RSM People: Nigel Waterhouse
Having spent decades bringing attention to the accordion, Nigel Waterhouse began to suffer hearing loss, which was made worse by several well-meaning attempts to help before a specialist stepped in. Find out how RSM has helped fund Nigel’s new hearing aids and what difference they have made to his sound world.
Read More»RSM People: Ben Tarlton
For a musician to express themselves properly, they need not only ability, but also the right instrument. The Society’s Fine Instrument Scheme enables professional musicians to have use of high quality stringed instruments on a medium to long-term basis. The Scheme has recently been gifted a William Forster cello which has been made available to Ben Tarlton. He tells RSM what it means to have world-class equipment at his disposal.
Read More»In Depth: Perfectionism and recovery in the moment
Member Tony Alcock’s dual career as a life and performance coach and double bassist makes him uniquely placed to understand a musician’s pursuit of perfection, the impact it can have on performers and how we can overcome our unhealthy tendencies. He recently presented at our Healthy Practice Webinar on the topic, here he summarises what was covered.
Read More»Help to grow membership and grow our giving
Do you know a friend or colleague who might be interested in membership of The Royal Society of Musicians? Recommend them by passing on the link www.rsmgb.org/join and help us to support more music professionals.
Read More»RSM People: A Day in the Life of Casework
Together, Head of Casework Leon Hart and Caseworker Yinka Fasawe, are the music profession’s helpline. If you know a colleague in need because of injury, illness, stress or anxiety, the Casework team are on hand to help. Find out here what goes into supporting musicians on a day to day basis.
Read More»RSM People: Jess’s Story
As any singer knows, keeping your voice in top condition is paramount to a long career. So, to run into trouble in your first year as an undergraduate is anyone’s worst nightmare, but that’s what happened to Jess Parnell. A bout of illness that left her tonsils swollen, meant she faced invasive surgery that could potentially affect her voice and her prospects. Find out how she coped and how RSM was able to help.
Read More»RSM People: Becky’s story
March marked the second anniversary of the UK government’s unprecedented decision to put the country in a national lockdown to counter the emerging threat of Covid-19. Two years and several lockdowns later, the struggles the economy has been through has been well documented, particularly the deleterious effect successive lockdowns has had on the hospitality and nightlife industries. What is less widely-reported are the individual stories of the people working in these industries. For DJ and producer Becky Saif, that loss of earnings has hit more than just her bank balance. The knock-on effects run much deeper, to the point of affecting her physical and mental health.
Read More»Mark Brierley joins as new Head of Membership and Communications
We are delighted to welcome Mark Brierley as the latest member of the team at RSM. He joins in the newly-created position of Head of Membership and Communications, with the aim of keeping members and the wider profession better informed about our activities.
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