Boston · A jam-session tradition since the early 1960s
Student Music Project creates opportunities for young musicians and delivers music, meals, digital-safety education, and fresh-food access directly to older adults throughout Boston.
Student Music Project continues a jam-session tradition at Wally’s Cafe that dates back to the early 1960s — giving generations of emerging musicians a real stage.
We are a Boston nonprofit that uses live music and community partnerships to create opportunities for young musicians and improve the quality of life of older adults.
Our work began with student musicians learning and performing at the historic Wally’s Cafe, and has grown into a set of programs serving students, senior residents, housing communities, and neighborhood partners — on the bandstand, inside senior residences, and in community rooms across the city.
Live performance experience for emerging musicians at historic Wally’s Cafe.
Tue–Sat · 7–9 p.m.No cover
Interactive seminars on jazz history, performance, and creative careers.
Mon–Sat · 11–1Schools & groups
Live music and a shared meal brought directly to senior residents.
Off-siteAdvance booking
Digital-safety workshops: recognize scams and stay safe online.
90-minute workshopAt your facility
Fresh produce delivered to residents of participating senior housing.
Twice monthlyLaunching
The heart of it
Student musicians grow by playing for real audiences. Older adults reconnect with live music and good company. One program serves both.
For students
A real stage, real audiences, and mentorship at a historic Boston jazz club.
For older adults
Live music and a shared meal brought right to senior residences across the city.
WHAT WE DO
We turn community spaces into places of learning, connection, and care — bringing live music, shared meals, digital-safety training, and fresh food to Boston through trusted partnerships.
Real performance experience for emerging musicians on a historic bandstand.
Shared meals and scam-prevention skills that help older adults thrive.
Fresh produce delivered directly to senior housing communities.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Student to Student Music Project and Jam Session, Inc. — a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Boston.
Your support puts students on stage and brings music to older adults across Boston.
