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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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Music Marketing for the DIY Musician: Creating and Executing a Plan of Attack on a Low Budget

May 1, 2015 IM

Music Marketing for the DIY Musician is a proactive, step-by-step guide to producing a low-budget plan for marketing your music. New technologies make it more possible than ever for musicians to attract attention independently and leverage their own success. This book will help you see your music as a business where you can employ some of the same tools used by top companies, while always staying true to your artistic integrity. Author Bobby Borg shares his experiences from 25 years as a musician and entrepreneur, as well as research involving thousands of independent artists and marketing experts.

Music Marketing for the DIY Musician: Creating and Executing a Plan of Attack on a Low Budget, by Bobby Borg, Hal Leonard Corporation, www.halleonard.com.