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