Category Archives for "Advice for New Artists"
September 4, 2014
Keb’ Mo’ – HuffPost 9.4.14
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Keb’ Mo’: It’s almost like the same advice I’d have for someone in any business. You’re in a new era now. I don’t know how old you are, but I’m sixty-two and the whole world that I lived in is gone. Now’s the time for […]
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September 4, 2014
William Pilgrim & The All Grows Up’s Ishmael Herring – HuffPost 9.4.14
Mike Ragogna: This is a bit of a non-sequiter but I do ask every professional musician this. What advice do you have for new artists? Ishmael Herring: My advice for new artists? Be brave and unwavering with your goals. A lot of it is just busting your ass and not giving up before the miracle […]
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September 4, 2014
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Richie Kotzen – HuffPost 9.4.14
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Richie Kotzen: Musicians ask me–mostly younger guys–“How do I grow, how do I move forward?” A big component to that is playing with other people. Not everybody has to be a great musician, but by playing with other people and interacting with them and really […]
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September 3, 2014
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Mikey Wax – HuffPost 9.3.14
Mike Ragogna: What is your advice for new artists? Mikey Wax: An older, wiser musician once gave me this comparison, and as much as I hated hearing it, it’s still true for me and pretty much every musician trying to reach new levels. If you wanna go on a diet you have to eat well […]
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September 3, 2014
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Mac McAnally – HuffPost 9.3.14
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for those new artists? Mac McAnally: Don’t be so concerned with fitting in with what’s happening right now. That’s a legitimate concern, but don’t overly concern yourself with it. Good work is good work, and time ticks every day. I have people who come up and say, “I […]
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September 3, 2014
Walter Salas-Humara – HuffPost 9.3.14
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Walter Salas-Humara: Try not to take yourself to seriously. Enjoy it. Share your talents freely, collaborate with other artists across the entire spectrum of the arts, not just within the scope of your particular strength. Be a good listener, there is always something to learn. […]
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September 3, 2014
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Eddy Faulkner – HuffPost 9.3.14
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Eddy Faulkner: My main advice is ask yourself first, if you really love what you do. Then I would ask, what’s your goal with your passion, what do you want to do with it, why do you do it, and where do you see yourself […]
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September 2, 2014
Phases Of The Moon’s Sam Shear & Barry Shear – HuffPost 9.2.14
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Sam Shear: All I could say to an up-and-coming artist or any artist for that matter… I would say continue to be true to their craft and continue to do what it is they do that makes their fans love them so much! From crazy […]
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