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

Legends of Grayson Old-Time Weekend

              An Annual Gathering Celebrating Grayson County's Musical Heritage   Come join us on April 1-2, 2022 to celebrate the music of Grayson County, Virginia. Current Lineup Includes: The Whitetop Mountain Band and Friends, Wayne Henderson, Brian Grim and Debbie Grim Yates, Steve Kilby, Wayne Erbsen, Malcolm Smith, Jim Lloyd, Tom Barr, The Blue Ridge Girls, The Crooked Road Ramblers, Lucas Pasley and Brett Morris and JAM kids with a tribute to JAM...

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In These Mountains: Virtual JAM Teacher Gathering

Don't forget to RSVP (although not required) for our virtual JAM/traditional music education gathering coming up Saturday morning at 10 am (EST). Participation stipend available. Many thanks to South Arts for this opportunity. See RSVP link for more information. RSVP: https://forms.gle/5kaPpq2qAKFUJeCL7 Saturday's Zoom link: https://southarts-org.zoom.us/j/84025219371?pwd=ZFhmVUVBa3M1TTB0MXhZdldWc29zQT09

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Spring Registration Now Open for Boone JAM

        Registration is now open for the spring semester with Boone Junior Appalachian Musicians! Lessons begin the week of February 15th and 17th. Classes are made up of 3 to 5 students and held weekly on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at the Jones House in Boone, NC. Instruction is available for banjo, guitar, fiddle, mandolin and ukulele ranging from beginner to beginner-plus. For more information about the Boone JAM program, please contact: Mark Freed, Cultural...

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