Public Policy

The Society takes public policy positions that will promote more music and that support musicians, including:

Universal Healthcare – so that musicians do not have to worry about their health coverage and financial implications, but can focus on music.

Universal Basic Income – so that musicians can count on a certain basic level of income and do not have to work menial jobs instead of devoting full time to music.

Stronger Copyright Laws – to protect copyrighted works of musicians that will generate income for musicians.

Music Education – in the schools so that children will reap the benefits of learning music, which helps them in other academic pursuits, as well as music education for adults.

Accessible Music Venues – meaning that appropriate places for musical performances and gigs, house concerts and the use of church space in particular, will be more available so that musicians don’t have to play for pennies in bars.

Restoration of Urban Areas – such as the many small towns that have declined because of large corporations, with the intention that music can fill those towns with hope and energy.

Establishment of Music Caucus in the United States Congress – so that musicians will have representation to acknowledge and promote their needs in the federal legislature.

A Song to Open all Meetings – in Congress, the Administration, Courts, federal and state governments, as well as administrative bodies, nonprofit organizations, and corporations, so that everyone will be in the most harmonious frame of mind when making decisions.

Enforcement of noise statutes to reduce noise pollution, especially in urban areas, which contributes to stress and adversely affects wildlife, including the designation of ‘quiet towns’ to reduce traffic noise during evening hours.

Promote music ashrams as a way for musicians to share resources and provide music and education to the community.