Today we’d like to introduce you to Mark Vogel.
Mark, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
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 three 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 hiatus), 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 a songwriter and producer. DELTA was also on ABC.
My 3rd hit with ABC was Ryan Reynold’s 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 seven other shows for television, but these were my hits. I’ve done 11 features now and am working on two more in 2024.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Smooth? I don’t think life is smooth, but I think the ‘bumps’ teach us, and that is how we learn. It’s been an incredible journey so far, and I’m really looking forward to 2024!
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I am a music producer. I write and produce songs for recording artists and for film. I come from the world of television music, where I had a few hits. Making the transition to record producer and film composer is something of which I’m very proud, and I’m honored to have artists and filmmakers trust me with their music!
Alright, so to wrap up, is there anything else you’d like to share with us?
This year, I am writing and producing music for my first movie musical. It’s always been a dream of mine, and I am very excited about this project. It’s set on a high school campus, and if you follow me at all, you know I love working with young talent and helping them get started in the music business. This project should do just that!!
Contact Info:
- Website: markvogelmusic.co
- Instagram: markvogelmusic
- Facebook: Mark Vogel
- Twitter: markvogelmusic
- Other: Spotify: markvogelmusic
Image Credits
Photos by Ken Sawyer
