José James – HuffPost 6.13.14

Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? José James: Focus on the songs. I think a a lot of new artists get caught up in the production or writing to the production, but if you look at Adele for example, those songs could have been produced any number of ways and still […]

Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Dee Dee Bridgewater: My advice, generally, is to learn as much as you can about your craft. Learn as much as you can about the business of your craft. And don’t be afraid and don’t compromise what you believe in as your music or your […]

Imelda May – HuffPost 6.11.14

Mike Ragogna: Imelda, the usual question. What advice do you have for new artists? Imelda May: Follow your heart, keep with your passions, fight for what you believe in, but also take advice, listen to people around you and then make a decision, and enjoy the journey, not the destination, never sell your soul and […]

Desert Noises’ Kyle Henderson – HuffPost 6.11.14

Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists and don’t screw around with this answer because there are many who will be doing EXACTLY what you suggest. No pressure or anything. Kyle Henderson: Haha, my only real advice is to be honest and pour your heart into it. If you are being honest […]

Morgan James – HuffPost 6.10.14

Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Morgan James: I think that there are so many artists that come up through the music business that want to be famous, and that want someone else to have the answers for them. I think we’re a generation of people that think they’re owed fame. […]

Colbie Caillat – HuffPost 6.10.14

Mike Ragogna: Colbie, what advice do you have for new artists? Colbie Caillat: To follow your gut, and make music or whatever art form you do, make something you’re proud of and excited to perform to promote every single day of your life, because that’s really what it becomes. So make sure it’s you, and […]

Wendy Colonna – HuffPost 6.10.14

Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Wendy Colonna: The three things that I’ve used as measuring sticks since I got sick are these: Do your best. Trust your gut. Have no attachment to outcome. Rinse. Lather. Repeat. It’s a rough road, there are no “right” ways to “make it” and we […]

Diane Schuur – HuffPost 6.10.14

Mike Ragogna: Right on. What advice do you have for new artists? Diane Schuur: My advice, and I guess it would be unsolicited advice. [laughs] MR: I’m soliciting it! I think that’s the best setup I’ve ever heard, other than “I don’t give advice, but…” DS: [laughs] I would say don’t lose the vision, keep […]