Exceptional musicians leave conservatoires to find that talent and accomplishment are not enough to ensure success. Lacking the tools, skills, and networks to navigate a fast-changing landscape - or to develop a unique selling point - they can struggle. Few have discovered yet how the music industry works or how to manage PR, contracts, finance, or self-promotion. As a result, too many outstanding artists leave the profession, and audiences lose the chance to benefit from their music making.

To ensure a vibrant future for music, young professional musicians need to be nurtured. CMF selects exceptional artists at the start of their careers - when the business side of music is most daunting - and support and guide them in a project of their choice. We also provide one-to-one life coaching, specialist workshops, performances, PR, photos, media training and BBC airtime. They gain skills, confidence, networks and visibility through the experiences we provide on and off stage.