About us

We Are CARTNE -
And We Are On A MISSION!

“Our mission is to make choosing a career in music a viable, profitable and scalable option for anyone who has a marketable talent or skill and the passion, drive and work ethic to make it happen.” 

We provide you with  industry knowledge that is accurate, up-to-date and relevant.

All of our videos are reviewed regularly for accuracy and relevance so you're never getting out-of-date information.

We only tap reputable
and trusted industry experts worldwide to become a mentor.

Every member of our always-growing global roster of experts is vetted so the information they share is accurate.

We host a member community and numerous ongoing events so you can connect with our experts & other members.

Many of our experts and members are willing to support you in many ways. Ask questions, get professional help etc.

We help you limit your risk by explaining the legitimate ways the industry works and the  countless red flags to watch out for!

It can be career-damaging to blindly make potentially costly moves, hire team members or sign contracts. 

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Why Cartne?

Our Story

CEO of Indie Connect, Inc., the parent of Cartne.
Cartne is the brainchild of Vinny Ribas. Vinny has been in the music industry for over 60 years as an artist, artist manager, artist consultant,  band leader, songwriter, booking agent, producer, studio owner, author, speaker and more. After coaching over 1000 artists, he realized that almost everyone has the same questions and challenges. Check out the video below to see the 5 main career ingredients that most indie artists are missing. 

Thus, the idea for Cartne was born. The goal is be that central hub to access everything an artist or songwriter needs to be successful. It is relevant to for anyone involved in the music industry at any level. 
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Because Vinny obviously ddidn't have all of the answers, he decided to recruit his trusted associates in the industry to be mentors as well as record their teaching. From the beginning countless reputable professionals have offered to help out by sharing their expertise out of the goodness of their hearts!

The result is this massive network and community of industry experts who are dedicated to helping artists succeed. In addition to live career-changing events, our mentors worldwide have recorded library of quality how-to interviews/courses . And now every single week Cartne is hosts live networking and educational events while also recording more interviews that are immediately edited and added to the library!
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