Author Archives: Vinny Ribas
5 Reasons Why Many Artists Fail
© 2017 Vinny Ribas I have consulted over 1000 artists over the years. In that time I have noticed a number of recurring situations or issues that prevented many of them from moving up the ladder of success. Here are my top 5: Misunderstanding the way the industry works when it comes to achieving their individual…
Tips For Deepening Your Fan Engagement
© 2017 Vinny Ribas In today’s music landscape it is critical for artists to buoild deep connections with their fans. It is the only way to keep them loyal and engaged with you. Without a conscious effort on your part, they will become easily distracted and move on to another artist who makes the effort…
Music – A Team Sport
No artist can build a solid career completely alone. Do you wonder why you’re so exhausted and can’t get ahead of the game? The simple truth is there are just not enough hours in the day to do everything that needs to be done.
How To Get Your Music Submissions Noticed
Any time you pitch your act to a booking agency, manager or record label, you are facing very stiff competition. The same goes with entering a songwriting contest or pitching a song to a publisher. Your job is to wow your reviewer immediately and so want to listen and watch more.
A Formula For Music Industry Success
© 2017 Vinny Ribas Find what you love – the sound, the writing, the performance and the lifestyle. Be sure you love it all. You find it by trying it all! You never know what you’ll love until you experience it – like an incredible meal or wine that you try for the first time.…
How Will You Accelerate Your Music Career In 2017?
Suggestions for moving your music career dramatically forward in the coming year. Remember, you CAN make money making music!
7 Ways To Boost Your Fan Base Quickly
Identifying and tapping into groups with which you have a lot in common is one way to grow your fanbase quickly..
Top Music Industry Podcasts
Listed here are my top music industry podcasts for anyone who wants to get educated about various aspects of the music business.
5 Things That Make You Attractive To People In The Music Industry
Copyright 2016 Vinny Ribas 1. No attractiveness’ list would be complete without including having a pleasing personality and being easy to work with. This includes showing up on time, following up on phone calls, catering to the venue rather than just ‘doing your own thing’, acting professionally at all times, taking breaks and returning from them…
Music Industry Illusions
© 2016 Vinny Ribas One of the biggest challenges within the indie music industry is that there are far too many illusions, misconceptions and distorted beliefs. Here are a few things that you might believe or that people will try to tell you about the music industry that are, 99% of the time, far from…