The second instalment of the NFA Convention Series is out and I am spoiling you all rotten! This week’s guest is soloist, University of Iowa professor, recording artist and all-round flute superstar; Nicole Esposito. I’ve been a fan of Nicole’s for 13 (!) years and I finally got to meet her and record a wee episode together. She chats about everything from how she judges competitions and her impressive NFA stats to her two recent flute and harp albums and studying with some of the greatest female flutists in US music history (amongst many other things).  It’s a brilliant episode, I enjoyed this so much and I know you lot will too, you lucky wee ducks. If you'd like to support the podcast, you can sign up for just 5 quid a month to be a Patron at; patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcast Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes.  Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit x And finally; use the code “INLINEG” online or in person at Flute Center for; 5% off accessories, 10% off all sheet music, free shipping on new instruments and free shipping to trial instruments (USA only.) Chapters:  00:00 - Intro 03:15 - Judging Competitions 09:35 - Teaching the Post-COVID Generation 15:25 - Intersections, Turkish music and Beyond 24:21 - Dancing in Dreams 29:55 - Fluting Queens 40:15 - Social Media and it’s Developments 51:10 - Quick Fire Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.