Tag Archives: Indie Connect
Giving Music Away Smartly
© 2009 Vinny Ribas There is an ongoing debate regarding giving music away for free. Those who are against it argue that artists and songwriters should get paid for everything they create, and that giving music away keeps fans expecting more for free and prevents them from buying music. While I agree the public is…
20 Places To Promote Your Shows For Free
© 2009 Vinny Ribas Here are a number of places where you might be able to promote your shows for free. Keep in mind that these promotions only work if you keep them completely up to date. Keep in mind that there are tools like ArtistData.com that enable you to syndicate your events onto multiple…
How Much Money Should I Spend On My Album Or EP?
© 2009 Vinny Ribas Any time that someone prepares to record a CD, chances are the first question that comes to their mind is “How much will it cost?” However, that is often not the right question to ask. Too many artists pay much more than they should for their recording project, not because the…
50 Ways To Turn Live Audiences Into Raving Fans
© 2009Vinny Ribas Use this checklist to measure the potential of your act. What do you excel in and what needs to be worked on? The Sound Every voice is on pitch. Every instrument is tuned and the sound is dialed in. There is no experimenting on stage. The band is tight; everyone does everything…
Simple 12-Month Planning For The Creative Artist
© 2009 Vinny Ribas I know this title sounds boring and tedious, especially if you are ultra-creative. But I promise you that nothing is going to change for you over the next year if you’re not making those plans now and setting them in motion. Instead, you will be sitting in your house reading a…
Music Registries For Weddings And Other Private Parties
Updated 5/2015 These are websites that provide lists of vendors for weddings and other private parties. If you perform at, or want to perform at these kinds of events, it would be worth while to list yourself on these sites. Wedding Wire Party Pop GigMasters Wedding Music USA Decidio Gigsalad BookaBand Eventective Note: Inclusion of…
Improving and Managing Your Cash Flow
Members Only © 2009 Vinny Ribas Being an indie artist often means that you have both slow and busy seasons. Your online CD sales may come in bursts. If you have songwriting royalties, the timing and the amounts may vary dramatically. As a result, managing your money properly is vital to keep your bills paid…
Performing For Different Kinds Of Audiences
© 2009 Vinny Ribas I am not a performance coach, but I have played literally thousands of gigs. Over that time, I have worked with rock, country, jazz, pop, oldies, variety, ethnic bands and more. One thing that I noticed rather quickly is that there are many different kinds of audiences, so most artists need…