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A letter from Vinny Ribas, founder and CEO of Indie Connect.

“The 4 Key Elements To Becoming An Exceptional Onstage Performer – Tom Jackson’s Live Music Method” with Tom Jackson 

(video)   Tom Jackson is one of the most respected performance coaches in the business.  He has worked with nearly every genre from rock to pop to Christian Gospel. Artists that have learned from Tom  have had hundreds of #1 songs, sold millions of records, and played to countless millions live. But his teaching will help anyone who performs onstage!

“Pitch Problems – Tips To Fix Them”  by Judy Rodman

(article)   Pitch problems, whether they occur live or in the studio, can be a major nuisance. Here are some tips to fix them. 

“Effective and Cost Effective Videos” with Doug Farrar  

(video)   This video contains some of the key elements to creating effective and cost effective music videos.

 Indie Connect Live! Nashville, Washington DC, Sedona and

More! Find a local chapter and get the connections you need. Can’t make it to one of our meetings? Connect through our social network and virtual meetings!

Virtual Meetings and Workshops

A complete lineup of weekly virtual meetings both with and without speakers as well as powerful virtual workshops. Virtual meetings connect participants worldwide via webcam.

“Getting Contact Information From Live Audiences” 

(article)   This article gives some great pointers on ways to get your live audiences to sign up for your mailing list or text messaging list.

“The Ins and Outs of Publishing” by Ron Hebert

(video)   Veteran independent publisher, Ron Hebert, walks you through the basic mechanics of the songwriting and publishing world, answering these and other pertinent questions and clarifying a lot of widespread misconceptions.  

“Called To Sing” with Dr. Naima Johnston

(video)   This faith-based video addresses things that Christian artists should be aware of when starting a music ministry.

“Talent Is Not Enough” 

(article)   Why do some extremely talented singers, musicians and bands never go anywhere, while many moderately talented artists rise to the top?

“Building Your Artist Business Plan” with Vinny Ribas 

(video)   Every serious artist should have a clearly defined written plan that describes who they are, where they are going and how they are going to get there. 

“Writing Songs From An Artist’s Perspective” by Rand Bishop 

(video)   If you’re writing songs to pitch to other artists, you need to follow very specific rules. However, the rules change when you are writing  for yourself as an artist!

“Trying To Change The World With A Song”

(video, song & interview)   Dan Hagen and Michael Inge sat down to co-write for the first time, not knowing what to expect. The product was a song that can change lives worldwide.  

“May I Have Your Attention Please
(Branding Your Songs)” by Bill Pere

(article)   How do you make your songs stand out from the rest? You can brand your songs in the same way that you create your own artist brand.

“12 Choices of Solid Songcraft”  by Rand Bishop

A virtual workshop conducted by hit songwriter, Rand Bishop, over the course of 3 Saturdays.

“Prepare Yourself For Success” by jPaul Caianiello

(article)   Great words of wisdom, especially if you feel your career isn’t moving quite fast enough!

“Getting the Gig: How a Singer Rises Above the Competition” with Melissa Ellen

(video)   Find out what puts a singer (or any other musician) in demand when there are thousands of singers to choose from.

“40 Alternatives For Playing In Bars”

(article)   Can’t find enough gigs to play? This list will give you options you may not have thought about! 

“Playing State and County Fairs”

(audio)   Learn how to get booked at your local fair, or how to create your own fair circuit.

Artist and Songwriter Resources

This page lists several great resources that are valuable for any indie artist.

Introducing Broadjam

Broadjam.com is a social media website focused on indie music and musicians.