How Do You Become A Member Of A California Musicians Union?
As a musician, it is important to be recognized as such and get a wage you deserve for your professional services. Many musicians are taken advantage of. Joining the American Federation of Musicians will help you receive the credit you need to begin being paid for your talent and service. Joining a union in California is a fairly simple, straightforward process. Find a local union near you. The American Federation of Musicians operates through local chapters that operate as separate entities throughout the United States and Canada. Membership is open to all part-time or full time musicians and singers. The Local 6 covers San Francisco, Oakland and Marin County. The Local 47 represents Los Angeles while Local 7 covers Orange County. Sacramento is covered by Local 12 and San Diego by Local 325. Submit an application to join. Visit your local AFM’s chapter for an application or download the application online. The application is two pages long. Answer every question fully and sign the mem
