Ronnie Bracke’s sixteen comments

This is an interesting discussion. I am not bothered by anything or anyone at a session but this is annoying and doesn't belong at the session. Which brings me to the following. What I don't understand is that some feel the need to bring new stuff into t... more…

I use glotal stops with the throat. But not frequently I mix all ornamentations and accents according to my capabilities. Can't do stuff that are beyond them..... more…

Hi folks, my good friend and master fluteplayer Brendan Mulholland is now teaching skype lessons on line. He is one of my favourite fluteplayers and a great teacher. You can reach him on brendanmulholland14@hotmail.com more…

Many comments, much advice is given. We are speaking of Irish music yes? Folk music. Music for and from the people. In this case Ireland. First of all when I started to leave the house to bring my flute to others, I went to flute meets. Workshops if you w... more…

Over the years, I have been in many sessions. Fast playing is maybe good but often ends in a rush towards the end of the tune and then everyone sits there like after the 100 meter dash. It also seems routine sometimes. I love the intimate sessions. Some m... more…

I don't like to play alone. First of all, I wait until I'm invited to play when I don't know the session when visiting Ireland (every three months). When invited, I play very popular tunes in order to let everyon join in. I have a "lifesaver" set. I wou... more…

https://www.dfa.ie/media/embassybelgium/newsandevents/TRADFEST-BELGIUM-2016-Progamme.pdf more…

The full programme is on the facebook page of tradfest Belgium 2016 or and the twitter page Tradfest Belgium. more…

I just play. Don't really think about it. I believe the feeling and passion is more important. I don't play too much ornamentations, that's my style. more…

Otherwise it will lead to confusion when downloaded. Just saying.... more…