Talking Flutes!

Postive Mental Attitidue is the key to success! Welcome to 'Talking Flutes' by the acclaimed International Flute Player, Professor and author Clare Southworth. In Podcast 2 of this new season, Clare talks about 'Positive Mental Attitude' being the key to success and speaks for the first time about how she is using this to come to terms with her diagnosis of meniere's disease. We're receiving some excellent questions which Clare will be covering in detail in future podcasts so please continue to send them in to flutepodcasts@gmail.com or via DM on our TJ flute Twitter, FB, Instagram and YouTube channels. Don't forget to subscribe to this channel to get receieve the latest podcast!  https://www.claresouthworthflute.com  for more information on Clare Southworth   The 'Talking Flutes' Podcast season is a TJ Flutes production.  Global flute website https://www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

Harmonics and whistle tones are important warm-up and practice however can be a lifesaver when you're just home from vacation and you've lost you're lips somehwere along the way. Welcome to 'Talking Flutes Extra' hosted by Jean-Paul Wright.  In this week's podcast I'm talking to William Dowdall, Professor of Flute at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin about his life in Music and the exciting Big Flute Festival taking place in August. Please remember to subscribe to 'Talking Flutes' podcasts and give us a rating as by doing this, we have a greater chance of being found by many more flute players around the world. We love getting your questions and subject ideas for future podcasts and so please contunue to send them in either to one of our many TJ flute social media channels or via specific email flutepodcasts@gmail.com Talking Flutes and Talking Flutes Extra is a Podcadt production by Trevor James flutes.  More information can be found at www.trevorjamesflutes.com Next week in 'Talking Flutes', Clare will be taking about having a "Posive Metal Attitude'     

Scales, breathing, Sequences and flute practice. Welcome to 'Talking Flutes' by the acclaimed International Flute Player, Professor and author Clare Southworth.  In this podcast, Clare answers some of the questions which have been sent in by listeners.  How and what do I practice if I have limited time due to work commitments?  How do I get students to become more interested in Scales?  Why sequences and tonal colour practice are important to your development as a player. Don't forget to subscribe to this channel to get receive the latest podcast!  By subscribing you also make it easier for other flute players to find these podcasts.  https://www.claresouthworthflute.com  for more information on Clare Southworth  The 'Talking Flutes' Podcast season is a TJ Flutes production.  Global flute website https://www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

Staying chilled with the going gets tough! This week on 'Talking Flutes Extra', Jean-Paul talks to the seriously nice guy NY based flute player but originally from Puerto Rico, Giovanni Perez, on his love of cooking, flute playing and staying chilled when the going gets tough.  There's also the 'Joke of the week' from London. Don't forget you can send your questions and subject matter suggestions for future 'Talking Flutes' with Clare Southworth or 'TF Extra' with Jean-Paul via flutepodcasts@gmail.com or our Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or Twitter channels.  Details and links to these social media channels can be found on the home page of www.trevorjamesflutes.com Thank you for joining us and make sure that you press the subscribe button to ensure that you keep in touch with our latest weekly podcast.   'Talking Flutes' and 'TF Extra' are a podcast production by Trevor James flutes. 

Being aware of your body when you are playing. Welcome to the 'Talking Flutes' Series  by the acclaimed International Flute Player, Professor and author Clare Southworth. Following some lovely feedback, it appears that you don't want to wait to hear Clare's podcasts and so we are changing the format slightly in that 'Talking Flutes' with Clare will rotate weekly with the 'TF Extra' pods.  With some great podcasts coming up, it means that you will have much more regularity with her podcasts and without the long gaps between seasons.  In this pod, Clare talks and guides the listener through the importance of Body Awareness to your practice and performance.  The need to always be in the moment and to be fully aware of how you're standing, and of course feeling.   You can also send in questions for Clare to answer in future podcasts to flutepodcasts@gmail.com or via DM on our TJ flute Twitter, FB, Instagram and YouTube channels. Don't forget to subscribe to this channel to get receieve the latest podcast!  https://www.claresouthworthflute.com  for more information on Clare Southworth   The 'Talking Flutes' Podcast season is a TJ Flutes production.  Global flute website https://www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

Positivity is the only way! This week on TF Extra I'm talking to L.A based flute player and extremely popular flute social media influencer Gina Luciani about how she started on the flute and also her latest flute and entrepreneurial projects.  We also have a 'Joke of the week' from "Graeme in London Town" and some listener responses from last weeks podcast.   This is the last 'Inbetweeny' podcast from me as next week I hand the reigns back to the lovely Clare Southworth for her 'Talking Flutes' Series 2.  TF Extra pods return on Monday 11th June, where I'll be in dialogue with William Dowdall (Professor of flute at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin) about all things flutey, the wonderful Russian flute player Ivan Alexhin, I'll have a discussion with flute technical director for TJ flutes David Farley about flute design, and following the demand from last week's podcast, I'll be speaking again to the 'ball of energy' that is José Valentino. All links to Gina Luciani's social media and music can be found by visiting www.ginaluciani.com Thank you for putting up with me for the last few weeks and I look forward to speaking to you again soon. Jean-Paul   'Talking Flutes' and 'TF Extra' are podcast productions by Trevor James flutes.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

Believe you can do it! This week on TF extra, the 'in-betweeny' flooty tooty podcasts whilst Clare is away busy recording the next series of 'Talking Flutes', Jean-Paul speaks via the 'Messenger app' with multi-award winning and 2 x Latin Grammy nominated musician Dr José Valentino about his life in flute playing and how he believes everybody can reach their potential with belief, dedication and joy.  There is the 'Joke of the Week' along with some listener comments from last week's podcast. TF Extra is a Trevor James flute production.  For more information on José Valentino, his work, publications and recordings www.josevalentino.com  For more information on TJ flutes  www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

Confidence and being in the moment for flute players. This week on TF extra, the 'in-betweeny' flooty tooty podcasts whilst Clare is away busy recording the next series of 'Talking Flutes', Jean-Paul touches on the subject of 'Confidence' and also the 'Power Pose' from the Ted Talk entitled 'Your body language may shape who you are' by Amy Cuddy.  There is the 'Joke of the Week' from Graeme in London and he answers some of the questions which have been sent in.   TF Extra is a Trevor James flute production.  For more information www.trevorjamesflutes.com         

Mastering the flute with William Bennett TF 'Extra' - the in-betweeny flooty tooty podcasts which are filling the weekly' space whilst International flute player, Professor and author Clare Southworth prepares Season 2  of 'Talking Flutes'. This week we take a brief look at Social media for flute players, have a telephone call 'Joke' spot and a fascinating interview with the talented Roderick Seed, author of the fantastic new exercise and tutor book 'Mastering the flute with William Bennett'. "Roderick Seed has collected a wide range of exercises covering many topics that give the flute player the tools to play with different dynamics and range of expression, and simultaneously helping them with associated technical difficulties such as pitch control.  He has introduced my approach to the flute in a clear and logical way with his own insights and experiences." - William Bennett For more information on Roderick Seed and to purchase this fantatistic book https://www.roderickseedflute.com If you'd like to get in touch with us with content suggestions or any flute playing questions, then you can reach us at flutepodcasts@gmail.com TF 'Extra' is a podcast production by Trevor James flutes.  For more information www.trevorjamesflutes.com     

Online resources and the joy of playing the flute. Welcome to Podcast 5 the last in the current season of the 'Talking Flutes' Series developed for this channel by the acclaimed International Flute Player, Professor and author Clare Southworth. In this Podcast, Jean-Paul talks to Clare about online learning and resources and especially the two new learning and playing websites she has developed.  Don't forget to subscribe to this channel to get receive the latest podcast!   https://www.claresouthworthflute.com  for more information on Clare Southworth   Next week, whilst Clare is preparing a new season of 'Talking Flutes' interviews and audio content, Jean-Paul will present 'TF Extra', some 'filler' podcasts which will be a lighter look at what's happening in the world of flutes.   Jean-Paul Wright is a flute player and managing director of Worldwind Music / Trevor James Instruments The 'Talking Flutes' Podcast season is a TJ Flutes production.  Global flute website https://www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

Ideal duration for flute practice? Welcome to Podcast 4 from the new Season of the 'Talking Flutes' Series developed for this channel by the acclaimed International Flute Player, Professor and author Clare Southworth. In Podcast 4, Jean-Paul talks to Clare about practice and if there is an 'ideal' minumum and maximum length.  Don't forget to subscribe to this channel to get receieve the latest podcast!    https://www.claresouthworthflute.com  for more information on Clare Southworth   Jean-Paul Wright is a flute player and managing director of Worldwind Music / Trevor James Instruments The 'Talking Flutes' Podcast season is a TJ Flutes production.  Global flute website https://www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

Buying your flute! Welcome to Podcast 3 from the new Season of the 'Talking Flutes' Series being developed for this channel by the acclaimed International Flute Player, Professor and author Clare Southworth. In Podcast 3, Jean-Paul talks to Clare about choosing a flute and what to look for when upgrading your instrument, the importance of the headjoint and open and closed hole mechanism etc. Don't forget to subscribe to this channel to get receieve the latest podcast!  https://www.claresouthworthflute.com  for more information on Clare Southworth   Jean-Paul Wright is a flute player and managing director of Worldwind Music / Trevor James Instruments The 'Talking Flutes' Podcast season is a TJ Flutes production.  Global flute website https://www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

Scales and studies, you've got to love them! Welcome to Podcast 2 from the new Season of the 'Talking Flutes' Series being developed for this channel by the acclaimed International Flute Player, Professor and author Clare Southworth. In Podcast 2, Jean-Paul Wright talks to Clare about the importance of scales and studies whilst Clare turns the tables on Jean-Paul with her P9Q's - Podcast 9 questions. Don't forget to subscribe to this channel to get receieve the latest podcast!  https://www.claresouthworthflute.com  for more information on Clare Southworth   Jean-Paul Wright is a flute player and managing director of Worldwind Music / Trevor James Instruments The 'Talking Flutes' Podcast season is a TJ Flutes production.  Global flute website https://www.trevorjamesflutes.com    

Introduction to the new hosts of Talking Flutes Welcome to 'Talking Flutes' a new podcast series being developed for this channel by the acclaimed International Flute Player, Professor and author Clare Southworth. In Podcast 1, Jean-Paul Wright talks to Clare about her career in music and introduces the new 'Talking Flutes' podcast series which will include lots of exciting interviews with Clare's famous flute playing colleagues, tips and hints on flute practice, study, performance as well asking some revealing questions which will enable you to get know more about them.   Don't forget to subscribe to this channel to get receieve the latest podcast!  https://www.claresouthworthflute.com  for more information on Clare Southworth   The 'Talking Flutes' Podcast season is a TJ Flutes production  Global flute website https://www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

"Prism" for electric alto flute By Melissa Keeling   Recorded in one take with no over-dubbing.   All effects processed in real-time. Flute: Trevor James black nickel alto flute Effects: BOSS VE-20 Vocal Effects (flanger, looper) BOSS DD-7 Digital Delay Microphone K&K Silver Bullet Flute   www.melissakeeling.com www.trevorjamesflutes.com   Melissa Keeling is an International Trevor James flute artist