Category Archives: Business Management
Planning To Be Famous
© 2010 Vinny Ribas Let’s say you and your band members pooled your money and spent $1,000 on a really cool music video. And low and behold, it went viral on YouTube and was seen by 1,00,000 people in a week! Then David Letterman decided to air it on his show, reaching countless millions more. Now, because…
Vital Indie Artist Lessons I’ve Learned the Hard Way
© 2015 Vinny Ribas There is no replacement for experience. But in sharing these true experiences, I am hoping that I can help you avoid making costly mistakes! I once messed the date up on a booking which left a very popular club without a band on a Saturday night. THE LESSON: Always double-check your…
Understanding the Maze of Music Conferences
by Bill Pere I’ve had the privilege of presenting and mentoring at many conferences across the U.S. over the years — not just music events, but business, technology and educator events as well. I often find first-time attendees asking some common questions: “Do I belong here? Is this the right place for me? How do…
Attracting The Contacts That You Need As An Indie Artist
© 2010 Vinny Ribas If you are putting your name and reputation on the line by performing, marketing your act and your music, having a website etc., people who can make a profound difference in your career are watching you. That doesn’t necessarily mean that the A&R Director of a major record label, though it…
How and Where To Make Vital Music Industry Connections
© 2015 Vinny Ribas There are several keys to making contacts that you need to move your career forward: Do your homework ans know exactly who you are looking for. You don’t need to have a name, but at least know what role they fill (producer, booking agent etc.) Asking for ‘someone who can help me…
You Are The Label
© 2009 Vinny Ribas For many years, the top of the mountain for any recording artist was a major label record deal. And for some, it still is. However, many others are finding that the independent road suits them better, and for various reasons. For some it is the idea of controlling all of their…
How Much Do I Charge For My Gigs?
© 2015 Vinny Ribas These are the handout notes from a 3 hr. workshop that I conduct. I think you’ll get the gist of what I talk about and explain from these notes. Your Base Price = Your total expenses + the profit you NEED to make + the added profit would LIKE to make…