What Will I Study?

At YYM we have two study programmes, Foundation & Advance.

Foundation is a half day programme for students aged 8-12 and includes a 30 minute 1:1 lesson on your primary instrument, as well as 2-3 group sessions. The option to add a second instrument lesson is available for an additional fee.

Advance is a full day programme for students age 10-18, and includes a 45-60 minute 1:1 lesson on your first study instrument and a 30 minute 1:1 lesson on your second study instrument, as well as 3-4 group sessions. Older students preparing applications for university or music conservatoires also receive an additional package of support.

One of the things that makes YYM unique is the breadth of the musical curriculum we offer, and students are able to select from a wide range of elective options to complete their timetable, including ensembles, music theory and Dalcroze eurythmics, as well as sessions on musicianship, improvisation, composition and production, all delivered by specialist tutors.

It is expected that each student continues to dedicate significant time to practice throughout the week, to ensure continued progression. YYMers Re-audition for their place each year in the following modules; Mid-Year Assessment, End of Year Recital and written reports from tutors.

Our 2025/26 term dates are shown here.

Summer Term

Sun 26 Apr - Sun 12 Jul

Sun 26 April - Sun 12 July

Bank Holiday Sunday 3 May, Half Term Sunday 24 May 2026

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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 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

“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

“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

Any questions?

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