Be inspired. Be empowered. Be creative!
Join the NYJC Summer Programme for an exciting FREE taster day!
18 or younger? Seriously into music? Like to improvise, compose, and arrange with others? Then come and join us!
Learn with the nation’s top professional musicians using NYJC’s highly inspirational teaching methods, where you explore a wide range of creative ideas & make them your own.
The taster day is open to musicians of all standards aged 8-17, and all instruments and vocalists are welcome (not just jazz!). This is the perfect opportunity to meet and connect with other young creatives with similar interests and talents.
The taster day is FREE to attend.
Date
Wednesday 12th August 2026, 10.00am-4.00pm
There will be a “sharing” session for parents / guardians & family at 3.30pm
Location
Benenden School, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4AA
Application deadline: Sunday 26 July 2026
During the taster day, we’ll help you:
- Build confidence as an improvisor, composer and bandleader.
- Compose and improvise new musical ideas.
- Play melodies, grooves, hooky bass lines and riffs without notation.
- Explore the most popular rhythms used in jazz, funk, Indian, folk, pop and rock music.
- Become a stronger, more interactive band member.
- Recognise the chords and structures in music you enjoy.
