Author Archives: Vinny Ribas
7 Reasons You’re Not Getting The Gigs You Want
If you’ve been chasing gigs for a while but with limited success. it may be time to re-evaluate your entire approach and presentation. One or more of these could be the problem.
In the Music Industry, What You Don’t Know Will Definitely Hurt You
Know what it takes to be taken seriously in the music industry. © 2019 Vinny Ribas Every industry has its own set of unwritten rules that every seasoned professional comes to know thoroughly. It could be a specific code of conduct that everyone in the business subscribes to. It might be a specific way something…
The Hunt For Hashtags
© 2019 Vinny Ribas Hashtags are a tool. The reason you want to use them in your social media posts is so your posts will be discovered. This requires some serious thought and research. Here are some of the ways you can maximize the power of hashtags. Use hashtags that your potential fans use to…
The Power of Discipline
© 2019 Vinny Ribas I used to write articles like this one 3-4 times every week to post on our website (www.indieconnect.com). I stopped a few years ago when I transitioned the company from a membership organization into a management and consulting company. Now, since we launched the Indie Connect App (www.indieconnectapp.com), I am forcing…
5 Things Booking Agents Want From You
Some agents will require that you build a demand for your live show. However, you can pursue agents who represent soft-ticket gigs (venues that already have an audience and just need a great entertainer). A strong and appropriate promo video, pictures etc. If you’re going after theater gigs, your promo should be shot in a…
10 Ways to ‘Shine’ in the Eyes of Your Fans
© 2019 Vinny Ribas The public is bombarded with new music and artists from every angle. The only way for you to attract a solid fan base is for your light to shine brighter than everyone else’s. Here is how you do that. Engagement – Involve your audience/fans in everything from your shows to your…
The Fan Journey: From Listener To Super Fan
© 2019 Vinny Ribas In order to attract and retain new fans, it’s important to understand the fan journey. People don’t become your super fans in an instant, instead, you both go through a series of steps that eventually leads to some level of commitment to you. Your job is to masterfully guide them on…
10 Places to Pitch Your Songs, Music or Skills
Check out YouTube, ReverbNation, Soundcloud etc. for cover artists who don’t write their own songs. Go to open mics to find great singers who don’t write their own songs. Music libraries like Crucial Music.com or MusicSupervisor.com for sync. Sites with sync and other pitch opportunities like Taxi, Broadjam and MusicOpps. To businesses to use your…
How To Approach An Entertainment Buyer
I am a former booking agent and the talent buyer for the NV State fair. I now manage and consult artists, which involves contacting venues, booking agents and promoters. As such I can attest to the hundreds of artist pitches many entertainment buyers receive on a weekly basis from both sides of the fence. I…
10 Reasons Singles Are A Smart Move For Independent Artists
© Vinny Ribas In recent years the industry has seen a dramatic move from artists occasionally releasing albums or EPs to frequently releasing singles. There are pros and cons to this. Purists, for example, argue that the whole idea of developing a project around some form of concept will become a lost art. I am…