Hot Jam run music education projects, predominantly focused on rock / pop / jazz and other contemporary styles. Our main aim is to educate and enthuse young people (aged 4 - 25) to take part in a wide variety of musical activities. We aim to inspire young people to take up an instrument, sing, write their own songs and music, or just to appreciate music and the wider creative arts. We help participants examine their own culture, linking this to their wider geographical area and its heritage and environment. Music is all about teamwork. We actively promote the importance of working together, addressing social skills, problem solving and creativity. These are vital attributes for all. We feel that young people need to focus on these areas to give them important skills for life and for their own well being and contentment.