin" has became one of my all time favourites. I've had it on repeat for weeks, and I just had to share my enthusiasm with the world. So sit back with me as I take you through each track, and why this is the new blueprint for great flute albums (excluding 2 minor points.) If you enjoyed this week's episode, subscribing t...

The Great school of French flute playing started way back in the 1800s, and continues to be the gold standard to this day. However, why did it start in Paris? Who are the big players? What make's it so unique? This week's episode is the definitive guide, covering everything from it's political origins through to the modern day conservatoire system. Along the way, I'll also explain all those French...

Ask and ye shall receive; this week whilst I'm home for Christmas, my Grandfather (and Flute Band legend) Brian Houston has found time in his schedule to make an appearance on the podcast (and even offered up his kitchen for the occasion.) We chat about his decorated career as conductor and player of some of the finest flute bands in Northern Ireland, over a glittering 67 year career. From competi...

Do you know absolutely nothing about Classical Music, but want to impress the girl/boy/person of your desires by showing off just how cultured and educated you are? Well you've came to the right place. In just one 50 minute-ish episode, I'll teach you everything you need to know about the history of Western Classical Music from 1600 to present day. From all the fancy foreign words, to the 4 big er...

Since day one of Inline G, Gill Derer has been on the hit list for guests; and 2 weeks before Christmas, evidently Santa has worked his magic. The Queen of Flute Instagram, calling in all the way from Canada, chats everything from content creation, orchestral auditions and imposter syndrome, to performance anxiety and hypnosis (really.) Stick around 'til the end to find out who Gill would put alon...

Unless someone drops a banger of a record in the next 3 weeks; this is your definitive list of the top 5 best flute recordings released in 2023. They're not ranked, except number one, which was a stunner of a release. I also chat a bit about Jimmy Galway's birthday, online "music career coaches" and other ramblings. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:56 - Part time jobs to support your dreams 5:58 - Online...

This week’s guest is the wonderful Canadian flutist, designer, writer, recording artist and gin connoisseur ; Jaye Marsh AKA The Wild Flute.  We chatted about everything from her artist alter-ego, the recording process and ageism in the flute industry, to imposter syndrome and Canadian chicken restaurants.  There was so much content that I couldn’t cut it down, so check out the chapters...

I've had enough of the trope that Mozart hated the flute, and so I'm here to put it to bed once and for all. I'll explain where it came from, why it was probably just a 22 year old overreacting and then go through all the wonderful things Wolfie Mozart composed for the flute. I'll round it up with telling you my three favourite Mozart flute recordings, and why you should love them too. The chapter...

Only 1% of podcasts make it to episode 20, so through pure process of elimination, this is one of the world's best podcasts. So to celebrate, join me as I dive into that famously light-hearted subject; Classical Music within the Social Class System. I chat about what the Social Class System is, where Classical Music belongs within it and the reasons why. I have a roasting hot take on why it has th...

I had a lovely, positive episode lined up this week and then; I logged into Facebook (I know, I've only myself to blame.) So this week I'll be chatting about what awaited me on Flute Facebook, and how it generated this last minute episode on bullying, community and dealing with the extreme anxiety we can get posting videos of our playing online. I also take you guys through my (very) long journey...

In a landmark moment for this podcast, I am DELIGHTED to welcome the world's most published living flute composer, and legit flute superstar, the one and only; Gary Schocker. Gary and I chatted online over the course of an hour about everything from his early musical on Superman and Lois Lane's child, to the role études play for a flutist; via Alexander Technique, New York in the 70s and his chose...

I accidentally created the perfect environment for creative flow, by preparing to finish the Spider-Man 2 Playstation game. So this week I'm taking a look at "flow" and it's role and importance for an artist/musician/flutist. I also chat about the term artist, as well as the definition of success and how variable it is. I round it up by explaining how this podcast is potentially the most successfu...

This is a big one lads. I promised you all bigger and better guests, and like my local postman; I've delivered. In another episode recorded in Belfast's Sunflower Public House, I've managed to get Hard Rain Soloist Ensemble and Irish Memory Orchestra flutist, Aisling Agnew to join me for a non-alcoholic pale ale and a wee chat. It's a bumper episode, so the chapters are down below if you wanna ski...

I'm back home in sunny (yes, really!) Belfast, and I'm taking a break from sitting in pubs talking about martial arts with strangers to record a few podcast episodes. Thanks to the sound people at the Sunflower Public House, I've been able to use their stunning venue to welcome another guest to the pod; one third of Irish folk trio TRÚ (and my best mate) Zach Trouton. Zach and I sat down over a fe...

We're finally wrapping up the trilogy of episodes started way back in Episode 12, as we take a look a look at who MIGHT be next in line for the crown that Rampal, Galway and Pahud have all worn. Firstly, I'll take a quick look at some contemporaries of Pahud who almost got the title (missing out purely because of fate putting them on this Earth as the same time as Emmanuel.) Then I take three pick...

Think of this week's episode as a soft-sequel to last week's episode; you don't need the background material, but it might make it more fun to go Easter Egg hunting. As we consider the flute world and the next superstar to ascend the Throne, this episode take's a look at the unique challenges they may face. From social media, to streaming, the cost of living crisis and the new breed of crossover a...

After two consecutive weeks of guests, we're back to just you and I this week, as we get back to the usual shite-talking you've come to expect. I'll be analysing the three most commercially successful flute players of all time, and how there only ever seems to be space for one flute superstar at a time. From the 1940s to modern day, Jean-Pierre Rampal, Sir James Galway and Emmanuel Pahud have domi...

I'm spoiling you lot with guests at the moment, as for the second successive week we have one on the podcast, and this one is an actual flute player! Hot off the back off his TWO debut solo albums, I sit down with Spanish flutist Juan Cossío to sip on Sangria and talk flute. We'll be chatting about Juan's two albums featuring the music of Kummer and Henkel, his experiences studying with Jacques Zo...

Well lads and ladies, we've made it to Episode 10! I promised you all a wee treat, so this week we have our first ever guest on the podcast; my former flatmate here in Cologne (and the finest man in Aachen's Fair City,) Jakob Sailer! As a wee celebration, this week's episode takes a U-Turn and heads down a new road. During the COVID pandemic, I moved into a new flat with Jakob, a non-flutist, so I...

It's the episode nobody has been waiting for; I'm finally taking a deep dive into the famous Flute Forum group on Facebook, reading you guys some of my favourite threads from within. Looking at key factors (age and culture), I then look to suggest some reasons why the group can be so volatile, and help you develop a touch of empathy towards it all. Finally, I have a look at a strange trend in the...

A bumper music history episode this week, as I firstly explore the Vienna Philharmonic's shockingly dark Nazi past, as well as there racist and sexist present. The second half uses the two extremes of Belfast adjectives, Shite and Class, to analyse Johann II and Richard Strauss. Looking at both of them, I compare their lives, their music and their respective links to the Nazi Party. I round up wit...