When we start as a working musician, we often said we're not good at business; we're a musicians. Predictably, those words quickly become unfortunate reality. After being stung a couple of times, we decide to start saying "I'm going to get better at business." The big realization eventually comes to us: I am a business.
Early in our careers we hopefully make a good business decision; becoming a member of the AFM. Here's a way to enhance your AFM membership:
- Date & hours
- Location
- Artist/Advertiser/Group
- Label/Agency/Employer
- Producer/Contractor/Leader
- Songs/Event
- Amount Paid & Source
Time is of the essence; the Sound Recording Labor Agreement disallows appeals of session report forms after 18 months.
If you need help on any of this, contact the office. A little work on your part can make a big difference in your success. And it all starts when you say: I am a business.