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A comprehensive range of music career advice, case studies, contacts and a series of valuable ‘how-to’ features, all designed to assist musicians in developing their career within the music industry.

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From maximising opportunities of your online presence to taking advantage of ‘word of mouth’ recommendations and offline marketing.

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Llinos Owen for Disability History Month: “My Experiences as a Disabled Orchestral Musician Have Been Varied to Say the Least!”

In our third member blog for Disability History Month 2024, Llinos Owen shares her personal story of music-making and activism, how MU membership has supported her journey, and why she believes attitudes towards access needs are changing, for the better.

Published: 28 November 2024

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Silencing the Inner Critic: How Self-Talk and Feldenkrais Can Help Tame Performance Anxiety

Anxiety is November's theme for the new term of MU Feldenkrais sessions, which are free and run exclusively for members. In this blog, professional musician and Feldenkrais teacher, Emma Alter, reflects on how she manages negative self-talk and why her practice helps foster self-compassion.

Published: 22 October 2024

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12 Dec 2024

Self-Releasing Your Music Online

A free webinar for Scotland & Northern Ireland members to get an overview of the steps you need to take to self-release your music online.

Online (Zoom)
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16 Dec 2024

Guided Meditation

An extremely efficient and powerful meditation practice, based on Ascension meditation techniques.

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