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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

Scholarship Opportunity!

Jan 7, 2014

Hello, JAM world, Happy New Year! We have an exciting opportunity to extend to our JAM, Inc affiliates. Due to the generosity of Scott & Mimi Thomas and The Kruger Brothers, we are very happy to be offering a scholarship opportunity to one young musician who is currently, or has previously, been connected with an actively affiliated JAM or YAM program in NC, SC and VA. The scholarship will cover all camp fees (including meals) for the annual Kruger Music Academy held May 2-3, 2014 (Friday &...