Hi guys..
I'm planning my move to LA from the UK for July, after I've finished a couple of tours I have over here.
I have a place to live and a car sorted (but not insurance or anything yet), but other than that I don't know how anything works.
Over here we have the Musicians Union, which you don't have to join, but they're very useful so I am a member anyway. But I've heard stories about there are organizations in the US that musicians legally have to be part of, and a seperate one if you sing backing vocals?
Also, what happens about money? Do I get paid and declare how much I earn at the end of a tax year (self employed) like over here in the UK?
Many thanks for any help anyone can give, I'm a bit lost at the moment.

