Junior Appalachian Musicians is a non-profit and the parent organization for 60+ after school programs for children in six states. We provide communities with the tools and support they need to teach children to play, dance, and sing traditional old time and bluegrass music. JAM introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region such as fiddle, guitar, mandolin, bass, dulcimer, and both styles of banjo playing (3-finger and clawhammer). Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free, and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program.