How We Got Started

The idea for IMU began in late 2008 when two driven, independent musicians began searching for a way to give back to the independent music community, which had given them so much.  During the formation and crystallization of the organization, IMU had a broad, positive impact on those in and around the independent music community. Up to this point IMU has educated independent artists by producing five free independent music industry pamphlets and guides which have garnered over 5,000 downloads online, and has also successfully hosted eight free independent music industry seminars, lecturing to hundreds of independent musicians and those concerned about the state of the independent music community.  Additionally, IMU has specifically assisted the careers of hundreds of independent musicians, bands, and musical groups through online counseling sessions, show reviews, and by answering specific questions from independent musicians of all genres.  IMU also acted as a voice for independent musicians at the 2009 Future of Music Policy Summit in Washington, DC and is an continually active advocate for independent musicians across all forms of online social media.