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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

Register now for JAM Kids Day Camp at Western Carolina University

Apr 3, 2017

REGISTER NOW to secure your child's spot at the JAM Kids Day Camp coming up Saturday, May 13 on the campus of Western Carolina University! Registration ends April 28. For the full information and online registration, click below

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Apr 3, 2017

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Attention JAM Instructors!

Feb 14, 2017

It is that time of year again! Our regional JAM teacher workshops are coming up soon. Attendees working at an affiliated JAM program will receive a travel stipend and lunch! Reserve your spot today in either Marion, VA on March 4 at the Wayne C. Henderson School of Appalachian Arts, or on March 25 in Marshall, NC at the Madison County Arts Council. Both workshops will feature sessions on teaching methodologies for fiddle, clawhammer banjo, guitar and string band. For more info and to register,...

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