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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 4th 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

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	13/07/2020 10:11 Want a Piccolo Makeover? - Sally Minter <iframe title="124. Want a Piccolo Makeover? Sally Minter" height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/9y4zw-e2484f?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1"></iframe> 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 4th 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
	02/07/2020 13:11 How to wear many musical hats and succeed! - Lisa Nelsen <iframe title="122. How to wear many musical hats and succeed!" height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/94jyv-d5885f?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1"></iframe> "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
	15/06/2020 12:45 Learn how to be a Beatboxing flute genius - Greg Pattillo <iframe title="120. Learn how to be a Beatboxing flute genius - Greg Pattillo" height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/gtguc-de892d?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1"></iframe> "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.
	09/06/2020 12:00 "For me, improvisation has been my therapy" - Elsa Nilsson <iframe title="119. "For me, improvisation has been my therapy" - Elsa Nilsson" height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/e2757-de8521?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1"></iframe> "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"
	18/05/2020 11:39 Performance Anxiety - A flute in my refrigerator! <iframe title="A flute in my refrigerator!" height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/pfax6-db7155?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1"></iframe> "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.
	11/05/2020 12:16 Trust in yourself and your musical preparation! <iframe title="Trust in yourself and your musical preparation" height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/nnsyz-dba91e?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1"></iframe> "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.
	04/05/2020 14:29 Falling in love with optimism is the key to surviving these times! <iframe title="Falling in love in optimism is the key to surviving these times!" height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/79qpb-d88333?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1"></iframe> "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 NBCs 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
	29/04/2020 12:16 Have the courage to trust in your own judgment <iframe title="Have the courage to trust in your own judgment" height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/bqw54-d965c7?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1"></iframe> "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.
	22/04/2020 10:18 The flute gym - What was sticking out of those shorts?!! <iframe title="The flute gym - What was sticking out of those shorts?!! " height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/5t2j5-d87a3e?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1"></iframe> "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 :-)
	30/03/2020 09:02 Coronavirus lockdown survival for flute players - Paris <iframe title="The Coronavirus lockdown survival guide for flute players week 1" height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/xgpye-d79c13?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1"></iframe> 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 'Lockdown' to Paris based musician and flute professor Mihi Kim about how she has survived and worked through the first two weeks of the same in Paris. During the podcast Mihi gives some really interesting tips about how to practice silently if youre 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!
	16/03/2020 11:44 "Every performance is like building a sandcastle..." <iframe title=""Every performance is like building a sandcastle..."" height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/ynyv2-d4bcea?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1"></iframe> 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.
	05/03/2020 16:26 "It was like throwing up on a page" <iframe title=""It was like throwing up on a page"" height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/s2f9r-d2a108?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1"></iframe> 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
	21/02/2020 10:48 Playing flute with Kanye West, Ariana Grande and so many more <iframe title="Playing flute with Kanye West, Ariana Grande and so many more" height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/a4wxp-d3102d?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1"></iframe> "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
	03/02/2020 08:52 "Let's just explore music and take risks" <iframe title=""Let's just explore music and take risks"" height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/bcfxd-d16313?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1"></iframe> "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.
	20/01/2020 16:50 Why don't you recharge yourself like you do your mobile phones?? <iframe title="Why don't you recharge yourself like you do your mobile phones??" height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/wr3df-cec059?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1"></iframe> 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.
	20/01/2020 16:46 It's all about the F Word 3.0 <iframe title="It's all about the F Word 3.0" height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/5dr6j-d0541d?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1"></iframe> 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.
	09/12/2019 09:35 Get out there and market yourself - no excuses! <iframe title=""Get our there and market yourself online"" height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/rthrc-ca346d?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1"></iframe> "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"
	26/11/2019 09:09 "Don't be shy, as a musician you've got to put yourself out there.." <iframe title=""Don't be shy, as a musician you've got to put yourself out there.."" height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/7uepe-c84523?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1"></iframe> "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
	11/11/2019 09:20 "Your first sound is your voice" <iframe title=""The first sound you make is your voice!"" height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/873zs-c57d7a?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1"></iframe> "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.
	28/10/2019 09:59 nkoda - Spotify for sheet music! <iframe title="nkoda - the Spotify for sheet music!" height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/nxxcq-c422d3?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1"></iframe> 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
	15/10/2019 09:10 When a flutists eyebrows have a mind of their own! <iframe title="When a flutists eyebrows have a mind of their own!" height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/6i3sz-c1c073?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1"></iframe> "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.
	23/09/2019 16:23 Morph suit, Zoom Tube, YouTube! <iframe title="Morph suit, Zoom Tube, YouTube!" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/agbn3-be971c?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1" height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe> 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.
	02/09/2019 11:22 The World's biggest flute party!! <iframe title="The world's biggest flute party!!" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/tqxye-bce3ab?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1" height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe> 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.
	04/03/2019 14:51 Its all about the F** word! <iframe src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/yspuz-a90157?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=1&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1" height="122" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe> Putting the fun back in to the fundamentals, being adventurous with your imagination, the creative use of the vocal chords to make percussive, string and trombone sounds, knowing your audience and so much more in this latest 'Talking Flutes Extra' podcast with Emmy Award winners and multi Latin-Grammy Award nominees José Valentino on his TJ flute and Gualo on guitar.
	15/07/2019 10:52 It's never too late to take the flute seriously! <iframe title="it's never too late to take the flute seriously! " src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/inv4h-b7861f?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1" height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe> "Life is what you make it. It's never ever too late to start but it's so important that you never compare yourself to other musicians. You're unique...always remember that!" In this 'Talking Flutes Extra' podcast, Jean-Paul speaks with principal flute player of the Tianjin Symphony Orchestra Elisabet Franch about her life, starting the flute later in life and missing the beautiful Spanish sparkling Cava wine!
	01/07/2019 09:56 "Yeh you can Beatbox on the flute too!" <iframe title=""Yeh you can Beatbox on the flute too!"" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/25wfx-b4f590?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1" height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe> "He's the best person in the world at what he does" - NY Times. He has over 100 million YouTube views, he's been the principal flute player of the Guangzhou Symphony orchestra in China, street musician in San Francisco and worked in a grocery store in NY. Now Greg Patillo is wooing audiences around the world with his flute not only as a soloist, but also with the highly acclaimed Project Trio with Peter Seymour on bass and Eric Stephenson on Cello. In this podcast Greg teaches Jean-Paul to Beatbox and speaks about his latest project to notate his beatboxing exercises for the benefit of flutists everywhere.
	17/06/2019 14:03 Why are you ringing me at 4 am to talk flutes?!! <iframe title=""Hey man...why call me at 4 a.m. to talk flutes?!!!"" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/8bmip-b3cf8c?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1" height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe> "Yes I do keep my flute by the side of my bed!" The F** Word 2.0 as EMMY Award winning and multiple Latin-Grammy nominee Dr José Valentino is woken up at 4 am by Jean-Paul with an unplanned Skype call. When he has finally realises that he was on air, whilst still in bed José speaks about the process of finding your own musical niche and how to drive your music forward with positivity, enjoyment and fun.
	03/06/2019 10:10 Circular breathing and 'Googling' your own name to remember your social media! <iframe title="Circular breathing and 'Googling' your own name to remember your social media!" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/r58yv-b30dfd?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1" height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe> How to circular breathe, what it's like to be nominated and attend the Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, using nervousness as a fuel for your performance, and having to Google your own name to find your social media accounts! In this weeks 'Talking Flutes Extra' and following requests from some of our listeners to get him back on, Jean-Paul dials in to New York to speak to the fabulously talented musician Giovanni Perez...who does the whole interview laying in bed! For more information on Giovanni then visit www.giovanniperezflute.com
	22/05/2019 11:14 The world's busiest flute player with three passports! <iframe title="The world's busiest flute player with three passports!" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/fg3ce-b11024?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1" height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe> "You can annihilate every note on the page however your Granny will always think its the best shes ever heard!" This week in 'Talking Flutes Extra' Jean-Paul speaks with proud Scotsman Stephen Clark who seems to be constantly circumnavigating the globe with his flute. During the chat in specialist London Flute Shop All Flutes Plus and then later over lunch, Stephen talks about the "Competitive paranoia in the music business', the need to always record your lessons to give you a reference point, his new found love for the Instagram flute community and much, much more! For more information on Stephen then www.stephenclarkflute.com 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James Flute Company.
	07/05/2019 10:09 From Nasa Scientist to Flute Player! <iframe title="From Nasa Scientist to being a flute player! " src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/3ps35-ae30ee?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1" height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe> "Run towards your fears and not away from them" and "Stop caring what other people think about you!" Praveen 'The Flute Guy' talks this week to Jean-Paul about his family pressures to NOT be a flute player, and also why he's so inspired to talk about the subject of 'Mental Health' on his popular social media channels. A science graduate from Oxford University straight to NASA should be the dream of every aspiring child if they can't be an astronaut, however Praveen turned his back on the Californian sun to pursue his dream of flute playing and bringing peace and cheer to people around the world.
	07/05/2019 10:11 The importance of understanding 'Between the Beats' <iframe title="The importance of understanding 'Between the Beats' " src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/7bf48-aec368?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1" height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe> "I've been doing a lot of handstands!"...in this 'Talking Flutes Extra' podcast Swedish born flutist who lives in NY Elsa Nilsson talks about her new method book for working on your rhythm called 'Between the beats'. Elsa is the current holder of the NFA Jazz award which she won at the flute Convention in Orlando in August 2018.
	15/04/2019 16:20 Breaking the practice bubble to build your brand! <iframe src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/xyf57-ad4480?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=1&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1" height="122" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe> Finding your musical niche and then understanding that you're not only a musician, but you're also a business. Being open to new paths and musical directions by understanding your own unique points and being able to communicate these to an audience and potential employers. In this 'Talking Flutes' podcast, Clare and Jean-Paul carry on from where they left off last week by exploring the need for the musician to understand their SWOT - Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities an
	01/04/2019 10:11 "Make music that turns you on no matter what other people think!" <iframe src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/ihpx8-ac65a7?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=1&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1" height="122" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe>
	18/03/2019 12:22 Glow with Music!! <iframe src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/759na-aad25d?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=1&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1" height="122" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe> " I have a 24hr social media rule" L.A based flute player and social media influencer Gina Luciani speaks to Jean-Paul at the NAMM show in Anaheim C.A about her new project 'Glow With Music'. Gina also talks about what she does when people are negative to others on her social media account and also her orchestral work in Hollywood and also her recent invitation to perform with Kanye West.
	25/02/2019 12:17 Exercising the power of your musical imagination! <iframe src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/rn5ve-a7fd8c?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=1&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1" height="122" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe>
	04/02/2019 11:27 Creating musical dreams and realistic goals <iframe src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/pjdj5-a656d1?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1" height="122" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe>
	28/01/2019 11:35 Music, croaky voices and ear plugs required! - The NAMM show 2019 <iframe src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/riadt-a5e291?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1" height="122" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe>
	28/01/2019 11:33 Irish flute playing and a farting kitchen boiler - Talking Flutes Extra interview with Philippe Barnes <iframe src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/b3idt-a52253?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1" height="122" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe>
	07/01/2019 08:59 A fluting Christmas and New Year - To Practice or not? <iframe src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/rcy9x-a1ae91?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0" height="122" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe>
	17/12/2018 11:07 Platinum, gold, silver - some of your flute questions answered <iframe src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/x7p52-a115a3?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0" height="122" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe>
	17/12/2018 11:05 Making your music come alive, balancing a musical programme and much more! <iframe src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/eu9nk-a06bc1?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0" height="122" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe>
	17/12/2018 11:03 The loneliness of the flute player to the importance of the accompanist - Talking Flutes <iframe src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/xcxza-a01d08?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0" height="122" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe>
	22/11/2018 12:01 Coffee, Croissants and Irish music <iframe src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/vk7gq-9f08ce?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0" height="122" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe>
	29/10/2018 11:23 Flute Playing and Martial Arts <iframe src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/5dbrz-9cd01f?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0" height="122" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe> Jean-Paul speaks with Jiu Jitsu black belt and London freelance orchestra flute player Ian Mullin about his busy life.
	12/11/2018 07:21 Tuning your flute, harmonics, scales and other questions <iframe src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/ugwva-9ddf94?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0" height="122" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe>
	15/10/2018 16:11 A flute for $100K+ and why you should know what you want before you upgrade! <iframe src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/djjm6-9c4be1?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0" height="122" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe>
	02/10/2018 13:45 "Learn your scales, play in tune and just go for it" <iframe src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/q585b-9a7367?from=yiiadmin&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=0&rtl=0" height="100" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe> "Learn your scales, play in tune and then simply go for it" - an interview over scrambled eggs in a London cafe with leading UK flute and sax player Theo Travis
	03/09/2018 12:28 'Making Life Sound Beautiful' <iframe src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/m2bz3-97ac98?from=yiiadmin&skin=1&btn-skin=113&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&auto=0&download=0&rtl=0" height="100" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe> As a musician, you can't and shouldn't be fixed in you thinking. Performing, teaching, studying, composing, conducting requires you to unlock the creativity that lies within, and you therefore have to unleash yourself from just the notes on the page! In this week's 'Talking Flutes Extra' podcast, Jean-Paul is talking via Skype with Russian born flute player, composer, arranger and conductor Ivan Alekhin about his life in Russia and his studies in England at the Royal Academy of Music in London and also at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. Now living in Washington D.C, Ivan speaks about the need to not only practice and study the flute, but also how you should read more literature to gain a deeper insight into life in general.
	18/09/2018 12:43 "Improvisation - It's freedom, and the closest I can get to flying" <iframe src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/24bya-992e72?from=yiiadmin&skin=1&btn-skin=113&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&auto=0&download=0&rtl=0" height="100" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe> Don't put yourself in a musical box! Explore and be open to whatever grabs your attention and fascination. Taking time out of her busy NFA Convention schedule in Orlando, the fabulously creative musician and flute player Melissa Keeling talks to Jean-Paul about using guitar pedals with the flute for the first time, doing her PhD with Robert Dick and and how her first flute teacher encouraged her to expand and explore her musical horizons. More information on Melissa can be found at www.melissakeeling.com including details of how to download her fabulous new album SUPERSONYQ
	29/08/2018 12:31 From baroque to uptown funk! - four days at the NFA'18 in Orlando, the World's biggest flute convention <iframe src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/eey5d-97355e?from=yiiadmin&skin=1&btn-skin=113&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&auto=0&download=0&rtl=0" height="100" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe> A longer than usual podcast giving a brief overview through my own eyes (Jean-Paul Wright) of four days spent at the worlds largest flute convention, the National Flute Association of America, this year held in Orlando. A huge shout out to every flute player I met, tested flutes with and more importantly, laughed with. The thing about the NFA is that you get the world's best flute players performing and mixing with everybody and the 'vibe' is very laidback and super friendly. Everybody has time for you. So the bottom line is put it on your 'Bucket List' of things to do. 2019 Convention is in Salt Lake City and 2020 in Dallas.
	29/08/2018 12:39 As a musician you have to be true to yourself - An interview with the 2018 NFA Jazz artist winner Elsa Nilsson <iframe src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/gpahv-977ef6?from=yiiadmin&skin=1&btn-skin=113&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&auto=0&download=0&rtl=0" height="100" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe> "Music has to come from the heart" and "improvisation shouldn't be scary" This week in 'Talking Flutes Extra' recorded at the NFA Convention in Orlando on the 12th August 2018, I'm in dialogue with the fabulous musician Elsa Nilsson and talk about her latest and very special new album entitled 'After Us' as well as her winning the Jazz Artist competition at the Flute Convention. For more information on the improvising flutist that is Elsa then visit www.elsanilssonmusic.com where you can find more details and pre-order her stunning new 'After Us' album.
	29/08/2018 12:29 Smile, play and dance, flute playing has to be enjoyable doesn't it? <iframe src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/h5x3g-94ce9d?from=yiiadmin&skin=1&btn-skin=113&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&auto=0&download=0&rtl=0" height="100" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe> Breaking down inner barriers - 'Dance Your Flute Off 2.0' returns to the NFA in 2018! On Talking Flutes Extra this week, Jean-Paul talks once again to Dr José Valentino, the creator and driver of the original and very successful 'Dance Your Flute Off' at the National Flute Association Convention held in Minneapolis in 2017 with his "Brother from another mother" the fabulous Giovanni Perez. José talks about what made this 'Showcase' so popular both in the room and also online via 'Live Stream' and also what he has in store for the audience this year at The 'Dance Your Flute Off 2.0' live on Saturday 11th August at the NFA Convention in Orlando.
	27/06/2018 09:32 Why I chose the flute over being an engineer - an interview with Dr Keith Hanlon <iframe src='https://www.podbean.com/media/player/vuknv-921c3a?from=yiiadmin' data-link='https://www.podbean.com/media/player/vuknv-921c3a?from=yiiadmin' height='100' width='100%' frameborder='0' scrolling='no' data-name='pb-iframe-player' ></iframe> From taking his flute apart when young, through to choosing music over engineering and a piccolo only final recital. A positive and encouraging interview with the lovely multi-talented Dr Keith Hanlon and his work with excellent 'The Flute Examiner' website for flute players.
	09/07/2018 11:13 Contemporary flute playing meets Bach <iframe src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/6b74i-94790c?from=yiiadmin&skin=1&btn-skin=113&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&auto=1&download=0&rtl=0" height="100" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe> "Contemporary music is not a squeek fest" In 'Talking Flutes Extra' this week, Jean-Paul talks to Dr Carla Rees about her life and passion for contemporary music and how experimentation is so important in individual musical development. Carla is one the world's leading exponents of contemporary techniques in low flute playing and has expanded the repertoire for new music for alto and bass
	12/06/2018 10:36 Irish flute playing and why you can't use car oil on your flute!!! <iframe src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/s4pqf-91e909?from=yiiadmin&skin=1&btn-skin=113&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&auto=0&download=0&rtl=0" height="100" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe> Beautiful Irish flute music and why open G# mechanism could be making a comeback! Welcome to Talking Flutes 'Extra'. Following the response from the interview with William Dowdall two weeks ago, we indugle ourselves for a little with some beautiful flute music from Ireland along with an interview with the technical director of TJ flutes David Farley. David speaks about his love for historic flutes and why he has designed and built a new affordable flute with open G# mechanism, his enthusiasm for looking back in to history, as well as forward on instrument design, and gives some advice on questions which have been sent in on Care & Mantenance of the instrument. Thank you for your lovely emails with comments and suggestions for future podcasts. Please keep them coming to flutepodcasts@gmail.com
	29/05/2018 14:26 Harmonics and whistle tones can rejuvenate when you're just back from vacation. <iframe src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/acttm-91ae70?from=yiiadmin&skin=1&btn-skin=113&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&auto=0&download=0&rtl=0" height="100" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe> 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
	15/05/2018 13:00 Why top 'B' is his favourite note! <iframe src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/ddkiv-909a69?from=yiiadmin&skin=1&btn-skin=113&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&auto=1&download=0&rtl=0" height="100" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe> 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
	30/04/2018 12:41 Positivity is the only way! <iframe src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/wu5c8-8fe42d?from=yiiadmin&skin=1&btn-skin=113&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&auto=0&download=0&rtl=0" height="100" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe>
	26/04/2018 10:26 To succeed you have to first believe! <iframe src='https://www.podbean.com/media/player/zej3v-8f7dd5?from=yiiadmin' data-link='https://www.podbean.com/media/player/zej3v-8f7dd5?from=yiiadmin' height='100' width='100%' frameborder='0' scrolling='no' data-name='pb-iframe-player' ></iframe>
	26/04/2018 10:24 Social media for flute players and 'Mastering the flute with William Bennett' <iframe src='https://www.podbean.com/media/player/5w9u3-8ee9c1?from=yiiadmin' data-link='https://www.podbean.com/media/player/5w9u3-8ee9c1?from=yiiadmin' height='100' width='100%' frameborder='0' scrolling='no' data-name='pb-iframe-player' ></iframe>
	26/04/2018 10:25 Confidence for flute players! <iframe src='https://www.podbean.com/media/player/hcav2-8f57b3?from=yiiadmin' data-link='https://www.podbean.com/media/player/hcav2-8f57b3?from=yiiadmin' height='100' width='100%' frameborder='0' scrolling='no' data-name='pb-iframe-player' ></iframe>
	13/05/2019 14:08 The importance of understanding 'Between the Beats' <iframe title="The importance of understanding 'Between the Beats' " src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/7bf48-aec368?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=1&btn-skin=113&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1" height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe> "I've been doing a lot of handstands!"...in this 'Talking Flutes Extra' podcast Swedish born flutist who lives in NY Elsa Nilsson talks about her new method book for working on your rhythm called 'Between the beats'. Elsa is the current holder of the NFA Jazz award which she won at the flute Convention in Orlando in August 2018. For more information and links to Elsa's music, CD and her new 'Between the beats' method www.elsanilssonmusic.com

Trevor James Flutes

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