How to Startup a
Bluegrass Gospel Jam

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I first received the idea of a gospel jam when I attended a gospel jam as a spectator. Stapled-together pages of songs (with words) were passed out to the audience. The audience chose the songs and the musicians sang and played. The whole evening was a fun family event. I finally mustered up enough courage to bring my guitar to the jam. I had to ask someone to tune my guitar for me. Even though I was truly an absolute beginner, the group let me play anyway. After several months, the group dissipated. I tried to find another bluegrass gospel group. There were none around. I did not know how to play my guitar. I did not know how to tune my guitar. I did not know how to strum. I had no musical ability. I could not sing. I only knew one chord, “G.” Whether or not you feel you have ability or talent, I am relating this background information so that you will be encouraged to start your own group. If Ron can do it, anyone else can, too. If you already have talent, you are way ahead of me.

These following suggestions demonstrate the steps I took to start up a Bluegrass Gospel Jam.

Write down your reasons for wanting to start up a bluegrass gospel jam. Make a list. Which one of your list items is the most important to you? You are now ready to begin.

My reasons:
The desire to play gospel music was within me. I wanted to demonstrate that Christians could have fun. I wanted to encourage nonbelievers to come to church. I wanted to create a family fun environment where people could slow down, relax, and have a fun family time. I wanted to create a place where beginners could begin to learn and practice their skills. .

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