Be inspired. Be empowered. Be creative!

Not ready to audition yet for NYJC? Want to find out more about the way we work and the music we play? Come and join us on the NYJC national audition tour in an exciting free taster workshop!

Each year as part of the NYJC national audition tour, we host FREE taster workshops in each audition region for young musicians who are keen to learn by ear, improvise, compose, and arrange with others.

The taster workshops are open to musicians of all standards aged 8-17, and all instruments and vocalists are welcome. This is the perfect opportunity to meet and connect with other young creatives with similar interests and talents.

We 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.

Signing up for one of our free taster workshops is simple! All you need to do is choose your preferred location from the list below. You’ll then be redirected to a sign-up form.