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We work with our partner organisations, collectively aiming to ensure that performers receive expert medical assessments, advice and support.

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A Guide to Wellbeing

From mental health to having a healthy lifestyle - read our guidance to take care of your state of mind and body.

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Protect your mental and physical health and wellbeing as a musician

Being a musician puts your body, your mind and your resilience under a lot of pressure. That’s why the Musicians’ Union works hard to support musicians’ physical and mental health and wellbeing.

I'm much more aware of my rib cage and the extent of my held breath. As a brass player, that feels significant!

PeteMusician

Feldenkrais method is fascinating, science-based and totally relevant to issues faced by professional musicians.

JonathanMusician

My neck feels free. I feel more grounded and have a posture that is more free and open.

TaraMusician, about Feldenkrais

Following on from the very stressful lockdown period, I continue to find these [meditation] sessions extremely useful.

MartinMusician

Shukri is a lovely down to earth teacher and I look forward to Monday’s meditation sessions immensely.

Zoe Musician

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25 Nov 2024

Guided Meditation

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

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02 Dec 2024

Guided Meditation

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

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MU Partners

Organisations we support and partner with to help musicians with their mental health and wellbeing

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Latest on health, safety and wellbeing affecting musicians

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MU Celebrates Transgender Awareness Week 2024

Transgender Awareness Week takes place 13 - 19 November and is a one-week celebration leading up to the Transgender Day of Remembrance. To mark this we’ve put together a guide where you can check out MU resources, revisit related stories from the past year, and view upcoming events.

Published: 13 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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Motions on Mental Health and ULEZ Policies Passed at STUC Black Workers’ Conference

The MU called on the STUC to lobby Government to remove baseline financial barriers for creative workers, recognise the link between low mental wellbeing and low income, and review ULEZ policies across Scotland’s major cities to assess the impact on different creative communities.

Published: 16 October 2024

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