NEWSLETTER

Welcome to the Musicians' Exchange. Thanks for your interest. Read on about this unique musical enterprise.

Supporting musicians since 1983

The Exchange is rapidly gaining a reputation as the place to call for any business related to music. You don't even have to be a member to benefit from some services.

We want to talk to everyone about their musical concerns. Musicians come from all walks of life and bring with them fresh and creative ideas which are unique to each individual.

Call the 24 hour hotline anytime at 415-474-1287

Email AME at amusex@comcast.net

Richard Scherer —Founder

Members need only to call the 24 hour Hotline and a loyal friend is there to help. Our staff is dedicated to your success. Many are volunteers who's sole purpose is to support your efforts. Others are seasoned professionals who have a responsibility to foster the growth of new talent.

Granted, we don't have a slick office high-rise in L.A. like the big entertainment conglomerates, but by the same token they don't do a lot for the starving musician in the street either. You see, there's big money in the music business, that's why the industry leeches (most of whom are not even musicians) get rich sucking income away from the artists.
Those musicians who do 'hit it big' only get a small percentage of the money made from their music, while the corporate fat-cats keep the lion's share. This culture of greed and exploitation will now come to an end thanks to the Musicians' Exchange.

Instead of paying thousands to outside managers and producers, our rates are so low, given the cost-to-benefit ratio, it's as if we were paying you. How do we do it? Volume. Proceeds from the hundreds of members are pooled and redistributed in the form of services, promotional hard copy and web content, and audio & video tape recordings. And with a multi-task staff of experts, precise scheduling and cooperation from members, we are able to do it well.
The Musicians' Exchange started out in the early 1980's as an underground grassroots organization based in San Francisco. Since then it has spread like wildfire to become an intricately intertwined network of music business people.

Now all services are available within the greater San Francisco bay region. As far North as Sacramento, as far East as Fresno, and as far South as Monterey. If you live out of state, The Musicians' Exchange is a good reason for moving to this area. We have a Membership Relocation Plan to assist in finding housing, employment and other basic needs during any geographical transition.

Never before has there been an organization that truly helps struggling musicians, particularly those just starting out. In the past they would be eaten alive by unscrupulous sharks lurking in the murky depths of record companies and nightclubs. But now, The Musicians' Exchange signals an end to the traditional system of 'making it'. You don't lose out because we circumvent the process for you.

Musicians and non-musicians rely on us for contacts, information, training, guidance and hardware. We are a beacon of light and a pillar of strength in a world of darkness and despair. That's why thousands of musicians come to us annually for aid and inspiration. We cut through the red tape, bypass the run-arounds and lead them to their goals.

The Exchange functions like a finely tuned machine, delivering quick and efficient service to each and every member regardless of professional level or personal background. And with your active participation, the conditions required for expedient progress are enhanced. Working together in harmony results in faster and greater achievement.
All departments share the responsibility and accountability of furnishing members with the best treatment available anywhere at any price. Our over-riding concern: The professional and financial success, and personal welfare and happiness of all our members.