Our membership
Join Sempre and become part of a vibrant community of professionals and researchers in music education, psychology and research, working together to advance understanding and inspire innovation.
Why join?
As a member of Sempre, you’ll have free access to Sempre journals, discounts on registration costs at Sempre conferences, membership of an international and growing community of researchers and practitioners, and a say in the future directions of Sempre’s projects and activities.
Free access to our journals
You’ll have access to all three of our journals – Psychology of Music, Music & Science and Research Studies in Music Education – and a discount on article processing charges if your manuscript it accepted for publication.
Our growing community
You’ll have the opportunity to meet and hear from others at conferences and other events, both online and in-person.
Types of membership
Membership is valid for the calendar year, starting on 1st January and expiring on 31st December, regardless of when purchased. It includes six issues of the Psychology of Music journal each year.
Full membership
£35 annually
Ideal for professionals and academics, this membership provides six issues of Psychology of Music each year and access to all member benefits.
Unwaged or retired membership
£23 annually
Available to retired members, providing all the benefits of full membership at a reduced price.
Student membership
£12 annually
Available to students, offering the same benefits as full membership at a reduced rate.
Support our unique research community
Your membership directly supports Sempre’s mission to advance research in music education and psychology. Membership fees fund innovative studies, provide vital resources for scholars, and help build a global community dedicated to exploring the transformative power of music. By joining Sempre, you contribute to sustaining and developing this unique field.
Free access to our leading journals
Partnering with Sage, Sempre publishes three highly ranked, peer-reviewed journals: Psychology of Music, Research Studies in Music Education, and Music & Science.
Psychology of Music
Psychology of Music, “the pre-eminent journal in the field”, is our longest-established title, publishing papers directed at increasing the scientific understanding of any psychological aspect of music.
Music & Science
Music & Science, our most recently-founded journal, is open access and aims to publish research from any perspective that engages with scientific approaches to understanding music.
Research Studies in Music Education
Research Studies in Music Education, now in its twenty-fifth year, promotes the dissemination and discussion of high-quality research in music and music education.
Join the Sempre community today
Joining Sempre gives you free online access to all three Sempre journals, discounts on registration costs at Sempre conferences, membership of an international and growing community of researchers and practitioners, and a say in the future directions of Sempre’s projects and activities.