Category Archives for "Advice for New Artists"
April 22, 2011
Bowling For Soup’s Jaret Reddick – HuffPost 4.22.11
Mike Ragogna: What is your advice for new artists jumping into music now? Jaret Reddick: The thing is, things are changing so fast now. For many, many years, there was a formula–it was so simple–songs for the radio fit a certain model and bands went out and did the same things–you bought a van, and […]
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April 22, 2011
Paul Revere & The Raiders’ Mark Lindsay – HuffPost 4.22.11
Mike Ragogna: Having had this kind of career, and contributing to our culture as much as you have, what advice do you have for new artists? Mark Lindsay: Before you record a single bar of music, get a good attorney! (laughs) I think that it’s very important that people who want to be a part […]
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April 22, 2011
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Jim Bianco – HuffPost 4.22.11
Mike Ragogna: Having already recorded three albums, what is your advice for new artists? Jim Bianco: My father lent me this advice all through my life: “Do the best that you can do, and when you run out of ammunition, start kicking.”
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April 21, 2011
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Brett Dennen – HuffPost 4.21.11
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Brett Dennen: I would say never stop writing and never stop exploring who you are as a writer. I think it’s easy to become a performer, but never stop writing. If you get inspired, try to stay in that place of inspiration as long as […]
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April 21, 2011
Al Di Meola – HuffPost 4.21.11
Mike Ragogna: What is your advice for new artists? Al Di Meola: It’s a difficult time right now because CD sales are not what they used to be, so you have to work the internet quite a lot, and there are some advantages there. I tell guitar players listen to your favorite players and try […]
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April 21, 2011
Billy Currington – HuffPost 4.21.11
Mike Ragogna: You’ve had so much success with your first four albums that I have to ask what advice would you give to new artists? Billy Currington: Well, for someone searching to be a country artist, I would say that it’s not 100% necessary to live in Nashville, Tennessee, but you should consider moving there […]
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April 21, 2011
Yellowjackets’ Bob Mintzer – HuffPost 4.21.11
Mike Ragogna: Being such an experienced performer and musician, what advice would you give to aspiring artists right now? Bob Mintzer: Well, first and foremost, for any artist is to work on your art and make it strong and honest. Study whatever vocabulary you are using to the point where you really have the wherewithal […]
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April 19, 2011
Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion – HuffPost 4.19.11
Mike Ragogna: Do you have any advice for new artists? Sarah Lee Guthrie: Its not a race, it’s a marathon. Johnny Irion: Don’t sweat the little stuff.
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