Yorkshire Youth and Music has always had a focus on improving the life chances of children in challenging circumstances, and many of our projects could be considered as a form of social prescribing for children in the Yorkshire region Read more
As restrictions lift, more of our projects are returning to 'face to face, in the room, making music together' sessions... Nothing quite beats being there Read more
Beethoven began to experience deafness in his mid-twenties, and by the time Beethoven wrote his 9th Symphony (from which Ode to Joy is taken), some twenty years later, he was profoundly deaf. This month, we celebrate the work of three D/deaf/F composers... Read more
The lifeblood of music, much like the blood pumping through our bodies, begins with a pulsating beat. And like us, music cannot exist without a pulse... Read more
As a reminder to turn your clocks back on Sunday 31st October, we've put together a timely playlist... Read more
Becky Pugh is committed to making music accessible to all children across the region and has just been appointed as our brand new Deputy Director! Read more
A 20 minute journey into the forest... a (sometimes) dark place, bursting with fungi and berries... and a hint of danger around the edges. And if you DO go mushroom picking, folks, please be careful! Read more
As children and young people return to a normal school day, there are many in need of extra support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Music-making effectively provides the framework for that support Read more
Working with primary aged children in North Yorkshire, using music to build co-operation, confidence and improve their mental health during COVID. Read more
Our very own Aldinebury Festival and Adelfest give young people a chance to take part in a music festival alongside professional artists, boosting to their confidence and fostering positive behaviour. Read more
We’re in the thick of festival season, so here are some of the artists from our very own Aldinebury Festival! Read more
Leona Nørskov Jørgensen, a 26-year-old Sheffield native known for her singing on social media, appeared on both the 10th edition of The Voice UK, reaching the semi-finals, and at our very own Aldinebury Festival! Read more
Rather than asking our team what makes a ‘good’ leader, we wanted to dig deeper and explore the difference between good and great leaders; what those differences were and how they are applied practically before, during and after workshop sessions... Read more
Our leadership Sounds Like... playlist is all about leaders in music: musicians who blazed a trail for others to follow! Read more
Gail's job at YY&M is to think up the projects, build the partnerships, raise the money, design the delivery and put the right people in place to do the work... Read more
Fiona is passionate about wellbeing and the need for safe spaces within communities, making her the ideal professional to work with young mums and their babies in secure accommodation Read more
At Yorkshire Youth and Music, we know that music can bring people together and can be a vehicle for creating stronger social connections Read more
In celebration of Father's Day, we share the tracks that demonstrate that strong family bond Read more
Featuring experienced facilitator, Rebecca Denniff, our 'Let's Play with Music' series of video resources aims to give musical tools to explore and support better mental health for children and young people Read more
Paul has been profoundly deaf all his life yet forged a successful career as a professional Musician Read more
We explore music and sounds that are all 'metallic' in some way, shape or form... Read more
D/deaf people (particularly children and young people) can experience huge benefits from both listening to music and taking part in music making Read more
A Model Music Curriculum that included Music Technology might have meant our latest case study, P, would be doing Music at A-Level. Here's a look at why... Read more
We've aired our views on the new Model Music Curriculum. But can we put our music where our mouth is and give some examples of musical styles we would add to the MMC? Of course we can! Read more