Talking Flutes!

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

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 

How long should I be practicing? 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 new 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 

in the latest short podcast, we speak with Clare Southworth, flutist, author and Professor of Flute at the Royal Academy of Music in London about her exciting new Flute Reboot project.   http://www.flutereboot.com  

An interview with fast talking Irish flute player Eimear McGeown. Eimear has steadily built a reputation as being one of the world's most versatile exponents of both the Classical and Irish flute.  She has performed in some of the world's leading classical venues however is just at home on the Glastonbury stage with pop/rock bands such as 'Amsterdam' or in a traditional irish setting.   Recorded at All Flutes Plus in London on 23rd July 2013. www.eirmearmcgeown.com       

Another offering from the technical guru Mr Raif O'Poll who has spent the last year deliberating and researching new concepts for musical instruments.  Following the great commercial success of the tandem baritone idea last year, Raif has spent 12 months deep in thought and discussion with saxophone players around the World.....(well truthfully speaking...in the local village really).  Raif maintains however that the saxophone expertise running throughout the local community is an accurate mirror for the World sax market and has consulted experts including Mrs Bellandbow in the local Post Office to Ivor Crook in the flower shop.  Even Mrs Reed and her daughter Toppa Fsharp apparently have added considerable input in to Raif's research! These podcasts are meant to be an amusing insight in to the various characters in our research and development department and also those who design and then set-up all Trevor James flutes and saxophones prior to their dispatch to customers around the world.    After many reques

The second part of the interview with with Dublin based flute soloist and teaching Professor William Dowdall takes a look at his 'Works for solo flute' CD.  He also takes a moment to provide some witty responses to quick fire questions posed from twitter and Facebook users. More information on his many recordings as well as loads of other flute resources can be found at www.williamdowdall.com

Part 1 of an interview taken on a hot sunny June day in Dublin with flute player and Professor of flute at the Royal Irish Academy of Music - William Dowdall, looking at his new CD recordings 'Breathe' and 'Works For Solo Flute' More information on William Dowdall and his recordings can be found by visiting his flute resource site www.williamdowdall.com

Here is approximately 10 minutes of bizzare conversational musings from the Trevor James flute techs as they go about their work.  From cat food, designer flute headjoint cork through to using flutes at the Olympics, this audio dispels the Twitter and Facebook rumours that they are usually very grumpy!

On April 1st, not only did the Trevor James flute technical workshop record an audio spoof about a left handed flute, but they also devised and recorded an April fool about a straight baritone saxophone and posted in the many saxophone forums.  Since being posted online it has outdone the left-handed flute audio in feedback and downloads!  It is therefore only by request that we post an audio about a straight baritone saxophone on our flute page - and only because it is bound to put a smile on your face and let's face it, as musicians, a smile is so important!