Category Archives for "Advice for New Artists"
July 25, 2014
- in Advice for New Artists , Billy Gilman by Mike
Billy Gilman – HuffPost 7.25.14
Mike Ragogna: Billy, what advice do you have for new artists? Billy Gilman: My number one advice would be, know who you are as an artist before anything else. Know your craft better than anyone. Listen to your gut no matter how many times other people question your gut. Be truthful whether it be personally […]
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July 23, 2014
- in Advice for New Artists , Jack Tempchin by Mike
Jack Tempchin – HuffPost 7.23.14
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Jack Tempchin: Wow. I noticed you asked Irving Azoff that and he said, “Be born thirty years earlier.” MR: [laughs] Yes he did! JT: But actually, for the first time, they’re going to have something called Songwriter Camp in Las Vegas next month–this guy puts […]
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July 23, 2014
- in Advice for New Artists , P.F. Sloan by Mike
P.F. Sloan – HufffPost 7.23.14
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? P.F. Sloan: Well there are two aspects to that, there’s business and personal. In terms of personal, believe in yourself at all costs and know that you’re growing to grow beyond your comprehension. Don’t sell yourself too cheaply at first. Business-wise, again don’t go with […]
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July 21, 2014
- in Advice for New Artists , Freda Payne by Mike
Freda Payne – HuffPost 7.21.14
Mike Ragogna: What is your advice for new artists? Freda Payne: It depends on what stage. If you’re trying to be discovered I’d say try to get on these talent contests that are flooding the market now, like American Idol, The Voice, X-Factor, Rising Star, because that seems to be one of the quickest, easiest avenues to get exposure. […]
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July 21, 2014
Natalie Merchant – HuffPost 7.21.14
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Natalie Merchant: I would just encourage them to dig deep into themselves, find their authentic heart and be vulnerable. Allow people to see that part of themselves, because that’s what people are going to respond to. I think that’s what’s going to be your lasting […]
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July 16, 2014
Peter Himmelman – HuffPost 7.16.14
Mike Ragogna: Nicely said. What advice do you have for new artists? Peter Himmelman: I know that a lot of young artists are always looking for a manager. Everybody’s thinking, “I need to invest some time getting this one person who can lift me off of this plateau and get me noticed, do things, cup […]
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July 16, 2014
- in Advice for New Artists , Chris Smither by Mike
Chirs Smither – HuffPost 7.16.14
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Chris Smither: Well, my first advice is to remember that it’s supposed to be fun. There’s no reason to get into this game unless you’re enjoying it. It’s hard enough as it is and if it’s no fun anymore, then there are a lot of […]
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July 14, 2014
- in Advice for New Artists , Jason Mraz by Mike
Jason Mraz – HuffPost 7.14.14
Mike Ragogna: Jason, what advice do you have for new artists? Jason Mraz: I would just say get out there and play. If you’re a new artist, practice your art and share it. Set up shop somewhere, whether it’s a street corner or a coffee shop. I got my start in a coffee shop that […]
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