306 episodes

The #1 Flute Podcast Channel ‘Talking Flutes‘ where the recipe and ingredients are very simple. Take a leading flute player, author, golfer and Professor at the Royal Academy of Music in London (Clare Southworth) and mix with flute player, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Public Speaker and Managing Director of the world famous TJ flute brand (Jean-Paul Wright). Then speak with some of the world‘s leading flute players including Sir James Galway, Jasmine Choi, Denis Bouriakov, Paul Edmund-Davies, Gareth Davies (too many more beautiful flute playing guests to mention in a single paragraph), and gently mix these together with some Grammy and Emmy winning musicians. Top with mental health awareness advice from Dr Joe Stammeijer and finish with some stunning music, laughs and plenty of fun.

Talking Flutes Jean-Paul Wright & Clare Southworth

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    • 4.6 • 18 Ratings

The #1 Flute Podcast Channel ‘Talking Flutes‘ where the recipe and ingredients are very simple. Take a leading flute player, author, golfer and Professor at the Royal Academy of Music in London (Clare Southworth) and mix with flute player, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Public Speaker and Managing Director of the world famous TJ flute brand (Jean-Paul Wright). Then speak with some of the world‘s leading flute players including Sir James Galway, Jasmine Choi, Denis Bouriakov, Paul Edmund-Davies, Gareth Davies (too many more beautiful flute playing guests to mention in a single paragraph), and gently mix these together with some Grammy and Emmy winning musicians. Top with mental health awareness advice from Dr Joe Stammeijer and finish with some stunning music, laughs and plenty of fun.

    From Doubt to Dynamo: Elevating Musicians' Self-Worth. E:304 Bitesize with Jean-Paul Wright

    From Doubt to Dynamo: Elevating Musicians' Self-Worth. E:304 Bitesize with Jean-Paul Wright

    The Pursuit of Perfection: A Double-Edged Sword
    As performing musicians, the pursuit of excellence is ingrained in our very essence. The relentless drive to improve, the ceaseless study, and the desire for validation from others can create a challenging landscape for our self-worth. In this short podcast we’ll explore the pressures that musicians face in their quest for improvement, the impact of external measures on self-worth, and provide practical exercises to help musicians discover and appreciate their intrinsic value.
    'Talking Flutes', 'Talking Flutes Extra' and 'Bitesize' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.tjflutes.com 
     

    • 9 min
    Into The Beyond! E: 303 with Dr Mary Matthews & Nicole Chamberlain

    Into The Beyond! E: 303 with Dr Mary Matthews & Nicole Chamberlain

    Spicing up your relationship with the flute!
    Extended techniques expand the palette of flute learning and playing.
    "The benefits of using extended techniques to improve your flute playing
    This week on 'Talking Flutes' Jean-Paul speaks with Dr Mary Matthews and Nicole Chamberlain about their latest publication 'Into The Beyond', a method book for flutists looking to develop their extended techniques such as beatboxing, jet whistles, singing and playing, multiphonics, which is a follow on tutor book from their first highly successful method flute book 'Beatboxing & Beyond'.
    Check out these fabulous flute methods books via your favourite flute store.
    'Talking Flutes', 'Talking Flutes Extra' and 'Bitesize' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit https://tjflutes.com 

    • 43 min
    Note to Self: Escaping the Comparison Trap in Music : E302 with Jean-Paul Wright

    Note to Self: Escaping the Comparison Trap in Music : E302 with Jean-Paul Wright

    How to break free from the shackles of comparison!
    In the intricate tapestry of musical expression, the quest to be true to oneself often encounters a formidable obstacle—comparison. The impulse to measure one's musical journey against others can hinder creativity, stifle growth, and erode the joy of making music. In this short podcast recorded on the banks of a stream in the north of England on a cold day in March, Jean-Paul delves into the critical importance of freeing ourselves from self-limiting factors, particularly the pervasive influence of comparison.
     
    'Talking Flutes', 'Talking Flutes Extra' and 'Bitesize' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.tjflutes.com 

    • 18 min
    Rhythms of Resilience: Transformative Playing and Stories from the Edge : E 301 with Elsa Nilsson

    Rhythms of Resilience: Transformative Playing and Stories from the Edge : E 301 with Elsa Nilsson

    Transformative Notes from Death Row!
    In Talking Flutes Extra podcast this week Jean-Paul has a fascinating discussion with musician, composer, flute player and activist Elsa Nilsson.
    We start with the power of improvisation. The podcast then moves on to a composition using the voice of 'Maya Angelou' with 'The Band of Pulses' and we end with the story, voice and music of Keith LaMar, currently fighting his innocence from Death Row where he has an execution date set for 13th January 2027.  
    https://www.elsanilssonmusic.com
    'Talking Flutes', Talking Flutes Extra' and 'Bitesize' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.tjflutes.com

    • 1 hr 18 min
    Unveiling the Secrets Behind Our 300th Flute Podcast Episode!

    Unveiling the Secrets Behind Our 300th Flute Podcast Episode!

    Gosh we made it!
    Join us as we celebrate our 300th episode of Talking Flutes!
    In this special podcast, we'll reveal the secrets behind our success and share some behind-the-scenes stories from our journey as flutists and podcasters. Whether you're a flute player, a musician, or just a fan of podcasts, you won't want to miss this episode!
    When we began the Talking Flutes podcast over 6 years ago, we initially had a target of getting to 10 pods and then see what the reaction was. After all, talking about flutes each week was potentially limiting in how many subjects within the flute sphere we thought we could think about. When we reached 52 podcasts a year later we set a new target of 100 and the we'd stop!
    Well "Ahem" (he clears his throat) we have finally hit 300 and are still going 😊 During these 300 Talking Flutes podcasts we have spoken to some of the finest flute players in the world, from Sir James & Lady Jeanne Galway, Jasmine Choi, Paul Edmund Davies, Wissam Boustany, Gareth Davies, Greg Pattillo and the list of names goes on and on. Ultimately we have to thank our Talking Flutes podcast audience who have continued to send in questions and subject matter for us to talk about. Without our wonderful listeners we would have stopped long ago! Thank you all so much for continuing to listen each week!
    'Talking Flutes', Talking Flutes Extra' and 'Bitesize' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.tjflutes.com 

    • 26 min
    Taming The Musical Control Freak! E: 299 with Jean-Paul Wright

    Taming The Musical Control Freak! E: 299 with Jean-Paul Wright

    Taming the Musical Control Freak: Unleashing Creativity and Achieving Musical Excellence!
    As we all know, music, a universal language that transcends boundaries and stirs the soul, has the power to evoke emotions, inspire creativity, and connect us on a deep level. For many musicians, even if you don’t do if professionally, it becomes a lifelong passion, demanding dedication, practice, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
    However, in this pursuit of musical perfection, which if we take a step back for a moment… we’ll know that perfectionism doesn’t exist due largely to us being at the behest of audience and teacher judgement and validation, yet even though we know deep down that finding genuine perfection isn’t possible, some of us may still find ourselves trapped in the clutches of perfectionism which may lead to the occasional transformation into a musical control freak. This mindset manifests in various ways, often fuelled by an underlying fear of making mistakes or falling short of one's own demanding standards.
    In this Bitesize podcast, Jean-Paul asks the question "So what is The Musical Control Freak" and then discusses why some of us have the simple desire for perfection!
    At the heart of the musical control freak lies an unwavering quest for total precision,  flawless tone and perfect interpretation.  To some high achieving performers this drive may be how they believe they function best, however for the majority of flute players, these expectations can prevent us from ever being truly happy with what we do.  
    'Talking Flutes', 'Talking Flutes Extra' and 'Bitesize' are podcast productions by the TJ flute company.  For more information visit www.tjflutes.com 

    • 11 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
18 Ratings

18 Ratings

AHROCK ,

Essentially listening

Superb content. Interesting and very informative. Plenty of interviews with professional players and discussions covering all aspects of playing and flute design. If you play flute, this is an essential listen.

Fundamentally Flutey ,

Brilliant… whatever your level!

Great nuggets to inspire & inform. I enjoy this myself & recommend it to all my students too. Light hearted and informal with solid advice. Thank you.

Cyclestofailure ,

Nice 'bite-sized' flute podcasts!

At last!!...some nice 'bite-sized' short podcasts with some excellent practice and performance info.

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