Training & Events
Discover inspiring music education training and events around the UK.
Music Mark Members are encouraged to take advantage of our year-round offer of professional development opportunities including peer groups and our mentoring and coaching programme.
Join SLS 360’s fantastic network for problem solving, knowledge sharing, masterclasses and more. Music Mark members can access the network at a generously subsidised rate.
Start with Singing: Supporting Teachers to Embed Music in their Primary School
- Music Mark
- Free to Members
- 4th November 2025
- 3.30pm - 5.00pm
- Online (Zoom)
Join us for our first Primary School Music Teaching series session, this time with representatives from Oak/Bristol Beacon and Sing Up.
Research Feedback from UCL: Sustainability Practices in Music Hubs & Services
- 13th November 2025
- 4pm - 5pm
- Online (Zoom)
Following release of UCL research commissioned by Music Mark, this session is an opportunity to hear from Dr Ross Purves as he provides a summary of key findings and share their insights and recommendations for running a greener music service or organisation.
Music Mark Annual Conference 2025
- Music Mark
- Member Discount
- 17th and 18th November 2025
- East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham
Bookings have now closed and we looking forward to seeing all our delegates at the conference soon!
FAA Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health
- Music Mark
- Members Only
- 25th November 2025
- 9am - 1pm
- Online (Zoom)
Music Mark have teamed up with Soundcastle once again, this time to deliver a Level 1 qualification in Mental Health First Aid.
Carbon Literacy Training
- Music Mark
- Members Only
- 27 November & 4th December
- 9.30am - 12:30pm
- Online (Zoom)
Join us for this 2-part Carbon Literacy Certified training course to help you build understanding and develop clear and personalised next steps for your organisation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The Leadership Collective have created a bespoke leadership programme to enable your senior leadership team to find the best ways of working together, and to create empowered, inclusive and thriving work cultures.
Navigating Intersectionality with Belonging Effect
- Belonging Effect
- Music Mark
- Free to Members
- 28th January and 11th March 2026
- 1.30pm - 3pm
- Online (Zoom)
We’ve teamed up with Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) to deliver a two-part course on Intersectionality in education, to help people consider and build truly inclusive spaces.
Music Mark peer groups allow people across the UK to connect, discuss and learn from people with similar roles within the Music Education Sector. This session is specifically for Instrumental and Vocal Tutors.
The Implementation of Inclusive Practice in the Music Room | The Secondary Music Teaching Series
- Music Mark
- Member Discount
- 4th February 2026
- 5-6.30pm
- Online (Zoom)
Jenetta Hurst explores these curriculum-based approaches that incorporate and promote inspirational diverse ethnic representation and content at secondary level, as part of our Secondary Music Teaching Series.
T-Time online sessions are interactive sessions exclusively for classroom teachers to talk about their current teaching practice. T-Time is an opportunity to reflect with colleagues across primary, secondary and SEND settings around the UK and discuss hot topics affecting music education.
PR and Communication: Helping Your Work Shine Bright
- Music Mark
- Member Discount
- 11th March 2026
- 10am - 12pm
- Zoom (Online)
Make sure your key messages are heard and remembered by your organisations audience, with this course from The Leadership Collective.
Disability Inclusive Classrooms with Celebrating Diversity
- Celebrating Disability
- Music Mark
- Member Discount
- 24th March 2026
- 3.30pm - 6.30pm
- Online (Zoom)
Make your Music classroom and teaching more accessible and engaging for everyone with actionable tips, resources, and ideas.
Music Mark peer groups allow people across the UK to connect, discuss and learn from people with similar roles within the Music Education Sector. This session is specifically for Instrumental and Vocal Tutors.
T-Time online sessions are interactive sessions exclusively for classroom teachers to talk about their current teaching practice. T-Time is an opportunity to reflect with colleagues across primary, secondary and SEND settings around the UK and discuss hot topics affecting music education.
Building Partnerships: Broadening Provision through Community Music-Making and the Wider Sector | The Secondary Music Teaching Series
- Music Mark
- Member Discount
- 9th June 2026
- 5-6.30pm
- Online (Zoom).
Jenetta Hurst leads delegates through an interactive session to share true areas for development, planning, assessing provision and sharing good practice.
Music Mark Members are encouraged to take advantage of our year-round offer of professional development opportunities including peer groups and our mentoring and coaching programme.
Join SLS 360’s fantastic network for problem solving, knowledge sharing, masterclasses and more. Music Mark members can access the network at a generously subsidised rate.
Secondary Music Leadership Certificate
- Starting on 3rd November 2025
- 16:30 - 18:00
- Online (Zoom)
This programme aims to provide tools to support teachers in developing a thriving music department and delivering a high quality curriculum appropriate to their local context.
Start with Singing: Supporting Teachers to Embed Music in their Primary School
- Music Mark
- Free to Members
- 4th November 2025
- 3.30pm - 5.00pm
- Online (Zoom)
Join us for our first Primary School Music Teaching series session, this time with representatives from Oak/Bristol Beacon and Sing Up.
Figurenotes: Developing Your Practice
- 5th, 12th, and 19th November 2025
- 09:30 - 11:30
- Online (Zoom)
Learn the tools to create a truly accessible music practice, where your students thrive. Build confidence and engagement across a wide range of learners in both ASN/SEND and mainstream settings. You’ll leave with resources you can use straight away.
Making Music with Special Children
- 10th and 11th November
- 10:00 - 17:00
- York Centre for Voluntary Services, YO1 6ET
Our popular course Making Music with Special Children will help you to find out how music can help you to communicate with children who have life-limiting illness and/or special educational needs. We aim to give you the skills and confidence to make music with children with complex disabilities.
Q&A: Taking action on climate change as a small organisation or individual
- 11th November 2025
- 11:00 - 12:15
- Online (Zoom)
We’ll be joined by Music Declares Emergency, Impatience Earth and Nick Perks to chat realistically about climate change.
Research Feedback from UCL: Sustainability Practices in Music Hubs & Services
- 13th November 2025
- 4pm - 5pm
- Online (Zoom)
Following release of UCL research commissioned by Music Mark, this session is an opportunity to hear from Dr Ross Purves as he provides a summary of key findings and share their insights and recommendations for running a greener music service or organisation.
Choral Leadership Level 1
- 14th November 2025
- 10:00 - 16:00
- ABRSM Offices, 4 London Wall Place, London, EC2Y 5AU
ABRSM Voices CPD days offer practical, CPD-accredited training in choral leadership and music subject leadership. Led by expert Charles Béquignon-MacDougall, sessions support all experience levels with hands-on tools to inspire inclusive, confident music teaching.
Choral Leadership Level 1
- 17th November 2025
- 10:00 - 16:00
- Attenborough Arts Centre, University of Leicester, Lancaster Road, Leicester, LE1 7HA
ABRSM Voices CPD days offer practical, CPD-accredited training in choral leadership and music subject leadership. Led by expert Charles Béquignon-MacDougall, sessions support all experience levels with hands-on tools to inspire inclusive, confident music teaching.
Music Mark Annual Conference 2025
- Music Mark
- Member Discount
- 17th and 18th November 2025
- East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham
Bookings have now closed and we looking forward to seeing all our delegates at the conference soon!
Making Music with Special Children
- 17th and 18th November 2025
- 10:00 - 17:00
- Hoxton Hall, London, N1 6SH
Our popular course Making Music with Special Children will help you to find out how music can help you to communicate with children who have life-limiting illness and/or special educational needs. We aim to give you the skills and confidence to make music with children with complex disabilities.
Artists’ Care: Supervision and care for artists working in complex settings
- 20th November 2025
- 11:00 - 12:15
- Online (Zoom)
How can supervision and care in challenging and complex settings be structured, funded and embedded within organisational structures?
Classroom Teacher to Music Lead Level 1
- 21st November 2025
- 10:00 - 16:00
- Attenborough Arts Centre, University of Leicester, Lancaster Road, Leicester, LE1 7HA
Led by ABRSM Voices Consultant Jenny Trattles, this CPD supports classroom teachers stepping into music leadership. Build subject knowledge, explore quality music education, and learn how to support colleagues in a practical, inclusive environment.
Maximising the Impact of Classroom Helpers in Whole Class Teaching
- 22nd November 2025
- 10:00 - 11:30
- Online (Zoom)
Are you making the most of your classroom help in your music lessons? Teaching assistants and additional adults (who may be teachers and/or performers) can have an amazing impact on learning when deployed and communicated with effectively. This session gives ideas and tips to musically engage all.
FAA Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health
- Music Mark
- Members Only
- 25th November 2025
- 9am - 1pm
- Online (Zoom)
Music Mark have teamed up with Soundcastle once again, this time to deliver a Level 1 qualification in Mental Health First Aid.
Carbon Literacy Training
- Music Mark
- Members Only
- 27 November & 4th December
- 9.30am - 12:30pm
- Online (Zoom)
Join us for this 2-part Carbon Literacy Certified training course to help you build understanding and develop clear and personalised next steps for your organisation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Choral Leadership Level 1
- 27th November 2025
- 10:00 - 16:00
- Friends’ Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS
ABRSM Voices CPD days offer practical, CPD-accredited training in choral leadership and music subject leadership. Led by expert Charles Béquignon-MacDougall, sessions support all experience levels with hands-on tools to inspire inclusive, confident music teaching.
Classroom Teacher to Music Lead Level 1
- 27th November 2025
- 10:00 - 16:00
- Friends’ Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS
Led by ABRSM Voices Consultant Jenny Trattles, this CPD supports classroom teachers stepping into music leadership. Build subject knowledge, explore quality music education, and learn how to support colleagues in a practical, inclusive environment.
In this 1.5 hour webinar led by Dr Phil Mullen you will explore strategies for delivering music activities for children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMHD).
Classroom Teacher to Music Lead Level 1
- 28th November 2025
- 10:00 - 16:00
- ABRSM Offices, 4 London Wall Place, London, EC2Y 5AU
Led by ABRSM Voices Consultant Jenny Trattles, this CPD supports classroom teachers stepping into music leadership. Build subject knowledge, explore quality music education, and learn how to support colleagues in a practical, inclusive environment.
The Leadership Collective have created a bespoke leadership programme to enable your senior leadership team to find the best ways of working together, and to create empowered, inclusive and thriving work cultures.
Inclusive Music Education Certificate
- Starting on 8th January 2026
- 16:30 - 18:00
- Online (Zoom)
This programme is devised and delivered by globally-recognised musical inclusion expert Dr Phil Mullen, drawing on his academic research and practical experience.
Primary Music Specialist Certificate
- Starting on 9th January 2026
- 16:00 - 17:30
- Online (Zoom)
Are you teaching music as a ‘specialist’ in a primary school, and looking for a certification that demonstrates, develops and enhances your expertise?
Learning Behaviours in Whole Class Musical Teaching
- 12th January 2026
- 18:00 - 19:30
- Online (Zoom)
Would you like to feel more relaxed about behaviour in delivering whole class creative lessons with primary/elementary age pupils? This 90 minute online experience is aimed at music educators to help underpin behaviour basics in whole class teaching using an evidence-based relational approach.
Music Education Support & Development Certificate
- Starting on 12th January 2026
- 12:30 - 16:00
- Online (Zoom)
This programme devised and led by experienced music education consultant Dr Liz Stafford is designed for advisors, consultants, trainers, and lead schools to help them to develop their skills in supporting and developing music education in other schools.
Primary Music Leadership Certificate
- Starting on 28th January 2026
- 12:30 - 15:00
- Online (Zoom)
This course is designed for teachers who have been or aspire to be given subject responsibility for music in their schools, and is suitable for both specialist and non-specialist music subject leaders.
Navigating Intersectionality with Belonging Effect
- Belonging Effect
- Music Mark
- Free to Members
- 28th January and 11th March 2026
- 1.30pm - 3pm
- Online (Zoom)
We’ve teamed up with Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) to deliver a two-part course on Intersectionality in education, to help people consider and build truly inclusive spaces.
Music Mark peer groups allow people across the UK to connect, discuss and learn from people with similar roles within the Music Education Sector. This session is specifically for Instrumental and Vocal Tutors.
Teaching 3-5 Year Olds Singing and Musicianship
- 2nd February 2026
- 18:00 - 19:30
- Online (Zoom)
Early years music skills made simple in 90 minutes. This is a quick and easy online session is aimed at practitioners working within Early Years Foundation Stage settings to help organise and deliver fun activities to encourage musical learning.
Secondary Music Leadership Certificate
- Starting on 3rd February 2026
- 16:30 - 18:00
- Online (Zoom)
This programme aims to provide tools to support teachers in developing a thriving music department and delivering a high quality curriculum appropriate to their local context.
The Implementation of Inclusive Practice in the Music Room | The Secondary Music Teaching Series
- Music Mark
- Member Discount
- 4th February 2026
- 5-6.30pm
- Online (Zoom)
Jenetta Hurst explores these curriculum-based approaches that incorporate and promote inspirational diverse ethnic representation and content at secondary level, as part of our Secondary Music Teaching Series.
T-Time online sessions are interactive sessions exclusively for classroom teachers to talk about their current teaching practice. T-Time is an opportunity to reflect with colleagues across primary, secondary and SEND settings around the UK and discuss hot topics affecting music education.
Ways Into Teaching Children Part-Singing
- 10th February 2026
- 18:00 - 19:30
- Online (Zoom)
This quick and easy 90 minute online session aims to help educators to support their students in the skills required to sing in harmony.
Developing Core Skills in Primary Music
- 11th February 2026
- 09.30 - 14.30
- Online (Zoom)
In this full day webinar you will learn how to support your pupils to develop their skills and understanding in performing, composing & improvising, listening, reading notation, and understanding the history of music.
Singing with Purpose – Music Educators’ Conference 2026
- 12th February 2026
- 09:00 - 16:00 (arrival from 08:30)
- NSPCC National Training Centre, Gilmour Close, LE4 1EZ
A jam-packed conference full of ideas and inspiration with a focus on singing. This will be a practical day with you taking part in workshops and sessions to enhance and develop your practice with skills you can take straight back to the classroom!
Managing Behaviour in Music Education
- 23rd February 2026
- 16:00 - 17:30
- Online (Zoom)
In this 1.5 hour webinar led by Dr Phil Mullen you will explore strategies for promoting positive behaviour, and dealing with inappropriate and challenging behaviour in a music education setting.
Choral Leadership Level 2
- 27th February 2026
- 10:00 - 16:00
- ABRSM Offices, 4 London Wall Place, London, EC2Y 5AU
Led by ABRSM Voices Consultant Charles MacDougall, this CPD day helps experienced choral leaders refine warm-ups, conducting, and repertoire for performance. Gain fresh ideas and confidence to energise your choir and elevate your leadership.
Curriculum Music Conference North
- 4th March 2026
- 09:30 - 16:00
- Baths Hall, Scunthorpe
A day of inspiration for primary and secondary music teachers, featuring practical workshops, presentations, discussions, and exhibition, all designed to support you with delivering curriculum music in schools.
Classroom Teacher to Music Lead Level 2
- 6th March 2026
- 10:00 - 16:00
- ABRSM Offices, 4 London Wall Place, London, EC2Y 5AU
Delivered by ABRSM Voices Consultant Jenny Trattles, this CPD builds on Level 1 with pitch and composition skills, SEN strategies, and your first steps in developing a Music Development Plan. A practical, inclusive session for growing music leadership.
PR and Communication: Helping Your Work Shine Bright
- Music Mark
- Member Discount
- 11th March 2026
- 10am - 12pm
- Zoom (Online)
Make sure your key messages are heard and remembered by your organisations audience, with this course from The Leadership Collective.
Curriculum Music Conference Central
- 19th March 2026
- 09.30 - 16.00
- Cable Plaza, Dudley
A day of inspiration for primary and secondary music teachers, featuring practical workshops, presentations, discussions, and exhibition, all designed to support you with delivering curriculum music in schools.
Choral Leadership Level 2
- 20th March 2026
- 10:00 - 16:00
- Friends’ Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS
Led by ABRSM Voices Consultant Charles MacDougall, this CPD day helps experienced choral leaders refine warm-ups, conducting, and repertoire for performance. Gain fresh ideas and confidence to energise your choir and elevate your leadership.
Classroom Teacher to Music Lead Level 2
- 20th March 2026
- 10:00 - 16:00
- Friends’ Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS
Delivered by ABRSM Voices Consultant Jenny Trattles, this CPD builds on Level 1 with pitch and composition skills, SEN strategies, and your first steps in developing a Music Development Plan. A practical, inclusive session for growing music leadership.
In this 1.5 hour webinar led by Dr Phil Mullen you will explore strategies for delivering music activities for children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMHD).
Disability Inclusive Classrooms with Celebrating Diversity
- Celebrating Disability
- Music Mark
- Member Discount
- 24th March 2026
- 3.30pm - 6.30pm
- Online (Zoom)
Make your Music classroom and teaching more accessible and engaging for everyone with actionable tips, resources, and ideas.
Classroom Teacher to Music Lead Level 2
- 17th April 2026
- 10:00 - 16:00
- Attenborough Arts Centre, University of Leicester, Lancaster Road, Leicester, LE1 7HA
Delivered by ABRSM Voices Consultant Jenny Trattles, this CPD builds on Level 1 with pitch and composition skills, SEN strategies, and your first steps in developing a Music Development Plan. A practical, inclusive session for growing music leadership.
Music Education Support & Development Certificate
- Starting on 28th April 2026
- 12:30 - 16:00
- Online (Zoom)
This programme devised and led by experienced music education consultant Dr Liz Stafford is designed for advisors, consultants, trainers, and lead schools to help them to develop their skills in supporting and developing music education in other schools.
Choral Leadership Level 2
- 1st May 2026
- 10:00 - 16:00
- Attenborough Arts Centre, University of Leicester, Lancaster Road, Leicester, LE1 7HA
Led by ABRSM Voices Consultant Charles MacDougall, this CPD day helps experienced choral leaders refine warm-ups, conducting, and repertoire for performance. Gain fresh ideas and confidence to energise your choir and elevate your leadership.
Classroom Teacher to Music Lead Level 3
- 08/05/2026
- 10:00 - 16:00
- ABRSM Offices, 4 London Wall Place, London, EC2Y 5AU
Delivered by ABRSM Voices Consultant Jenny Trattles, this CPD supports music leads with curriculum delivery, assessment, and co-curricular strategies. Gain confidence in leading music across your school with creativity and impact.
Music Mark peer groups allow people across the UK to connect, discuss and learn from people with similar roles within the Music Education Sector. This session is specifically for Instrumental and Vocal Tutors.
Primary Music Leadership Certificate
- Starting on 14th May 2026
- 12:30 - 15:00
- Online (Zoom)
This course is designed for teachers who have been or aspire to be given subject responsibility for music in their schools, and is suitable for both specialist and non-specialist music subject leaders.
Music Teachers’ Association Conference 2026
- 15th - 17th May 2026
- Warwick Schools Foundation
Join us for a weekend of exceptional CPD, inspirational speakers, unrivalled networking opportunities and our enviable trade fair – all under the theme of ‘Music: Where we Belong’.
Managing Behaviour in Music Education
- 19th May 2026
- 16:00 - 17:30
- Online (Zoom)
In this 1.5 hour webinar led by Dr Phil Mullen you will explore strategies for promoting positive behaviour, and dealing with inappropriate and challenging behaviour in a music education setting.
T-Time online sessions are interactive sessions exclusively for classroom teachers to talk about their current teaching practice. T-Time is an opportunity to reflect with colleagues across primary, secondary and SEND settings around the UK and discuss hot topics affecting music education.
Primary Music Specialist Certificate
- Starting on 1st June 2026
- 16:00 - 17:30
- Online (Zoom)
Are you teaching music as a ‘specialist’ in a primary school, and looking for a certification that demonstrates, develops and enhances your expertise?
Secondary Music Leadership Certificate
- Starting on 3rd June 2026
- 16:30 - 18:00
- Online (Zoom)
This programme aims to provide tools to support teachers in developing a thriving music department and delivering a high quality curriculum appropriate to their local context.
Building Partnerships: Broadening Provision through Community Music-Making and the Wider Sector | The Secondary Music Teaching Series
- Music Mark
- Member Discount
- 9th June 2026
- 5-6.30pm
- Online (Zoom).
Jenetta Hurst leads delegates through an interactive session to share true areas for development, planning, assessing provision and sharing good practice.
Choral Leadership Level 3
- 11th June 2026
- 10:00 - 16:00
- Attenborough Arts Centre, University of Leicester, Lancaster Road, Leicester, LE1 7HA
Led by ABRSM Voices Consultant Charles MacDougall, this advanced CPD day explores part-singing, conducting in varied time signatures, and purposeful rehearsals. Perfect for experienced leaders seeking to refine and deepen their choral practice.
Choral Leadership Level 3
- 12th June 2026
- 10:00 - 16:00
- ABRSM Offices, 4 London Wall Place, London, EC2Y 5AU
Led by ABRSM Voices Consultant Charles MacDougall, this advanced CPD day explores part-singing, conducting in varied time signatures, and purposeful rehearsals. Perfect for experienced leaders seeking to refine and deepen their choral practice.
Classroom Teacher to Music Lead Level 3
- 12th June 2026
- 10:00 - 16:00
- Attenborough Arts Centre, University of Leicester, Lancaster Road, Leicester, LE1 7HA
Delivered by ABRSM Voices Consultant Jenny Trattles, this CPD supports music leads with curriculum delivery, assessment, and co-curricular strategies. Gain confidence in leading music across your school with creativity and impact.
Led by ABRSM Voices Consultant Charles MacDougall, this advanced CPD day explores part-singing, conducting in varied time signatures, and purposeful rehearsals. Perfect for experienced leaders seeking to refine and deepen their choral practice.
Classroom Teacher to Music Lead Level 3
- 18th June 2026
- 10:00 - 16:00
- Friends’ Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS
Delivered by ABRSM Voices Consultant Jenny Trattles, this CPD supports music leads with curriculum delivery, assessment, and co-curricular strategies. Gain confidence in leading music across your school with creativity and impact.
In this full day webinar you will learn how to support your pupils to develop their skills and understanding in performing, composing & improvising, listening, reading notation, and understanding the history of music.
In this 1.5 hour webinar led by Dr Phil Mullen you will explore strategies for delivering music activities for children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMHD).
Curriculum Music Conference East
- 1st July 2026
- 09.30 - 16.00
- Snape Maltings, Suffolk
A day of inspiration for primary and secondary music teachers, featuring practical workshops, presentations, discussions, and exhibition, all designed to support you with delivering curriculum music in schools.




































