SoundEMission training directory provides a list of CPD opportunities taking place in the East Midlands.
Digital Learning Centre for Creative Freelancers
The Federation of Entertainment Unions
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Available anytime
Equity, the Musicians' Union, The National Union of Journalists, BECTU and The Writers' Guild of Great Britain have joined forces to help freelance members develop the key business skills needed to support career progress.
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FEU Training provides training, information, advice, guidance and skills development opportunities to support your freelance career in the creative industries.
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Offering a wide range of free e-courses and webinars that are available anytime on their website.​
Co-Pilot: the Musicians' Mentoring Network
Help Musicians
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Available anytime
Supporting musicians with their development by pairing them with an experienced industry mentor.
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Navigating the creative, logistical, financial and emotional pressures that come with being a musician can make sustaining a career in the industry incredibly challenging.
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Co-Pilot helps musicians to take the next step in their careers by matching them with an experienced music professional, who can share their expertise to help talented creators focus, grow and thrive.
Starting the New Year With Intention: Setting Your Goals for 2026
Arts Marketing Association
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21st January 2026​ - Online
This webinar will help you set out your goals for the year ahead. Starting the new year with intent will help you focus on your wellbeing and what you want from working life. It provides the perfect opportunity to set realistic short-term goals in order to help you achieve your future long-term ambitions.
£55 for non-members; Free for members
Welcome Notes Training
Musicians Without Borders​
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12th-16th January 2026 - Leeds
For over 2 decades, MWB has developed a methodology that combines music pedagogy and community leadership.
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This training opportunity aims to share this methodology with facilitators and co-creators working across music and performing arts, with a focus on people undergoing migration, forced displacement, and refugee status.
25 places available. £500 per person, but 5 places are fully funded.
Music & Drama Education Expo
12th and 13th February 2026​ - The Business Design Centre, London​
Music & Drama Education Expo is Europe's largest gathering of teaching professionals, all coming together over two days with the single purpose of improving arts education for all learners. Whether it's taking advantage of the free CPD-certified sessions, connecting with like-minded individuals or discovering the latest resources, MDEE is the place to be.
Register now via the link below.