Teaching kids the magic of learning to play mountain music

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) – Appalachian music is a source of pride throughout Southwest Virginia, and teaching the next generation helps continue the tradition.

Montgomery County Junior Appalachian Musicians or MJAM got its start in 2018 by a group of community leaders from Montgomery County Tourism, Ignite College, the Montgomery Museum, local musicians and parents.

It is held after school for about 25 kids on Monday afternoons at the museum for children in grades 4-8…

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