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.

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Books-Resources, Products

From Folk to Classical

From Folk to Classical: Volumes 1 and 2


From Folk to Classical: Volumes 1 and 2 contains a collection of 30 arrangements for intermediate classical guitar by Paul Coles and a collection of 24 folk and classical tunes for moderately advanced guitarists.




We Were Going to Change the World

We Were Going to Change the World


This book captures the stories and contributions of women who were active in the dynamic Southern California punk rock scene of the 1970s and 1980s.




Musicmaide Stand Clips and Portfolio


Musicmaide Stand Clips and Portfolio are simple, hassle-free solutions to this problem. They firmly secure sheet music and books against the wind, while allowing for fast song transitions and easy page turns.




The Electro-Harmonix Oceans 11 digital reverb pedal features 11 reverbs—Hall, Spring, Plate, Revrs, Echo, Trem, Mod, Dyna, Auto-Inf, Shim, and Poly—and with its mode button users can select up to three variations of many of them.

The Electro-Harmonix Oceans 11 Digital Reverb Pedal


The Electro-Harmonix Oceans 11 digital reverb pedal features 11 reverbs—Hall, Spring, Plate, Revrs, Echo, Trem, Mod, Dyna, Auto-Inf, Shim, and Poly—and with its mode button users can select up to three variations of many of them.




Jason Hook M-4 Explorer

The Epiphone Limited Edition Jason Hook M-4 Explorer


The Epiphone Limited Edition Jason Hook M-4 Explorer features deep cutaway body for easy access to its 22 super jumbo-sized frets and an angled scarf across the top to provide a comfortable armrest.




Grandma of SyNths


A semi-modular analog synthesizer with built-in arpeggiator, sequencer, and spring reverb tank, Grandmother harks back to Moog’s modular roots.




Rhythm First

Rhythm First! A Beginner’s Guide to Jazz Improvisation


In a step-by-step fun method, Rhythm First! builds up the student’s library of rhythmic figures and has them playing along with the accompanying CD to get the sound and feel of jazz soloing under their fingers.




pearl jam faq

Pearl Jam FAQ: All that’s Left to Know About Seattle’s Most Enduring Band


Spanning the band’s entire career, each chapter of Pearl Jam FAQ explores a different aspect of the band’s history. It covers members’ successes, failures, and tragedies, from their pre-Pearl Jam days to today




Kalmen Opperman

Kalmen Opperman: A Legacy of Excellence


Kalmen Opperman is remembered for his dedication to teaching. This biography explores his story, from self-taught musician to a 50-year career playing in orchestra pits for Broadway musicals and ballets.




Life in Db

Life in Db: A Jazz Journal


Taken from the blogs of the renowned jazz composer, arranger, bandleader, and educator, Local 802 (New York City) member David Berger tells readers what it’s like to be a jazz musician and arranger.










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