Jam Session

A jam session is an informal musical gathering where musicians improvise without prior rehearsal. It is a jazz tradition, but applies to other musical genres such as blues, rock, rap and folk.

Jam sessions can be a way to socialize and practice in community.

Jam sessions can be based on existing songs or forms, or they can be totally improvisational.

Musicians interact with others based on certain basic skills.

Musicians can play improvised solos and vamp on themes, songs and chord progressions.

Jam sessions can be social or community practice.