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The Inline G Flute Podcast
by Gareth Houston
The flute podcast your mother warned you about.
Episodes
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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…
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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 x…
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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...
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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 x...
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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…
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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 x Inline G Merch ⭐️ www.Inlineg.myshopify.com Inline G Patreon...
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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…
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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,...
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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 x Inline G Merch ⭐️ www.Inlineg.myshopify.com Inline G Patreon ⭐️...
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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 x Inline G...
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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…
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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 x Inline G Merch ⭐️ www.Inlineg.myshopify.com Inline G Patreon ⭐️ www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcast Inline G will ALWAYS be free…
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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...
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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...
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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 x...
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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…
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"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…
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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 x Study name…
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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 x Inline G Merch ⭐️ www.Inlineg.myshopify.com Inline G Patreon ⭐️...
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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 x Inline G Merch ⭐️...
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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...
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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 x…
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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 x Inline G Merch ⭐️...
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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…
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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 x Inline G Merch ⭐️...
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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 x Inline G Merch ⭐️ www.Inlineg.myshopify.com Inline G Patreon ⭐️...
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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 x Inline G Merch ⭐️ www.Inlineg.myshopify.com...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 x Inline G Merch ⭐️ www.Inlineg.myshopify.com Inline G Patreon ⭐️…
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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.com Inline G Patreon ⭐️...
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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 x Inline G Merch ⭐️...
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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 x Inline G Merch ⭐️ www.Inlineg.myshopify.com Inline G Patreon ⭐️...
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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...
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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,...
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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…
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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....
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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 x Inline G Merch ⭐️...
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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…
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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 x Inline G Merch ⭐️ www.Inlineg.myshopify.com Inline G Patreon ⭐️ www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcast Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but...
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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.com Inline G...
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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 x Inline G Merch...
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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 x Inline G Merch ⭐️ www.Inlineg.myshopify.com Inline G Patreon ⭐️…
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The flute podcast your mother warned you about.
HOSTED BY
Gareth Houston
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