The Association of Music Educational Institutions (AMEI) brings together 101 organisations from 47 regions of Russia, as well as educational institutions from Belarus and Mongolia

Every year, the Association organises discussion sessions for young musicians, where they can talk about professional growth, applying to a music college or university, performing on stage, coping with nerves, and learning not to be afraid of mistakes.

There are no grades here — only honest conversations and answers to the questions that matter to everyone who steps onto a stage.

On 20 August, the Association will host a discussion in the Theatre Hall titled “How Not to Lose Even If You Don’t Win: An Honest Conversation About Competitions”. The session will explore how to choose the right competition, start preparing, manage performance anxiety, and understand what really shapes a musician’s professional path.