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
Practical Progression film series
Practical Progression is a film series, made by music leaders, for music leaders from any […]
Practical Progression: a teacher’s perspective
Practical Progression has been led by a group of AYM Teacher Facilitators, three from each of […]
Three new Music Education Hubs join Furthering Talent
Following an open application process, we have now finished recruiting the next Music Education Hubs […]
Furthering Talent students write song for our 20th anniversary
On Monday 29 October we marked our 20th birthday with a celebratory concert at Wilton’s […]
Mae Edwards: a mentor’s journey
Music has always been a huge part of my life. I started violin at 11 […]
A teacher’s perspective: Identifying Talent training
My trainer, Hugh Nankivell, was such an inspirational and motivational character. I’ve really enjoyed trying […]
