"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
Double & Triple tonguing for the flute player - Podcast 171 with Clare & Jean-Paul
”You need to love your voice” - Podcast 170 with Frederic Sanchez
169. The most relevant new flute album today? - José Valentino
168. Why flute study books are so important! - Elizabeth Walker & Clare Southworth
167. Fun is my 'F' Word - José Valentino & Gualo
166. You can't tell a flute player what instrument to play, they decide! - David Farley
165. Breaking down barriers to bring live music to children! - Atarah Ben-Tovim M.B.E
164. "There's a moment in life when something clicks" - Atarah Ben-Tovim MBE
163. 'How to Shhh that annoying inner voice!' - Jean-Paul Wright
162. The wonder and joy of playing in a flute choir - Andrea Kuypers
161. "You can do more in jazz by playing less!" - Nicola Rizzo
160. "Let's talk about the colours of our flute sound!' - Clare Southworth
159. 'Rhythm of the Breath' - Theo Travis
158. "Follow your course, let others talk" - Christopher Caliendo
157. "Just dream big...and then deliver!" - RoSaWay
156. Breaking down flute playing barriers in a male dominated world! - Susan Milan
155. "The most important thing is curiosity" - Ekaterina Kornishina
154. Celebrating Mother's Day Special - Clare Southworth
153. How to play Irish music on the silver flute - Philippe Barnes
152. Kickstarting your flute - Andy Scott and Clare Southworth
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