The Jazz Hang is a series of regular free-to-access sessions of informal and practical jazz learning for ages 11-16.

  

Delivered in partnership with Trinity Laban, Tomorrow’s Warriors and Lewisham Music – The Jazz Hang provides supported pathways for the next generation of emerging jazz artists with award-winning music leaders in a weekly inspirational workshop and development programme.

  

Aimed at 11-16 year old musicians from a variety of diverse backgrounds who are interested in learning more about Jazz, The Jazz Hang offers weekly FREE 2-hour sessions with expert music educators and jazz assistants, developing jazz skills and technique, and exciting repertoire towards shared performance. You’ll also get industry exposure to progression routes and young artist opportunities with Tomorrow’s Warriors, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance, and beyond.

  

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The London Jazz Scene is on fire, with artists (and Trinity Laban and Tomorrow’s Warrior’s alumni) like Mercury Prize-winners Ezra Collective, Nubya Garcia and Moses Boyd tearing it up at festivals and on TV, and performing around the world.

              

  

“I loved playing the music and learning lots more about Jazz.”

 

 

   

Let’s make some jazz

 

We are now recruiting for a new and FREE weekly series of after-school jazz tuition starting in September 2026, and are on the lookout for young musicians – aged 11–16 – wanting to develop their musicianship, join with like-minded players, and grow amazing ensemble sounds towards performance opportunities. No prior jazz knowledge is needed, all we ask is you have…

 

A willingness to learn, a passion for music and an interest in jazz.

Knowledge of where the notes are on their instrument.

An ability to produce a clear tone (if they are wind/brass players).

An understanding of basic time signatures (e.g. 3/4 or 4/4).

A basic understanding of major and minor scales.

      

      

 

 

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Taster Session

 

If you still need some convincing then sign up and come along to the free 90 minute Taster Session, taking place at Trinity Laban (King Charles Court, Old Royal Naval College, SE10 9JF) on Sunday 28 June – 10:30am. You’ll have the chance to explore and find out more about The Jazz Hang, meet the team, listen to some jazz and get involved in a jam if you want.

               

  

“It felt like the teachers really wanted us to do well, encouraging me to take part in improv without any anxiety of doing anything wrong.”

 

 

   

   

         

We look forward to hearing from you, if you have any questions then please get in touch.

        

Let’s make some jazz!