Removing 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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Identifying Talent

Training teachers how to spot and nurture young people’s musical potential

Furthering Talent

Targeting and sustaining young people’s emerging talent through individual support

Annual Awards

Funding young talent UK-wide, through annual grants and tailor made help for individual musicians

Innovation and Research

In our independent role in the music education sector: leading new thinking and action on talent development

New and updates from across our programmes

Musical Progressions Roundtable

2009 – 2014 Advocating for the musical needs of young people across the sector has […]

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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…

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Kwasi’s Story: Furthering Talent

AYM started me off on my first instrument, the alto saxophone, and if they hadn’t I don’t think I would have been able to start: if they hadn’t seen me…

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