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How You Can Help Stop Payola

May 1, 2015

Payola, the practice of record companies paying broadcasters to air their music on the radio, is bad for music and the music industry. It makes it nearly impossible for artists without a large label behind them to be played on commercial stations.

OCSM/CFM Unity Conference to Be Held in August

May 1, 2015

In my March 2014 article in the International Musician I pointed out that 2014 marked the 40th anniversary of the meetings that led to the formation of the Organization of Canadian Symphony Musicians (OCSM). OCSM’s first stand-alone meeting was held in Edmonton a year later, in 1975, and OCSM’s inaugural conference was held in Toronto the year after that

Proposed Bill Will Provide Musicians Fair Pay for Air Play

May 1, 2015

On April 13, AFM President Ray Hair gathered with other music industry leaders to show support for the Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015, introduced by representatives Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN).

Loretta Lynn: Music Keeps Her Young

May 1, 2015

Loretta Lynn’s career has inspired musicians for 50 years, and her personal story of persistence and success paved the way for many strong female country singers who followed in her footsteps, living out their country music dreams.

Are You Leaving Money On the Table?

May 1, 2015

There are many challenges to maintaining your career as a professional musician. We live in a technology-driven world that has dramatically changed the way music is distributed, marketed, and sold.

Tips on Making an Orchestral Audition Recording

April 30, 2015

Grant applications are often straightforward to follow but time-consuming. Don’t wait until the last minute to send in an application, as you may find yourself rushing around to make photocopies or prepare a demo CD and thus are more likely to make mistakes or miss a part of the application.

How to Take Care of Your Eyes

April 28, 2015

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article is a result of research conducted across a number of health-related Web sites. The AFM does not endorse any specific remedy for eye problems and urges members to consult a medical practitioner before deciding on a course of action. Eye problems are an often-overlooked health issue for professional musicians. The […]

Local 802 Musician Plays 3D Printed Cello

April 23, 2015

David Heiss of Local 802 (New York City, NY) was lucky enough to play the world’s first ever printed Cello. It also has a stylish futuristic design and only one string. Not that it holds David Heiss back from seeing what it can do. You can watch him play the beast below.

5 Essentials of Music Career Success

April 23, 2015

Music is too big a world for a one-size-fits-all model of music career success. Musicians’ career paths are as unique as their fingerprints. Nevertheless, there are a few guidelines that I believe apply to anyone trying to make a living and a career out of their love of musi

Reset Glove Can Prevent Tendonitis or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

April 21, 2015

Every musician has certain muscle groups he or she uses repetitively. These muscles develop greater strength than their opposite muscles, and this unequal strengthening can lead to tightness and inflamed tendons. This effect is especially seen in the hands, and all musicians use their hands to play instruments. The key to preventing tendonitis or Carpal […]