Tax return completion service

ISM members can access our discounted tax return completion service.

Recovering unpaid fees

Difficulties in recovering fees are, unfortunately, a common problem for professional musicians. Here we set out what you should do if you face this problem and explain how we can help you to obtain payment.

ISM Approved Private Teacher status

ISM members who work as private music teachers can apply for ISM Approved Private Teacher status which replaces the ISM Register of Professional Private Music Teachers.

Fees: private tuition

Fees: accompanists

How to update your Music Directory profile

Protecting your rights as a performer

An outline of performer's rights and tips on how to protect them.

Protecting your copyright: tips for composers

Tips on how to protect and exploit your rights as the composer of an original musical work.

How to avoid infringing copyright: using printed music

A brief outline of the law on the copying of printed music as it affects the professional musician.

How to avoid infringing copyright: performing or playing a recording

A brief outline of copyright law as it affects the public performance of musical works and the playing of recordings of performances by professional musicians.