Playing live
A wide range of advice for MU members, from first rehearsals to touring abroad, agents to depping, including MU live rates and Standard Live Engagement Contracts.
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Teaching
Advice and resources for MU members who teach, covering such subjects as good working practices, our partners, protecting your hearing, and teaching contracts and rates.
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Recording & Broadcasting
Advice and downloadable resources for session musicians, writers, arrangers and copyists, including MU rates and our minimum terms agreements for recording and broadcasting.
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Legal advice
Includes the MU Contract Advisory Service and Legal Advice and Assistance Scheme, Specimen Agreements, partnerships, management, sampling and endorsements.
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Insurance
Free MU equipment insurance, Public Liability Insurance, Personal Accident Cover, Professional Expenses Insurance and Family Motoring & Accident Aftercare for members.
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Getting paid
The MU's Ask Us First service, the benefits of systematic invoicing, how to claim interest on late payments and a downloadable version of our comprehensive Tax Savings Guide.
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Career advice
Practical advice on developing and sustaining a successful career, from first rehearsals and gigs, to getting press, maintaining an online presence and flying with instruments.
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Orchestras
Full- and part-time agreements and advice for MU orchestral members, covering such areas as playing casual concerts and depping, and the important role played by MU Stewards.
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Health & Safety
Advice on a wide range of Health & Safety issues, from ensuring venue safety and the Disability Discrimination Act, to dealing with performance anxiety and PAT testing.
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MU communications
Downloadable PDF and/or audio versions of MU member communications, including The Musician journal, The Musician Extra newsletters and seminar notes.
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Learning
The MU recognises the importance of learning and acknowledges the role it can play in supporting its members by the enhancement of existing skills or assisting members in learning new skills.
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