Children are natural improvisers – a fact of life the National Curriculum’s planners have now recognised, with their inclusion of improvisation in primary musical education. Jazz Services works tirelessly to expand this awareness, to help foster the jazz musicians and audiences of tomorrow. We run education projects and contribute to facilitating access to jazz throughout the education system.

Jazz Services has worked with the BBC and Associated Board to produce new teaching resources involving jazz at Key stages 3 and 4 and is developing training materials for those active in jazz education and working in the jazz economy.

This section aims to help you further your development whatever your interest in jazz, by finding a tutor, orchestra, course or institution to suit your needs:

• Tutor Search Use optional choices to find the right tutor on your instrument and in your area
• Orchestra Search Find an orchestra in your area, whether you are looking to join one yourself or wish to find one for your son or daughter
• Course Search Select a course from a huge variety of colleges and arts centres
• Institution Search Browse the course portfolios of all the key music colleges and other relevant education providers