Tag Archives: independent artist
3 Strategies For Getting Gigs
© 2013 Vinny Ribas The number of well-paying gigs seems to be getting smaller. That is why every artist needs to realize that there are 3 different strategies that he or she can use to fill the calendar. The first and most obvious is to try to get gigs that already exist. An example of this…
The Key To Financial Success As An Indie Artist: Build Machines
Most indie artists that I have met create first, and then wonder what to do with their creations. It is vital to realize that an indie artist’s carer only becomes profitable when he (or she) puts processes in place to automatically turn his actions into income. Think about any other manufacturer. Would it be wise…
Rules of Engagement – Building Strong Music Industry Relationships
The smartest thing any indie artist or songwriter can do is learn how to earn the support of influential people. © 2012 Vinny Ribas With the growth of social networks has come the ability to connect with just about anyone. If you are adept at networking, either in person or online, you can contact people quite…
12 Strategies For Long Term Success As An Indie Artist
Steps every indie artist should take to lay a solid career foundation! © 2012 Vinny Ribas Never stop networking. Always seek to meet new people and develop and maintain relationships. This includes all people from all walks of life. You never know who they know or will meet. You can’t know who is going to…
Making Extra Money While You Are On The Road
© 2012 Vinny Ribas It’s no secret that it is often challenging for artists on the road to make enough money to pay all of their tour expenses and still take home a decent salary. One solution is to find or create opportunities to generate additional income at the same time, such as those listed…
Making Money As A Singer Or Musician Without Touring
© 2012 Vinny Ribas For many artists, touring is simply not an option. There are thousands of reasons for this, including other employment, not wanting to leave their families, health challenges etc. Whatever the reason, the good news is that it is still possible to make a decent income without going on the road. Here…
Advantages In Hiring An Experienced Producer For Your Demos Or Master Recordings
© 2012 Vinny Ribas These days every other musician owns a home recording studio of one form or another. This makes it easy to seriously consider cutting costs by producing yourself and recording your demos at home or in a friend’s studio. There are certainly times when that is all you really need, such as…
Drawing More Fans To Your Shows
© 2011 Vinny Ribas All too often having great talent isn’t enough to get people to leave the comfort of their homes and come out to see you perform. So, here are some creative ways to draw more people to your shows. Many of these work just as well on the road as they do…
9 Timing Mistakes That Many Indie Artists Make
© 2011 Vinny Ribas The old saying goes, ‘An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.’ With that in mind, here are some of the most common yet damaging timing-related mistakes that many artists and songwriters make.
Down To Earth Advice For Indie Artists
© 2011 Vinny Ribas Here are a few pieces of advice that I wish I had known when I quit college and jumped into music full time. There is nothing new and revolutionary here; just practical, common sense thinking. But with music being such a creative and emotionally charged industry, I found that sometimes my…