The Youth Music Initiative (YMI) is designed to put music at the heart of children and young people’s lives and learning, and has been running for more than twenty years in Aberdeenshire. Funded by Creative Scotland, Aberdeenshire's YMI programme provides fun, accessible, high-quality music-making for thousands of young people aged 0-25 years, giving children and young people the chance to achieve their potential in or through music making no matter what their background or experience.
Young Person - Upload
Teacher - Where I Am
Teacher - Drake Music Scotland
We want our programme to ensure all children and young people receive high-quality, engaging music-making opportunities that are meaningful to their own life experiences and culture.
Our goal is to expand opportunities for those most in need, fostering their skills for life, learning, and work, whilst highlighting pathways for progression.
We aim to broaden horizons by demonstrating the viability of careers in the creative industries.
Through our programme, we strive to develop skills, boost confidence, and support children and young people in having a voice and shaping their future.
Teacher - YMI Live
Pupils - Ukulele
Under 5 - Happy Little Tunes
To see some of our Projects, go to YouTube
For more information about Aberdeenshire's YMI Programme, please email our YMI Co-ordinator: YMI@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
For more information about the YMI Programme in Scotland, please go to the Creative Scotland website.