Musicians For Musicians (MFM) is a collective of freelance music professionals uniting to advocate for FAIR PAY, respect, and equitable treatment for all musicians.
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.
Objectives
MFM and the music community must collaborate and act collectively in order to fight unfair pay especially by the the digital service providers, such as Spotify and YouTube.
MFM supports political actions leading to the amendment of the “Safe Harbor” provision (section 512) of the DMCA.
And it backs the American Music Fairness Act which demands musicians getting paid for AM/FM radio airplay.
Further details of these campaigns as well as announcements of official MFM action in this regard, will be forthcoming.
Work out a general agreement for performing musicians.
Improve the member portal and expand MFM’s online magazine DooBeeDooBeeDoo NY to promote our members
Contact NYC’s “musician-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 in the near future (with performances by our members).
#MakingMusicIsAProfession
If you believe in MFM, please get on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or the platform of your choice and snap a photo of yourself displaying our mission: #MakingMusicIsAProfession or #UnityInTheMusicCommunity Be proud and say it loud!
News
“MFM SPEAKS OUT” w. Host Sohrab aka SoSaLa & Guest Kaleta
Have you listened to MFM SPEAKS OUT yet? Check it out here: https://mfmspeaksout.simplecast.com/episodes/kaleta-F6R_FegB. Legendary Afrobeat guitarist and MFM member Leon "Kaleta" Ligan-Majekodunmi joins "MFM Speaks Out" podcast host Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi, aka...
Report: MFM 2025 Year-End Mixer
MFM Holds Its First Year-End Mixer at Catalyst Records A Report by Dawoud Kringle On Friday, December 12th, 2025, MFM held its first Year-End Mixer at Catalyst Records. MFM president Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi produced the event. Roger Blanc was the music coordinator....
2025 Annual Membership Meeting Report
On Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025, MFM held its 2025 Annual Membership Meeting. The meeting was opened and hosted by MFM President Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi. During his introduction, he mentioned that our membership has not increased significantly and that we need...
MFM ZOOM Webinar #17 with Shakuhachi (Japanese Flute) Maestro Adam Robinson
Musicians For Musicians (MFM) Presents: "Music Is Essential" ZOOM Webinar #17 with Adam Robinson - Shakuhachi (Japanese Flute) Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025Time: 3pm to 4:30pm (ET)Venue: ZOOMHost: Christopher North Producer: Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi Ticket: $5 -...
MFM Turns 10! Musicians For Musicians Celebrates its First Decade
Report by Dawoud Kringle Photos by Kim, Clara, and Banning On Friday, September 5th, 2025, the Cutting Room in New York City hosted MFM's 10th Anniversary Celebration. After a brief and impassioned introduction by Kim Schmidt, the MFM Unity Ensemble...
Musicians For Musicians Celebrates 10 Years of Music Advocacy with Star-Studded Performance Event at The Cutting Room
Musicians For Musicians (MFM), a nonprofit association advocating for the rights, recognition, and fair pay of freelance and independent musicians, proudly announces its 10th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, September 5, at The Cutting Room in New York City. This...