Welcome to the Classical Musician Advocacy & Resource page. This hub helps classical musicians navigate challenges and access critical support. It was created to protect, inform, and uplift musicians at all levels of the profession whether you're a student, freelance artist, educator, or a member of a professional orchestra.
 

On this page, you'll find:
 

• Legal & Reporting Tools for discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
  (e.g., Title IX complaints, OCR, EEOC, state-level human rights offices)
   

• Mental Health & Crisis Support including sexual assault services and musician-specific care.
  (e.g., Helping Survivors, MusiCares, The Trevor Project)
   

• Emergency Relief Guide for urgent housing, legal aid, or financial assistance.
  (e.g., Musicians Foundation, Sweet Relief Fund, union emergency programs)
   

• Know Your Rights & Labor Law Info for both union and non-union musicians
  (e.g., AFM resources, NLRB, local labor departments)
   

• Financial Literacy Tools tailored to freelance and working artists.
  (e.g., tax help, budgeting tools, grant writing basics, information on creating contracts)
   

• Health & Wellness Resources focusing on injury prevention and long-term care.
  (e.g., Performing Arts Medicine Association, Fit as a Fiddle, Body Mapping)
   

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives in music schools, festivals, and orchestras.
  (e.g., Sphinx Organization, Gateways Music Festival, DEI audit programs)
   

• Courage Over Silence Defense Fund and mutual aid networks for musicians.
   

Explore, share, and know that you are not alone....