Category Archives for "Advice for New Artists"
October 15, 2014
Alabama’s Randy Owen – HuffPost 10.15.14
Mike Ragogna: Hey Randy, what advice do you have for new artists? Randy Owen: Well that’s a very individual thing. If you’re talking to artists and they’re serious I would hope that they have the chance to face some of the audiences that hate them like we have. Back in the early days when you […]
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October 15, 2014
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Meiko – HuffPost 10.15.14
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Meiko: Trust your gut. If anything feels icky or wrong, it probably is. Play as many shows as possible. Be humble–and NEVER be a dick to the sound guy. MR: Is this advice you would have taken and did anyone ever offer you advice that […]
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October 10, 2014
Andrea Morricone – HuffPost 10.10.14
Mike Ragogna: There are so many young people who are driven to make music but they don’t know where to start. I ask everybody I interview this question, what advice do you have for new artists? Andrea Morricone: I understand. It’s brilliant that you wonder about that. My congratulation to you, because this is evidence […]
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October 10, 2014
Derek Fawcett – HuffPost 10.10.14
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Derek Fawcett: I’ll share some advice that I’ve been trying to adhere to myself since, as a soloist, I’m still somewhat of a “new artist.” The most important thing that you can do is to do all you can to make great music. None of […]
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October 10, 2014
Medeski Scofield Martin & Wood’s John Scofield – HuffPost 10.10.14
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? John Scofield: It sounds like the standard clichéd reply but “practice makes perfect” and you have to keep it loose and fun. That’s when the good music happens. MR: Is that what you would have told a young John Scofield? JS: I would have told […]
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October 8, 2014
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Lizzie Sider – HuffPost 10.8.14
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Lizzie Sider: The world is filled with so much incredible talent, it blows my mind, and there are so many people who want to make a career out of their talent. In my case, my goal is to be somebody who, in fifty years from […]
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October 8, 2014
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Ásgeir Trausti – HuffPost 10.8.14
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Ásgeir Trausti: Just be yourself and try and not take criticism or other people’s opinions too personally, and have fun! MR: And what was the best advice you were ever given, about music, your music, etc.? AT: I think one is just trying to be […]
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October 8, 2014
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Laleh – HuffPost 10.8.14
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Laleh: Do the things that really matter to you and those that really make your life meaningful–that will be your path for success. Nowadays, success is not always what we expect, which is also important to remember.
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