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How to Get Bigger and Better Gigs
© 2017 Vinny Ribas Playing in larger, higher-profile rooms, getting the higher-paying private parties, being so in demand so you can name your price are all things that many indie artists aspire towards. The truth is that it takes more than just talent to reach these levels. It requires careful planning and teamwork. Here are…
Why Do Your Fans Like You?
© 2009 Vinny Ribas It is very important for every artist to know who their fans are and why they are fans in the first place. Knowing this is the only way that you can insure that you keep delivering what they expect and want more of. If you think they like you for one…
12 Ways For A Singer Or Musician To Get More Gigs
© 2009 Vinny Ribas Whether you’re looking to join a band, get called for pick-up gigs or generate demo work, there are ways that you can increase chances. Here are just a few: 1. Be easily accessible. For example, have a Blackberry or other phone that enables you to get phone calls, emails and text…
The Difference Between An Artist And A Singer
© 2009 Vinny Ribas The judges on American Idol are constantly referring to some of the contestants as true ‘artists’, while others are referred to simply as singers. Unfortunately, some of he the great singers who are vying for the show’s coveted ‘American Idol Winner’ title never really grasp the difference between the 2. I…
Are You Leaving Money On The Table?
© 2009 Vinny Ribas It may sound impressive to say you have thousands of friends on MySpace. Are you capitalizing on all of that traffic and finding ways to turn it into income? It is certainly great that you’re booked every weekend or every week. Are you making as much money as you could be?…
Dealing With Adversity As An Indie Artist
© 2009 Vinny Ribas Have you ever had your back against the wall so tightly that you felt like part of the paint? Maybe your gigs dried up. Maybe you hit a prolonged songwriting dry spell. Maybe you just couldn’t get along with a hard-to-replace band member, manager or agent. Maybe the balance between living…