The Bromley Youth Music Trust exists to help young people in Bromley to develop their musical abilities. Funded by Bromley Council, BYMT teaches between 5000 and 6000 children every year to sing or to play an instrument, and its bands, choirs and orchestras have a national reputation for excellence.

It also seeks to assist primary schools in the delivery of the music curriculum, provides Music Therapy for children with special needs and Music Technology in partnership with Bromley MyTime.

In order to widen participation and enthusiasm in music, BYMT also runs an innovative music course for primary age children in Years 3 and 4 in selected schools.

Lesson Information

Tuition on the more popular instruments is available in most Bromley schools, and there are regular demonstrations to encourage children to take an interest. Tuition on the less common instruments can also be arranged, and there is a large stock of orchestral instruments available for hire.

Fees for lessons and instruments are set at a competitive rate, and the Trust operates a remission policy in certain circumstances.

The Trust employs a number of well-qualified instrumental teachers with wide experience in performing and teaching, and there are also teachers selected and licensed by the Trust to teach part-time in Bromley Schools.

Tuition may be offered on the following : violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, percussion, piano, harpsichord, harp, guitar, recorder, accordion and singing.

For more information on courses see our Courses, Ensembles and Accompanists section. Also take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions section to find out more about how the BYMT works.

To download an application form for music lessons in PDF format, please click here.