Impact
Annual Awards: Poppy’s story
I first heard Nicola Benedetti play when I was four or five, and immediately wanted to play the violin just like her. AYM’s funding came at a really crucial time…
Read moreRemoving obstacles, realising potential
Each of our programmes is built around two key aims: removing the financial barriers and other obstacles that prevent young people getting into music, and helping realise their potential once they’re on their way. We’re here to give the best help and support possible, inspiring them to not only succeed, but excel.
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Funding young talent UK-wide, through annual grants and tailor made help for individual musicians
In our independent role in the music education sector: leading new thinking and action on talent development
New and updates from across our programmes
AYM and Elias Fawcett Trust: intensive chamber music courses
Over the past few years, with generous funding from the Elias Fawcett Trust, AYM have […]
2017 Chamber Music Project
Funded by the Elias Fawcett Trust, our 2017 chamber music project saw us partner with […]
AYM on film: a look back at Talent to Talent
Talent to Talent aims to enable young musicians to take a lead and discover more […]
Spotting facets of musical potential
This resource was developed in partnership with Youth Music. The full resource can also be […]
Working with Youth Music to develop ‘Identifying Talent’
In 2008, with support from Youth Music we initiated an action research programme looking at […]
Common barriers for musical progression journeys poster
This poster was developed in partnership with Ben Sandbrook of World Pencil as part of […]
