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"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.

Talking Flutes 'Extra' with Jean-Paul Wright

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	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.
	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.
	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
	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
	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.
	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.
	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
	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.
	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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Talking Flutes 'Extra' with Jean-Paul Wright