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Pop/Rock Musicians

Resources & Associations

For information on membership in a local union nearest you, as well as developments in the music field, visit the following Web site:
American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM)
1501 Broadway, 9th Floor
New York, NY, 10036-5601
Tel: (800) 762-3444
Tel 2: (212) 869-1330
https://www.afm.org

The AGMA is a union for professional musicians. Visit its Web site for information on upcoming auditions, news announcements for the field, and membership information.
American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA)
1430 Broadway, 14th Floor
New York, NY, 10018-3308
Tel: (800) 543-2462
Tel 2: (212) 265-3687
Fax: (212) 262-9088
Email: AGMA@MusicalArtists.org
https://www.musicalartists.org

For information about the music field as well as career development opportunities, such as songwriting workshops for the pop music composer, contact
American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP)
50 West 57th Street
New York, NY, 10107
Tel: (212) 621-6000
Fax: (212) 621-6595
https://www.ascap.com

For information on membership, contact
Society for American Music (SAM)
Post Office Box 75073
Seattle, WA, 98175
Tel: (206) 601-4062
Email: sam@american-music.org
https://www.american-music.org

Songwriter101.com is a useful Web site for up-and-coming musicians. It provides assistance with marketing, tour development, CD duplication, and other aspects of developing a successful music career.
Songwriter101.com
Email: contact@songwriter101.com
http://www.songwriter101.com

The SGA offers song critiques and other workshops in select cities. Visit its Web site for further information on such events and other resources.
Songwriters Guild of America (SGA)
PO Box 2083
Brentwood, TN, 37024
Tel: (800) 524-6742
https://www.songwritersguild.com

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