Yorkshire Young Musicians

Yorkshire Young Musicians is a Sunday music centre for promising young musicians aged 8 – 18 from across Yorkshire and the Humber.

Our specialist music programmes, delivered in Leeds and Hull, have been helping committed and talented young musicians unlock their musical potential for over 20 years.

Studying at YYM

Learn about out specialist programmes, our extensive study options, and our industry-leading tutor team.

How to Apply

Applications to join YYM from September 2026 are now open! Learn more about the application audition process, as well as information on fees, bursaries and grants

What’s On

Find out more about our coming concerts, free workshop days and other events

Our Instruments

Composition

Drums

Guitar

Harp

Percussion

Piano

Singing

South Asian Classical

South Asian Classical

Strings

Woodwind

Each YYM student has an individually tailored programme of study including:

Expert tuition with leading professionals
One to one lessons, classes and ensembles
Options include performing, composing, theory, improvisation, production, Dalcroze, musicianship and much more

Who is YYM for? What does studying at YYM involve?

As a Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) in Music, we are supported by the Department for Education’s Music & Dance Scheme, providing FREE and grant-assisted places for students (means-tested).

YYM is overseen by a unique partnership comprising Opera North, Leeds Conservatoire, Music Mark and Music Hubs in the Yorkshire and Humber region.

“YYM gave me the high-quality training needed to achieve my ambition of conducting at the Royal Opera House.”

— James Hendry – Kappelmeister Hannover, YYM Hull alumnus

“Without YYM, I never would have achieved my dream of studying music at one of the best Universities in the world”

— Holly – studying Music at York University

“YYM was an amazing place to study; it was hugely helpful in building my confidence both within my musical studies and my own self. There are not many words left to describe what YYM has done for me, all that can be said is thank you!”

— Eden – violinist, Hull alumnus

“Please also allow me to express my endless gratitude for all the knowledge, support and encouraging you and all teachers gave to my daughter through the years.”

— Parent of YYM student

“YYM kick-started my musical career, I would highly recommend YYM to any young person who wishes for a great musical education”

— Guitar student Alumnus

“YYM has made me into a lifelong musician. Performing increased my confidence and taught me how to communicate, which are invaluable skills.”

— Engineering student YYM alumnus

“As a diagnosed dyslexic my daughter has been given accessible but also systematic, creative and content rich music teaching at YYM. It has given her an amazing foundation to go to Music College with. We will be forever grateful to YYM for helping our daughter reach her musical potential but in a way that totally protected her mental health and treated her as a whole person.”

— Leeds parent

“He has greatly enjoyed his time with you all and it’s been such a delight to watch him flourish at YYM. We are all very grateful for you and all teachers who directed him through the world of music.”

— Hull parent

“As the mother of a young musician with Autistic Spectrum Disorder; Auditory Processing Difficulties and extremely challenging and oppositional behaviour during his primary school years, YYM helped me believe he was indeed still capable of achieving the kinds of successes he has. I’ve spent a life-time trying to explain to him that nobody gets anywhere in life without a huge amount of support from a team of people behind them. As that African saying goes: “It takes a village to raise a child.”

Thank you for being part of his village.”

— Parent of student, currently studying for a BA (Hons) Music Performance & Production

Our 2026-27 term dates are shown here.

Sun 30 May - Sun 30 May

Sun 30 May - Sun 30 May

May Half Term Holiday

Sun 2 May - Sun 2 May

Sun 2 May - Sun 2 May

Early May Bank Holiday (No YYM)

Sun 18 Apr - Sun 11 Jul

Sun 18 April - Sun 11 July

Summer Term

Sun 14 Feb - Sun 14 Feb

Sun 14 February - Sun 14 February

February Half Term Holiday

Sun 10 Jan - Sun 21 Mar

Sun 10 January - Sun 21 March

Spring Term

Sun 25 Oct - Sun 1 Nov

Sun 25 October - Sun 1 November

October Half Term Holidays

Sun 13 Sep - Sun 13 Dec

Sun 13 September - Sun 13 December

Autumn Term

Any questions?

If you have any questions about applying to YYM, how we might be able to help or any general enquiries feel free to contact us:

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