Category Archives for "Advice for New Artists"
August 11, 2014
Brian Setzer – HuffPost 8.11.14
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Brian Setzer: You just have to do what you want to do or you won’t be happy, I don’t think. Things come and go so quick, you have to do what you want to do. That’s the first thing. At the risk of sounding like […]
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August 11, 2014
Psycho Sisters’ Vicki Peterson & Susan Cowsill – HuffPost 8.11.14
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Vicki Peterson: Yikes. Susan Cowsill: Run away! [laughs] VP: I don’t know that there’s any advice I can give because I think most young artists who are coming up today who really want to do this thing have every tool at their command to take […]
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August 11, 2014
Elliot Easton – HuffPost 8.11.14
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Elliot Easton: Very good question. How would I answer that… For one thing, I’d say save your money. I’m not trying to be funny or facetious. There’s a feeling that you can lapse into when you achieve this great success and it’s thinking that it’s […]
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July 28, 2014
Gentle Giant’s Derek Shulman – HuffPost 7.28.14
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Derek Shulman: Well, obviously, the record business these days is almost nonexistent, but music is still integral to everyone’s life. As far as new music is concerned, I would say don’t just look to get your music on YouTube or Facebook and hope you’re going […]
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July 28, 2014
William Gage Blanton – HuffPost 7.28.14
Mike Ragogna: What’s your advice to designers who are just starting out? William Gaga Blanton: Don’t be afraid to fail, because you have to fail to succeed. You can’t just expect to make it. You have to know how to fail. You have to fail, fail, fail, fail, fail. And copy whatever you love. If […]
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July 28, 2014
- in Advice for New Artists , Chase Rice by Mike
Chase Rice – HuffPost 7.28.14
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Chase Rice: Just do it your way. That’s the way I’ve done it. I’ve had so many people tell me I’m not doing it the right way, that I need a label or something. If you have a vision for how you want to get […]
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July 25, 2014
- in Advice for New Artists , Mary Sarah by Mike
Mary Sarah – HuffPost 7.25.14
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Mary Sarah: Take constructive criticism, don’t let anyone tell you what your dream is and surround yourself with good people who make you a better person. Don’t chase after fame because it is fleeting.
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July 25, 2014
- in Advice for New Artists , Ernest Ranglin by Mike
Ernest Ranglin – HuffPost 7.25.14
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Ernest Ranglin: One, look for a good teacher. I know I wish I had one. Two, always remain true to your own heart and vision and try not to be like anyone else. Of course, you can always have your influences but chart your own […]
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