I have been a member since 2002 and have been very satisfied with my Union. They were there for me with assistance toward replacing my roof during the last hurricane. Because of the high deductible I had to pay a large amount to replace my roof.

Being in the AFM is essential for a professional musician. The AFM helps protect you and helps provide quality and safe performances! It enables you to continue your love of performing while providing you with resources and knowledge of “The Biz!” The pension plan is an awesome benefit which most musicians are grateful for to help with future financial security. The camaraderie of fellow professionals is priceless.

The Union is crucial and directly relevant to my success as a working professional musician. The people of Local 389 are genuine and helpful. They are knowledgeable advocates who will talk you through what you need for continued success and security in the industry.

The Musician’s union has been instrumental in recent years to me and my family. When we first relocated to this area, things did not go as we thought they would. When we needed a little help to get by, to my surprise the musician’s union was the only organization in Orlando that could and did actually help.

I feel protected when I play shows. I know that they have my back if there is a pay dispute or damage to equipment. I love that I can ask questions and get responses quickly.

The Union always has my back when it comes to questions, help with contracts, and finding musicians.

Live music, and the ability to make a living from musical endeavors, is precious in a town that thrives on arts and entertainment. When musicians unite, we can stand together to foster and support fairness and integrity for working artists. AFM389 has always been a staunch advocate and supporter of these ideals.

When I joined in Illinois - of course you were in the union. I was 16 ... what did I know!?! Through the years, I've come to learn about strength in numbers, strength in purpose, strength in direction. That's what the AFM intends and strives for, BUT it's what Local 389 DOES!!

I was a member of the Chicago Local after graduating college - it was just understood that to pursue a career as a professional musician meant staying in the brother/sisterhood for life. I joined immediately and never regretted my decision!

I am a member of the CFMA because... 1) Pension 2) Relationships/Networking 3) Work visas (international gigs) 4) Disney CBA 5) Advocacy for musicians and artists 6) Because Deborah Dansby Wells made me join for a MPTF gig and I'm still here! :)

Great People. Great Union Lane. A great path into the future!

I think it's essential for musicians to belong to the only organization which has been there for us through the years. No other entity is there for us. Proud to be a member since 1956.