Question 1

What is the single biggest suggestion you would give to someone wanting to get into this career?

Madelyn Scarpulla · Accepted Answer

“Stay focused and passionate. There are a lot of distractions in the music business but keep your eye on the prize.”

Question 2

What’s the #1 mistake people make when trying to get into this career?

Madelyn Scarpulla · Accepted Answer

“There are so many. A few are expecting a meteoric rise in the business, being too big of a fan, and limiting oneself to a specific genre. Sorry, that was three!”

Question 3

What is the question people should ask about this career but rarely do?

Madelyn Scarpulla · Accepted Answer

“I wish people would ask if the job is fun, glamorous, and easy, instead of just assuming that it is. It’s a common perception that the music business is all fun and games and parties.
“On the label side, it’s anything but. Well, we do have fun and there are parties, of course. But you know what I mean! We work very hard. It’s not always glamorous and we’re not always appreciated and there are probably more heartbreaks than triumphs.”

Question 4

What is one thing I should have asked which I didn’t?

Madelyn Scarpulla · Accepted Answer

“What is my superpower?
“I am a champion grammarian, for one. This helps me present myself in a professional manner over email, which is how 95% of our business is done.
“Also, I am among the 4% of Americans who drive a stick shift, which has nothing to do with anything except that it might indicate that I’m a control freak.”

Question 5

If you could describe in one word what makes you successful, what would it be?

Madelyn Scarpulla · Accepted Answer

“I really struggle with this question because I can’t find only one word. I believe my personal success comes from tenacity, toughness, feistiness, creativity, and overall professionalism.”

Question 6

Extra Credit: The Beatles or Rolling Stones?

Madelyn Scarpulla · Accepted Answer

“Stones all day.”

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