This paper presents a reflective case report examining the first year of a three-year Action Research Project funded by the English Government Department for Education, addressing musicians' health and wellbeing within music education in England. The works draws upon and builds on the foundations laid by theorist such as Araujo et al (2017), Evans et al (2024), Matei and Ginsborg (2022) Rosset et al (2022), Wijsman & Ackermann (2023) amongst others.Positioned at the intersection of Music Education and Performing Arts Medicine, the project seeks to: (1) establish a baseline understanding of current health and wellbeing education and training for young musicians in England; (2) identify and consolidate examples of best practice; (3) undertake comprehensive consultation with stakeholders across music education, the music sector, academic research, and music training; and (4) develop clear, evidence-informed guidelines and practical resources for music educators, parents/carers, and young musicians to support physical and mental health and wellbeing.Between March and September 2025, an initial scoping review was conducted through informal consultations with Performing Arts Medicine and Music Education practitioners and researchers, in Canada, Australia, the UK, and the EU, alongside various UK youth music organisations. These conversations explored safeguarding and wellbeing practices, and discussed enabling factors for musical progression, and barriers to advancement in music education. This consultation informed a comprehensive literature review and annotated bibliography spanning stakeholder engagement strategies, music education, safeguarding, musician wellbeing in performance and teaching, and the impact of music on wellbeing.Initial findings confirm that while commonalities exist in factors enabling or impeding progression in music education, no standardised approach to wellbeing integration exists within UK music education for young people. By March 2028, the project aims to deliver comprehensive guidelines and practical resources incorporating recommendations for young musicians, parents/carers, and educators. These evidence-based guidelines will be developed and trialled collaboratively with UK youth music education groups, will provide practical strategies to support sustained, healthy engagement in music education.