Membership organisations - how can they benefit you?

Music teaching can be a lonely job sometimes. You may be in a small department or teach in a number of different schools across the week as a visiting instrumental teacher. 

So why not take a look at some of the memberships available to music educators and see if joining a larger community of people doing what you do might be something to invest in for the year ahead?

Things you might expect from a membership organisation range from organisation to organisation but look out for:

• Free or subsidised subject specific CPD and training
• Advice and representation
• Resources
• Information via newsletters/bulletins
• Jobs opportunities
• Opportunity to connect and network with other professionals/be added to a membership directory 
• Networks and community
• Legal support and advice

Music Mark

 Who is it for?

• Music services
• The lead organisations of music education hubs
• Music education organisations
• Schools
• Individuals working or studying in music education

• Training and resources
• Access to a wider Music Education network across the UK
• Influence on members’ behalf 

Music Teachers Association

All those who work within a school music department as well as PGCE, NQT and Graduate Music Assistants can join the MTA for free.

• Classroom teachers including PGCE and ECT
• Vocal and instrumental tutors
• Heads of department/Directors of Music
• Music department and administrative staff

• Yearbooks
• Conferences
• Facebook group
• E bulletins
• Podcasts
• Webinars
• Directory of members

The Musicians Union

• Full-time professional musicians
• Occasional gig player
• Part-time music teachers
• Anything in between

• Insurance
• Legal support
• Career advice, networking and events
• Healthcare and wellbeing services

Independent Society of Musicians

• Performers (instrumentalists, vocalists, DJs, etc.)
• Composers
• Songwriters
• Independent artists
• Educators
• Music managers
• Record label representatives
• Audio engineers
• Orchestral administrators
• Choral directors

• Legal support
• Insurance
• Professional Development
• Expert advice
• Wellbeing Services
• Professional Community
• Standing up for musicians’ rights
• Tax and business support
• Enhanced status
• Promotion
• Exclusive member discounts

Music Teachers in International Schools (MTIIS)

MTIIS is free to join and connects music teachers who are working overseas.

• Anyone interested in or already working in an international school (although anyone can sign up, there are no membership restrictions)

• CPD
• Podcasts
• Newsletters
• Community networks