We were lucky to catch up with Quentin Hagewood recently and have shared our conversation below.
Quentin, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Did you always know you wanted to pursue a creative or artistic career? When did you first know?
I originally started playing music in 8th grade band. I started on the alto sax. At the time I thought Kenny G was a total rock star and that if I could only play as good as him, all the girls would love me. Fast forward through the years and that love of music progressed into high school and into my early 20’s where I always tried to balance a full time career with being in bands and writing original music. I really tried to put in the work to get “signed” with some kind of label, but it never happened. I then joined the Army and moved all around the world for 7 years. After that, I landed in Pueblo, CO and discovered the unique music scene it held. I transitioned my love of performing music into recording and producing for other up and coming local artists. I started the studio as an un-official non-profit, realizing there were a lot of talented local musicians that just couldn’t afford high quality recording. With that, in 2019, I created a “business model” in which I would work with specific artists to record their projects at little to no cost. This allows me to work with the artists I choose and ensure a fun and productive work environment within the studio.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I provide a unique studio recording experience in that once a sit down happens with an artist and we decide we are compatible, a discussion is begun about the vision of their project. In most studios, artists need to come into the studio as prepared as possible, with all parts ready to record, because they are on a specific booked timeline. When I start working with an artist, a similar expectation is set for them to have their songs prepared. However, they might not yet have a drums and percussion part written, or may not even have a drummer yet. I will work to link them up with a drummer that I have worked with on other projects and help them finish writing their songs to entirety. Then I will record, mix, master, and produce the music, even sometimes helping them along the way with the streaming uploads and other post-production tasks.
What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?
The most rewarding moments are those when you hear a final recording and it makes you emotional because you are so proud of all the work and the final result.
In your view, what can society to do to best support artists, creatives and a thriving creative ecosystem?
Supporting artists and musicians in a community is best done by engaging with their activities, events, and giving support financially through respecting their time and paying them a fair price for their creative services rather than expecting them to provide them for free.
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