Professional development
The MPA is committed to supporting the professional
development of those working in the music publishing
industry. A recently completed survey of our members’ training requirements will help to ensure that our training provision meets those needs.
MPA members benefit from exclusive access to or preferential rates for our highly-regarded programme of training events:
- The MPA Induction Course is an indispensable guide to the business for newcomers to our industry. The Course takes place four times a year.
- Specialist seminars offer in-depth analysis of specific topics. Recent courses have provided expert advice on royalties and tracking, synchronisation opportunities and catalogue acquisition.
- The annual MPA/MMF Professional Development Programme in Music Publishing is a series of five modules each of two evenings. Expert speakers offer analysis of the latest developments within the industry.
- The annual MPA/MMF Professional Development Programme in Artist/Music Management comprises four 3-hour modules covering all aspects of artist management.
The MPA also negotiates discounts for its members on a wide range of relevant external training courses, seminars and events.
Click here for a list of upcoming events.
The MPA Richard Toeman Scholarship Scheme is an annual award to support personal professional development. The purpose of the award is to support the progress of outstanding individuals within the music publishing industry; to encourage potential, or new, recruits to the industry to develop their skills and experience through study; and to encourage each year’s recipient to achieve an enhanced preparedness for a successful career in the music publishing industry.