Category Archives: Career Development
Dealing With The Risks Of A Music Career
Becoming a full-time, well-paid artist or songwriter is risky business. You must understand the risks right from the start and put things in place to either minimize or completely eliminate them.
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 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…
Building Your Artist Dream Team
Who should be on your dream team depends on the kind of music you play, what your goals are, where you live and tour and more. There are 6 traits you should look for and insist on in your team members.
Getting Connected In The Nashville Music Industry
2019 Vinny Ribas I hope this helps some people… Nashville is a relationship town. Talent will only take you 10% of the way. You make inroads by making connections and cultivating them. Once someone trusts you they will open more doors for you. Over time, those doors get bigger and more influential. Follow up all…
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…
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!
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…