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Who does an AFM recording agreement cover?

AFM's Sound Recording Agreement sets minimum wages and working conditions for musicians (including those preparing music) working on audio recordings\u2014both in the studio and for live performances that are recorded.

What is scale for studio musician?

An average rate for a beginner session musician would be $40-$60 an hour or $75-$100 per song. If you're a member of a union like the American Federation of Musicians or SAG-AFTRA, check with your local union to find out specifics on the minimum payment you should receive (more on unions below).

Why would a musician join a union?

Almost all musicians and singers are freelancers and those who are self-employed need the support and protection from a union even more than salaried staff. This is because there is so much variance in rates and the conditions of work, which results in unregulated work environments and frequent issues with non-payment.

What is an AFM contract?

AFM's Sound Recording Agreement sets minimum wages and working conditions for musicians (including those preparing music) working on audio recordings\u2014both in the studio and on live performances that are recorded.

What are AFM rates?

AFM National Agreements: 14.09% Pension, $28 H&W per 3 hour session. Master scale: $434.21 ($144/hr) is the standard scale for single and album recording sessions. Low Budget Master: $243.93 ($81/hr.) This scale is used for album projects with a total recording budget of less than $99K.

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What is a sideline musician?

Sideline musicians play \u2014 or pretend to play \u2014 their instruments in front of a camera, for movies, T.V. shows or commercials. Sometimes there is a pre-recorded track playing in the background that musicians play along with, or sometimes there is no music at all.

What is AFM scale?

AFM contracts protect both the musicians and the employer by establishing clear guidelines of scale wages, and benefits, working conditions and the ownership and use of the end product. All AFM recording contracts include scale wages, health & welfare and pension payments.

Where is the band sideline from?

From North Carolina. Formed by Steve Dilling in 2010 as a part-time band to perform during open dates when his full-time band IIIrd Tyme Out was not touring.

What is scale for studio musician?

An average rate for a beginner session musician would be $40-$60 an hour or $75-$100 per song. If you're a member of a union like the American Federation of Musicians or SAG-AFTRA, check with your local union to find out specifics on the minimum payment you should receive (more on unions below).

What is sidelining in music?

In film music production, sidelining refers to when musicians appear onscreen in a film or television production. They will usually appear with their musical instruments, though they may or may not actually play on them.

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