How we help
Removing 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.
Our four main programme areas are:
Discover
Training teachers how to spot and nurture young people’s musical potential
Connect
Targeting and sustaining young people’s emerging talent through individual support
Thrive
Funding young talent UK-wide, through annual grants and tailor-made help for individual musicians
Innovate
In our independent role in the music education sector: leading new thinking and action on talent development
Offers of support
Opportunities in your area
We’ve established a network of experts across the music education sector in England. We’re calling them ‘Connectors’ and their role is to connect young people and families with musical opportunities and information.
Help with musical costs
Through the Awards Programme, we support over 300 young instrumentalists, songwriters, composers and producers each year, with funding and other help to develop their musical potential.
Free music inclusion training
Giving teachers the tools they need to identify those with talent and potential, especially in whole class or larger group settings. Available via Music Hubs, Multi Academy Trusts, individual schools and other organisations.