Objectives

Work out a general agreement for performing musicians.

Improve the member portal.

Contact NYC’s “musicians friendly” venues and discuss a guaranteed performance agreement.

Invite the VIP (1%) musicians to our organization to advocate #UnityInTheMusicCommunity and #MakingMusicIsAProfession.

Help members become familiar with the inner workings of the music business, including the digital / Internet world.

Form alliances with the AFM and other musician support organizations and support them in their endeavors.

Reach out to politicians who care for musicians rights.

Organize an MFM Music Festival for the end of next year (with performances by our members).

Expand MFM’s on-line magazine DooBeeDooBeeDoo NY to promote our members
#MakingMusicIsAProfession
Member Benefits
MFM needs your participation in order to grow and make a difference. We will provide you with tools, resources, support, and a network of musicians who stand behind one concept: #MakingMusicIsAProfession.
Below are some of the benefits of becoming a member. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us! Or, skip the reading and register now.
MFM and Manhattan Producers Alliance Present “The Art of Hearing what you See – Composing Music for Film, Television, Theatre, and Dance” (ZOOM Webinar #3) with composers Eleni Lomvardou and Christopher North
Date: Sunday, March 7 Time: 5pm to 6pm EST Venue: ZOOM Ticket: free Please RVSP to Adam Reifsteck: adamreifsteck@gmail.com Topics will include workflow, collaboration, best practices, working in different media, working in different environments, and working remotely during lockdown. About Eleni Lomvardou Born in Athens, Greece, composer Eleni Lomvardou has written music for numerous international…
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