Musician : Training

Continuous improvement is a fundamental part of the job and of the art of the performer. Each musician is responsible for their own work and performance.

Many musicians continue to pay for their own lessons to further develop their musical skills. In an opera company, additional training for singers can include stage-craft and movement classes and learning other specialised skills.

The Royal College of Organists  offers well-respected qualifications - the Associateship and Fellowship.

The Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM)  and Trinity College of Music  provide courses, seminars and workshops for instrumental and singing teachers at all stages in their career. Music and Media Academy  also offers teaching diplomas in collaboration with the Musicians' Union (MU) . Soundsense  (which incorporates the National Music and Disability Information Service) can provide information and advice on training for community music work.

As most musicians are self-employed, business and financial management courses may prove useful.