Talking Flutes!

When you break open your old mindset, you'll find anything is possible. In 'Talking Flutes Extra' this week, Jean-Paul talks to NY based electric flutist and author Melissa Keeling about how the unique 'Glissando' flute headjoint, and the new tutor book on it that she has just written.  How it can open up so many more performance possibilities especially when paired with looping and effect pedals. We also listen during the podcast to some of Melissa's chosen works on the Glissando headjoint as well as with looping and effect pedals. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' and podcast productions by the Trevor James Flute Company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com    

"The biggest low I ever had was dealing with rejection....it's how you deal with them thats the key to really moving forward" This week we get to know some of co-presenter Clare Southworth's highs and lows of being a successful flute player, especially as a student and then as a freelance musician and finally as a Flute Professor and author. "It's totally natural to have fluctuations in success and motivation as a musician, however it's a lonely life out here and so you need to become aware of what you are doing right and also change what you feel you are not doing effectively." 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions for the Trevor James Flutes Company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com  

The new female "Springsteen flutist?!" "I'm not interested in being put in a performance box.  We have to have a relationship with rhythm which is not just the melody..." In 'Talking Flutes Extra' this week Jean-Paul speaks with new York based Elsa Nilsson about her new album 'Hindsight' which is based around social issues composed from her feelings of turmoil over subjects such as the election of President Trump through to issues such as "Black Lives Matter" https://www.elsanilssonmusic.com/ for more details 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com    

A genius of a multi-instrumentalist, if there is a top London show or recording session, then Andy Findon will be one of the first names on the orchestral list! In 'Talking Flutes' this week, Clare catches up with Andy for the first time in ages via Skype and talks about all things flutey! 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions sponsored by the Trevor James Flute Company.  Show them some flute love by following them on Instagram @tjflutes Facebook @TrevorJames flutes and web trevorjamesflutes.com

"Surround yourself with people who inspire you...Be original and be yourself as let's face it, nobody can be a better you than you!" In 'Talking Flutes Extra' this week, Jean-Paul is at an outside café enjoying a double espresso on a warm evening in Santa Monica, California with flutist and social media influencer Gina Luciani. During the podcast, which has some 'happy' interruptions by a constantly passing Haré Krishna group, Gina talks about playing with mega famous musicians, how her collection of world flutes has helped her get lots of film and TV work and give some valuable advice as to when any negativity arises through social media.  For more information on Gina and all her resources and social media links which contain lots of tutorials www.ginaluciani.com 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James Flute Company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

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 visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com  

"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 formation of RoSaWay was liberating to Rachel as a flute player. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

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. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.con 

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 guitar tracks live in the bedroom. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesfliutes.com

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 tool for musicians to dip-in and out, and along the way you'll hear some beautiful tracks especially composed for this project by Emmy and Grammy winning musician José Valentino, NY based electric flutist Melissa Keeling and London multi-instrumentalist Theo Travis.  Next week Jean-Paul returns with another 'Talking Flutes Extra' podcast from the biggest trade music show in the World - The NAMM Show held each January in Anaheim, California.  www.thehappyflutist.com has been made possible by the financial support of the TJ flute company based in London who also fund the production of the 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talkin

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 week include creating a balanced practice plan, mitigating some of the effects of social media comments and the open G# flute. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes' Extra are podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com     

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 taking a two week break over Christmas and New Year and we return on January 6th with a brand new year of exciting and fund flute orientated podcasts.  In the meantime, please continue to send us your flute questions and ideas for Jean-Paul and his 'Extra' podcasts to flutepodcasts@gmail.com  Thank you so much for all your support for our podcast channel through 2019 and we look forward to welcoming you back very soon. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute Company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com  

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 keep them coming.  You can email them to us at flutepodcasts@gmail.com or you can message Jean-Paul @flute on Twitter, @tjflutes on Instagram or @trevorjamesflutes on Facebook.   'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' and podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

"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 media activity and speaks about the importance of "being genuine" and "not trying to imitate others...be yourself" 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com    

"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, Philharmonia Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, CBSO, RLPO, BBCSSO, SCO, BSO, Scottish Opera. Her performances have included regular appearances on television, Radio 3, Classic FM and multiple CD recordings with RSNO and multiple concerto performances such as Vivaldi piccolo concerto with RSNO in 2005, Bach Brandenburg 4 in 2004 and Mozart flute and harp with Edinburgh Symphony Orchestra 1990. In addition to teaching on degree courses at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland since 1992 Janet Richardson has delivered masterclasses around the UK and also in Europe. With an upbringing in Oldham, close to Manchester, Janet beg

"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 media should be a reflection of yourself outside of the digital space..." through to "Multi-dimensional practice" and the "F and G words".  We end the podcast with a new single by José in advance of the festive season entitled "Chestnuts".  To learn more about the José and to download more of his music then www.josevalentino.com  'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James Flute Company.  For more information www.trevorjamesflutes.com  

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. Since 1999 he has lived and worked as a musician and teacher in Münster. As a soloist he now performs in several duos with international artists and concert tours have taken him throughout Europe. He has performed on many cd productions and on German television. He directs several ensembles and a youth string orchestra called Banda di Musica. He teaches regularly on international master classes and has won many prizes for his flute-playing.  'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

"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 and making sure the 'F**' word (fun) is always at the forefront. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions from the Trevor James flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com   

"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 Trevor James flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com    

This is a game changer for musicians of all levels! Used by students and professionals in 120 countries, nkoda is rapidly becoming the Spotify for sheet music with it's enormous resource of sheet music and simple access which is immediately available for all subscribers!    With the ability to annotate your scores, add layers to personalise the areas of the music you want to mark, create playlists, upload your own music and share your score and markings with not only one person, but the whole world, and much much more, the future has finally caught up with the sheet music world.  In 'Talking Flutes Extra' this week, Jean-Paul speaks to Lorenzo Brewer, the founder and creative force behind nkoda about how he started with this innovative project and also how this app really does 'change the game' and enables musicians around the world to no longer need to carry huge amounts of sheet music and books with them. For more information on nkoda visit www.nkoda.com 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are