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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Social Media Promotion for Musicians: The Manual for Marketing Yourself, Your Band, and Your Music Online

November 1, 2017 IM

This update to Bobby Owsinski’s Social Media Promotion for Musicians will teach you how to use social media to effectively promote yourself and your music. It reveals a host of online insider tips and techniques to help you gain more fans and followers, increase your views and streams, and grow your ticket and merchandise sales. Not only does it show you how to effectively increase your online presence, but it also provides tips for maximizing your online exposure, saving time in social media posting, using each platform (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter) most efficiently, boosting your streams and views, developing a brand, maximizing engagement, and more.

Social Media Promotion for Musicians: The Manual for Marketing