Talking Flutes

What it's like to be told you'll never play the flute again! In 'Talking Flutes' this week, Jean-Paul and Clare talk about the devastation that Coronavirus has impacted on the arts and music in particular. Clare also opens up about the loss and grief that she has felt since being told by the Doctors that she will never be able to play the flute again! They also talk about taking time out to 'reboot' our inner selves to find the drive and direction so that when the world is ready for 'live' music and 'live' teaching that we are all ready! 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are taking a short summer break...BUT don't worry, we'll be back with some fantastic new podcasts (which we are already recording) beginning on Monday 8th September.

Recharging our inner batteries with the same effort as we do our mobile phones! How guided mediations can lead you on a journey to new focus and relaxation. This week Jean-Paul takes a different route with 'Talking Flutes' Extra as he looks at meditation with music and guided meditation with voice. With tracks from www.thehappyflutist.com website, he shows us that just by taking 10 minutes a day to re-charge your batteries can have very beneficial benefits to your mental health and musical wellbeing. 'The Happy Flutist' website is a completely free resource to use with no sign-up or login so check it out. You've nothing to lose...only gain! 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes' Extra are podcast productions by the TJ flute company. For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

To the frustrated few, it's an "evil twig and to non flute players it is affectionately referred to as firewood. The piccolo however in the right hands can be one of the most beautiful instruments to listen to. "Playing the high register on the piccolo is totally down to our familiarity with playing up there. You must think of the timbre of the note and not just squeeze and hope". This week on 'Talking Flutes Extra' Jean-Paul speaks via WhatsApp to Sally Minter, subprincipal flute and piccolo of the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra who on the 2nd August is hosting a Piccolo Makeover via Zoom. Sally has come to love the piccolo and really wants flute players to begin the process of wanting to incorporate this lovely instrument in to their performance and practice. To sign-up to the piccolo 'Makeover' then visit www.sallyminterflute.com 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' and podcast productions by the TJ flute company. For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

Flute teachers and students are both learners which is why teachers also need to be constantly learning how to teach, and when to pass their students on. This week in 'Talking Flutes', Clare muses about music teaching after a long hot walk along the beach near her Sussex home. If you'd like to send us any flute or music related questions for use on future podcasts, then we'd be happy to hear from you at [email protected] 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes' Extra are podcast productions by the TJ flute company. For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

"Be happy to break boundaries for the love of your instrument...' "I didn't choose the flute, it chose me" Recorded before the Covid lockdown in the UK and social distancing introduced, this week on 'Talking Flutes Extra' Jean-Paul catches up in a noisy London coffee house with musician, flutist, soloist, teacher, Chair of the British Flute Society, Lisa Nelsen. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' is a podcast production by the TJ flute company. For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

Listening is not just listening? How deep are you listening and how are you listening? How to be in tune with the rhythmic pulse when you are layering and creating music with another player. in 'Talking Flutes Extra' podcast this week, Emmy and Grammy award winning musicians José Valentino and Gualo give listeners an interactive lesson on how to layer during an improvisation. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company. For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

"The best in the world at what he does...- NY Times" "if Mozart was around today, he would definitely be a 'cat', and most definitely playing Ibiza" and "...all musicians should have a seat ate the improv table and learn to improvise in a loving way." In 'Talking Flutes Extra' this week. Jean-Paul gets some 'Beatboxing' tips from the one only Greg Pattillo. With over 100m YouTube views, Greg has really taken the flute world by storm since he burst on to the scene with his 'Super Mario' video in 2008. Greg has written a fabulous new tutor book entitled 'Beatbox Flute Vol. 1' which introduces the art and sounds of beatboxing to flute players of all standards and abilities. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by Trevor James flutes. For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

"The self destructive nature of my inner judgement" This longer than usual podcast splits naturally in to two parts. The opening dialogue between Jean-Paul and flute player / author Elsa Nilsson speaks about her profound despair at lockdown. The second part is hard hitting, honest and open where Elsa speaks about "...deserving to like myself..." and how for many years, she was using her music as her therapy. "There's so much beauty in musical imperfection" 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by Trevor James flutes. For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

'Jethro Tull', 'Moody Blues', 'Focus' and many other rock and pop influences. "Sometimes formal music training can dent or inhibit creativity." This week in 'Talking Flutes' Clare speaks about her early pop and rock influences and how it has shaped her music career. We love to hear from you and if you have any comments or thoughts on a future podcast that we should do, then you can get in touch with us on [email protected] 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company. For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

"Metronomes and tuning machines should be banished to outer space.." This week I have a really special treat for you as this time Paul Edmund-Davies can’t escape this WhatsApp call with Jean-Paul. A very special musician, soloist, author, teacher, educator, wine and champagne connoisseur and seriously nice guy. He established his international reputation as flautist and soloist in the 20 years that he was Principal Flute of the London Symphony Orchestra and then the five years in the same position at the Philharmonia Orchestra. Always in demand for masterclasses, recitals and concerts worldwide, he has also found the time in his hectic schedule to have edited and published more than 25 books of flute music. His ‘The 28 Day Warm up Book for all Flautists…eventually!’ is a best seller and has been translated into Japanese, Spanish and Russian. It is a MUST HAVE book on my music stand and highly recommended. In 2015 he launched his online flute education resource, Simply Flute. The website simplyflute.com provides both free and subscription materials to help flute players and teachers on their respective journeys. We love to get your feedback so please continue to send any ideas for future 'Talking Flutes' podcasts to [email protected] 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute Company. For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

"Its the energy of love that propels you in your musical journey" and "How to perform confidently with joy and not suffering..." This week on 'Talking Flutes Extra' Jean-Paul talks via WhatsApp to flute player, teacher and acclaimed performance anxiety coach Helen Spielman about her wonderfully insightful book 'A flute in my refrigerator'. During the podcast Helen also answers and gives helpful example exercises in response to performance anxiety questions sent in from our listeners. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company. For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

"When we play music, to be truly effective in communication, we have to take on the character of the pieces we are performing" This week on 'Talking Flutes Extra' Jean-Paul speaks with Dr Cate Hummel from her lockdown home in the USA about her popular 'Flute Tips' online blog, and discuss areas such as practice nerves, vibrato and the 3rd octave. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company. For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

"It's impossible to lie through the nose", "Its so important that you treat every day as a gift", playing the flute on a camel in front of the pyramids and the power of communicating through your whole body. Just a few of the wonderful subjects that are covered in this joyful 'Talking Flutes Extra' podcast with Viviana Guzmán. Described by the New York Times as “an imaginative artist,” Chilean-born flutist, Viviana Guzmán performs over 80 concerts a year throughout the world and has performed in 131 countries. Her latest album “Traveling Sonata” received a GRAMMY Nomination for Best Producer. Viviana has presented three TEDxTalks and at TEDxBerkeley, she spoke immediate before Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, Inc. She has been featured on programs for PBS, ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, Good Morning America and NPR, and seen on the cover of Latina Style Magazine, and in COSMOPOLITAN en Español. Having started musical training at the age of 5, by age 15, she had played as a soloist with orchestra, studied with Jean-Pierre Rampal and was featured on NBC’s nationally televised John Denver music special. Her YouTube channel boats 2.5 million views. Viviana Guzman is currently teaching flute at the University of California, Santa Cruz. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James Flute Company. For more information www.trevorjamesflutes.com

"The flute gives me the bravery to become somebody else on stage" In 'Talking Flutes Extra' coronavirus lockdown podcast this week, Jean-Paul talks to one of the finest flute players in the world, the fabulous Jasmine Choi from her home in Austria. They speak about what it's like to be 'Jasmine Choi' and the attention it brings as she spends her life flying around the world, her early years study and also her love for food and Yoga. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company. For more information www.trevorjamesflutes.com

Three simple things for you to do with your flute during 'lockdown' In this bonus 'lockdown' episode, Clare gives three very simple exercises to add some spice in to your music making whilst you are in an enforced stay home period. Please send in your questions or subject matter for future podcasts to [email protected] 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company. For more information www.trevorjamesflutes.com

Creating routine during the Coronavirus lockdown is the key to coming out the other side stronger. In 'Talking Flutes' this week, Clare speaks remotely with Jean-Paul about the importance of keeping yourself mentally and physically in shape, creating a daily routine, binge watching Box Sets on Netflix and growing vegetables. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company. For more information www.trevorjamesflutes.com

"Let's embrace the sound of the flute...we're not trumpet players!" In the 'Talking Flutes Extra' Coronovirus Survival podcast this week, Jean-Paul talks to one of the world's busiest flute players Stephen Clark about his fabulous new interactive tutor book 'The Flute Gym' and why you should all have a copy. We also discuss the fact that nobody should think they can sell you a flute...the flute for you will become very apparent when you play it. And also Stephen spills the beans on the naughty (but funny) artist error on the original front cover of his book and thankfully how it was spotted before it went to print :-) 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute Company. For more information www.trevorjamesflutes.com

Use the lockdown as an opportunity to look at music and other areas of our life that we didn't have time to before. In 'Talking Flutes' this week, Clare speaks about the joy of being able to listen to more music during these strange times and how we really can use this to help us to navigate our way during these testing times. During the podcast she lists the many flute players wish should take the time to explore whilst we are unable to have our usual busy lives. How we should listen with open ears to their playing, sound and interpretation. Listen not to copy, but to feel motivated and to be inspired in out heads. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company. For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

Life as a flute player inside the Paris lockdown In 'Talking Flutes Extra' this week, Jean-Paul speaks via Messenger app from his own London Covid-19 'Lockdown' to Paris based musician and flute professor Mihi Kim about how she has survived and worked through the first two weeks of hers in Paris. During the podcast Mihi gives some really interesting tips about how to practice silently if you’re lockdown in a small apartment and also what she is doing to keep herself motivated. As a flute professor in Paris, Mihi is very firm in her belief of what makes a good flute teacher. They only goals should be to unleash the potential of the flute student. The student should not be playing to please the teacher. The key is understanding how a student thinks and what is blocking them from doing certain things. Do not try to be like teacher or another player you admire as you will never achieve your goal. Try to be only like yourself! 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James Flute Company. For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

You can only achieve your goals with if you have a plan and truly believe you can achieve them! in 'Talking Flutes' this week, Clare spills the beans on being "an expert in self doubt and self worth" and how in her successful career as a flute player, Flute Professor and author, she has managed to overcome the inner negativity which affects so many musicians. An enlightening podcast intertwined with some of clare's flute recordings and some really interesting information on the subject from her son... Psychiatrist Dr Roelof Joe Stammeijer 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James Flutes Company. For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

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 'Talking Flutes Extra' podcasts. For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 began her flute studies with Trevor Wye while reading for her degree at University of Lancaster. Postgraduate study at RNCM led to piccolo tuition from Pat Morris which rapidly led to invitations from orchestras in the North West of England, Scotland and London. From this point her performing emphasis shifted to piccolo and to the post of Principal Piccolo with Royal Scottish National Orchestra in 1984. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company. For more information www.trevorjamesflutes.com

"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 [email protected] "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 podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company. For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

Yes you can practice too much! In 'Talking Flutes' this week, Clare answers more questions sent in by our listeners. Please continue to send in your flute podcast suggestions or questions to [email protected] 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company. For more information visit www,trevorjamesflutes.com

"Only put up on social media what you really want to and not what you think you ought to!" In this weeks 'Talking Flutes Extra', Jean-Paul meets Instagram flute sensation Barry Griffiths aka @grizzlyflute at a Turkish Tapas restaurant in London to talk about his rapid rise to now being a major Instagram flute influencer. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' and podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company. For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

From cleaning your teeth before practice to discussing vibrato, is it an annoyance or something to embrace, through to how life experience shapes your music interpretation. In 'Talking Flutes' podcast this week, Jean-Paul is back in Clare's seaside home answering questions from listeners. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James Flute Company based in Lenham, U.K. For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com Please continue to send in your questions to [email protected]

"Always strive to be yourself no matter how hard it gets, and how many downs there are, it's going to be alright." Flute playing phenomenon and prestigious Kobe Flute Competition winner Hélène Boulegue gives her flute playing wisdom to Jean-Paul on everything from the power of the audience to your performance though to the pure enjoyment of playing badminton. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' is a podcast production by the Trevor James Flute Company. If you're listening on iTunes, Spotify or another podcast provider, don't forget to give us a 'Follow' and as always, ytou can send in your questions to [email protected]

Choosing a new flute or headjoint can not only be exciting, it can also for some be a very daunting process. In this 'Talking Flutes' podcast Clare Southworth - Professor of Flute at the Royal Academy of Music in London talks with Jean-Paul about the testing and choosing process when you are ready to change your flute. Most importantly though the willingness to walk away should you not fall in love with a new instrument. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by Trevor James flutes. For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

The importance of trusting your own musical judgement! In this week's 'Talking Flutes Extra' Jean-Paul dials in to Paris to speak with popular social media flutist and performance boundary pusher Daniela Mars. In a wide raging talk, she explains how you should trust your own judgement when putting performance videos up online as to ask too many others often leads to conflicting advise and inner confusion. Also how she always wanted to push boundaries with her practice and performances and got very confused when she was studying, with the conflicting advice from players and teachers on how to play Bach and Mozart. "Every piece of music I had, would have previous performance comments (by teachers) rubbed out and replaced with a different preference...so confusing!! Daniela also speaks about her conflict in playing Ian Clarke's 'Zoom Tube' in a morph suit on YouTube and whether to show her face at all during the piece. Next week Clare returns with her 'Talking Flutes' podcast where she is once again in dialogue with Jean-Paul answering listeners questions. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' and podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company. For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

Yes apparently happy cows listening to classical music produce more milk! In this 'Talking Flutes' podcast, Professor of Flute at the Royal Academy of Music in London along with co-host Jean-Paul Wright look at the process of planning a recital or concert performance. Relevance + Empathy + Exclusivity are the keys to a successful event and Clare also talks about the conflict of programme planning i.e. what you want to play vs what the audience would like to hear vs what the event organiser or music club would like you to play! Next week Jean-Paul is back with his 'Talking Flutes Extra' podcast where he'll be in dialogue and having his usual laughs with the creative flute player and social media influencer Daniela Mars. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James Flute Company. For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

Put 4000 flute players in the same venue for flute fun, masterclasses, showcases and concerts and you will find 4000 'Happy Flutists'. This espisode of 'Talking Flutes Extra' was recorded at the National Flute Asscoiation Convention held at Salt Lake City August 1-4 2019. With Jean-Paul in Japan, Clare on vacation, the podcast recording duties were handed over to the lovely Dr Eftihiav Arkoudis, flute player and member of the Beta Flute Quartet to give you a feeling of what goes on at this wonderful annual event by interviewing some of the wondeful flute players performing and also recording some of their fabulous peformances. Next week, Clare returns from her summer vacation and looks at ansering some of the many questions which have been sent in by the listeners. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast recordings by the Trevor James Flute Company. For more information www.trevorjamesflutes.com

From mental health for the flute player, surprising flutists in the USA at 5 am for an interviews, swimming in the sea and above all, laughter. Jean-Paul and Clare talk about their favourite podcasts so far this year and what they will be doing in the August when Talking Flutes podcasts take a short summer break. Talking Flutes returns on Monday September 2nd with loads more flute podcasts planned. Look out for the 'Happy Flutist' website which launches on August 1st! This new completely free interactive website is aimed at helping the stressed musician to take a few minutes to relax! www.thehappyflutist.com 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company. For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

How do I get a rich flute sound in the lower octaves without pushing? Clare answers more listeners flute questions that have been sent in before setting out for a dip in the sea! 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions for the Trevor James flute company. For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com