Who is YYM for?

YYM is for enthusiastic and talented young musicians age 8-18.

They may stand out because they:

Show commitment and dedication to music
Perform very musically or show creative flair
Show curiosity about music
Demonstrate potential to reach a high level

It is the ideal next step for young musicians who show a passion for music, for older students to support GCSE or A level studies and for those considering music at conservatoire or university.

YYM aims to develop a life long love of music for all.

Although there is no minimum formal grade or standard required to apply, places are auditioned and are awarded to students who demonstrate promise, musical performance and commitment to developing their musical potential.

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

“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 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

“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 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 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

“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

“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 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

“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

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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