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Learn more about Jazz North’s Learning & Participation offer
Join our Autumn online Educators’ Forum on Tuesday 22nd September led by Helena Summerfield, Jazz North’s Learning & Participation Manager. The forum will give an overview of Jazz North’s L&P offer and give you an opportunity for all involved in music education to discuss your thoughts, network and learn more about the ways Jazz North can support you during the new academic year.
An Artist’s Guide to International Networking
Before travelling to Bremen to attend jazzahead!, Bex (aka Rivkala) had no idea what to expect. This blog is for anyone curious about attending an international jazz conference and whether networking events like this are worth it, how to prepare for and make the most of it.
6 ways Jazz North supported northern music educators in 2025-26
Jazz North’s Learning & Participation team have been busy during the 2025-26 academic year, supporting northern music educators to explore jazz and improvisation in the classroom and within their professional practice.
Educators’ Forum meeting: Improvisation pedagogy in the music curriculum with guest Michael Wright
Join our June Educators’ Forum to meet like-minded music educators and continue exploring the importance of improvisation in the classroom. As always, our forums are a safe space to reflect, share ideas and ask questions.
How we support music educators across the North!
159 people have now subscribed to the Learning Resources Area of the Jazz North website since launching in October. It’s free to create an account and access our free and downloadable resources. As planned, a fresh batch of activities have now been added to the area and we are keen to hear from people that have tried using any of the materials in their various teaching situations.