Category Archives for "Advice for New Artists"
June 27, 2012
Hard Rock Records’ John Galloway – HuffPost 6.27.12
Mike Ragogna: John, what advice do you have for new artists? John Galloway: I guess the advice I have for new artists is be as creative as possible in terms of how you’re reaching out to people in the industry. We go through a lot with artists in terms of asks for play, asks for […]
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June 27, 2012
Blues Traveler’s Chan Kinchla – HuffPost 6.27.12
Mike Ragogna: What is your advice for new artists? Chan Kinchla: Well, I think the most important thing to do is to get good and to get something going. You’ve got to find yourself a place you can play out on a regular basis that kind of becomes your home, your woodshedding home, so you […]
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June 25, 2012
Magda Rosa Galbán – HuffPost 6.25.12
Mike Ragogna: And what’s your advice to new artists? Magda Rosa Galbán: I would tell them to look into their roots, into their traditional music in the older musicians, but also to work hard and with humility and ready to learn from the others.
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June 25, 2012
Mary Chapin Carpenter – HuffPost 6.25.12
Mike Ragogna: Mary Chapin, I would love to ask you–and I ask everybody this question–what advice might you have for new artists these days? Mary Chapin Carpenter: Oh gosh. I’m not good at giving advice. (laughs) I imagine that nothing I could come up with would be original, and anything I would say probably would […]
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June 22, 2012
Glen Hansard – HuffPost 6.22.12
Mike Ragogna: Glen, I also wanted to ask you if you have any advice for new artists? Glen Hansard: Serve your art. (laughs) It’s about good work. We might put a lot of emphasis on social networking and marketing, but all of that stuff happens naturally when you’re making good work. If you’re making good […]
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June 20, 2012
Gerald Albright – HuffPost 6.20.12
Mike Ragogna: What advice might you have for new artists? Gerald Albright: Knowledge is power in anything, and the music industry is no exception. It’s really about knowing all the facets of the music industry, both creatively and business-wise. It’s really about having some great people around you that you can trust, i.e. managers and […]
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June 20, 2012
Kris Kristofferson – HuffPost 6.20.12
Mike Ragogna: Kris, do you have any advice that you can share with artists pursuing a career in this business? Kris Kristofferson: Well, I would have to say just be yourself and be as honest as you can. If what you’re doing is what you love, you can’t go wrong. If you’re in it for […]
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June 20, 2012
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Norman Brown – HuffPost 6.20.12
Mike Ragogna: Do you have any advice that you would give a new artist pursuing a career in this business? Norman Browns: First of all, I would say to all musicians that you really have to work on your craft, try to be the best musician you can be first. Second, I would say you […]
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