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

JAM at IBMA!

                                       photo by William Purcell Last week, North Carolina’s capital city welcomed thousands of bluegrass fans. The streets of Raleigh were jam-packed with people honoring the traditional music that has grown from a simple mountain tradition to a world-wide sensation. All over the downtown scene, among the big stars and opening acts, there was a certain large population of pickers who aren't even old enough to vote, not to mention those who aren't even old enough...

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