The Inline G Flute Podcast
A podcast focused on the inline G flute, a distinctive type of flute. Host Gareth Houston shares insights and discussions about playing this instrument. The show explores techniques, experiences, and the musical community around the inline G flute. It presents the topic with a witty and engaging approach.
Episodes
Misogyny, Inline G and The USSR
Misogyny and assault in classical music, Inline G vs Offset G, Pahud’s new record and the former USSR are the topics in this week’s rambling. Grma xInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as we
How to Actually grow your Music Studio
The online “coaches” who charge extorionate prices to unlock the secret of finding students are preying on vulnerable women as part of a pyramid scheme.As I make most of my liveable income from teaching flute, I give you all the “secrets” and tips to actually grow your teaching studio, totally for free. A rising tide carries all ships. Grma xInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcas
Queer Cosplay and Scams in Classical Music
Certain classical musicians cosplay as liberal to benefit from queer spaces, and get found out by their inevitable support of Israel. I look at how money and social class are still the greatest barriers in classical music, as well as chatting about the scam of “music studio coaches.” Grma xInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing
Fatness and Body Image in Classical Music
A prevalent stereotype exists of classical musicians, particularly singers, that they’re all big fat lads with viking horns. However beauty standards have never been higher in the industry, and nor have eating disorders.Looking at a study into disordered eating, as well as the commentary around Yuja Wang and Khatia Buniatishvili and the castrated singers of before, I try to quash these stereotypes
Internal Evaluation as a Classical Musician
After receiving some exciting news, I reflected on why I instantly felt a pang of anxiety and why classical musician’s systemically feel like this.Using a concert from psychologist Carl Rogers, I look at how other musicians evaluate their success internally and how we can do the same.Grma xInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing
Israel's Classical Music Propaganda Tool
Israel uses stolen classical music as a soft power to legitimise its existence as a state, and even the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra can’t hide that.This episode compares it with Japan’s use of soft power post WW2, and calls for the industry to hold Israeli musicians to the same standards we held Russian ones too.Grma xInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS b
Georgian Classical Music; A Guide
For a country of under 4 million people, Georgia is regularly producing some of the best musicians on earth. I look at how this is in fact in spite of its Soviet past, instead due primarily to its incredible folk music ecosystem. Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Pat
Ulster Unionists and Shite Art
When it comes to art from the 2 main political traditions in the North of Ireland, one is significantly more culturally confident. Ulster Unionism has created awful art, by right wingers with lower cognitive ability and emotional intelligence. Today I look at how and why this resonates artistically with very few people, whilst Irish art is admired worldwide.Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.mysho
Leaving Your Flute on Read
Are you dreading getting back to practice after a wee (or not wee) break? Having that feeling like when you leave someone on read and it’s too late to reply now? Riddled with guilt!?Don’t worry, today I give you my full proof methods to get your head in the right space to get back to practising, the whole time grinning like the Cheshire Cat. Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G
Extraterrestrial Classical Music
Voyager 1 and 2 have been flying through space for 49 years, with recordings of Bach, Mozart and Chuck Berry on them. Today I look at how this came to be, as well as the first flute to be played off planet. Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this pod
Belfast: A Musical History
Fresh off hosting our first Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, I look at Belfast’s status as a UNESCO City of Music (since 2021) and the reasons why we might be the best city on Earth right now for music.I also drank 7 pints before recording, so I might be prone to exaggeration.Uppa Fleadh xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALW
How to Study Music in Germany
Germany is leading the world in classical music, with 129 state funded orchestras and recognised by UNESCO for its orchestral heritage. But, coming to study here and getting a slice of the piece can be daunting to non-Germans. Today I go through all you need to know, from visas and fees to schools and entrance exams, about the system to study and/or work as a musician in Deutschland. Grma xInline
Why is Irish Music so Class?
Something lighter this week as I talk everything Irish folk music, it’s political background, what to listen to and how YOU can start playing it (well) now. Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You&
Predatory Flutists; Bradley Garner
In 2018, public allegations of systemic sexual harassment were released against flute professor Bradley Garner by the University on Cincinnati. He was found guilty but retired before he could be fired.A subsequent legal case didn’t meet the required level of evidence for a conviction. Today I present the full story of the disgraced former Juilliard professor.Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.mysh
Abusive French Flute Professors
In August 2018, Le Nouvel Obs published an article detailing a 16 year old students tale of violent seggsual abuse at the hands of a prominent French flute professor in 2012.Following criminal convictions and French senate reviews, the identity has never been disclosed. Today I translate that article into English, read it and theorise on who it may be. Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.
Paris Blue with Julie Scolnik
Following Ep.155’s review of “Paris Blue: A Memoir of First Love,” the book’s author (and flutist) Julie Scolnik joins me from the south of France to correct all my mistakes.She also chats about her relationship with the prominent male French flute professor with breathtaking honesty.Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G w
Mozart's Fresh Flute Drop
We got a new Mozart flute piece before GTA6, and this week I’m breaking down how that possibly happened. Tucked away in Paris’ Bibliothèque nationale de France, 7 short Mozart pieces for flute and harp were discovered in February 2026. They got their debut performance on the 21st June, so I look at what happened in that time and why it took the French 250 odd years to find them.Grma xListen to the
"Paris Blue" Reviewing Flute Romance
Paris Blue: A Memoir of First Love is the debut novel from flutist Julie Scolnik, detailing her own experiences of music and love in the City of Lights in the 70s. I read the entire thing, and break it down here. This story of manipulative teachers, abuse, affairs, love, orchestras, conductors and wine couldn’t be more French; and I enjoyed every second of it. Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.my
Autistic Hyper Focus and Creative Flow
A recent study examines if the hyper focus people with ASD experience is similar to creative flow, and the results have been a huge vindication for autistic people.I look at the 2 phenomena, the results of the study and the RTA method used. It’s a happy wee episode, finally. Grma xStudy name: “In a state of flow: A qualitative examination of Autistic adults’ phenomenological experiences of task im
The Patriarchy and The Flute Community
The discourse in the modern flute world is often one of anger, dismissiveness and blind adherence to “objective” science. After a brief history of western patriarchal society, I look at how it’s remnants are the reason why much of this discourse is carried out by white, middle-aged lads and attempt to find a solution.Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.co
Traverso and Vino Bianco with Darina Ablogina
This week I’m joined by traverso superstar and podcaster Darina Ablogina, fresh off the stage from her performance at the Zamus festival in Köln, to chat all things flute, art, social awareness, identity, burnout and wine. Enjoy the lovely ASMR background noise of an ongoing concert through the walls.Grma xYou can find Darina on IG @Darina_Smeshinka and her podcast, (in)sight-reading enlightenment
Gold vs Silver and Rude Germans
To celebrate making it over the 150 episode mark, join me on a rant on that “study” claiming to prove material makes no difference to the sound of a flute, before I answer all your questions. The French language in learning, Germans vs Americans, Brannen Coopers and chips are on the menu. Thank you all for tuning in, you’re all lovely diamonds xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Pa
Musician's Therapy with Heather O'Donnell
Heather O’Donnell is a psychologist and artistic-systemic therapist from the US now working with classical musicians (amongst others) here in Germany. I sat down with her to pick her brain on all things musician’s psychology including trauma, identity crisis, neurodiversity, burnout and abuse, as well as more positive things like flow and the benefits of music for the brain. Grma xInline G Merch ⭐
Eurovision Politics with Tir na Rogue
Eurovision 2026 is tomorrow night, so I invited Irish DJ, and my wee mate, Tir na Rogue aka Sophia to chat about her Master’s Thesis on politicisation within the contest.From Ukraine and Russia, to the current controversies surrounding Israel, we discuss if Eurovision ever was truly "non-political" as the European Broadcasting Union designed it to be, and if they themselves are contribut
Inside Flute Forum
Following several controversies in the online flute space recently, I’ve done a load of research into all the allegations and present them here today, along with some responses and my own opinions. Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this podcast reac
Musical Synesthesia and Mad Blackbirds
Affecting just 1% of the population, musical synesthesia is a recognised neurological condition linking sounds to colours. Messiaen had it, Scriabin had it; find out if you do too.A brief history of the condition, tests for it, and an important music lesson to learn. Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be fr
Self-Employed Fluting: USA vs Europe
Comparing how life is for a freelance / self-employed classical musician in 2026 is France, Germany, The UK and The USA to determine who’s getting the best quality of life.I’m looking at tax rates, social security, health insurances and opportunities, as well as the unique trade unions and government aid available in mainland Europe. Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon
Freud's Orchestral Flute
Is pro orchestral playing the pinnacle of a flutist’s career, and does it align with our psychological need for security, comfort and happiness?Using Sigmund Freud’s theory on Ego, I ask if the juice is worth the squeeze with regards to the anxiety and jealousy of orchestral fluting.Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G wi
History of Barefooting in Classical Music
Performers of contemporary classical music often get their feet out for gigs, but the same luxury isn’t afforded to conventional classical music. I take a look at how the Carmelites and a decapitation paved the way for musicians to get the dogs out. Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but s
Dear Lara with Lara St John
Canadian violinist and filmmaker, Lara St John, sat down with me in Cologne to talk about her upcoming film, Dear Lara. Having received rave reviews at the Santa Barbara Film Festival earlier this year, Dear Lara is a documentary on sexual abuse at major classical music conservatories in orchestras across the world. I loved chatting to Lara, but it goes without saying this episode might be trigger
AI, Classical Music and Troy Parrott
AI will never take artist’s jobs; but it could take the donkey work out of it. A look at how it could affect the industry, why it’s not the threat we think it is, and how it’s greatly reduced our capacity to think. Small note on Ireland winning the World Cup too.Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of
Chalamet, Noiberg and Faux Outrage
Looking at how Timothée Chalamet’s comments about Opera and Ballet were actually correct, Hadar Noiberg’s recent racial slur scandal and how both are examples faux outrage to avoid the real issues in the industry.Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let th
St Paddy's Day Quiz with Tir na Rogue and Sligo Niall
Irish DJ Sophia McDonald , alter-ego Tir na Rogue, puts myself and Sligo Niall through the most comprehensive quiz on music from Ireland in recorded history.Grab a pen, play along, and let us know how much better you did than us. Happy St Paddy's Day xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but s
Chineke! and Rum Punch with Meera Maharaj
Just in time for International Women’s Day, UK based flute player Meera Maharaj joins me for a gorgeous wee chat on all things diversity, representation and programming.Meera often plays with the celebrated Chineke! Orchestra, and is also a member of the Meraki Duo, Meliora Collective, the Hathor Duo and the Maharaj/Degavino. So when it comes to experienced diverse programming, Meera is the person
Feminism in the Modern Flute World
In Germany, just under 29% of orchestral leadership roles are held by women; a trend seen worldwide. As I celebrate some former Inline G guests achievements from the last week, I take a look at the gender disparity in the classical music industry, the arguments we commonly see online for it, and why they’re a load of bollocks. Grma xZofia Neugebauer’s new single is out now on all streaming platfor
Junge Sinfonie Köln with the Hässy Brothers
Having joined the Junge Sinfonie Köln orchestra myself almost a year ago, I’m thrilled to finally get Alexander and Sebastian Hässy on the podcast. Alex is the principal oboe, Sebastian is the principal bassoon/conductor and they’re both the sons of the orchestra’s founder, composer and local legend Gunter Hässy.They talk to me all about the orchestra, professionalism vs hobby playing, legacy and
Evolution of Karneval with Marcus Can't Dance
Local DJ, Podcaster and Music Expert “Marcus Can’t Dance” joins me for the third annual Kölner Karneval music special, recorded in the Südstadt’s iconic Hammond Bar.Marcus takes us through the earlier music of Karenval from Willy Ostermann, Bläck Fööss and Höhner, to BAP and LSE, right up to Kasalla, Querbeat and Cat Ballou. He chats the linear progression between them all, their links to left-win
Wind Quintets and Topless Clarinets
A complete (ish) history of the wind quintet, and why it’s the sexiest chamber music group in the classical music canon. I also explore why we say “chamber” and discuss the wankiness of it. Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this podcast reach new he
Motivational Psychology for Musicians
A look at Self Determination Theory, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Expectancy Theory and how it all affects the classical musician. Followed by a small caveat on the mediocrity of Turkish cuisine. Grma x Inline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this podcast reach
Guardiola and Mozart: Defining Tempo
Tempo has became part of the lexicon of modern football, however it’s always been a core term in classical music parlance. I take a look at the etymology of the word, the exclusionary nature of it in English and how exactly to define it across both disciplines. Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcast+Inline G will ALWAYS be free of
What is Musical Nostalgia?
This week’s episode went a little off the rails as I chat about the power of nostalgia and the guilt of self-assigned artistic goals. Sorry I missed last week, there’s an apology in here too. grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this podcast reach new
Wee Irish Music Stories with Jasper
My wee mate Jasper is an expert on the Irish language and Irish mythology, and twice a month we have pints and talk about fairies. I finally got round to doing it in front of a camera; so enjoy this collection of Irish stories involving the flute and/or music (with an accent so gorgeous it almost rivals my own.)Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheI
Playable Mushroom Flutes with Tom O'Connor
Tom has been slowly bringing his own self-made flutes to my Irish music sessions here in Cologne for months now; and now that I’ve got round to interviewing, he’s on the verge of launching a business (Misu Instruments, check them in IG).If you wanna know about flute-making, various scales, mushrooms, drones, twisty things and holes; this is your episode. It was an absolute blast, I can’t recommend
The Lovely Fat Christmas Special
Happy Christmas you filthy animals. Here’s the top 5 things I’ve found myself explaining to students over the last 15 years of teaching.From music theory to true French expression; I can’t believe I’m giving this away for free. Maybe the Guinness has finally got to me.Anyway, happy holidays, big smooches, see yous in 2026!Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patre
Scatman with Eirik Hoel Sandvik
The Social Media Personality mini-series finally get’s another entry, albeit 2 months later, however you’d all agree it’s worth the wait.This week, Norwegian flute powerhouse Eirik AKA EirikFlute, talks about his career, politics in social media, flute forum, prioritising happiness and red wine. Delicious.Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineG
Vibrato 2: Washing Machines
A follow up to the vibrato episode, this time talking about the physical process of creating it, the bits of your body not to shake, and how the diaphragm isn’t what you think it is. All with the accompanying ASMR background hums of my washing machine on a fast 40. Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free
French Blondes with Alex The Flute Nerd
This week’s guest is another creator and educator from that lovely realm of empathetic, compassionate flute players taking over the social media game; Alex Petropoulos aka The Flute Nerd.We chat about the importance of fun in learning, toxic online flute spaces, stand up comedy and the importance of community. A lovely warm episode for these cold months.Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify
Vibrato Virgins
Hating vibrato and using “historical accuracy” to justify it is virgin behaviour, and I’m here to call it out (using historical accuracy.) Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask
Your Questions (and the ra)
This week has a more classic Inline G vibe as I drink 3 gin and diet lemonades and answer your questions; we’ll cover performance nerves, pasta, bad American flute players, flute bands, flute fame and if the carpets match the drapes. Grma x Inline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to t
Conducting Craic with David Brophy
I promised you a conductor and like the postman, I’ve delivered. And it’s not any conductor, it’s the new chief conductor of the WDR Funkhausorchester here in Köln, David Brophy!David also has the great distinction of being Irish; so yous know this is a treat of an episode.Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS
Halloween Special 2: Bach's Boogaloo
This year’s Halloween Special examines the Irish roots of Halloween, Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, why organs are spooky, why churches are spookier and musical synesthesia. Happy Samhain xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this podcast reach new hei
Orange Cola and The Art of Creativity
Using the psychology of Donald MacKinnon and John Cleese, I take a look at the open and closed moves of creative thinking, and how creativity is key to our mental health.This episode is a dry run for an upcoming workshop with The Flute Nerd; go check her out and see what’s planned. Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G wil
Parisian Irish Coffee with Arttu Jauhiainen
The second instalment of our mini-series with the world’s biggest flute content creators rocks on with a Finnish superstar today. As he enters the final third of 1000 (!) Days of Practice, I chatted with Arttu Jauhiainen about his new chapter studying in Paris, the French Flute School, Social Media, Heavy Metal and Irish Coffee’s. I hope yous enjoy it as much as I did,Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.In
ASMR Superstar with Cinci Baglyas
The first in a wee mini-series on Inline G with the world’s biggest flute content creators kicks off with a belter; Hungarian superstar Cinci Baglyas. Flute players will have all seen Cinci’s content, and with over 70k followers, even those who haven’t played flute might have too. Here she chats about the challenges of content creation, real life implications, burnout and big collabs. Grma x Inlin
From Dublin to Berlin with David Tobin
Indulge me this week lads as Inline G get’s her first violinist guest, but I couldn’t turn down the opportunity. David Tobin is an Irish violinist currently playing with the finest orchestras in the world, including the West Eastern Divan, The National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland and The Berlin Philharmonic (!)We met up in Köln to chat about his favourite conductors, that “Berlin Phil Sound”, fa
Why Bach is F*ckin' Class
From religious transcendence to having no luck on Tinder, Bach’s music is capable of expressing all emotions, times and experiences. And because I’ve started Bach’s flute Partita with a few students, here’s why you should adore it too (musical analysis and all.)PS I had three cocktails before recording this and got a wee bit carried away, sozGrma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G
Charlie Kirk and Classical Music
Charlie Kirk’s assassination has sparked fierce debate globally around the freedom of expression, so I take a look at the implications of this for classical music and the arts in general. I also explore Kirk’s viral quotations in full context, particularly the undeniable Nazi sympathies. Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline
Harry Potter and The Incoherent Flute Part
A look at how Wagnerian leitmotif’s lose their coherence throughout the Harry Potter franchise, the compositional differences over the 8 films and how it all started (probably) with a stolen flute piece. #Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this podca
Flute Superstitions and Banana Republics
From private urinals and curries to banana republics and shamrocks; a gift from Melody Bags inspired an entire episode on superstitions, religion and the placebo effect on flute playing. Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this podcast reach new heigh
Westlife's Tambourine with Aunty Maxine and Ben
Ask and ye shalt receive; this week’s episode is with my Aunty Maxine and my brother Ben. Coming from sunny Lisburn, watch two people who haven’t played flute in over 20 years guess the orchestral solo, get roasted by AI, drink gin and even attempt to play a few tunes. Sorry for the chaos, Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInli
Iconic Venues of Classical Music
From La Scala in Milan, to the Teatro Colón in Argentina, and from Singapore’s mega-venue to Belfast’s Ulster Hall; this week I look at the oldest, biggest, acoustically best and iconic venues of classical music. Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let th
The Cooper Scale and Wee Cones of Air
The Cooper Scale, perfect intonation, closed holes and their air cones; this week’s episode is a deeply nerdy one, and I loved every second of it. I hope you do too.Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford
Sh*g, Marry, Kill: Flute Excerpts
If you’ve got that orchestral excerpt book and want to find the exact timings of each one without having to look them up, this episode is for you. Find the playlist below; you’ve just gotta put up with me deciding if I’d sh*g, marry or k*ll each one. Grma xhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/0hv0cHHaJYgyyuBtkY1QWM?si=c36056ad1b4e4865Inline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.pa
Wibb: A Flute for Life
A review of Edward Blakeman’s book, Wibb: A Flute for Life, led to some reflection on hero worship, classism and choosing compassion. Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask
Stage Fright with Dr Déirdre Cooper
I’ve promised to get a specialist on performance anxiety within classical music for months now, and today we finally get there. Today’s guest is board certified neurologist and psychiatrist, Dr. Déirdre Cooper.Together we chat about performance anxiety, the psychology of anxiety, inter-generational trauma, emigration, child prodigies and so much more. Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.c
Perrier Personality with Mario Caroli
I’m up in Dortmund this week to sit down with Italian flute superstar, and absolute sweetheart, Mario Caroli.I brought a load of questions to ask Mario, almost none of which got asked in the end as this conversation took its own organic, authentic, vulnerable and downright gorgeous path. Come follow it along with us.grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com
Modern Music and Unicorns with Evelin Degen
There aren’t many things that get me to our rival city of Düsseldorf, but today’s guest is one of them.I sat down with Professor at the Robert Schumann Hochschule, co-founder of PART ensemble, member of E-MAX ensemble, recording artist, soloist and contemporary music specialist; Evelin Degen.It was a pleasure of an episode to make, enjoy it xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patre
Belfast's Salome
Blasphemy, murder, eroticism and a dirty flute solo; Strauss’ Salome has it all. I’ll explore the biblical and Irish roots that are essential to understanding how to play one of the greatest flute solos in our repertoire. Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon hel
European Champagne with Aldo Baerten
Coming from the basement of an architectural museum in Aachen, this week I chat with the principal flute of The Royal Antwerp Symphony, Aldo Baerten. Aldo’s had a truly international career, and today he tells me all about how he chose his gold Powell, the acoustical differences of European concert halls and the importance of the European Union for music.Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopif
Joey Tribbiani Plays Inline G
Looking at the aesthetic beauty of hands, their potrayal in art, the biology of fingers, neanderthals, WPM, Michelangelo, Ruben Kim, Rockstro and why Inline G is better. Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can af
Gold, Silver and Vulture Bone Flutes
Gold, silver or vulture bone; does the material of a flute really make a difference? Are flute companies pulling the wool over your eyes, and how do you stop them?This week I look at a brief history of flute making, the US vs Japan battle and your own stories about flutes to finally answer the question; does an expensive flute really mean better?Inline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G P
Performance Psychology with Dr Slyvain Laborde
Dr Slyvain Laborde is one of the leading sports psychologists in Germany, working at the German Sports University here in Cologne, as well as lecturing worldwide on HRV and Emotional Competencies. Furthermore; he’s a mate, who helped me immensely in my mental preparation for orchestral auditions. The psychology behind elite level sport and classical music is strikingly similar; so Slyvain is on th
The Ultimate Flute Trivia Quiz
WE DID IT! The World’s Biggest Flute Podcast has hit 100 episodes! And to celebrate, YOU, dear listeners, have compiled the Ultimate Flute Trivia Quiz for me to tackle live on air. With 5 rounds of questions in various topics, and 78 points up for grabs, I felt so confident that I took a shot for every wrong answer. I was convinced I’d be driving home. I was wrong.Come and test your flute knowledg
To Köln and Back Again with Michael Faust
99 is the new 100, so I needed a guest befitting of the occasion; step up a behemoth of the German orchestral flute scene in the incomparable Michael Faust. Michael has just freshly retired as principal of the WDR Symphony Orchestra here in my adopted home of Cologne, and he joined me for an al fresco chat in sunny Kölle to reflect on a glittering career. It’s a special one lads; drink it up xInli
Strauss and Kölsch with Alja Velkaverh-Roskams
This week I welcome some royalty from the German orchestral world as the principal flute of Cologne’s Gürzenich Orchestra, Alja-Velkaverh-Roskams, joins me for a chat.From working under Haitink and Dudamel, to the first time playing all *those* big solos, daily practise routines, opera vs symphonic playing, and motherhood as a musician; Alja covers the lot over some coffee.Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️w
Portuguese Practice Guilt
Whilst on my holidays, I got anxious about making a podcast and then ended up getting inspired to make one about working on your holidays and it turned out to be a fun part of my holidays. It’s a history of holidays, an analysis of if you should or shouldn’t practice on your holidays, and a love letter to amateur flute players. Saúde xInline G Merchwww.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.p
The Romantic Flute (not that one)
It’s always felt like we flute players weren’t invited to the Romantic party. Whilst Beethoven, Wagner and Mahler were playing beer pong, we were at home tooting our own flutes. So this week, I look at why that is, along with the Jena German Romanticism movement, the response to The Enlightenment, and how the French screwed it all up.Grma xInline G Merch 😎www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon
Greatest Flute Albums of All Time
I did it so you don’t have to; the five greatest flute albums of all time, ranked for your pleasure. What makes an album great? Is it only classical albums included? Was 1975 the best year for James Galway’s beard?Come on in and find out xInline G Merch 😎www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the P
Wee Nation; Big Pride. National Identity and Flute
McIlroy, Frampton, Best, Galway; Belfast has always punched above her weight, and we love her for it. But why is national identity so much more important in smaller nations? And what can it give to an artist’s voice that former colonial nations can’t? Grma xInline G Merch 😎www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but
Serendipity, Melancholy and 2 Pints of Guinness
Using melancholy as a medium, I discuss how a chat in a pub about the 2001 rom-com Serendipity lead to a breakthrough method in using the flute to express emotion. Grma xInline G Merch 😎www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it
