We're building community one tune at a time.

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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

2015-2016 Annual Report

Jan 13, 2017

If you've not taken a look at our annual report for this past fiscal year yet, check it out!

This fall, JAM is reaching over 1,500 kids in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. We have welcomed two new programs in East Tennessee: Hancock Co. JAM and Johnson Co. JAM, as well as Blue Ridge JAM in North Carolina and Carroll Co. JAM in Virginia. Stay tuned for more as we climb the mountains and valleys of the Appalachian Mountains, filling them with music!

Fundraising for JAM with a ’55 T-bird!

Oct 18, 2016

Thanks to a very generous donor, we are selling a classic 1955 Ford Thunderbird! ALL PROCEEDS go to JAM to help us provide our services to 41 programs (and growing) for free. Help us continue to serve more than 1,500 JAM kids and teachers each year! Click below for all of the information from DC Classic Cars in Mooresville, NC. Contact JAM for any additional questions. Please share!