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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 April 21 JAM Day @ Mars Hill University

Mar 20, 2018

Hey, y'all! The registration is available for JAM kids to sign up for our big regional JAM day coming up on Saturday, April 21 on the campus of Mars Hill University in Mars Hill, NC. You can find both the printable form and online form at jamkids.org/marshill2018 Stay tuned for the May 19 Blue Ridge Music Center JAM Day Registration coming soon!

Courthouse JAMboree #3!

Mar 16, 2018

Please join us for the third installment of the Courthouse JAMboree coming up on Friday night, March 23 at the Historic 1908 Courthouse Baldwin Auditorium in Independence, VA featuring Strictly Strings, the Mountain Park Old Time Band, and local JAM kids! The show starts at 7 p.m. and there will be plenty of room for dancing, but limited seating! Doors open at 6 p.m. and no advanced tickets will be sold. Strictly Strings encompasses a variety of talent from four young artists accompanied by...

Bluegrass Planet Radio!

Mar 16, 2018

Bluegrass Planet Radio - The Heart & Soul of Music. All the Time. JAM is excited to be partnering with Bluegrass Planet Radio! Please tune in to their station which is broadcast online 24/7 and get yourself one of these awesome t-shirts! A part of the proceeds is going to support JAM! Check out their website to find out more

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