Practical advice on ways to limit the pain of rejection, and how to move forward positively and practically from what may feel like the worst moment of our lives.

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Katie and Kieran Szifris founded Mixtape Music Makers in 2021 to bring a new cross-genre way of learning and experiencing music to the North East.

Here they talk about ‘musical gateway drugs’, gate keepers, being brought up in folk and opera, and how the formal ways children learn music can hold them back from stepping into their full musical selves.

You can find out more about their programme at https://mixtapemusicmakerscic.com/

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As part of our ongoing series on strategies to address the personal and professional challenges we face, Katie looks at one of the many apps out there that claim to help you successfully tackle your issues: the intriguingly named “WOOP My Life."

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Music Works is generously supported by Allianz Musical Insurance, the UK’s No. 1 musical instrument insurer.

Polyphony Arts's own Maria Cecilia Ayalde Angel explores the current visa requirements for British and non-British musicians looking to work and study both within and outside the UK.

For more advice on visas for musicians you can contact us at https://polyphonyarts.com/contact/

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Music Works is generously supported by Allianz Musical Insurance, the UK’s No. 1 musical instrument insurer.

As we watch the events unfolding in Ukraine, we send our thoughts to the artists both there and around the world who are singing their resistance and striving to keep the light of culture, hope and beauty alive.

Katie Beardsworth and the team at Music Works

Naomi Pohl shares her vision for a stronger, more inclusive Musicians’ Union as she stands for election to become its first female General Secretary.

You can find out more about Naomi’s campaign at https://www.naomiforgs.com

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Stephen Maddock, OBE, Chief Executive of the CBSO, on his experience working at the helm of one of the country’s leading arts organisations plus their exciting project to open a new school in Sandwell – one of the most deprived local authority areas in England - offering an academic secondary education with a strong musical focus.

More information about Stephen and the CBSO can be found here: https://cbso.co.uk/

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Katie looks at the importance of perception in tackling the problems we may face in our day to day professional (and personal lives), and offers some advice on how to step back and take a fresh look at the things that are causing us stress.

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Music Works is generously supported by Allianz Musical Insurance, the UK’s No. 1 musical instrument insurer.

Stephen Maddock OBE, Chief Executive of the CBSO, shares his views and advice on the recruitment process and how to build your career in the arts in a post-Covid world.

More information about Stephen and the CBSO can be found here: https://cbso.co.uk/

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Music Works is generously supported by Allianz Musical Insurance, the UK’s No. 1 musical instrument insurer.

Freelance media composer, Helen Lyon, shares her advice for anyone starting out in a career as a music creative.

You can find out more about Helen at https://www.helentlyon.co.uk/

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Music Works is generously supported by Allianz Musical Insurance, the UK’s No. 1 musical instrument insurer.