Best Woodwinds Podcasts (2024)

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Professional Woodwind Emulation Tips 1:19:04

14d ago1:19:04

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Episode 004 Ever wondered how the breathy whispers of a tenor sax or the rich depth of an English horn can be recreated using technology? Join us as we, Matt Traum and Alistair Parnell, unveil the secrets behind the expressive possibilities of woodwind emulations on the Aerophone Academy podcast. Get ready to encounter the intricate techniques that…

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Suzanne Heywood // Wavewalker: Breaking Free 1:07:04

12m ago1:07:04

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Suzanne Heywood was raised on a sailboat. What started as a three year circumnavigation with her family turned into a decade of living aboard, sailing, and struggling to get an education. Suzanne's book, 'Wavewalker,' tells the story of that voyage. In this episode, Emma and Suzanne talk about 'Wavewalker,' Suzanne's relationship to sailing now, an…

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Alex Laline // Clipper Round The World Skipper 1:12:30

5d ago1:12:30

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Alex Laline is a lifelong sailor and one of our full-time staff at 59º North. Growing up in a multinational family, he sailed dinghies as a kid in the UK, Spain and Indonesia, then got inspired to sail around the world when he saw an ad for the Clipper Round the World Race. As a teenager he saved all his money and joined Clipper as a paying crewmem…

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Lutz Kohne // Golden Globe Manager turned Racer 1:10:57

14d ago1:10:57

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Sailing was never a part of Lutz Kohne’s life growing up — it hit him square in the face as an adult, and completely changed his trajectory. He has since worked as a professional skipper, as Race Director for the OGR and the GGR, and he is now preparing to set sail himself, around the world, solo, retro and unassisted as a participant in the Golden…

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Henry Mickel & Bayley Richardson // Sailing REVELRY Home to Oz 1:12:50

14d ago1:12:50

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Henry Mickle & Bayley Richardson are self-described "Mates from the Land Down Under", cruising around the world in an old Beneteau. These two twenty-something friends made a pact, worked their asses off, saved their money, bought a boat and are living the dream — figuring it out as they go, but with knowledge and experience earned from working prof…

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130-Listener Compositions Pt.7 1:47:34

21d ago1:47:34

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It is time for our 7th Listener Compositions episode. So let's enjoy the talents of our listeners! This episode will feature the original music of Fred Lancia, Mark Christie, Evan Bjork, Tom Richardson, Nikita Menkov and Devin Montes.By Burns/Phillips

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Jojo Pickering // From the Sea to the Theatre & Back Again 57:39

23d ago57:39

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Jojo Pickering grew up with sailing as a central part of her life, vagabonding on the high seas with her family and sailing from Africa to the UK. As she got older, she spent more time ashore, starting a traveling theatre company with her husband and kids and bouncing around the UK, France and Spain. But the sea called her back — she recently compl…

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Liz Wardley // A Sailor Smashing Records in the Worlds Toughest Row 1:02:37

1M ago1:02:37

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Sailor, kitesurfer, and paddler Liz Wardley returns to the show to talk with Emma about her record-breaking row across the Atlantic. She completed the World's Toughest Row at the end of January after 44 days at sea. She beat the previous record by 15 days. Liz has competed many times in The Ocean Race and was last on the podcast in 2019 when she wa…

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How to tune a recorder 2? 7:08

1M ago7:08

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Continuing our talk on tuning, we examine the properties of the tone holes and their effect upon our sound. Ergonomics, player's technique and keys are also discussed.By Estelle Langthorne

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Capt. Jennifer Kaye // Schooner WOODWIND & Trans-Atlantic on FALKEN 1:04:08

1M ago1:04:08

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Capt. Jen of Schooner WOODWIND returns to the podcast after having just sailed with Andy aboard FALKEN on the 2,100 mile passage across the Atlantic! Jen and Andy reflect on Jen's first big ocean crossing and what it was like to leave the wintry Chesapeake Bay for tropical Tradewind sailing. They also talk about challenges of running a small busine…

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129-Perfect Pitch 1:04:37

2M ago1:04:37

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One out of every 10,000 people have absolute pitch (a.k.a perfect pitch). Many more, epecially musicians, wish they could have it. It's time to discuss this phenomenon and how it differs from relative pitch!By Burns/Phillips

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Wind Synth Fingering Options 1:11:34

2M ago1:11:34

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Episode 003 We've all experienced the challenge of mastering new instruments, and wind controllers are no exception, offering a plethora of fingering systems to suit any player. From standardised saxophone and EWI fingerings to the customisable fingerings that streamline playability, this episode peels back the layers of complexity behind these fas…

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How to tune a recorder? 8:47

2M ago8:47

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Tuning is one of the most crucial aspects of recorder making and playing. In this episode, the first of two upon this topic, we will discuss the properties of a recorder that can influence its tuning. The length, the bore and the size of the window all play their part in the creation of a recorder's sound.…

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Overview of Aerophone Models and Sound Packs 1:04:03

2M ago1:04:03

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Episode 002 Join us for a closer look at the history of the Roland Aerophone and range of Aerophone models- from its initial launch, to the groundbreaking updates that have transformed it into a formidable musical force. We reminisce about its inception, the excitement of new technical features, and how it stands today as a refined tool for musicia…

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Microphones 7:37

3M ago7:37

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As is so often the case in mixed-ensemble performances, the most beautiful recorder-playing, even the most animated, is acoustically restrained. Bass and lower recorders in particular struggle to form the desired sonorous foundation. So what can be done? Today we are therefore going to take a look at the different types of microphones. Primarily, o…

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Emily Caruso // Pro Sailor & Empathetic Leader 1:06:06

2M ago1:06:06

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Emily Caruso has spent 18 years and counting as a professional sailor, though only first learning about the sport in her late 20s. Growing up in the countryside in England, Emily had an epiphany one day during a weekend sailing excursion and hasn't looked back since. Andy & Emily sat down in person onboard FALKEN in Cape Verde to talk about her car…

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Jens Joachim Hiorth // Tall Ship Captain 1:05:54

3M ago1:05:54

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Jens Joachim Hiorth is the Captain of the Statsraad Lehmkuhl, the largest and oldest tall ship in Norway. The ship recently completed a circumnaivation around the great capes. August joined the Captain onboard the ship for a conversation on the particulars of running such a large ship on the high seas. Website: https://lehmkuhl.no -- If you liked t…

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128-Form and Analysis Pt.5-Baroque Forms 1:23:23

3M ago1:23:23

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Continuing our discussion from Ep.114, we will now focus on some of the more widely known forms of the Baroque period (1600-1750 CE). We will discuss the church and chamber sonatas, the French overture, the dance suites and the fugue, just to name a few.By Burns/Phillips

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Welcome to the Aerophone Academy Podcast 59:49

3M ago59:49

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Episode 001 Join Matt Traum and Alistair Parnell, as we lift the curtain on the wonderful world of wind controllers in our debut Aerophone Academy podcast. Wrap your ears around the technological evolution and expressive potential of wind controllers, a fascinating fusion of tradition and innovation. We unravel the intricate designs, settings and c…

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The Block 11:10

3M ago11:10

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Today's episode is about the block – perhaps the most crucial part of the recorder. Traditionally recorder makers use wood for the block, but often utilise a different type of wood than for the rest of the instrument. To understand why, let's take a closer look at the nature of wood. An episode you shouldn't miss!…

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Bill Strassberg // The Viking Route 1:18:23

3M ago1:18:23

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Bill Strassberg literally wrote the book on the Viking Route, authoring the latest edition of the Cruising Club of America's guide to the far northern route across the Atlantic. Andy first got in touch with Bill when researching FALKEN's Greenland passage last summer and caught up with him late last year for the podcast. We talked about Bill's cust…

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Because we love it! 5:28

3M ago5:28

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Why make a podcast about the recorder? Because we love the instrument and exploration of its secrets may be more complicated than searching for the Holy Grail. This podcast was created out of a desire to share information, and perhaps a few secrets, about this enigmatic instrument.By Estelle Langthorne

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Cosima Franchini // Yacht Captain & Business Owner 1:06:11

3M ago1:06:11

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Cosima grew up on the Puget Sound where her family nurtured a love of sailing and old classic boats. In college she worked on tall ships in the PNW but eventually she landed on the east coast where she found a community of friends who worked on private classic yachts. She spent her twenties pursuing positions and racing aboard big rig schooners and…

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Matt Steverson // The Duracell Project 1:00:37

3M ago1:00:37

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Ben Doerr sat down with Matt from The Duracell Project YouTube channel. Matt and his wife Janni are refitting Mike Plant's famous Open 60 "Duracell" into a comfortable cruising boat. Sitting in the cockpit of Duracell outside of Port Townsend, Matt and Ben discuss Matt's cruising and boatbuilding past and the many challenges of building the boat an…

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Capt. Jan Miles Returns // PRIDE OF BALTIMORE II 1:18:42

4M ago1:18:42

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Captain Jan Miles returns to the podcast! Andy first sat down with Jan onboard Maryland's flagship PRIDE OF BALTIMORE II tallship way back in 2015 for a fascinating interview tracing Jan's career at sea. We return to the Captain's Cabin onboard PRIDE for this second, meandering chat about seamanship, life on tallships, the leadership structure on t…

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Elliot Rappaport // Reading the Glass 1:17:58

4M ago1:17:58

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Elliot Rappaport has been a captain of sailing ships for the past three decades. He currently is a faculty member at Maine Maritime Academy, where he lives nearby with his wife and their dog. Elliot also sailed as a captain for many miles with Sea Education Association, an organization that offers shipboard programs in ocean science and leadership …

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Episode 23: Writing for Flex Band 9:32

4M ago9:32

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Synopsis: Get an intro to the concept of flex band and hear about (and support) my latest project for that ensemble. “Into the Mystic Earth” commission consortium "With Joyful Abandon" world premiere by Crystal Lake Community Band Find Lori’s sheet music at: Sheet Music Plus (affiliate link), JW Pepper, and Sheet Music Direct Support Tonal Diversio…

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Mats Grimsæth // Explorer and Photographer 1:12:25

4M ago1:12:25

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Mats Grimsæth is a professional skipper, photographer and lecturer. He’s the youngest person to ever skipper a boat around the island of Spitsbergen on Svalbard, which is where he first met August. He has a great passion for the sea and for his fellow human beings. Having had a difficult time in his teenage years, he’s now using his considerable en…

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Wendy Mitman Clarke // SAIL Magazine Editor 59:42

4M ago59:42

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Wendy Mitman Clarke is the editor-in-chief at SAIL magazine and a long-time cruiser herself. I work with Wendy regularly as a columnist for SAIL, but had never actually sat down to talk about her own background. I caught up with her at the Annapolis Sailboat Show in October, and from the Captain's Cabin onboard the Pride of Baltimore II, we discuss…

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Andy, Mia, Adam & Alex // FALKEN Season 1 Debrief 1:00:28

5M ago1:00:28

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Last week Mia, Bosun Adam Browne and Chief Mate Alex Laline and I sat down in the salon of FALKEN to reflect on what's been a busy, stressful and ultimately successful first season on our newly refit Farr 65. We've truly come a long way since one year ago this time, when we were scrambling to get the boat out of the shed, sea-trialled and out of th…

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