InMus

ABOUT THE PROJECT

The InMus: From youth to professionalism: Employability Skills in Music is an Erasmus+ project implemented in Cyprus and Portugal by the consortium partners Sistema Cyprus and Orquestra Geração and aims to offer career guidance and job skills training in the professional field of music to young musicians  who are participating in Sistema- inspired social music projects.

Activities will include:

• training workshops for young musicians
• job shadowing opportunities for young musicians,
• the development of a guide for youth workers in the field of music,
• video tutorials for young musicians and music teachers across Europe and the world.

The project will strengthen the employability of young musicians from marginalised communities, while also developing an attractive education and training programme in line with the individual needs and expectations of young musicians with fewer opportunities.

Project Update: Three Inspiring Training Workshops Completed for InMus

We are excited to share that all three training workshops for young musicians, held in Nicosia, Cyprus as part of the InMus project, have been successfully completed!

These hands-on sessions were designed to equip young musicians—especially those from Sistema-inspired social music programmes—with the skills and knowledge needed to build a career in music. The workshops covered a wide range of essential topics, from performance preparation and branding to financial literacy and digital promotion.

🔹 Workshop Highlights 🔹
Workshop 1: Starting Your Journey as a Professional Musician
Young musicians learned about the many career opportunities in music, how to prepare for performances, select equipment, communicate with venue managers, and present themselves professionally.

Workshop 2: Branding & Financial Literacy
Participants explored the importance of building a personal brand, understanding the value of their work, setting professional fees, and managing budgets to support sustainable careers.

Workshop 3: Social Media & Audio-Visual Promotion
The final session offered practical insights into using social media for visibility, following digital trends, creating engaging content, and producing quality video and audio material for online platforms.

🙏 A Special Thank You to Our Trainers! We are deeply grateful to the professionals who shared their time, expertise, and enthusiasm with our participants: Loukia Lazarou, Encarnita Ioannou, Andreas Georgiou, Andreas Trachonitis, Eleonora Roussou, Antonis Bargilly, Nikolas Papageorgiou, Christina Argyrou, Leda Ayiomamiti, Tatiana Loutsiou and Myria Kkali. Your guidance has had a lasting impact on our young musicians and their journey toward professionalism.

🔜 What’s Next?
The project now enters its next phase: job shadowing opportunities for participants, providing real-world experiences in professional music environments.

Project Update: Job Shadowing Completed for InMus

Music meets professional experience!
We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of the job shadowing phase of the InMus project – From Youth to Professionalism: Employability Skills in Music. 

As part of this exciting phase, 20 young musicians from Sistema Cyprus had the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in real-world music environments, observing and learning directly from talented professionals across various musical settings.

From grand symphonic rehearsals and festivals to jazz bars, recording studios, and energetic live music venues, our participants experienced the diversity of the music profession up close. These shadowing activities not only offered inspiration but also allowed the young musicians to:

• Develop a deeper understanding of career paths in music
• See professional collaboration in action
• Strengthen their motivation and confidence as emerging artists

Step Closer to Professionalism
This experiential learning opportunity is part of the broader InMus initiative, which aims to bridge the gap between music education and employment by equipping young musicians with the tools, knowledge, and networks needed for a sustainable career.

🔜 What’s Next?
The project now enters its next phase: launching a series of video tutorials for musicians and educators. Stay tuned!

Discover the InMus Video Tutorial Series on YouTube!

We’re excited to launch the official InMus Video Tutorial Series on YouTube—your new go-to space for practical guidance and inspiration in building a career in music.

Created as part of the InMus: From Youth to Professionalism – Employability Skills in Music project, this series is designed for young musicians and music educators involved in Sistema-inspired social music programmes across Europe and beyond.

🎯 What to Expect
The video tutorials cover a wide range of essential topics, including:

• Music marketing and personal branding
• Financial planning and setting professional fees
• Social media strategies for musicians
• Audio-visual content creation
• Career development tips and more

Each episode offers accessible, real-world advice to help young musicians take the next steps in their professional journey.

📺 Subscribe and Stay Updated
New episodes will be added regularly, so make sure to subscribe to the InMus YouTube channel to follow the full series as it unfolds.

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New Resource Available: The InMus Guide on Employability Skills in Music