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.
Jazz Theory: From Basic to Advanced Study Written as a means to bridge the gap between theory and practice for amateur and professional musicians, this book provides a strong theoretical foundation. It begins with music fundamentals and moves through post-tonal theory, integrating ear training, keyboard skills, and improvisation. The included DVD has 46 play-along audio […]
The Beatles: Original Keys for Singers The Beatles: Original Keys for Singers features authentic vocal/piano transcriptions for 25 Fab Four tunes in their original keys. Among the songs in the book are: “And I Love Her,” “Blackbird,” “Eleanor Rigby,” “The Fool on the Hill,” “Here, There, and Everywhere,” “I Will,” “Lady Madonna,” “Let It Be,” […]
Method for Chromatic Harmonica Jazz harmonicist Max De Aloe first devised this method for learning chromatic harmonica to meet the needs of his own students. Unable to find a suitable method book, he put together his own teaching tools, which included an in-depth study of harmonica, as well as notation, both of which are not […]
Line Games: An In-Depth Study of Single Note Lines for Guitar Line Games: An In-Depth Study of Single Note Lines for Guitar is designed to help you develop the vocabulary of jazz improvisation while simultaneously developing and maintaining single-note technique. Jazz musician, teacher, and Local 292 (Santa Rosa, CA) member Randy Vincent uses lines and […]
June 14, 2014
My Matchless Mother And Me In this unique recipe book, Local 427-721 (Tampa Bay, FL) member Lucille Rose D’Armi-Riggio combines her talents and passions for cooking and music. She reminds us that it’s never too late to discover a new talent through 240 pages of pure enjoyment—delicious recipes and music. In the back of the […]
June 13, 2014
Local 47 (Los Angeles, CA) member Alan de Veritch uses the wisdom gained from almost a half-century as a performer, teacher, mentor, and coach in putting together this guide to playing with sensuality. In the book, he attempts to help players expand their awareness of their inner most feelings and emotions in an effort to […]
June 12, 2014
The Tommy Emmanuel Experience explores the incredible talent and charisma of one of the world’s greatest guitar players. As fan Dick Ward follows Emmanuel to concerts and workshops all around the country, he discovers, not only the depth of the Australian guitarist’s genius, but the man behind the guitar as well. This is not just […]
June 11, 2014
Containing the heartfelt contributions of 135 industry singers, producers, engineers, coaches, doctors, agents, managers, and social media gurus, The Ultimate Guide to Singing offers singers insights that only come from years of valuable experience. The content follows a singer’s life and includes information on a wide variety of topics: getting gigs, working with gear, improving […]
February 1, 2014
Acoustic Rock Riffs provides a one-stop library for more than 50 of the most popular riffs and intros every acoustic guitar player should know.
February 1, 2014
This book covers 1,000 years of classical music in a fun and easy-to-read format. It’s packed with color photographs, composer biographies, and information on major works and innovations, arranged in chronological order from Early Music (1000-1600) through Modern Music (1900-present). The first three chapters introduce the basic elements of classical music, classical instruments, and a […]