Welcome to Saturday Blues, Roots and Americana Jam at Community Jams! The Saturday Blues+ Jam will emphasize opportunities for singers to lead the group through songs and musicians to express themselves through lead and improvisation opportunities. Establishing a strong rhythm foundation will be emphasized.

**Musicians with electric instruments, please arrive 15-30 minutes ahead of the event start time for setup.**

Singers and instrumentalists may choose blues/roots/americana songs from the CJ song database or may choose to lead the group through songs with simple structures without a chart. Sessions may also include improvisation without a defined structure or chart.

NOTE: In the new CJ Studio, all amplified musicians will go through the mixing board/PA. Amps are not allowed, but you may bring pedals to plug into our in-studio amp modelers.

As a group we will focus on:

* Active listening: finding the rhythm of the song and sharing space with other musicians
* Dynamics: making sure that singers and soloists are supported and heard
* Communication: syncing up with other musicians through non-verbal communication
* Supporting; encouraging constructive feedback to improve our ability to play better together and offer techniques/tips to help players of all abilities improve their skills
* This session is intended for musicians who have previous experience participating in group jam sessions. Lead playing is encouraged but not required.

Sessions are limited to 12 participants.

There is a $20 suggested donation for those who can afford it. Please visit [http://www.communityjams.org](http://www.communityjams.org) for more details on how to stay connected through music, and sign up to get our event updates.

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