Centre for Young Musicians Finance and Funding
Scholarships and bursaries are available for students and aim to accommodate all talented students regardless of their ability to pay.
We offer means tested bursaries upon application once a place has been offered.
Bursaries are available for the all CYM Programmes.
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Fees and Payment Information
Fees and Payment Information
A number of bursaries for our programmes will be available for students, as part of Guildhall School’s commitment to Access and Participation. These are means-tested and will enable students to have some or all of their class fees paid for.
2025/26 Current CYM Fees
| Course Name | Course Fee |
| Full Programme (including 30-Minute 1:1 lesson) | £2,697 per year (£899 per term) |
| Additional Tuition (per 15 minutes) for lesson extensions or 2nd Studies etc | £564 per year (£188 per term) |
| Core Programme | £1,809 per year (£603 per term) |
| Taster Course (up to 3 terms) | £1,497 per year (£499 per term) |
| Taster Lesson - available as a 2nd study for current students only (Up to 3 terms) | £915 per year (£305 per term) |
| Prelude Strings Programme | £663 per year (£221 per term) |
| Youth Brass Programme | £663 per year (£221 per term) |
| Primary Years Programme |
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| Holiday Course Name | Holiday Course Fee |
| London Schools Symphony Orchestra (LSSO) | TBC |
| London Youth Wind Band (LYWB) | TBC |
Payment schedule
For our Saturday Centre courses we ask you to pay termly or by 10 monthly standing order instalments. Pleaser refer to the Parent/Carer agreement for details of the notice period.
Pleaser refer to the Parent/Carer agreement for details of the notice period.
We regret it is not possible to give refunds in the event of absence as the Centre has to continue paying professional tutors and overheads. CYM expects as close to 100% attendance as possible, to ensure you get the most out of your studies.
Financial Support & Bursaries
Centre for Young Musicians (CYM), as part of the Guildhall Young Artists’ network of centres, receives support from two registered charities: The Guildhall School Trust (TGST) and the Foundation for Young Musicians (FYM). Both charities fundraise to provide bursary support for students whose families are unable to pay the curriculum fees for GYA courses, including CYM, the London Schools Symphony Orchestra (LSSO) and the London Youth Wind Band (LYWB).
GYA Bursaries, provided by the two associated registered charities, are primarily for students enrolled on the Full Programme. They are means tested and can be applied for if your household income falls under £50,000. Some bursaries are also available for other programmes.
Bursaries can be applied for by contacting elaine.lewis@gsmd.ac.uk
