Free and accessible live performances bringing neighbors together through jazz and contemporary music—celebrating culture, creativity, and community connection.
Founded in 2005 inside the historic Wally’s Cafe Jazz Club, the Student to Student Music Project began as a grassroots jam session dedicated to mentoring the next generation of musicians. What started as an open stage has grown into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to youth education, senior engagement, and community connection through live music. Today, we continue to preserve the tradition of jazz while creating access, opportunity, and belonging for artists and audiences across Boston.
“This program gave me more than a stage — it gave me confidence, community, and a place to grow as an artist.
At Wally’s, I wasn’t just performing; I was becoming the musician I’m meant to be.”
Interactive music seminars for middle and high school students featuring live demonstrations, artist talks, and career pathways in music—hosted inside Boston’s historic Wally’s Cafe Jazz Club.
Live music and lunch gatherings designed to reduce social isolation, foster connection, and bring joy to older adults through interactive performances and community engagement.
Free and accessible live performances bringing neighbors together through jazz and contemporary music—celebrating culture, creativity, and community connection.
Daily open jam sessions welcoming emerging and professional musicians to collaborate, perform, and grow together in a supportive live setting rooted in tradition and improvisation.
Hands-on educational workshops led by experienced musicians covering performance skills, improvisation, music business fundamentals, and artistic development for aspiring artists.
Support access to live music, youth education, and senior engagement programs. Your contribution helps sustain daily performances, scholarships, meals, and community outreach.
For more than two decades, the Student to Student Music Project has provided a stage for emerging musicians and meaningful connection for seniors across Boston. Your support sustains daily jam sessions, youth seminars, and our Senior Music & Lunch program.
Every contribution strengthens access, opportunity, and live music education.
