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Made to play.
Built to belong.
A lifelong music community, from your first chord to your first gig. A new home for London's guitar culture.
We are made to play together
Google's mission is to organise the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Ours resonates with it: we teach music in a way that is universally accessible, helping students of every age understand the world of music.
Born around a kitchen table in East London, KitchenJam has been trusted by over 1,000 students since 2013. Beloved by families, creatives, kids, and adult learners alike, we create unforgettable experiences in a warm, design-led environment. Many of our students are programmers, with some working at Google.
KitchenJam is the place to learn guitar and build a lasting community.
Why KitchenJam for Google Campus KX
A stage beneath the office
Around 8% of people play guitar. That means hundreds of Googlers on site who would love the chance to play right beneath their workplace.
Retention & team building
A curated partnership using music learning as a team-building activity employees genuinely value. Not everyone will run on the rooftop track.
A reason to come in
Lessons, jams and gigs downstairs give hybrid teams one more reason to choose the office over working from home.
A recruitment story
Another facet of the campus offer: a living music community candidates can see, hear and join from day one.
A force for good
Partnering with a community music school shows Google investing in the neighbourhood, not just occupying it.
Your people, our people
Many of our students are programmers, some already at Google, alongside creatives and young families. KJ Kids sits naturally beside on-site family amenities.
Business with feeling
Premium memberships
Soft drop-ins, monthly lessons, events, merchandise, workshops.
Designed for retention
Proven educational model with a loyal following. Many students have been with us for 10+ years, since our first commercial opening.
Destination
Students travel from as far as Oxford, Cambridge, and Kent. Many remain living and working in the area because of their lessons and love of the community.
Cosy teaching
1 or 2 room setup, small group format (4–6 per class) with adults and kids all under one roof.
A community that shows up
"KitchenJam transformed my time in retirement. I love the community and what they have built." - George, 80
"Our son has been going for nearly eight years now and he's grown so much confidence from learning guitar with KitchenJam." - Alison & Josh
"Joining the school was one of the best decisions I've made since moving to London!" - Chardelle, 35
For every age and skill level
Our vibrant musical community has programs designed for everyone, from our youngest students at four months old to our oldest at 80.
Daily lessons
Flexible scheduling with dedicated instructors for all skill levels.
Open mic nights
Monthly community showcases to build confidence and connect.
Special events
Workshops, guest instructors, and community performances.
Community jams
Weekly opportunities to play with others in a supportive environment.
Adults and children, under one roof
Adults
From complete beginners to advanced players, a supportive, judgement-free environment to learn and grow.
Children
Little Jammers (0–6)
Sensory play and musical foundations through interactive sessions.
Riffsters (6–11)
Fun guitar and ukulele lessons with basic theory and technique.
Teen Rockers (12–18)
Build advanced skills and join collaborative jam sessions.
Alive from morning to night
Weekday morning
Parent & Baby Jams, Beginner Adults, Freelancer drop-ins.
Afternoon
After-school kids' band, Home education music groups.
Evening
Adult jam bands, Mastery classes, Rock School sessions.
Weekend
Family sessions, gigs, open studio events.
Our flexible programming allows us to animate the space throughout the week, adapting to local demand and community rhythms.
Joshua's journey
Joshua started with KitchenJam at age five and has just been awarded a full scholarship to Westminster High School for his exceptional electric guitar skills.
His parents, classically trained pianists, chose KitchenJam for our unique approach that prioritises:
- Long-term enjoyment over short-term results.
- Community-supported musical development.
- Nurturing individual creative expression.
- Ample opportunities to perform, building personal confidence.
"He gets to play all the cool songs, be in a band with friends, and perform often. I love the community spirit KitchenJam creates." - Akiko, Joshua's mother
A space to play
We're collaborating with world-renowned designer Marcello Minale (Armani, Fendi, Harrods) to bring to life a space that embodies the soul of guitar playing and musical creativity. The KitchenJam studio is built as a rehearsal-room-meets-private-club: intentionally small spaces that create intimate experiences.
The energy fostered in our studios is rooted in real memories: the spirit of playing guitar in your dad's old workshop, evolving into those electric jam sessions that first sparked up our East London kitchen. We're building a home where music brings people together.
We bring good company
Lasting connections with brands, venues and institutions that our students play with every week.
Partnering with industry-revered instrument manufacturers, including Korg, Vox, and Mapex, to hold events and showcase their instruments, all accessible to our students to play.
Working with Dunlop to supply our guitar maintenance and repair workshops, and giving them a stage to showcase their products.
From practice to performance, students experience live music from world-class artists, and get the chance to play a real stage themselves.
Cross-pollinating with fellow retailers and nearby businesses, creating collaboration opportunities and bringing additional revenue to our neighbours.
Offering a dynamic platform for local students: work experience with us, and performances within the university campus to showcase them.
In partnership, we bring design to the forefront of our space with unique fittings.
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