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Find yourway into music. From a first lesson to a full year of immersive study, GJA helps you build the technique, creative confidence and community to go further.
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Let GJA Guide help me ↗ Age Any 8 12 13 17 18+ Experience Any Beginner Intermediate Advanced I want to Any Foundations Confidence Grades Ensemble Jazz Performance Songwriting Professional Production Technique Creativity Instrument Any Piano Guitar Drums Voice Bass Saxophone Trumpet Production Any Instrument 10 programmes match
01 Starts every week Personalised music education, built around you
Experience a personalised approach to music education through one-on-one lessons. Students receive dedicated mentorship, structured guidance and the option to pursue internationally recognised MTB graded examinations.
3 months · 12 lessons Weekly Online & on campus
02 Applications open A year to build serious musical foundations
A one-year immersive programme focused on practical theory, ear training, analysis and technique, with diverse genres, songwriting, production and performance.
1 year · 3 semesters September 2026 Online, or comprehensive on campus
03 Write, arrange and produce original music
Essential concepts in songwriting, composition and song structure, bringing together Western music theory, ear training, recording and production.
2 months · 8 weeks September 2026 Online & on campus
04 Next ensemble forming Learn jazz by playing it together
Explore harmony, form and improvisation while collaborating with other musicians and developing the practical skills to perform jazz repertoire.
2 months · 8 weeks September 2026 On campus
05 Young musicians, one band
Learn and perform songs from rock, blues and pop, gaining hands-on band experience, teamwork skills and confidence in front of an audience.
2 months · 8 weeks September 2026 On campus
06 Find your voice inside the jazz tradition
Build confidence with jazz standards through structured practice, ear training and guided exercises in phrasing, tone, improvisation and arrangement.
2 months · 8 weeks Monthly Online & on campus
07 Build a confident foundation in jazz bass
Learn the foundations of jazz bass and how to approach jazz standards with confidence on electric bass.
2 months per level Monthly Online & on campus
08 Touch, harmony, rhythm and improvisation
Explore improvisation, essential reading and playing skills, and a practical approach to jazz material and repertoire.
2 months · 8 weeks Monthly Online & on campus
09 Develop authentic time, touch and interaction
Learn the core language, feel and vocabulary of jazz drumming through swing, coordination, comping, reading, ensemble interaction and soloing.
2 months · 8 weeks Monthly Online & on campus
10 Monthly intake Harmony, vocabulary and performance on guitar
Build foundational jazz-guitar skills, explore soloing and accompaniment, learn applied harmony and develop essential instrumental technique.
2 months per level Monthly Online & on campus
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Music doesn’t always fit in a box. Talk to us about where you are and what you want next. We can combine one-to-one learning, ensembles and short intensives into a route that makes sense.