A new series of articles that invites you to think about why 'Music Makes Lives Better':
Music has a long tradition of being utilised in celebration and research has shown that experiencing live music collectively with other people can have both positive mental and physiological effects Read more
Inspired by our latest playlist based on the work of Delia Derbyshire, we discuss how important new technologies and experimentation is in music education Read more
What do we take with us when we move? What do we take with us when we're forced to move? Read more
Music and the arts can be a lifeline and an anchor in crisis situations; providing moments of respite, comfort and hope in desperately challenging times... Read more
A large part of most musical creation centres on expressing human feelings, and our project with the children at Becton, who are struggling with their mental health, encourages them to explore their emotions through music Read more
Here at YY&M, our projects are a vital part of our over-arching commitment to inclusion. But what does inclusion REALLY mean for us? 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 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
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
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
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
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