Jazzrobeat Collective - Afro Jazz Funk
FREE weekly music-making for 12-17 yr olds!
Mondays 5.30-7pm during term time
Want to try playing Jazz, Funk and Reggae in a live band?
If you are aged 12 to 17 and love live music these free music making sessions are for you.
Dates & Times: Mondays 5.30pm-7pm 16, 23, 30 Sep. 7, 14, 21 Oct (no half term session on 28 Oct). 4, 11, 18, 25 Nov. 9 Dec.
Location: CultureMix Arts & Music Centre, 7 Queens Walk, Reading RG1 7QF
Launched in 2023 in a partnership with Youthsayers the free Jazz Reggae Afrobeat course encouraged 12-17 year olds to develop their live music playing alongside professionals.
In 2024 The Jazzrobeat Collective was created by the dedicated group of young musicians with support from CultureMix tutors Jamie and Ruel for live performances at Carnival of the World and Readipop Festival.
Dates & Times: Mondays 5.30pm-7pm 16, 23, 30 Sep. 7, 14, 21 Oct (no half term session on 28 Oct). 4, 11, 18, 25 Nov. 9 Dec.
Location: CultureMix Arts & Music Centre, 7 Queens Walk, Reading RG1 7QF
Launched in 2023 in a partnership with Youthsayers the free Jazz Reggae Afrobeat course encouraged 12-17 year olds to develop their live music playing alongside professionals.
In 2024 The Jazzrobeat Collective was created by the dedicated group of young musicians with support from CultureMix tutors Jamie and Ruel for live performances at Carnival of the World and Readipop Festival.
FAQs
Can I join the course at any time?
You can join the course once it goes live on Eventbrite prior to the start. Please note places are limited to 16 young people.
What happens if I can’t make one of the dates.
This should be ok as you will have access to the course repertoire and music in a form that you can understand.
Do I need to be able to read music to join this course?
No. It is not necessary to read musical score but it helps to understand simple chord charts. However you can still join if you don’t read music or play by ear but can play your instrument.
I don’t own an instrument can I still join?
CultureMix Arts has drum kits, and a limited number of keyboards. If you play any kind of horn or wind instrument, guitar or bass guitar you will need to bring it with you to each session.
