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
“Im looking forward to when I can go on tours with my band again.”
As for all young musicians, many of the activities 15 year old Kyle had planned […]
“I would love to be able to teach others who are experiencing the same challenges as me”
“Through music I’ve overcome many difficulties. I love rock, jazz and big-band and I’ve had […]
“It’s the first year I feel that I have really been able to spread my wings”
Whatever the barriers to a young person’s musical progress – we’re here to remove them […]
“Only special people play the tuba”
“I started playing the tuba because my teacher told me that only special people play […]
How Monica and Quintin Des Clayes passed on something wonderful
Have you ever thought about passing on something wonderful: the gift of a musical life? […]
There’s nothing like a live concert
“There is nothing like a live concert, and live applause, I realised how much I […]
