Guildhall Young Artists Online Finance and Funding
A number of bursaries 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.
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Fees and Payment Information
Fees, Payment Schedule & Notice Period
Course Fees per Term
| Course Names | Course Fees |
| Music Course (all ages) | £535 |
| Music Course (14-18) | £600 |
| Drama Course | £465 |
Music Class Fees per Term
| Class Names | Class Fees |
| Music Theory | £320 |
| Singer Songwriting | £320 |
| Folk | £320 |
| GCSE Music Support | £465 |
| Young Composers | £465 |
| Fundamental Techniques in Logic Pro | £465 |
| Preparing for Conservatoire - BMus 2 Direct Entry (for international students only) |
£5,000 ($50,000 HKD and $8500 SD) |
Fees and deadlines
The price listed for the music & drama courses and classes is per 2023-24 academic term (winter 2023, spring and summer 2024).
If you join us after the start of a term, the number of weeks missed from the term will be deducted from the course or class fee.
The price listed for Preparing for Conservatoire - BMus 2 Direct Entry is for six terms, over the space of two academic years. Applications for this course this year are closed, but applicants who wish to register their interest are encouraged to get in touch via gyaonline@gsmd.ac.uk
Payment Schedule
You can choose to pay on a termly basis or a one-off upfront cost. After receipt of your application, a member of the GYA Online team will be in touch to ask about your preferred payment option.
Notice Period
By signing up to the Music and Drama Course and Music Classes, you agree to sign up for three terms (September 2023–May 2024).
By signing up to the Preparing for Conservatoire - BMus 2 Direct Entry course, you agree to sign up for six terms.
If you wish to end any of our courses or classes early, half a term's notice must be given.
This notice period is required to fulfil obligations to the professional tutors, pay for facilities and to encourage you to be fully committed to the courses chosen.
Please note, the price listed for one-to-one tuition is for one term, however you must give notice by the end of week five (half a term) in order to cancel the following term.
One-to-One Lessons
| One-to-one Instrumental and Vocal Lessons | Course Fees |
| 10 x 30 minute lessons | £330 |
| 10 x 45 minute lessons | £450 |
| 10 x 60 minute lessons | £590 |
Please note, the introductory offer is not applicable for one-to-one lessons.
Payment Schedule
One-to-one tuition is offered on a termly basis. After receipt of your application, a member of the GYA Online team will be in touch to ask about your preferred payment option.
Notice Period
By signing up for one-to-one tuition, you agree to give notice by the end of week five (half a term) if you do not wish to continue your one-to-one lessons the following term. Students will be enrolled onto the following term if notice is not given during this time.
This notice period is required to fulfil obligations to the professional tutors, pay for facilities and to encourage you to be fully committed to the courses chosen.
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. GYA Online expects as close to 100% attendance as possible, to ensure you develop and get the most out of your membership. Please refer to the Parent/Carer Agreement for the full terms and conditions.
In the event of authorised absences, students will be able to access recordings of classes.
One-to-one lessons are to be arranged at a regular time that is mutually convenient between teacher and student.
Please read the following terms and conditions before you commit to a place.
GYA Online Parent and Carer Agreement 2023-24.pdf
Financial Support & Bursaries
We understand some people may need financial support with fees. A number of bursaries 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.
Any student living in a household* with a residual income of less than £50,000** may apply (please note that full bursaries are only available to those with a household income of below £33,000 – applications with a higher household income will be considered for a partial award).
These bursaries will be reviewed annually and subject to commitment and satisfactory progress. GYA Online will also need to provide updates about bursary recipients to Guildhall School of Music & Drama for monitoring purposes, and you may be asked to contribute towards evaluation of the bursary.
*Recipients must be UK domiciled, i.e. they must:
- normally live in the UK, and have been living in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man for at least 3 years before starting the course
- Be a UK national or have ‘settled status’
- Have formal refugee status in the UK
**The residual household income is the total gross taxable income from the household, reducing that by the amount of Private Pension Plans, AVC’s, or other taxable allowances which is then further reduced by £2,156 for each child/student in the household who are financially dependent on the family.
To apply for a bursary please complete our online application form and select that you are interested in receiving further information regarding bursary funding. All bursary applications will be considered in strict confidence and with reference to the criteria for bursary funding.
