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JAM believes

that children who are actively engaged in traditional mountain music are more connected and better prepared to strengthen their communities for future generations.

We envision

a world in which all children have the opportunity to experience community through the joy of participating in traditional mountain music together.

Our mission

is to provide communities with the support and tools they need to teach children to play and dance to traditional old time and bluegrass music.

What’s Happening in the JAM World

JAM Stage @ IBMA

Aug 7, 2023

Martin Street JAM Stage (Street Fest) Friday & Saturday, September 29 & 30 Youth Performers Apply Now Online! Preference & Priority to JAM Students and Alumni *Includes YAM Students from Pickens County, SC

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Earl Scruggs Music Festival Regional JAM Event

May 2, 2023

This amazing partnership between Junior Appalachian Musicians, Tryon Fine Arts Center (PacJAM), Earl Scruggs Music Festival and Tryon International Equestrian Center is back for the second year of this new festival! Registration provides JAM Kids and parents with festival tickets, access to high-profile workshops, and an overall super dynamic regional JAM gathering. This event is also partially funded by the IBMA Foundation. Register online here. As part of this event, JAM is also hosting a...

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