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
Review: MFM Workshop “Make Music Your Profession” #5 With Brian Poole
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Review: MFM Workshop "Make Music Your Profession" #4 with Ken Umezaki (Digital Daruma)
Music is a Digital Commodity! Date: July 14, 2016 Venue: WeWork Wall Street Review by James J. Rehm On Thursday, July 14th, 2016, I traveled to Manhattan from a farm on long island where I volunteer to attend the MFM workshop “Make Music Your Profession - Exploring...
Review: MFM Workshop “Make Music Your Business” #3 with Matthew Flaherty
Health Issues A Neglected Concern for Musicians is Addressed Date: June 27, 2016 Venue: WeWork Wall Street Review by Dawoud Kringle The third MFM Workshop kicked off with MFM founder Sohrab Saadat Ladjavardi introducing the organization's history, and statement...
Review: MFM Workshop “Make Music Your Business” #2 with LegalShield
MFM’s 2nd Monthly Workshop Tackles Tough Legal Issues with the Help of LegalShield Date: May 23, 2016 Venue: WeWork Wall Street Review by Dawoud Kringle On Monday, May 23rd, Musicians For Musicians (MFM) presented its second workshop: A legal workshop for...
Review: MFM Workshop "Make Music Your Business" #1 With Mark Steiner (GigSalad)
Make Music Your Business #1: GigSalad A Good Business Model For Gigging Musicians Text by Dawoud Kringle Make Music Your Business #1 is Musicians For Musicians (MFM) first workshop featuring GigSalad.com founder Mark Steiner. GigSalad.com is an online service that...
#3 MFM Open Meeting Minutes Report
Date: February 23, 2016 Location: CA Music Room (NY) Attendees: 4 7:15 - Sohrab began the meeting with a musical offering. 7:20 - Attendees introduced themselves. Copies of meeting agenda, mission statement & IRS 501(c)6 description were distributed. 7:25 - Sohrab...