Category Archives for "Advice for New Artists"
July 9, 2012
Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil – HuffPost 7.9.12
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Barry Mann: Cyn, you want to take that one? Cynthia Weil: My advice for new artists would be in these days, you have to kind of learn how to do it all, and I’d suggest that new writers learn how to produce. Network really well. […]
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July 6, 2012
Renman (aka Steve Rennie) – HuffPost 7.6.12
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists, and don’t just say, “Come to the website and check it out!” Renman: Simple. Dream it and then do it. Commit to it. Prepare for it. Have a plan. Accept the fact that it might not work out. And then enjoy the ride knowing that […]
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July 6, 2012
- in Advice for New Artists , Al Jarreau by Mike
Al Jarreau – HuffPost 7.6.12
Mike Ragogna: No, not at all, Al, you’re just singing the truth. Hey, what advice do you have for new artists? Al Jarreau: Do it, do it, do it, do it, do it, do it, do it, do it, do it, do it, do it, do it, do it, do it, do it, do it, […]
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July 6, 2012
- in Advice for New Artists , BeBe Winans by Mike
BeBe Winans – HuffPost 7.6.12
Mike Ragogna: Beautifully said. And speaking of inspiration, I ask every guest this. What is your advice for new artists? BeBe Winans: I was asked that yesterday, and as I said yesterday–and I’ll always say from this moment on–is to tell the new generation to know exactly who they are. Know who they are, where […]
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July 2, 2012
Dominic Rabalais – HuffPost 7.2.12
Mike Ragogna: He so is. Dom, what advice do you have for new artists? Dominic Rabalais: Work super hard, all the time. I would say work, think about your project and pour your passion into it constantly. You don’t have to be writing new songs or recording new albums, but just make your own merchandise. […]
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July 2, 2012
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Cory Chisel – HuffPost 7.2.12
Mike Ragogna: Cory, what advice do you have for new artists? Cory Chisel: The thing I can say wholeheartedly is that it’s a worthy life to live, to spend pursuing making art and the hope of making the world more beautiful. There’ll be thousands of reasons to not do this job as far as not […]
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June 29, 2012
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John Edginton – HuffPost 6.29.12
Mike Ragogna: Because you’ve done so much with musical acts, what advice might you have for new artists? John Edington: I think Robyn Hitchcock is a huge role model. This is a guy who is in his late fifties now. First time I saw him playing live in Brooklyn, the queue around the block was […]
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June 29, 2012
Yes’ Chris Squire – HuffPost 6.29.12
Mike Ragogna: Chris, what advice might you have for new artists? Chris Squire: Advice… Stick to your beliefs, I guess, whatever genre you’re in. You have to believe you have a chance at making some kind of impact in your chosen area and stick to it, really, and persist. MR: Is that what you would […]
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