Category Archives for "Advice for New Artists"
November 2, 2012
- in Advice for New Artists , Fourplay , Nathan East by Mike
Fourplay’s Nathan East – HuffPost 11.2.12
Mike Ragogna: Oh, that reply just set you up so well for my next question, young man. How about giving some advice for new artists? Nathan East: New artists? Get into music because you love it and not for the money, and just be passionate about it. It’s going to be a challenge these days […]
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October 27, 2012
- in Advice for New Artists , Macy Gray by Mike
Macy Gray – HuffPost 10.27.12
Mike Ragogna: So what is your advice for new artists? Macy Gray: For new artists? Like as far as what? MR: Like as far as people who want to be on American Idol and maybe other talented folks who are out there doing it right now. MG: Okay, I would suggest, not advice because I don’t like […]
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October 26, 2012
- in Advice for New Artists , Bob James , Fourplay by Mike
Fourplay’s Bob James – HuffPost 10.26.12
Mike Ragogna: Nice. So, what is your advice for new artists, sir? Bob James: I’ve got to say the old cliché–practice, practice, practice. That’s the best advice I think I can give. Sometimes, I’m inclined to say to whoever it is, “Don’t even think about it. Don’t even go into this field. It’s much too […]
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October 26, 2012
- in Advice for New Artists , Chuck Loeb , Fourplay by Mike
Fourplay’s Chuck Loeb – HuffPost 10.26.12
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Chuck Loeb: Give up now. No, I’m just kidding. Go back to what I said before about when I started playing. It’s just such a blessing to know what I like doing so I can say, “Okay, I’m going to focus on this.” That’s what […]
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October 25, 2012
- in Advice for New Artists , Peter Frampton by Mike
Peter Frampton – HuffPost 10.25.12
Mike Ragogna: Peter, what advice do you have for new artists? Peter Frampton: It’s a terrible time for the music industry now. I don’t mean to be a downer, but that’s the way it is. We don’t know where it’s going. Music is now becoming “free,” and it’s very difficult for new artists to start. […]
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October 25, 2012
- in Advice for New Artists , Mike Andrews by Mike
Mike Andrews – HuffPost 10.25.12
Mike Ragogna: What advice might you have for new artists? Mike Andrews: You know, make music you love and that way if anybody ends up liking your music, they like the same music that you do. It seems like a simple concept. But for me, that’s really been the key to continuing playing music. Make […]
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October 25, 2012
- in Advice for New Artists , Bruce Hornsby by Mike
Bruce Hornsby – HuffPost 10.25.12
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Bruce Hornsby: Oh boy, it’s so hard now. I get a lot of — I was going to say “tapes,” but I don’t get too many cassettes anymore. I get a lot of CDs and people sending me things on the Internet. I find that […]
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October 24, 2012
The Doors’ John Densmore – HuffPost 10.24.12
Mike Ragogna: What advice might you have for new artists? John Densmore: Try and find your uniqueness. Technically, you don’t have to be the best, but you need enough technique to say what you personally have to say within you. That’ll make you different from others and get noticed. MR: Just like The Doors. JD: […]
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