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The transition from education to a career in music can be a time of great uncertainty. With most musicians juggling a variety of work, the reality of building a portfolio career can be daunting and rewarding in equal measure.

If that sounds familiar - then you're in the right place! 

Whether you're looking for help to plan strategically, promote yourself online or budget effectively, explore the free resources below and sign up to the 21cMusician newsletter to hear about new events, articles and videos (we won't spam you - promise). 


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Performance Tips

Performance Tips

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Published: 30th March, 2022

Author: Kate Blackstone

Portfolio working

Portfolio working

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Published: 16th March, 2022

Updated: 31st March, 2022

Author: Raziman Rayathulhan

Marketing & Promotion

Marketing & Promotion

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Published: 15th March, 2022

Updated: 21st March, 2022

Author: Barbara Revesz

Production Skills

Production Skills

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Published: 21st February, 2022

Author: Kate Blackstone

21st Century Musician Virtual Bootcamp

21st Century Musician Virtual Bootcamp

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Published: 1st September, 2021

Updated: 3rd September, 2021

Author: Kate Blackstone

Getting Started

Getting Started

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Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 17th August, 2020

Author: Helen Carvell

Creative Planning

Creative Planning

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Published: 1st August, 2020

Updated: 5th October, 2020

Author: Dani Lucy

Programming

Programming

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Published: 31st July, 2020

Updated: 6th August, 2020

Author: Helen Carvell

Finance & Funding

Finance & Funding

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Published: 10th July, 2020

Updated: 1st July, 2021

Author: Helen Carvell

Performing Online

Performing Online

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Published: 9th July, 2020

Updated: 13th July, 2020

Author: Dani Lucy

Getting Noticed

Getting Noticed

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Published: 9th July, 2020

Updated: 13th July, 2020

Author: Dani Lucy

Health and Wellbeing

Health and Wellbeing

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Published: 9th July, 2020

Updated: 13th July, 2020

Author: Dani Lucy

Your Portfolio

Your Portfolio

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Published: 1st June, 2020

Updated: 3rd December, 2020

Author: Dani Lucy

Practice & Auditions

Practice & Auditions

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Published: 1st April, 2020

Updated: 4th March, 2021

Author: Helen Carvell

Teaching

Teaching

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Published: 5th February, 2020

Updated: 16th August, 2021

Author: Helen Carvell

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    Geneva Lewis joins Victoria Rowsell Artist Management

    We are delighted to announce that violinist Geneva Lewis has joined Victoria Rowsell Artist Management for European representation.

  • 21c Musician: The June Edition

    21c Musician: The June Edition

    All of June's resources and events to help you develop your career as an emerging musician

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    Guest Blog: Yshani Perinpanayagam's Top Tips to Attract your Dream Collaborator

    Read pianist Yshani Perinpanayagam's top tips to attract your dream collaborator. Learn what you need to do to meet interesting people and make music with them.

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  • George Harliono

    George Harliono

    This season George makes his debut with the Frankfurter Opern- und Museumorchester and returns to Moscow as soloist with the Musica Viva Orchestra.

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    Apply to audition

  • Charlotte Saluste-Bridoux

    Charlotte Saluste-Bridoux

    Charlotte was a prize-winner at the 2021 YCAT International Auditions, in partnership with Concert Artists Guild (New York). In 2022, Champs Hill Records release her debut album of solo violin music.

  • YCAT announces eight 2022 Finalists!

    YCAT announces eight 2022 Finalists!

    Chosen from a very competitive field of over 150 outstanding applicants, the eight international artists will perform at YCAT’s live Final Auditions, at Wigmore Hall, on 19 May.

  • Our work

    Our work

    Founded in 1984, the Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) supports the early careers of musicians so they can go on to move generations of audiences around the world with their talent.

  • Ariel Lanyi

    Ariel Lanyi

    Last summer Ariel made his debut at Wigmore Hall and participated in the Marlboro Music Festival in Vermont, alongside renowned artists such as Mitsuko Uchida and Jonathan Biss.

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