THE love of music can come at a great cost.
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There's the initial expense of an instrument and its upkeep as well as lessons on top of that.
Families will also often have to find money for competitions and workshops.
For the past three years, the Southern Highlands Classical Music Club has made life a little easier for aspiring musicians.
In 2014 the club established a student grant scheme where funds were raised to support talented musicians in the Highlands with their ongoing development.
Ben Malone (guitar), Jessica (trombone) and Michaela (flute) [last names withheld] were the winners of the 2016 grant.
Michaela is a Year 12 student, studying both Music 2 and Music extension.
She said the grant had allowed her extra practice which helped with upcoming performances and exams.
"I've needed a lot of extra lessons with accompanists and my flute teacher depending on what assessments and performances I have coming up," she said.
Ben (Year 10) said the grant had helped ease the financial burden on his family.
"It's definitely helped me with lessons because it's just one less burden on my family on top of school fees," he said.
"Short term (I'd like to) get a good HSC mark in Music 2."
The classical music club held a fundraising concert last month.
With more than $2000 raised, club president Yvonne D'Arcy said they would be able to sponsor another two musicians in 2017.