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Music Professionals

Whatever your career path in music, we can help.

We don't just support artists. Perhaps you work in education, and see music as a way to transform the lives of young people. Or perhaps you work in the music industry, and need a bit of guidance when it comes to growing your business.

Boosting both your wellbeing and your career, Brighter Sound can connect you to networks of incredible, like-minded people, with whom you’ll grow and develop. We'll connect you with specialised training, create work opportunities that challenge you in new ways. And show you that a healthy and sustainable career in music is possible.

Music Professionals Stories

Read about how we’ve helped people to develop their leadership and facilitation skills.

  • CHAINES (Cee Haines) stands on a Manchester street. They are looking directly into the camera with a smile.

    3 December 2022

    Spotlight on CHAINES

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  • Chesqua stands on a Manchester street. She is looking straight into the camera with a beaming smile.

    3 December 2022

    Spotlight on Chesqua

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Music Professionals Resources

Top tips, blogs and videos to inform and inspire you while you grow your career as a music professional.

  • Leon Patel stood with his arms crossed smiling into the camera. Behind him is a multicoloured circular pattern painted on a white wall.

    13 March 2023

    8 ways to develop yourself as a leader

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  • Headshot of ESKA smiling at the camera with flowers in her hair against a teal background.

    6 December 2022

    ESKA's life lessons

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  • Holly leans over to a laptop to support a participant who is singing into a microphone.

    17 November 2022

    Making music sessions relevant to young people

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  • Visual minutes from the Unheard Voices conference, with various illustrations highlighting the five provocations from the day: Holistic, Equitable, Authentic, Representative, Diverse.

    21 November 2022

    What does it really mean to be musically inclusive?

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Music Professionals Resources

Get Involved

Hone your skills and networks, and make real headway in your career with our professional development opportunities.

  • A young musician sat by a facilitator by a desk watching the screen.

    Reaching Out

    Event

    29 January – 19 November

    Drop-in online chats for anyone planning and managing inclusive music activity for children and young people.

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“The sessions have allowed me to be more holistic in my practice. I feel empowered in my own abilities and trust my own judgement more."

Action Learning Set participant

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