14 May, 2025
14:30 -
15:45

Conference

TUNE-IN Presentation & Workshop

Empowering Musicians: A Workshop on Mental Health and Systemic Change in the Classical Music Sector

WORKSHOP | How can we create systemic change to support musicians’ mental health? Join mental health experts as they present the ‘TUNE-IN’ framework, addressing challenges in the music sector. The workshop includes insights and strategies for mental health support / leadership training, and a call to action.

This workshop brings together three experts in Musicians’ Mental Health who developed the ‘TUNE-IN’ framework to address systemic challenges in the Classical Sector. We increasingly recognize the need for systemic change to address abuses of power, harassment, burnout and cynicism. TUNE-IN explores agents for change, mental health supports, leadership training, and artistic guidance at all levels, from system-wide advocacy initiatives and leadership training to psychosocial support for individual musicians. The speakers share insights from their work in psychology and coaching, focusing on (self-)leadership, communication, inter- and intrapersonal skill building, and the Art of Collaboration. Offering a deep dive into the TUNE-IN framework, this session invites discussion on a critical question: What changes are needed to protect our sector and the well-being of those working in it?

Heather O'Donnell
Heather O Donnell (Photo: Marion Koell)
Paul Roe (Photo: beta Bajgart)
Angela Büche (Photo: Hartwig Stoiber)

Chaired by

Heather O’Donnell (United States)
Founding Director, TGR The Green Room

with

Angela Büche (Switzerland)
Coach, Mediator, Organisational Consultant, Musician, STIMMIG-LEBEN
Paul Roe (Ireland)
Professor of Clarinet, Royal Irish Academy of Music