community and recreational music making: jam session iii
DESCRIPTION
Community and Recreational Music Making: Jam Session III. How to Start and Run an In-Store Jam Session. Friday, July 13 th , 2012 3:30 p.m.– 4:15 p.m. Presented by: Amy Ball-Braswell Capo ’ s Music Store. A brief history of Capo ’ s Music and why we started a Jam Session. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: Community and Recreational Music Making: Jam Session III](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022032612/56812ee7550346895d948261/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Community and RecreationalMusic Making: Jam Session III
Friday, July 13th, 20123:30 p.m.– 4:15 p.m.
How to Start and Run an In-Store Jam Session
![Page 2: Community and Recreational Music Making: Jam Session III](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022032612/56812ee7550346895d948261/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Presented by:
Amy Ball-Braswell Capo’s Music Store
![Page 3: Community and Recreational Music Making: Jam Session III](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022032612/56812ee7550346895d948261/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
A brief history of Capo’s Music and why we started a Jam Session
•Capo’s opened in December 2009.
• Started the weekly Jam in February of 2010.
![Page 4: Community and Recreational Music Making: Jam Session III](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022032612/56812ee7550346895d948261/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
How did we get started?
•We live in a music centered area•Recruiting from other jams•Giving people a reason to come and play
•Door Prizes•Refreshments•Family environment•All levels welcome
![Page 5: Community and Recreational Music Making: Jam Session III](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022032612/56812ee7550346895d948261/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Challenges we faced getting it started
•Getting people to come pick•Getting the word out•Patience
![Page 6: Community and Recreational Music Making: Jam Session III](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022032612/56812ee7550346895d948261/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
General logistics of how the jam works: How we handle the issues that arise, who picks the music, what instruments, how do you handle multi-level players, etc.
•All acoustics•Set rules (Jam etiquette sheet)•Multi-level players•Listeners welcome•Dealing with problem pickers
![Page 7: Community and Recreational Music Making: Jam Session III](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022032612/56812ee7550346895d948261/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
How do we promote the Jam and get the word out about programs
•Advertising/Promotion•Local ads in weekly papers that center on music, Facebook, Twitter, email blasts, listing on our website, cross promotion with other entities in town
•Other ways•Word of mouth
![Page 8: Community and Recreational Music Making: Jam Session III](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022032612/56812ee7550346895d948261/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Challenges of program longevity
•Keeping interest and attendance up•Staffing•Competition from other activities
![Page 9: Community and Recreational Music Making: Jam Session III](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022032612/56812ee7550346895d948261/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
The benefits of having a weekly Jam and other recreation music programs in the store
•Building community•Education•Good PR
![Page 10: Community and Recreational Music Making: Jam Session III](https://reader030.vdocuments.mx/reader030/viewer/2022032612/56812ee7550346895d948261/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Q&A