Lessons & Programs

Free Trial Lesson:
Finding the right private teacher is extremely important to aid in the development of any music student. To help in this process, Jam Session is offering free trial lessons. Trial lessons allow prospective clients to come in and meet the teacher, and experience a sample lesson before committing. Trial lessons will last anywhere between 10 to 30 minutes.

Private Programs:
Jam Session Music School offers weekly and bi-weekly private lessons. Private lessons are offered in 30, 45 and 60 minute lengths. Most students will probably only need a 30 minute lesson, but more advanced students may benefit from a longer time.

Group Programs:
At Jam Session we believe that group instruction is just as important as private instruction because most people want to go on and play in a band. Jam Session offers a variety of group programs that will help the music student learn group listening skills, how to play with others, rehearsal techniques, and skills specific to your band and genre (rock, jazz etc. ) The group forum also provides a way for musicians to network with each other and possibly form their own bands outside of Jam Session.

Payment:
Monthly tuition is due at the student's first lesson of the month. Tuition will depend on the number of lessons and or band sessions and rehearsals that the student is expecting to have in a given month. Payment may be made using cash, check or credit card. A service charge will apply to those paying with credit card. For information on how lesson cancellation affects payments, see our policy page.
30 minute lesson-$20.00
45 minute lesson-$30.00
60 minute lesson-$40.00
Exceptions:
See Voice Lessons with Helen Welch

Rock Band Program - Group Program Jam Session faculty coach rock bands in what are called Band Sessions. Jam Session bands are encouraged to perform frequently at our bi-monthly band showcases, which take place at various venues around the Kent/Akron area.  Read more...
Voice lessons with Helen Welch Helen Welch, professional singer, entertainer and vocal coach, teaches students to begin or improve their singing and performing skills.  Read more...
Jazz Ensemble Led by our jazz teachers Steve Eckert and Dorian Wallace, this ensemble meets every other Wednesday night for an hour.  Read more...
Jam Session Performance Opportunities One aspect that sets Jam Session Music School apart from other music programs is the frequency of performing opportunities that are available to its students and bands. We strongly encourage performance as part of the learning process. Performances are announced on our website's home page and calendar.  Read more...
The Latin Jazz Project Mark Gonder's Latin Jazz Project  Read more...
Steel Drum - Group Program Jam Session Music School offers a steel drum band program. Students play on steel drums that come directly from Trinidad, the birth place of the "pan." Classes are taught by Jam Session co-owner Ronald Martin, an alumni of the University of Akron's steel drum band. Anyone over the age of 12 is welcome to join (that means adults too!) and no previous musical experience is required.  Read more...