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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

Youth Music Competition

Aug 24, 2015

Don't miss the Youth Music Competition this year at Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, coming up on September 19. For more information, including an application form, here: Youth Music Competition via dropbox

Fulfilling our vision….

Aug 10, 2015

Like our new look? We do too! Keep an eye out for this snazzy logo in the music scene, and take some time to browse our updated website. Keep scrolling to find your local JAM program's webpage, and check out our many resources for JAM teachers, administrators and kids in the headers above. Like what we are doing? Click here to find out how to support JAM.

JAM Kids Live

Aug 10, 2015

Click below to check out some of our JAM Student videos! Many of these young pickers started in a JAM program, and look how far they have come. Keep coming back for updates.

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