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  • Join the ISM, the UK's professional body for musicians

    Whether you're on stage, behind the scenes or nurturing new talent, get legal support, expert advice and much more. Join the ISM and help us fight for music's future.

  • ISM annual fees survey results 2023

    Read our annual survey of teachers', examiners' and accompanists' fees. The results indicate what other music professionals charge for their services across the UK.

  • Free workshop: An introduction to music production

    Learn how to navigate production software and build a track in this free online workshop on Tuesday 11 July, 5-6pm.

  • Webinar: Safeguarding for musicians

    Find out about the fundamentals of safeguarding in this free ISM Trust webinar for musicians working with children or vulnerable adults on Thursday 22 June, 4-5pm.

  • Musicians' Hearing Health Scheme

    The ISM Members Fund has become a partner of the Musicians’ Hearing Health Scheme from Help Musicians to help protect musicians’ hearing.

  • New resource: Primary Singing Toolkit

    The Primary Singing Toolkit is a free digital resource for primary music teachers created by the ISM Trust, in partnership with Voices Foundation. Find your voice and share the joy of singing.

  • Health and wellbeing support

    ISM member? Access free health and wellbeing services, including a 24-hour adviceline, counselling and CBT, financial advice and physiotherapy, funded by the ISM Members Fund.