Category Archives for "Advice for New Artists"
April 6, 2011
Hanson’s Taylor Hanson – HuffPost 4.6.11
Mike Ragogna: You’ve taken your careers into your own hands and that’s applaudable, and you’re selling these huge amounts of records by self-promoting. It seems like artists should be using you guys as the paradigm. Taylor Hanson: What we’ve said is if you’re really passionate about the music, you will take on the business so […]
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April 5, 2011
Robbie Robertson – HuffPost 4.5.11
Mike Ragogna: Do you have any advice for new artists? Robbie Robertson: I think the advice for new artists is don’t treat music like you got a guitar for Christmas. I think that it’s really important to get the right seasoning in what you do, and to not get ahead of yourself in doing it. […]
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April 1, 2011
- in Advice for New Artists , Bruce Cockburn by Mike
Bruce Cockburn – HuffPost 4.1.11
MR: Do you have any advice for new artists? BC: Well, not very meaningful advice because the whole scene is so different now than when I started. But one thing I will say is that if you have a sense of what you want your art to be, stick to it. Don’t let other people […]
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March 31, 2011
Kids Of 88′s Sam McCarthy – HuffPost 3.31.11
Mike Ragogna: Maybe it’s a bit premature to ask this, but what advice do you have for new artists? Sam McCarthy: Oh, goodness gracious, I don’t know if I feel in the position to offer advice because I’m seeking it out at the moment. I suppose it’s always just trying to refresh yourself. Whether it’s […]
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March 30, 2011
Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears – HuffPost 3.30.11
Mike Ragogna: Do you have any advice for new–okay, we’re not going to call them artists. What shall we call them? Jake Shears: Music makers? MR: There you go. Any advice for new music makers? JS: Yeah, I think that the resources are amazing for people who want to make music now. It’s just about […]
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March 23, 2011
- in Advice for New Artists , David Lynch by Mike
David Lynch – HuffPost 3.23.11
Mike Ragogna: What is your advice for new artists? David Lynch: Always the same. You never know what’s going to happen, you’ve just got to love the work, stay true to yourself and your own voice. Don’t compromise for the wrong reasons, don’t sell out, stay true to yourself and the music no matter what […]
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March 22, 2011
- in Advice for New Artists , Paul Simon by Mike
Paul Simon – HuffPost 3.22.11
[Note: While interviewing Paul Simon, I asked him my usual question but he felt more comfortable answering a related question as listed below.] Mike Ragogna: So, what is your advice for new artists? Paul Simon: Come up with another question because I don’t have an answer for that. MR: Okay, what do you think about […]
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March 18, 2011
- in Advice for New Artists , Sergio Mendes by Mike
Sergio Mendes – HuffPost 3.18.11
Mike Ragogna: What advice would you have for new artists? Sergio Mendes: I think the most important thing is the passion. You’ve got to use your passion and embrace that, then work very hard, rehearse, and do what you believe is right for you. Work hard, and have fun.
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