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.

One of the first things I did when I moved to Orlando in 2011 was to contact Local 389 and join the Union. Ever since then, the CFMA staff has been enormously helpful in advancing my music career in Central Florida: from notifying me about auditions and events, to networking with other musicians and making excellent rehearsal space available, the Union and my Local have been invaluable. I continue to be a proud member and would recommend it to any active musician in the Orlando area!

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.