Career Tips

Are you working in the music industry and looking to advance your career? These quick tips can get you started with advice on various aspects of a musicians’ career.

Getting work

Selling yourself

How to Pitch for Work

Learn some direct sales techniques to be proactive in getting your work under the right people’s noses and showing them why you’re the best person for the job.

5 Tips to Sync Success

Learn music how to pitch to music supervisors to begin the sync process.

9 Tips for Successful Auditioning

6 Top Tips on Negotiating Your Gig Rate

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Effective Negotiation

Know-how

Networking: 7 Things to Make it Work Harder for You

Discover these tips to make networking work for you whether you are an introvert or an extrovert.

What you Need to Know Before Going on Tour

Touring is an integral part of many musicians’ careers, but it can be more complicated than simply turning up to perform.

DIY Music Release

It’s essential that you know how to protect your rights and make money from your music from the very beginning.

7 Legal Webinars to Watch

Buying and Selling Music Instruments

Skills for Theatre Musicians

Music Festivals

How to apply for work at music festivals and get the most out of them.

Get MU membership today

From gig players to part-time teachers and professional instrumentalists, MU members can access specialist insurance for musicians. This includes accident cover, health schemes, travel insurance and car insurance add-ons through the Musicians’ Union.

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Latest career news

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Call Out to MU Members Working in Health, Wellbeing and Music

The MU invites members who work in health and wellbeing to discuss workplace challenges and opportunities, including how the MU could help.

Published: 15 November 2023

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Breaking the Class Ceiling: Panel Highlights From Generator Live Conference 2023

The MU’s panel at this year’s Generator Live Conference discussed the challenges and barriers faced by working class musicians, and explored how we can ensure that those from different socio-economic backgrounds can access a career in the music industry.

Published: 06 October 2023

Join The MU’s Recording & Broadcasting Roadshow This Summer

There will be events across the country where you can find out all you need to know about getting paid as a recording musician, with some dates also open to non members and plus ones.

Published: 01 June 2023

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Campaign for Female Mediocrity

In this guest blog, Her Ensemble member, orchestral and chamber musician Christine Anderson shares her experiences and thoughts on women and diversity within the classical music industry.

Published: 23 March 2023

10 Tips to Help Musicians Make Money from Patreon

One decade on from the launch of Patreon, the MU focuses on how to get the best out of this popular membership subscription platform.

Published: 21 March 2023

Upcoming events

Last chance to book

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29 Nov 2023

Music Cafe

An MU sponsored networking event and drinks night for musicians, composers and songwriters.

Corsham

Last chance to book

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04 Dec 2023

PRS Members’ Fund Advice Session

This one hour webinar will explain the different types of support the PRS Members’ Fund can provide. It is aimed at those who are members of both the MU and PRS for Music.

Online Member only

Last chance to book

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04 Dec 2023

Guided Meditation

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

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Career Tips

Getting work

How to Pitch for Work

5 Tips to Sync Success

9 Tips for Successful Auditioning

6 Top Tips on Negotiating Your Gig Rate

Effective Negotiation

Know-how

Networking: 7 Things to Make it Work Harder for You

What you Need to Know Before Going on Tour

DIY Music Release

7 Legal Webinars to Watch

Buying and Selling Music Instruments

Skills for Theatre Musicians

Music Festivals

Get MU membership today

Explore our member services

Latest career news

Call Out to MU Members Working in Health, Wellbeing and Music

Breaking the Class Ceiling: Panel Highlights From Generator Live Conference 2023

Join The MU’s Recording & Broadcasting Roadshow This Summer

Campaign for Female Mediocrity

10 Tips to Help Musicians Make Money from Patreon

Upcoming events

Last chance to book

Music Cafe

Last chance to book

PRS Members’ Fund Advice Session

Last chance to book

Guided Meditation