Musicians for Musicians brings together musicians of all kinds in the cause of their mutual self-betterment and to elevate their work to the level of a true profession.
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
Report: MFM Mixer Vol. 2 Featuring Jazz Master David Liebman, the Eclectix Ensemble & Lyndol Descant
An Evening of Jazz in Support of Professional Musicians By Dawoud Kringle On Wednesday, November 6th, 2019, MFM presented An Evening of Jazz in Support of Professional Musicians. Zinc Bar in New York City hosted the event. The event, the last major MFM event of 2019,...
MFM Workshop “Make Music Your Business” #10 w. Adam Reifsteck Report
Date: October 22, 2019 Venue: Wingspan Arts (NY) Report by Dawoud Kringle On Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019. MFM presented its 10th Workshop: Make Music Your Business with Adam Reifsteck attended by David Belmont (Vice President) and Board members Billy Harper and Roger...
MFM Workshop “Make Music Your Business” #9 w. Ken Hatfield Report
Date: Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 Venue: WingSpan Arts (NY) Review by Dawoud Kringle On Tuesday, September 24th, 2019, Musicians for Musicians (MFM) presented a milestone in its Workshop Series: Workshop with Ken Hatfield Speaking about Copyright - legally...
MFM Hudson Valley Chapter Meet Up #1 w. Jazz Maestro Joe Lovano
The MFM Hudson Valley Chapter Meet Up #1 w. Jazz Maestro Joe Lovano is held in Kingston (NY), October 12th, 2019. This public meet up is organized and run by Musicians For Musicians (MFM) President Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi (347-963-1448) and member Stephen Johnson...
MFM Public Musicians Forum #17 Report
Date: July 24, 2019 Venue: WingSpan Arts (NY) By Dawoud Kringle On Tuesday, August 27th, 2019, MFM held its 17th Public Musician’s Forum. The meeting opened with Sohrab Saadat Ladjavardi (MFM President) and Billy Harper (BoD) introducing special guest speaker Nivair...
MFM Presents: “Make Music Your Business” #9 Workshop with Ken Hatfield
Ken Hatfield Speaking About Copyright - legally protecting your creations. Understanding, securing and defending the most fundamental of all artists' rights. Date: Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 Time: 7pm to 8:30pm Venue: Wingspan Arts (Film Center Building, 630 9th...