We support talented young instrumentalists from low-income families throughout the UK, helping them to overcome financial and social barriers in their musical journeys.
Offering individual support to young people, our programmes sustain young people’s musical progress and help teachers identify and nurture talent wherever they find it.
AYM is a charity. Donations of time, effort and financial contributions from funders, donors and supporters are what keep us going.
Awards for Young Musicians and Charanga are developing a powerful online tool to support young people’s independent learning and progression; a resource that will soon be piloted by teachers, learners,…
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“Some people aren’t lucky and don’t get the chance to learn a new talent or get better at music. I am really lucky because I now have such a good…
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“I started playing instruments later than other young musicians”. Fifteen year old Zahabia always loved music but financial constraints meant she didn’t start learning an instrument until she was 12…
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Twelve year old twin brothers Nahuel and Yuma share an insatiable passion for music and are progressing really fast with the support of their instrumental teachers. Yuma says, “I play…
Read moreMusic education in UK schools has been devastated by Covid-19, with 68% of primary and 39% of secondary school teachers noting a reduction in music provision, and almost 10% of…
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Founding member of the Alliance for a Musically Inclusive England
