Today we’d like to introduce you to Mark Vogel

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?

My history, hmmmm, well I started working as a teenager.
I became the Music Director for “MUSIC OF MANY LANDS”. A television series produced in Anaheim, about a mile from Disneyland and I played and sang on camera, too. Actually, since it was local tv at first – I did everything from acting to writing theme songs and arranging vocals for guest singers. It found success, and became A Western ITV Production, at Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood. I stayed with the show through high school and college…I did over 100 shows, and learned everything about music for television. Now I know having a TV job as a teenager is an amazing, and I owe it to my mentor, Rachel Beeman for taking a big chance on me!

Also during high school, I got into THE YOUNG AMERICANS.
The group performed all over the world and opened for many famous performers. I was a featured singer and the first ‘kid’ to direct concerts and do arrangements for the group. We did television shows, concerts and tours with dozens of celebrities.

I’ve had a couple of record deals as a solo artist. I learned that producing the record is everything to me, and that’s what I wanted to do. Don’t get me wrong, I love performing, and always will. I have toured the US and many countries performing and I have performed for 3 U.S. presidents in my career.

My big breaks came in Television Music. ABC called and I did a pilot as part of the music staff. The pilot didn’t get picked up but it was on the set of FULL HOUSE (shot during their hiatis) and I had a feeling I’d be working on that set. That same year, I met John Stamos. We put a band together and the next thing I knew, I was on Full House and was in Jesse and the Rippers.

During the last season, I did a gig with the cast of DESIGNING WOMEN, and when DELTA (Burke) got the call to do her own show, I was her vocal coach and became songwriter and producer. DELTA was also on ABC.

My 3rd hit with ABC was Ryan Reynolds first series in the U.S. called “TWO GUYS, A GIRL, and A PIZZA PLACE”. I wrote the theme song and was the composer for the series. It won my the BMI award for television.
I did 7 other shows for television, but these were my hits.
I’ve done 11 features now and working on 2 more in 2024/2025.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?

Smooth probably doesn’t describe it best, but it’s hasn’t been bumpy either. Consistency is the number ingredient here…and I’ve been able to work with GREAT talent. That’s really the key.

Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?

I believe that my music business is just that…a business. I work ‘normal’ business hours and take ‘normal’ vacations. I have had my corporation for 25 years and I’m proud of that…any self employed person is just that. There’s a difference between un employed and self employed……if you don’t have a job/project then you create one. In face, that’s the fun.

Do you have any advice for those looking to network or find a mentor?

i think mentors find you.

I’ve been blessed.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://markvogelmusic.co
• Instagram: markvogelmusic
• Facebook: Mark Vogel
• Twitter: mark vogel music

Image Credits

Ken Sawyer Photography