
Rachael Sage
Singer-Songwriter / Record Label Owner
MPress Records
MPress Records
Singer-Songwriter / Record Label Owner
I make music, and run a record label.
A great day in my work life consists of me balancing some of the ongoing work I do on behalf of our artists at MPress Records early in the day on the laptop or on conference calls perhaps, and also getting in some practice or rehearsal time before taking the stage to play a show! My days really vary between when I'm home in NYC or on tour, but in general I spend between 4-8 hours on the computer helping run my label and another 4-8 working on my craft as a musician, whether onstage or off.
Here's the first step for high school students
I think the best way to cultivate a career as a music industry professional or a creative artist is to simply make yourself useful and learn from a mentor. If you want to produce records, maybe that means interning at a recording studio. If you want to be a singer-songwriter I think the very best way to develop is by getting a regular gig at a cafe or restaurant, or going to open-mics. Practice a lot and learn what works by getting up in front of an audience and putting your work out there.
"Your voice isn't good enough to be a singer. You should only write songs."