Welcome to the Yamaha Young Performing Artists Website!

This site is dedicated to providing all of the information necessary to apply for the unique and exciting YYPA competition. Inside you will find application materials, bios on former winners, and answers to all of your YYPA-related questions. If you are a former YYPA winner and have not heard from us recently, please view the contact page and get in touch with us.

The Yamaha Young Performing Artists Program (YYPA) recognizes outstanding young musicians from the world of classical, jazz and contemporary music. Winners of this competition will be invited to attend an all expense paid weekend awards ceremony at the Music for All™ Summer Symposium, receive a once in a lifetime performance opportunity in front of thousands of students with national press coverage, receive a recording and photos of the live performance, and participate in professional workshops and clinics designed to launch a professional music career. Winners also will enjoy many of the privileges of a Yamaha artist, including services and communication with Yamaha's artist relations department. The overall winner (chosen at the Summer Symposium) will receive $5,000 in retail credit towards a professional model Yamaha instrument and an opportunity for a New York City performance debut at Yamaha Artist Service, Inc. This performance and an interview will be available worldwide on the Yamaha B&O podcast subscription.