Category Archives: Blog
Why No One Engages With You Online
There are 7 things that will always cut through on EVERY online medium, and they initially have nothing to do with your music.
7 Tips fora Better Music Performance, a Mini Guide!
Performing in front of a crowd; however, small it may be, takes a toll on one’s nerves. One shouldn’t let anxiety win. Most of the time people feel anxious as they throw up or start getting cramps.
Best Practices for Marketing Your Music on Twitter
As a microblogging and social media platform, Twitter is a powerful tool to promote your music. It can help you find the right audience, gain new followers, grow your fanbase and give you a firm foothold in the music industry.
Work Backwards
2019 Vinny Ribas If you’re wondering why you’re not making progress in your career, it might be because do your planning by looking forward. The best way to achieve anything great is to state your absolute end goal, and then define the steps that will need to be done just before you reach it. Then…
When Business Relationships Aren’t Working
At some point or another you are bound to experience a disagreement with a band member, a riff with your booking agent or manager, or even a disagreement with a club owner. The true test of professionalism and leadership is how you handle these kinds of situations. This is where the rubber meets the road
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…
A Universal Chart For The Universal Language?
(c) 2018 Vinny Ribas Over the years I have been approached by artists living in Europe, Mexico, Russia, the Philippines and Japan who asked if I can help them with their careers in their home counties. Not being familiar with their cultures, local music industries, social networks etc., I have always told them that I…
7 Questions To Ask To Find The Right Gigs and Increase Your Income
© 2017 Vinny Ribas Every day I am approached by artists who are playing gigs that are not perfect for them. It could be because they have to change their show for the venue, the money is too low or even non-existent and more. So here is a little guideline to help you determine which gigs you should be…
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…