"With improvisation the answer is don't be afraid...you can't be wrong!..Get the fundamentals sorted, learn your scales, be able to play in tune and then simply go for it!"
An 'on-the-go' interview this week over poached eggs in London with one of the UK's leading flute and sax players Theo Travis. From working and going on tour with Pink Floyd Legend Dave Gilmore, composing and recording with the wonderful guitarist Robert Fripp, and the wonderful music making with the fabulous Soft Machine group, Theo encourages the listeners to explore their musical horizons.
For more information on Theo, his recordings and the wonderful new app that he mentions in the podcast visit www.theotravis.com
Next week, Clare returns and takes a look at some of flute gadgets and gizmo's on the market.
If you'd like to suggest some future podcast subjects for either Clare or Jean-Paul to cover then you can either email at flutepodcasts@gmail.com or make contact through the many TJ flute social media channels, details of which can be found on the Trevor James flute websites.
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James flute company. For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com
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