Make realistic and specific goals for 2022!

"There is a big difference between dreaming about something and actually doing it!"

In the first 'Talking Flutes' podcast of 2022, Clare and Jean-Paul speak about creating long and short term goals that are realistic and achievable. They also look at the benefit of 'Journalling' and incorporating the process of marginals gains in our planning and practice.

'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  for more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

The magic of recording in one 'Take', the joy of playing the Suite Antique by John Rutter and looking after your lips and fingers during the festive period.

This week on 'Talking Flutes' it's the Christmas edition where Clare and Jean-Paul answer questions sent in by the listeners.  During the podcast we get to listen to Clare playing the beautiful Aria from 'The Suite Antique' by John Rutter as well as speaking about the music they will listen to over the festive period.

'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

The 3 P's - Pleasure, £ Pound or Prestige - know why you are doing a gig! 

From Maths at Cambridge University to being a student at the Royal Academy of Music in London.

This week Clare speak with the multi-talented Emily Correa Andrews about creating your own musical niche.  How to look outside the business norms and how to market and value yourself as flute player.  Don't undersell or undercharge for your own experience!!

A really enlightening podcast which throws the light on imposter syndrome and how 'Networking' and teaching yourself to be financially savvy can open doors to a successful career in music.

Talking Flutes & Talking Flutes Extra are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

Embracing identity made Lizzo who she is...not playing Mozart!

This week on 'Talking Flutes Extra' Jean-Paul speaks with the wonderful musician and flute player Dr Giovanni Perez.

In this insightful podcast Giovanni covers many subjects such as being vulnerable, improvisation, the importance of listening and watching, the importance to having a life and not spending all day in the practice room, interpretation and having fun with your music and life.

We always love receiving your feedback so keep your questions coming in to [email protected] 

'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

Playing multi-phonics is so much fun and expands a musicians creativity levels many many times.

In part two, Clare speaks once again with the fabulous flute player and teacher about her love for contemporary music and the stunning quarter tone flutes made by Eva Kingma.

As a champion on contemporary flutes, Patricia speaks about what the Kingma Stystem flute is and what you can do with it.

We love receiving all your questions, comments and thoughts about future podcasts so please continue to send these in to [email protected] You can also send them to us on our FB page 'TalkingFlutes' or via our Twitter pages @flute or @clareflute

'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

"What is the French style of flute playing?"

A enlightening podcast with the wonderful Paris based flute player and teacher at the prestigious The École Normale de Musique Patricia Nagle.

In Part 1, they look at the various schools of flute playing and how the 'French School' still influences flute playing around the world today.

Patricia perfected her skills in France with the great Masters: Maxence Larrieu, Michel Debost, Jean Pierre Rampal and Andras Adorjan and during part 1 of this interview, Patricia explains the importance of "Sound and playing the line".

There is so much fascinating information for every flute player in this interview that part 2 will be 'live' next week where Patricia speaks about contemporary music.

'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

We've been starved of live music for so long!

Playing with 'Soft Machine' at Ronnie Scotts with an audience was such a joy!

This week on 'Talking Flutes Extra' Jean-Paul speaks with London based multi-instrumentalist and composer Theo Travis.  

Over poached eggs in a delightful London Cafe, Theo speaks about playing live to stadium audiences compared to small intimate venues, being a member of the famous Prog Rock band 'Soft Machine' and making his wonderful new album 'Songs From The Apricot Tree' on the duduk.

'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Plus' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

Being on the Simpsons, the importance of positive messaging, dealing with online trolls and the priority of looking after your physical and mental wellbeing.

This week Jean-Paul talks with flute player and social media influencer Ariana Piknjač about her journey from Australia to Serbia when she was 15 years old and her rise to social media stardom.

Talking Flutes and Talking Flutes Extra are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.tjflutes.com 

Exploring the beautiful AyaTune albums and the beneficial effect this music can have.  Not only when 'healing' is needed, but also in our everyday life.

This week Jean-Paul speaks with flute player, musician and serial entrepreneur Andrea Fisher about her life in music, her famous 'FluterScooter' brand, and her love for meditation and healing.

Talking Flutes & Talking Flutes Extra are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.tjflutes.com 

How to circular breath, B footjoint or C and what would you be if not a flute player?

In 'Talking Flutes' this week, Clare and Jean-Paul finish off the many listener questions that were sent in over the summer with some advice and personal preferences on some of the more light-hearted  emails received.

'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com