Getting the best in Secure and Controlled environments

Our guide to getting the best from a visiting musician in secure settings for young people:

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Yorkshire Youth and Music receives further support from West Yorkshire Mayor's Fund

Yorkshire Youth and Music has successfully applied for further funding from the Mayor's Safer Communities Fund, awarded by West Yorkshire's Mayor, Tracy Brabin.
Over £1000 raised in memory of Elizabeth Anne

The generous donations made in memory of talented and beloved musician, Elizabeth Anne (often known as Liz), have provided equipment in our new Safe Space Studio, a safe space for young people to create music together.
Sounds Like... POWER!

Today's playlist is all about POWER! The power of music, the power of voice, and the power to stand up for what you believe in...
Ella Greenwood (aka LXXV)

Ella Greenwood, a.k.a. LXXV is a Leeds based music producer, pianist and songwriter/composer, specialising in rap and electronic fusion with a background in jazz piano

Let's Play with Music

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
COVID-19 Guidance for Workshops (both face-to-face AND online)

We've written two comprehensive guides to running music sessions with young people (one for face-to-face and one for online situations) in response to the continued need for safety during the COVID-19 pandemic
Deaf and Musical

Deaf and Musical is a series of videos, created by musicians, Eloise Garland and Sean Chandler (who both happen to be D/deaf) and the team here at Yorkshire Youth and Music, to support D/deaf young people to improve a whole range of musical skills, with and without instruments
Deaf Instrumental Learning - tips and good practice

A guide on tips and good practice for musicians and practitioners teaching Deaf and hearing impaired young people how to play an instrument
A guide to Singing and Signing

Our guide to Singing and Signing with hearing and hearing impaired children and young people
Signed Songs by Paul Whittaker OBE

Paul Whittaker OBE has been profoundly deaf all his life yet pursued a career as a successful Musician. Paul has created this brilliant set of resources, including a set of signed songs and a handout detailing some things to remember when singing and signing...
Getting the best in Early Years settings

A guide to getting the best out of visiting musicians in Early Years settings
Our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Resource Pack - Parts 1, 2 and 3!

A free guide to introducing music and instruments to children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Our Health and Safety Policies

Yorkshire Youth and Music takes the health and safety of our staff, freelance facilitators and (most of all) our students and participants incredibly seriously. Here, we share our latest H&S policies...