Best Fineart Podcasts (2025)

1
WM-542: How to Use a Neutral Density Filter | Photography Clips Podcast 4:32

Play Pause

5h ago4:32

4:32

If you're thinking of moving from photography as a hobby to a business, one of the first steps is to build a professional portfolio. Photographers of every variety – wedding, portrait, product, fine art, and more – use portfolios to showcase their work to galleries or potential clients. In fact, your portfolio will be one of your most important mar…

1
Episode 358: Before the Big 360—An Honest Reflection on Calling, Career, and Identity 32:52

18h ago32:52

32:52

Flute 360 | Episode 358: "Before the Big 360—An Honest Reflection on Calling, Career, and Identity" As Flute 360 approaches a major milestone—360 episodes and seven years on the mic—this solo episode serves as a quiet, heartfelt pause. In Episode 358, Heidi reflects on the journey behind the podcast: the faith, questions, pivots, risks, and relatio…

1
WM-541: How to Design a Professional Portfolio | Photography Clips Podcast 4:47

7h ago4:47

4:47

If you're thinking of moving from photography as a hobby to a business, one of the first steps is to build a professional portfolio. Photographers of every variety – wedding, portrait, product, fine art, and more – use portfolios to showcase their work to galleries or potential clients. In fact, your portfolio will be one of your most important mar…

1
Episode 357: When Teaching Styles Clash—Handling Music Teacher Conflict Without the Drama 19:42

2d ago19:42

19:42

Flute 360 | Episode 357: "When Teaching Styles Clash—Handling Music Teacher Conflict Without the Drama" Conflicts between music colleagues are more common than we like to admit — and they can show up in band halls, studios, shared programs, and co-teaching situations. In this episode, Dr. Heidi Kay Begay draws from nearly two decades of experience …

1
The Doors Refused to Open, But I Kept Pushing 1:03:52

15h ago1:03:52

1:03:52

Today's episode of ArtyParti is a panel discussion with a live audience, held at Diego’s Joint in Sunderland city centre. It’s part of ‘Creative Industries Week’ - where students at the University of Sunderland have a week-long gap in taught classes and are invited to a range of sessions that explore a range of creative disciplines. We brought toge…

1
Episode 356: Took a Break? Your Playing Isn't Behind—It's Evolving 30:38

4d ago30:38

30:38

Flute 360 | Episode 356: "Took a Break? Your Playing Isn't Behind—It's Evolving" This episode is for the musician returning from a hiatus—short or long. Whether life changed, your energy shifted, or you simply needed space, your playing isn't behind. It's evolving. We talk through comparison, fear, grief, and the gentle curiosity needed to rebuild.…

1
WM-540: Connecting Instead of Observing | Photography Clips Podcast 4:42

19h ago4:42

4:42

Photographers like to think of themselves as observers. We stand back, we watch, we wait for something interesting to happen. But observation is only half the story. The real heart of photography often comes from connection, not distance. Today, we're going to talk about what it means to move from observing your subjects to truly connecting with th…

1
Episode 355: Your Spoken Voice Is Your Flute Voice—Here's How to Reunite Them 25:55

5d ago25:55

25:55

Flute 360 | Episode 355: "Your Spoken Voice Is Your Flute Voice—Here's How to Reunite Them" If you feel disconnected from your playing—unsure, hesitant, or muted—this episode uncovers why. Often, the break isn't just musical; it's between your spoken voice and your flute voice. We revisit early musical memories, confidence wounds, comparison cultur…

1
Artist Roundtable The Difference Between Making Art and Being an Artist 55:26

7d ago55:26

55:26

It’s one thing to have an interest in creating art or putting something on canvas. It’s another to see yourself as an artist and have an artistic practice. What’s a difference-maker between those who do and those who don’t? Creative confidence, and to talk about it, I’m joined by Growth Studio members Alyssa Marquez, Merrie Koehlert, and Andrew Rea…

1
Episode 354: Stop Waiting for Perfect Conditions—Practice Without the Flute on Your Face 13:42

7d ago13:42

13:42

Flute 360 | Episode 354: "Stop Waiting for Perfect Conditions—Practice Without the Flute on Your Face" If you've ever told yourself "I don't have time to practice," this episode will free you. We look at why waiting for the perfect moment keeps musicians stuck—and why some of your most meaningful practice can happen away from the flute. Using the s…

1
WM-539: Understanding White Balance | Photography Clips Podcast 3:48

6d ago3:48

3:48

Understanding white balance is one of those topics that gets talked about so much that the meaning starts to blur. In simple terms, white balance is about making sure the colors in your photograph look true. When the white areas in a photo actually look white, your color is accurate... Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/determinat…

1
Episode 353: The Baby Metaphor That Will Change How You Practice Forever 10:25

4d ago10:25

10:25

Flute 360 | Episode 353: "The Baby Metaphor That Will Change How You Practice Forever" If you've ever played all the "right" notes yet still felt disconnected from your musical expression, this episode will change how you practice forever. In E353, I share a simple baby metaphor that has transformed the way my clients build emotional connection and…

1
Episode 352: Stop Shrinking—How to Take Up Healthy Artistic Space as a Musician 15:16

5d ago15:16

15:16

Flute 360 | Episode 352: "Stop Shrinking—How to Take Up Healthy Artistic Space as a Musician" If you've ever felt yourself shrinking—apologizing for your sound, playing small in rehearsal, or holding back your musical voice—this episode is for you. Today, we explore why so many musicians collapse inward (mentally, emotionally, and physically) and h…

1
WM-538: Change is Good | Photography Clisp Podcast 4:08

10d ago4:08

4:08

There are all kinds of things we can talk about when it comes to photography. Multitudes of techniques, basic to advanced camera controls, compositional rules, lighting, gear and even the artistic eye. There is post-processing, software, file storage and all of the other technical details. You can boil it down further and talk about papers and inks…

1
WM-537: Determination is the Key to Photography | Photography Clips Podcast 4:08

9d ago4:08

4:08

There are all kinds of things we can talk about when it comes to photography. Multitudes of techniques, basic to advanced camera controls, compositional rules, lighting, gear and even the artistic eye. There is post-processing, software, file storage and all of the other technical details. You can boil it down further and talk about papers and inks…

1
WM-536: Advanced Concepts in Landscape Photography | Photography Clips Podcast 4:36

9d ago4:36

4:36

I've talked a lot about composition and landscape photography because it's such a rewarding genre. There's a lot to learn, and everyone who spends time with it comes away better for it. Today, I want to go a little deeper and look at some advanced ideas, the kinds of things that really make your landscapes stand out. Some of these ideas bend the us…

1
WM-535: How to Give Photographs as Gifts | Photography Clips Podcast 4:29

11d ago4:29

4:29

When gift-giving season comes around, photographers always get the same idea. Birthdays, Christmas, any big occasion, it seems perfect to give someone one of our photographs. It feels personal and meaningful. It feels like you're giving someone a piece of your creative vision, something you spent hours shaping. And since photographs can be customiz…

1
WM-534: The Many Meanings of Perspective | Photography Clips Podcast 4:14

16d ago4:14

4:14

As photographers, everything we do is tied to perspective. We think about it every day as we work on our images, but we don't always think about all the meanings packed into that one word. When you hear "perspective," you probably think about the angle you shoot from. That angle is part of it, but there's much more. There is the angle itself, there…

1
Sunderland Art Festival 1:14:39

17d ago1:14:39

1:14:39

Artist, and Festival Organiser & Director Su Devine tours us around the Sunderland Art Festival in Sunniside Gardens. It’s our most jam-packed episode of ArtyParti yet; we’ll hear the voices of over thirty artists, creatives, stall-holders, performers, and visitors - as well as performances by Houghton Brass band, magician Chris Cross, drumming wor…

1
WM-533: Should You Stick to One Genre or Should You Diversify? | Photography Clips Podcast 4:25

20d ago4:25

4:25

What is the real path to artistic success? Some people say it is nothing more than practice. Not just practice in general, but practice in one single area of photography, always working on that one slice of the craft. I see it differently. I think success grows out of diversity. Different styles, different techniques, and even different genres. Eve…

1
WM-532: A Photographer's Frustrations | Photography Clips Podcast 6:02

24d ago6:02

6:02

When you've been a photographer for as long as I have, you start to realize that not only does this art give you joy, but it also comes with its own share of frustrations. It seems strange at times to be so frustrated with something that you enjoy so much, but it definitely isn't an uncommon feeling. Let me share some of my frustrations so that you…

1
Episode 351: Vision Beyond Sight with Liz Hargest 44:56

22d ago44:56

44:56

Flute 360 | Episode 351: "Vision Beyond Sight with Liz Hargest" In today's episode, Heidi sits down with longtime student, colleague, and dear friend Liz Hargest to explore what it truly means to cultivate artistry, perseverance, and purpose beyond physical sight. Liz, who has been blind since infancy, shares how she learned flute through Braille m…

251
When Your Studio Becomes a Storage Unit 30:54

26d ago30:54

30:54

What to do when decades of work are stacked against your walls and you can't remember the last time you made a decision about any of it. You know that feeling when you walk into your studio and see paintings leaning against every wall, flat files overflowing, canvases stacked so deep you've forgotten what's in the back? And underneath it all, that …

1
WM-531: Artspeak vs. Meaningful Conversation | Photography Clips Podcast 6:26

26d ago6:26

6:26

What is "artspeak," precisely? It's a kind of blanket term, one you've probably seen used to refer to other activities, the type of term where the prefix is interchangeable. You'll sometimes hear the terms "computer-speak" or "techspeak." In a nutshell, these terms mean that people involved in the conversation are using language - technical terms a…

1
Episode 350: Flute Practice Hack—Get Off the Page and Reignite Your Creativity 25:27

24d ago25:27

25:27

Flute 360 | Episode 350: "Flute Practice Hack — Get Off the Page and Reignite Your Creativity" Are you ready for a flute practice hack that will completely change how you approach your instrument? In this episode, Dr. Heidi Kay Begay shares how to get off the page and reignite your creativity—so your practice sessions feel inspired, effective, and …

1
WM-530: Photography is Potential | Photography Clips Podcast 6:39

28d ago6:39

6:39

We've long made the assumption that photography is, in itself, an art. And in a general sense, that is true, the same way that painting is an art or that writing is an art. But I think we need a bit more specificity about precisely what the art of photography is. Surveys from 2014 showed that 1.8 billion photographs were uploaded online each day. N…

1
WM-529: The Gear We Bring—and Never Use | Photography Clips Podcast 7:39

1M ago7:39

7:39

A reflection on preparation, perception, and what really matters when the shutter clicks. There's a familiar ritual before every photography trip. The suitcase waits open, half filled with clothes and cables, but the real challenge sits beside it—the camera gear. I start stacking lenses, checking chargers, counting batteries, and convincing myself …

1
WM-528: Pantone's Color of the Year | Photography Clips Podcast 5:49

1M ago5:49

5:49

Every once in a while, I come across a story that reminds me how connected all the creative fields really are — photography, design, printing, art. They all share one foundation: color. That's what drew me to Pantone's story. It's not just a company that makes color charts. It's the reason we can all talk about color in the same language. Pantone b…

1
Six Tools to Stop Treating Your Studio Like a Courtroom 17:06

1M ago17:06

17:06

What to do when you catch yourself in “courtroom mode” You named it. You know you're doing it. You can hear yourself cross-examining every brushstroke, cataloging evidence that you're not good enough, delivering a guilty verdict before the paint dries. But what do you do when you catch yourself mid-spiral? This one's the follow-up to Your Studio Is…

1
Episode 349: Be Still and Create—How Faith, Focus, and Less Consumption Lead to True Artistic Alignment 14:39

1M ago14:39

14:39

Episode 349: "Be Still and Create—How Faith, Focus, and Less Consumption Lead to True Artistic Alignment" Hey friend, have you ever felt like your creative fire is dimming—no matter how hard you hustle? Like you're practicing, posting, teaching, scrolling… and yet something inside still feels off? In this week's episode, we're pressing pause on the…

1
WM-527: Capturing the Moment: The Thought Process Behind Every Photograph | Photography Clips Podcast 6:43

1M ago6:43

6:43

Capturing a photograph is much more than just pressing a camera's shutter button. It's an intricate dance of thoughts, emotions, and technical considerations that come together to capture a moment in time. When I prepare to take a photograph, I go through a detailed mental checklist, each step bringing me closer to the perfect shot. Here's an in-de…

1
WM-526: Photography vs. Photographs: Where Does Your Passion Lie? | Photography Clips Podcast 6:45

1M ago6:45

6:45

Ever found yourself wondering, "Do I love photography or do I love photographs?" It might seem like a subtle distinction, but there's a significant difference between the two. Photography is the process – the act of capturing moments, exploring locations, and crafting images. Photographs, on the other hand, are the final product – the tangible resu…

1
Episode 348: Movement Is Healing — How Flutists Can Break Free from Stagnation and Step Into Clarity 15:33

1M ago15:33

15:33

Flute 360 | Episode 348: "Movement Is Healing – How Flutists Can Break Free from Stagnation and Step Into Clarity" Have you ever felt stuck in your music career? Like you're waiting for the perfect sign from God before making your next move? In this heartfelt solo episode, Dr. Heidi Kay Begay shares a vulnerable, faith-centered reflection on how mo…

1
Why You Can't Finish a Painting (And What to Do About It) 26:32

1M ago26:32

26:32

You look around your studio and see them everywhere — canvases turned to the wall, paintings shoved under the bed, works-in-progress stacked in corners. Each one started with complete conviction that this time would be different. But somewhere around the messy middle, you bailed. Again. And now you're wondering: What's wrong with me? Nothing. You'r…

1
Episode 347: Inside the Musical Instrument Museum — Dr. Eddie Hsu on Global Flutes & Cultural Storytelling 47:14

1M ago47:14

47:14

Flute 360 | Episode 347: "Inside the Musical Instrument Museum — Dr. Eddie Hsu on Global Flutes & Cultural Storytelling" In this Flute 360 episode, Dr. Heidi Kay Begay sits down with Dr. Eddie Hsu, Curator for Asia & Oceania at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix, Arizona. Together, they explore MIM's new exhibition, "The Magical Flute: …

1
Episode 346: The Music Teacher's Playbook — Proven Strategies to Start, Grow & Thrive in Your Private Studio (Part 3) 32:32

1M ago32:32

32:32

Flute 360 | Episode 346: "The Music Teacher's Playbook — Proven Strategies to Start, Grow & Thrive in Your Private Studio" (Part 3) In The Music Teacher's Playbook — Proven Strategies to Start, Grow & Thrive in Your Private Studio (Part 3), we wrap up this powerful trilogy with stories of transformation, resilience, and community. Dr. Katherine Eme…

1
You Took Time Off. Now What? 23:11

1M ago23:11

23:11

What really happens when you return to your art — and how to make work again without getting stuck in what could have been. You took time off from your art. Maybe it was a few months. Maybe it was twenty years. You built a life, raised kids, held it together, paid the bills — and now you’re trying to come back. But instead of feeling proud of every…

1
WM-525: The Power of Photographic Metaphor: Reflections, Pathways, and Doors 7:06

2M ago7:06

7:06

Have you ever looked at a photograph and felt a surge of memories or emotions, as if the image before you opened a door to another time or place? This is one of the most magical aspects of photography – its ability to act as a metaphor, connecting us to deeper meanings and experiences beyond the frame. When we look at a photograph, it's not just a …

1
Episode 345: The Music Teacher's Playbook — Proven Strategies to Start, Grow & Thrive in Your Private Studio (Part 2) 41:19

2M ago41:19

41:19

Flute 360 | Episode 345: "The Music Teacher's Playbook — Proven Strategies to Start, Grow & Thrive in Your Private Studio" (Part 2) In The Music Teacher's Playbook — Proven Strategies to Start, Grow & Thrive in Your Private Studio (Part 2), we go deeper into the heart of studio building — from redefining success to building long-term financial and …

1
130: Goodbye for Now 9:08

2M ago9:08

9:08

In this episode, Laura and Nikki share big news about the future of Startist Society. After 4.5 amazing years, we are taking a hiatus, but the community, episodes, and resources aren't going anywhere. Listen to why we are pausing, what we've learned, and how you can stay connected with both of us. READ SHOW NOTES + DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EMAIL MARKETIN…

1
Episode 344: The Music Teacher's Playbook — Proven Strategies to Start, Grow & Thrive in Your Private Studio (Part 1) 36:55

2M ago36:55

36:55

Flute 360 | Episode 344: "The Music Teacher's Playbook — Proven Strategies to Start, Grow & Thrive in Your Private Studio" (Part 1) In The Music Teacher's Playbook — Proven Strategies to Start, Grow & Thrive in Your Private Studio (Part 1), we're starting strong with Dr. Katherine Emeneth and Nathalie Simper as we talk about the realities of buildi…

1
WM-524: The Importance of Always Carrying Your Camera: Seizing Every Photographic Opportunity 9:21

2M ago9:21

9:21

Cameras are truly marvelous devices, capable of capturing moments and turning them into lasting memories. They can freeze time, tell stories, and evoke powerful emotions. But here's the catch – a camera can only do these incredible things if you have it with you when the perfect photographic opportunity arises. Mark Twain once said, "The person who…

1
I See You Scrolling Instagram Instead of Painting (Nine Patterns That Keep You Stuck) 29:30

2M ago29:30

29:30

Ever spend half your studio time staring at a painting, mentally ripping it apart, but never actually picking up the brush? Or maybe you're scrolling Instagram right now instead of being in your studio. (I see you.) You're not broken. You're just stuck in a pattern. And once you can name it, it loses its power. In this episode, I'm walking through …