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Monday Open Access Time: Ask questions and discuss issues about jams and music at our Madison Street Studio from 5-6pm, every other Monday RSVP
Monday Studio Jam: Sing or play familiar songs with supportive collaborators at our Madison Street Studio from 6-8pm. RSVP
Monday Improv Jam: Explore a fun, different way of playing live, enjoying the fluidity of improvisation. At our Madison Street Studio from 8-9:30pm. RSVP
Wednesday Open Access Time: Ask questions and discuss music at our Madison Street Studio from 6-7pm, every other Wednesday RSVP
Wednesday Open/Beginner Jam: Learn to play together with favorite easy-to-play songs at our Madison Street Studio from 7-9:30pm. RSVP
Thursday Studio Jam: Sing or play familiar songs with supportive collaborators at our Madison Street Studio from 7-9:30pm. RSVP
Saturday Social Jam (potluck, glam optional): Enjoy a relaxed social jam at our Madison Street Studio from 1-5:00pm every Saturday. The last hour includes off-the-charts or experimental/project songs. RSVP
(Monthly) First Fridays: Several of our musicians will play familiar songs at the Community Jams studio from 6-8pm while artists showcase their work in and around our building in this monthly event. Everyone is welcome to join us to sing and browse the art!
Get involved
Can you help us with time and expertise? We are looking for support with grant-writing, promotion, and event organization. Drop us at note at play@communityjams.org
Interested in making song charts for the bsteele Music App? ‘Fireside charts’ are being scheduled monthly, so send us an email at play@communityjams.org if you are interested. Thanks to the tireless efforts of our musician, Board member, and Technology Director Robert Steele, bsteele Music App is free and available on web browsers. Bookmark the app and jam!
Keep our doors open
We rely entirely on your donations to keep things running. Please consider a $15-$20 one-time donation or, better yet, recurring donations on PayPal or Patreon to help us cover the costs of operating our studio.
Visit our studio
Our studio space is located at 211 SE Madison St inside the East Creative Collective, a centrally-located studio and gallery for artists.
Past posts
- New Sound, New Opportunities February 23, 2022
- Good Tidings December 17, 2021
- Musicians Get It, Together October 4, 2021
- Fall Into the Groove September 17, 2021
- Jams Reopen at Madison Street Studio June 23, 2021
Upcoming jams
- CJ Wednesday 7pm Newcomer and Explorer Jam on May 31, 2023 7:00 pm
- CJ Thursday 7pm Studio Jam on June 1, 2023 7:00 pm
- First Fridays on June 2, 2023 6:00 pm
- CJ Saturday 2pm Social (optional glam) Jam on June 3, 2023 2:00 pm
- CJ Seasoned Session for Collaboration (Experienced Regulars) on June 3, 2023 5:00 pm