CYM Music student performing on stage
A Music School For Ages 6–18 · UK

Where young minds find their sound.

CYM Music blends classical training with African, Caribbean and contemporary sound, building confident musicians through weekend lessons, home tuition, choir, ensembles and a stage of their own.

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Ages 6–18 welcomed every term
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Instrument families to explore
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Concerts & recitals every year
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Ways to learn: Centre or Home
Young students practising violin at CYM Music
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Inclusive curriculum for every background
Welcome to CYM Music

A modern-age music school built for creative young minds

Creative Young Minds Music (CYM Music) is a vibrant hub dedicated to the unifying power of performing arts, including music, dance and poetry. We help children build, unveil and improve their skills through diverse music, fostering critical and analytical thinking across every part of their development.

From Western classical training to the vibrant traditions of African and Caribbean folk music, our holistic approach celebrates every student's unique talent and perspective.

  • Weekend lessons at our Centre, or private tuition at home
  • Compulsory music theory alongside every instrument
  • Choir, ensembles and a full calendar of concerts
More about our story
Meet CYM Music

A short introduction to who we are

Press play to hear directly from the CYM Music team about our lessons, choir and ensembles.

Pick your instrument

Seven families of instruments, one musical home

All instruments live in a family: once your child masters one, it's normally much easier to pick up another in the same group. Not sure what suits them? Explore each family below.

Strings family instruments

Strings

Violin, Cello, Guitar

Woodwind family instruments

Woodwind

Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Recorder

Brass family instruments

Brass

Trumpet, Euphonium

Percussion family instruments

Percussion

Drum kit & hand percussion

Lessons & packages

Learn your way: at our Centre, at home, or all summer long

Centre Lesson Package

Saturdays 11am–2pm and Sundays 3pm–5pm at our learning Centre, with instrument lessons, music theory and our "Sound it together" club session.

CYM Music Home

Private one-to-one lessons in your own home at a time that suits your family, with a monthly progress report shared with parents.

CYM Summer Camp

An 8-week summer programme (July–August) mixing instrument choice with dance and musical drama, crowned with a summer show recital.

CYM Music ensemble rehearsal
Choir & Ensemble

No audition needed, just a love of music

Join our Junior or Senior Choir and Ensemble/Orchestra, rehearsing weekly in term time and performing classical, jazz, Caribbean and African repertoire at every concert.

Explore Choir & Ensemble
What sets us apart

More than lessons: a musical community

Inclusive musical education

A curriculum that goes beyond normal boundaries: classical, African and Caribbean folk, and popular contemporary genres, all in one place.

Community building

Recitals and community concerts that connect, collaborate and unify, bringing families, friends and neighbourhoods together through music.

Health & lifestyle integration

We embrace music therapy as a social-prescribing activity for mental health, developing artistic skill alongside genuine wellbeing.

"Our vision is to create a healthy space of boundless creativity and expression for young people through performing arts."

CYM Music, Our Vision
On stage this year

A season full of recitals and concerts

Recital Programme

An intimate showcase of student progress, judged by their teacher.

Spring Concert

Uplifting melodies celebrating renewal, from classical to contemporary.

Summer Concert

Live performances under the summer sky, picnic baskets welcome.

Christmas Concert

Our festive grand finale of carols, dance and poetry.

Ready to uncover your child's hidden talent?