Accelerate your growth as a freelance musician and build the foundations of a sustainable, confident career.

If you're 18-25, and looking to take the next steps as a Brass tutor, Band leader or Freelance musician then this is for you.

Our highly focused 1:1 coaching service is designed specifically for emerging freelance musicians to help you identify practical ways you can establish your business and develop your practice. 

Bespoke Support: Over a minimum of two dedicated online sessions, you will work 1:1 with an experienced mentor to support you in getting started in the freelance world.  You will identify your area of focus and be provided with support tailored specifically to that need. 
Targeted Feedback: You will receive a targeted roadmap to focus on that will move you forward in setting up your freelance business. 
Actionable Next Steps: Walk away with clear, practical guidance that gives you the confidence to progress

How much does it cost?

For the first five people to apply it's completely free. After that coaching sessions are £125+VAT alongside free members resources.

 

Coaching sessions available

Tutoring: Our support can cover everything from knowing where to look for work and interview prep to lesson planning and teaching methods.
Band leading: From finding repertoire to rehearsal leading, managing group dynamics to preparing for performances.
Building your brand: Support with setting up your social media channels, managing content, building your online presence and networking.
Getting started as a self-employed musician: Working through the checklist with your mentor.

How the Coaching Works: The Two-Session Cycle

On completion of your application form, your mentor will contact you and may ask for further information.  They may ask more questions about your previous experience and goals. If you are wanting to be coached in tutoring or band leading and are currently already working in these areas, your mentor will ask you to upload a video of one of your sessions.  

One of our expert Brass Foundations team members will then analyse the information and prepare a plan for the next steps you need to take.  This analysis will be the basis for your initial online meet-up (approximately 45 minutes), where your mentor will talk through the findings with you and guide you towards your next steps.  You will have time to then implement these steps before meeting with your mentor again within the next 2 - 3 weeks.

If you are working on developing your tutoring or band leading, you will be invited to submit a second video within 2–3 weeks, which your mentor will analyse and use to provide further actionable ideas during your final online meet-up.

If you are working on Building your Brand or the Getting Started Checklist, you will be invited to complete a short questionnaire showing progress you have made since the previous meeting. Your mentor will analyse this and use it to provide further actionable ideas during your final online meet-up.

Following the second session, your mentor will provide further guidance and help you map out your future next steps. All constructive feedback is delivered in writing, and any suggested BBE training or resources will be included as part of your investment.

 

Keeping Everyone Safe


Video Permissions:
If sending videos, you must provide proof that video permissions have been obtained from the parents of all children who appear in the submitted footage.

Safeguarding Concerns:
Should a safeguarding concern arise, either from viewing the videos you send or through the discussions you share online, the mentor will immediately follow the Brass Band England’s (BBE) Safeguarding Policy and Procedures, Bandsafe.

Deletion of Footage:
We will ensure your any submitted videos are permanently deleted from our system immediately following the conclusion of your final coaching session.

Momentum Hub Resources

You'll need to be signed in and a member to access these. You can get free student membership or make sure you're linked to a member band. 18-25 and not a student or a member? Just email [email protected] to access the resources or further support.

Brass Bands England (BBE) has launched five new Momentum Hub resources designed to support young people embarking on freelance careers.

This is part 5 of a 5-part series of resources in the Brass Foundations: Momentum Hub.

This is part 4 of a 5-part series of resources in the Brass Foundations: Momentum Hub.

This is part 3 of a 5-part series of resources in the Brass Foundations: Momentum Hub.

This is part 2 of a 5-part series of resources in the Brass Foundations: Momentum Hub.