Freelance musicians, like us, have all performed with celebrities or at professional-level live events.

We all have stories to tell and the ability to cover a wide range of musical and business demands, or we specialize in a worthy talent.

I’ve been fortunate and have had many successes in the music business, artistically and financially, and also in my real estate investing experience.

I’ve also made many mistakes and witnessed others make bad decisions. All of these experiences taught me valuable lessons.

–Ron

Select Chicago Musicians Guidelines

Select Chicago Musicians Initiatives

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A Message from the Founder of Select Chicago Musicians

SCM initiatives consist of three main categories:

Social

  • Personal face to face connections in a relaxed atmosphere

  • Interviews beyond the résumé

  • Get out there and be heard publicly... click for more

Discussions

  • Start those projects you've been thinking about

  • Consider your visual identity

  • Who do you need to please on a gig... click for more

Business

  • How to get gigs

  • Multiple streams of income

  • Promoting your ensemble and building your brand... click for more

The Select Chicago Musicians(SCM) Events will include:

  • No membership fee EVER!

  • Entertaining guest speakers on relevant and informative topics.

  • Plenty of time to network and mingle with old and new friends.

  • Live entertainment, refreshments, door prizes, and raffles

  • Prize for "Who had the worst gig?"

  • A variety of segments to keep things moving, relaxed, and fun.

  • Surprises, musical and otherwise.

  • Looking forward while also celebrating the great musicians no longer with us.

  • Date and location of the first SCM Live Event will be announced soon.

Membership and Core Principles:

  • The Select Chicago Musicians (SCM) Concept: A new community centered around SelectChicagoMusicians.org and live, in-person meetings.

  • No Costs or Solicitation: There are never any membership fees, nor will there be any solicitation for money from SCM members.

  • No Social Media: The organization maintains no social media presence.

  • Your personal presence is key!

  • By Invitation Only: Membership is strictly by invitation; interested parties can sign up at "SCM Invites" with their preferred contact information.

  • Non-Profit Status: SCM is an independent organization currently in the process of becoming a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit.

  • Private Community: SCM is intended to be a private group, operating on the principle that the smaller the group, the more important each member becomes.

  • Community Service: Ron donated $5,000 to pay members for performances in children's hospitals and homes for the elderly.

Select Chicago Musicians Live Events