Author Archives: Vinny Ribas
10 Tips For Getting The Gigs You Really Want
by Vinny Ribas Every artist has their list of ‘dream gigs’ that they’d really like to play. Here are some tips for getting those gigs. Work your way up to the gig. Start playing smaller venues with similar crowds. Leverage your successes there to sell your act to your target venue. Study everything about your…
10 Ways To Land More Gigs
These days many artists are struggling to get as many gigs as they need, and especially to get them at the rate of pay they need. Here are a few suggestions for filling your calendar. These particular ideas may not fit you perfectly, If not, just be aware of the creative ways you can increase…
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…
4 Ways To Set Yourself Apart from The Masses
If you want to stand out from the millions of other indie artists vying for the public’s attention, here are a few pointers. Build relationships with your fans. Take the time to get to know them as well as to share some things about yourself. To most artists, their fan base is a big blur.…
The Real Costs Of Being A Successful Musician Or Indie Artist
Everything has it’s price. Being a steadily-working musicians or artist is no exception. The trick is to be able to identify all of the prices you will need to pay in order to reach and stay at the professional level. Here are some things you’ll need to invest: Money – This is obvious, but do…
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…
Making Connections
Today’s Tip: Build and maintain relationships with as many people as you can in and out of the music industry. You never know who they know, who they might meet, or who they might become (e’g head of a record label). You may not need them for another 5 years. But when you do, you…
Do Your Homework – Pre-Studio Production & Preparation
What to Know Before You Enter the Recording Studio © 2012 James Hearn http://www.jamesehearn.com This series explores things a band or artist needs to think about before spending time and money in a recording studio. As a producer and audio engineer for the past fifteen years or so, I’ve had the chance to work with…
‘Interviewing And Hiring An Artist Manager’ with Gregory Seneff, Esq. and Vinny Ribas
Interviewing potential band managers and hiring the right one can be one of the most important and career changing moves that you ever make. The right manager can propel your career forward. The wrong manager can take control of your career and your finances and run them both into the ground. So how do you…
Why Can’t I Just Play My Music And Write My Songs?
© 2012 Vinny Ribas I meet hundreds of talented artists and songwriters every month, some of who have attained widespread success in the music industry. I am often shocked by the high percentage of them who do not really know how the music industry works. It’s one thing to have a hit song, or songs.…