Difficult Times For Musicians
We at the LMA have a lot of musicians asking me about financial aid for full-time players. For AFM/CFM members there is many resources to go to but there is also help for non-members as well. This link will give you a starting point.CFM
LMA Office Is Moving
The LMA office is moving within the next 10 days of early March to the 3rd floor of the Boys and Girls Club at 184 Horton St E, London, ON N6B 1K8. Doug Eyre our Secretary Treasurer will be running out of a new office there to attend to any LMA needs you might have or...
Gear Insurance
Features of the Program All Risks coverage on your instruments and equipment Worldwide coverage Rental reimbursement if you need to rent an instrument or equipment in the event of a loss, up to $1,000 $100 Deductible Commercial General Liability including bodily...
Goodlife Fitness Discount for CFM Members
As professional musicians, we all realize the importance of being in good physical shape to perform to the highest standards; not unlike professional athletes. To that end, the Canadian Federation of Musicians has struck a deal with GoodLife Fitness that affords us a...IFM Tweets
The MPTF has begun to ramp up free, livestreaming performances since live music performances came to a screeching halt in mid-March. Learn more about what they are doing:
https://internationalmusician.org/change-is-hard-negotiating-change-is-empowering/
IEB member ad Local 47 President John Acosta talks about the strength created by diversity in our union in his column this month:
https://internationalmusician.org/diversity-builds-strength/
Some guidelines on safety protocols for a return to work for pit musicians were issued this month from the Theatre, Touring, and Booking Division. Check them out here:
https://internationalmusician.org/safety-protocols-for-a-return-to-work-for-pit-musicians/
Grammy-nominated pianist and composer Larry Goldings has had an eclectic career, but his recent project, scoring the Netflix series, "Self-Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker," has been one of his most meaningful projects.
https://internationalmusician.org/pianist-and-composer-larry-goldings-brings-the-jazz-era-to-life-on-screen/
Two physicians -- who are also musicians -- recently completed a risk assessment for wind musicians in the time of COVID. They have summarized their findings in this month's issue:
https://internationalmusician.org/wind-musicians-risk-assessment-in-the-time-of-covid-19/