Now is the right time to become an American Federation of Musicians member. From ragtime to rap, from the early phonograph to today's digital recordings, the AFM has been there for its members. And now there are more benefits available to AFM members than ever before, including a multi-million dollar pension fund, excellent contract protection, instrument and travelers insurance, work referral programs and access to licensed booking agents to keep you working.
As an AFM member, you are part of a membership of more than 80,000 musicians. Experience has proven that collective activity on behalf of individuals with similar interests is the most effective way to achieve a goal. The AFM can negotiate agreements and administer contracts, procure valuable benefits and achieve legislative goals. A single musician has no such power.
The AFM has a proud history of managing change rather than being victimized by it. We find strength in adversity, and when the going gets tough, we get creative - all on your behalf.
Like the industry, the AFM is also changing and evolving, and its policies and programs will move in new directions dictated by its members. As a member, you will determine these directions through your interest and involvement. Your membership card will be your key to participation in governing your union, keeping it responsive to your needs and enabling it to serve you better. To become a member now, visit www.afm.org/join.
November 1, 2017
Traveling by air? After years of negotiating, the AFM saw the implementation of standard rules regarding musical instruments on airlines. Know the rules and your rights.
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This past summer, AFM conferences decided that the key, as with most things, is education. We must continue to educate in countering the shrinking pit.
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The Allen & Heath ME-500 Personal Mixer is a 16-channel complement to the existing 40-channel ME-1.
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With GHS Balanced Nickels, two covers are wrapped around the core of the bass to create each of the strings until they are symmetrical.
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Focusrite’s compact and robust RedNet X2P audio interface allows quick I/O and monitoring expansion and provides high performance audio conversion with more than 118 dB dynamic range.
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Shure’s Super 55 Pitch Black Edition of the popular supercardioid microphone features tough matte black die-cast case, black foam, and smooth frequency response for natural vocal reproduction.
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The more ego, the better. The Superego+ adds to Electro-Harmonix Superego’s ability to create synth effects, sound layers, glissandos, etc.
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The Jensen PI-RJ2X for balanced XLR connections (pictured) and CI-RJ2R for unbalanced RCA connections maintain true high-performance signal quality throughout the conversion process.
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Between December 2015 and August 2017 the Smithsonian called upon rock and roll lovers around the world to submit photos and stories of their favorite moments in music.
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A celebration of women in country, Americana, and bluegrass music, Woman Walk the Line is a collection of deeply personal essays from some of America’s most intriguing women writers
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