How they Grow

Very positive final external evaluation reports from Bath Spa University and the University of Central England have confirmed that as a result of music making with CYMAZ:

• Their self esteem rockets
• they develop a "can do" attitude
• they re-engage with their community and school
• the problem person becomes a positive role model
• other young people are encouraged to copy them
• peer mentoring leads to increased self esteem
• their parents and teachers start to see them in a different light and treat them with more respect.