How to Avoid Burnout as a Music Leader - Skills Lab 2027

How to Avoid Burnout as a Music Leader - Skills Lab 2027

Spitalfields Music

Artform: Music
Event date: Thu, 11th Feb 2027
London

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 "> published -

Event Summary

This training day will provide techniques to help music teachers, leaders & facilitators manage their workload, work sustainably and produce great projects without burning out.

Event Description

Building a career in music leadership and facilitation comes with its challenges. Balancing a freelance schedule, managing project commitments and scope, and sustaining the energy required to lead engaging workshops and teaching sessions can take its toll on our wellbeing.

This training day will provide a plethora of techniques to help music leaders and facilitators manage their workload, work sustainably and produce projects to their full ability without burning out. Led by James Redwood, who'll draw on his years of experience in the sector, we'll also hear from singer, coach and trauma therapist Darren Abrahams, founder of The Human Hive and the One World Orchestra.

Whether you're taking your first steps as a facilitator, or have years of experience but want to rediscover healthy habits, this session will help you ensure your career remains rewarding.

What to expect:
- Advice on how to identify and define the scope of musical projects, setting boundaries and expectations
- Knowledge of techniques to preserve energy during workshops and teaching sessions
- Guidance on designing sustainable sessions that engage without leaving you feeling drained
- Networking opportunities with music leaders at different stages of their careers

Who is this session for?
- Workshop leaders and facilitators managing busy schedules
- Music teachers and practitioners working in back-to-back sessions
- Musicians interested in finding out what it takes to build a career in facilitation
- Anyone interested in learning techniques to avoid burnout while working busy days

Event Overview

  • Event Title: How to Avoid Burnout as a Music Leader - Skills Lab 2027
  • Type: Training
  • Date: Thu, 11th Feb 2027
  • Location:
    London
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Event: How to Avoid Burnout as a Music Leader - Skills Lab 2027

Event: How to Avoid Burnout as a Music Leader - Skills Lab 2027

Organisation: Spitalfields Music

Postcode: E1 5HU

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How to Book

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Organisation rate: £110
Subsidised rate for individuals/freelancers: £65
A limited number of bursaries are available for Skills Lab sessions - apply for a bursary before Monday 30th November by completing the form on our website.