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
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 […]
Kwasi’s Story: Furthering Talent
AYM started me off on my first instrument, the alto saxophone, and if they hadn’t […]
Annual Awards: Poppy’s story
I first heard Nicola Benedetti play when I was four or five, and immediately wanted […]
Award winners tackle Mozart’s Flute Quartet in C
Funded by theElias Fawcett Trust, four Award winners took part in an intensive four week […]
An evening at Lotherton Hall, Leeds
On Friday 23 March 2018 three Award winners spent the day at Lotherton Hall in […]
