SoundEMission training directory provides a list of CPD opportunities taking place in the East Midlands.
Increasing Neurodiversity Awareness
Diverse Educators and Music Mark
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14 May 2025 - Online
This course will support you in:
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Understanding what neurodiversity is.
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Thinking about your ‘learner in mind’.
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Exploring common types of neurodiversity and their prevalence.
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Being aware of adjustments we can make in the classroom.
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Sharing tips for supporting your ‘learner in mind’.
Tickets: £30
Musically Unorthodox Conference: Alternative Pathways For Young People
In Music in Media​
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22 May 2025 - The Black Diamond, Northampton
Welcome to the MU CONFERENCE where we delve into the powerful impact of music on education and society. Join us at The Black Diamond for a day filled with insightful discussions, interactive workshops, and engaging performances.
Learn how music can bridge gaps and bring communities together. Whether you're a music enthusiast, educator, or simply curious, this event is for you. Let's explore the transformative power of music together!
Tickets: FREE
Managing Behaviour in Music Lessons
Music Education Solutions​
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24th June 2025 - Online
In this 1.5 hour webinar led by Dr Phil Mullen you will explore strategies for promoting positive behaviour, and dealing with inappropriate and challenging behaviour in a music education setting.
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This webinar is suitable for all types of music educators working anywhere in the world.
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This course is available as an online self-guided option.
Tickets: £25
Cultivating Creativity through Music
Music Education Hubs East Midlands
27th June 2025 - Albert Hall, Nottingham
Discover creative approaches to music education at the MEHEM Conference for Music Education. Explore new ideas on inclusivity, innovation and stretching the boundaries of creativity within the school curriculum.
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The day includes workshops for primary, secondary and SEND settings from leading experts, as well as opportunities to network with school and music hub colleagues from across the region
Express your interest on their website
Green Room Piano Festival
The Garden House, Stamford
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21st-25th July 2025
Green Room Music Theory Crash Course
21st - 25th July 2025
For ages: 10 - 17
A crash course for ABRSM Exams
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Green Room Piano Festival Residential Course
For talented Pianists ages 10 - 20
Auditions now open
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​Find full details of all opportunities on the website
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.