Tips
Tips for Practising: Finding Inspiration and Making Every Minute Count
Practice doesn't have to be a chore. Our tips for musicians of all ages on finding inspiration, turning it into focused, fun practice, and why it's so worth it.
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Guides, tips, interviews, and resources from the YMM community.
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Tips
Listen of the Week: Hank Mobley – 'If I Should Lose You'
This week's listen is Hank Mobley's sublime version of 'If I Should Lose You' from his classic Blue Note album Soul Station; and if you're a keen jazz player, there's a first-chorus transcription waiting for you too.
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Tips
Great Listen of the Week: Sibelius' Violin Concerto
This week's listen takes you deep into the landscape of Finland — frozen lakes, vast forests, trolls and ancient legends — with Sibelius' mighty Violin Concerto. We recommend Anne-Sophie Mutter's recording with the Staatskapelle Dresden.
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Interview
Interview with a Tutor – John K Miles
Our Musical Director John K Miles sat down with SoundStorm Music Education Agency for an in-depth 'Meet a Composer' interview — from a piano rescued from a skip to a career spanning jazz, film scoring, and community music.
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Resource
Educational Resources – Coming Soon
We're putting together a library of educational resources to support learning between Saturdays — practice guides, listening lists and more. Watch this space!
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Other
Inspirational Links: Remembering Sonny Rollins
The jazz world says goodbye to Sonny Rollins, the Saxophone Colossus (1930–2026). This month's inspirational watch is a moving video tribute in which Sonny reflects on a life in music — and why being a great musician starts with being a good person.