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YMM Blog
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Listen of the Week: Hank Mobley – 'If I Should Lose You'
This week's listen is Hank Mobley's sublime version of 'If I Should Lose You' from his classic Blue Note album Soul Station; and if you're a keen jazz player, there's a first-chorus transcription waiting for you too.
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Great Listen of the Week: Sibelius' Violin Concerto
This week's listen takes you deep into the landscape of Finland — frozen lakes, vast forests, trolls and ancient legends — with Sibelius' mighty Violin Concerto. We recommend Anne-Sophie Mutter's recording with the Staatskapelle Dresden.
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Interview with a Tutor – John K Miles
Our Musical Director John K Miles sat down with SoundStorm Music Education Agency for an in-depth 'Meet a Composer' interview — from a piano rescued from a skip to a career spanning jazz, film scoring, and community music.
Latest News
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YMM Newsletter – Virtual Office Now Open
The YMM virtual office is now open ahead of the new term. John is answering queries until 4 September, Richard covers the following week, and both are back from 14 September for the first Saturday of term on 19 September. This issue also looks ahead to next term's groups and gives an update on the Big Give Christmas Challenge, now just £100 short of its £2,500 target.
25 August 2026
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YMM Newsletter – Summer Sign Off
The YMM office closes today for the summer break, reopening 24 August ahead of the new term starting 19 September. This issue also celebrates this term's exam successes and reminds everyone about the Big Give Christmas Challenge pledge deadline.
24 July 2026
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YMM Newsletter - End of Term Roundup
Thank you for a wonderful year of music-making, a reminder that there's no YMM this Saturday, key dates including the office reopening for email and admin enquiries on 24 August and the start of the Autumn term on 19 September, a Big Give pledges update, the full group offer for September, and this term's exam successes.
16 July 2026
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YMM Newsletter - End of Term Roundup
Thank you for a wonderful year of music-making, a reminder that there's no YMM this Saturday, key dates including the return of the virtual office on 24 August and the start of the Autumn term on 19 September, a Big Give pledges update, the full group offer for September, and this term's exam successes.
16 July 2026
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Mini Concerts Tomorrow – Saturday, July 11: Last-Minute Changes & Everything You Need to Know
Everything you need to know for tomorrow's Mini Concerts, including rehearsal arrangements, performance times, and a schedule change for Mini Concert 3.
10 July 2026