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Member’s Voice: Kayla Painter on the Rewards of Self-Releasing Music

In this blog, MU member, educator, producer, and electronic musician Kayla Painter shares her experience of self-releasing music. Following the success of her album launch last year, she explores the ups and downs of the DIY route, offering invaluable firsthand advice to other members.

Published: 15 April 2025

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Members’ Voice: My Journey as a Blind Drummer, Sound Engineer and Educator

MU member Steve Burge reflects on the challenges and opportunities that have shaped his career in the music industry, and his hopes for more inclusive music teaching and playing.

Published: 14 March 2024

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Members' Voice: "I Became Much More Aware of the Full Length and Breadth of What the Union Was Doing"

Folk musician and MU member Martin Jeremiah shares his journey of getting involved with the Union’s political activity over the past 20 years, and recounts his first experiences of joining the Regional Committee (RC).

Published: 13 March 2024

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Members’ Voice: The Barriers to Music Education for Those With a Visual Impairment

Educator, singer-songwriter and MU member Alison Trelfa reflects on the barriers she has experienced working in music education, and offers her thoughts on how we can start to break them down.

Published: 22 February 2024

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Members’ Voice: “You Can Help Shape the Profession of Music For Years to Come”

Professional musician and educator David Miller sits on the Wales and South West England Regional Committee. In this overview of his union activity, he explains what he’s been involved in and why he’s been a member for over 25 years.

Published: 19 February 2024

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Members’ Voice: “I’m Really Glad I Stood For the RC and It’s Really Important That Others Do Too”

In this blog, musician, arts facilitator and MU member Giles Perring shares his thoughts on why Regional Committees (RC) can help shape the work of the Union, and gives us an insight into a typical Scotland and Northern Ireland meeting.

Published: 09 February 2024

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Members’ Voice: Why I’d Love to See the MU Education Committee Become Even More Diverse

Musician, activist, educator and MU Member Yvonne Wyroslawska writes about her experience as Vice Chair of the MU’s Education Section Committee, and why it’s important that our committees are representative of our members.

Published: 31 January 2024

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Member’s Voice: Why I Became an MU Education Rep

Verity Quarmby reflects on how a spark for union involvement led to becoming an MU Education Rep and how she’s making a difference in her workplace.

Published: 12 September 2023

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Member’s Voice: Alice Angliss on Why She Attends MU Regional Committee Meetings

Musician and MU London member Alice Angliss shares her first-hand experience of what Regional Committee meetings are, how they work and why they’re vital in giving support to members and the industry.

Published: 10 August 2023

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