JAM: Kinfolk Application

Classes will be held at the Durham Arts Council (120 Morris St, Durham, NC 27701) from 6:30 to 8pm.

On the following dates: Jan. 11 and 25; Feb. 1, 8, 15, and 22; March 1 and 8; April 12, 19, and 26; May 3, 10, 17, and 24

Our teachers will focus mostly on clawhammer style banjo and old-time fiddle. Our classes will steer towards Old-Time Music, but we will also touch on Bluegrass and give the students an understanding of each.

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian First Name

Last Name

Pronouns

Email (we generally use email for contacting you) *

Best phone number for quick response *

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

State/Province *

Zip/Postal Code *

Country

How many students are you registering? *

Available spots in the program are based on class size limit (25) and class instrument makeup. In order to have a balanced class, the student(s) may not get to play their first instrument choice, please also list a second choice.

Student Information

Student 1 Name *

Student 1 Age (required) and Pronouns (if desired) *

Student 2 Name

Student 2 Age (required) and Pronouns (if desired)

If more than 2 students use this space to fill in names (required), ages (required), and pronouns (if desired)

What is the student's first choice of instrument to play in the program? *

What is the student's second choice of instrument to play in the program ? *

JAM emphazises the above instruments, but we're open to others as a second choice. Let us know if there's another instrument of interest.

If more than one child, list each child's first and second instrument choice:

How long has/have the student(s) been playing the instrument(s)? Experience is not required - beginners accepted. *

Has/have the student(s) taken private lessons? If so, who is/are the student's teacher(s)?

Do(es) the student(s) have any interest in specific aspects of old-time music? Anything else you'd like us to know? (ie, their grandfather was in a band, they play hammer dulcimer, they like history, etc)

Tuition Information

Full tuition is $30 per student per week, payable as $450 per semester. We also offer two reduced tuition prices: $20 or $10 per student per week ($300 or $150).

There is a 30% discount per child if you have more than one participant in your family.

We are happy to discuss payment plans, and have scholarships available for those that need assistance to participate. To discuss other payment options or other concerns, please select the “I have questions” option below or reach out to Sara at sara(at)pinecone(dot)org or 919-664-8333 x3. We want any child who wants to participate to have that opportunity without funds being a strain.

Please select the tuition amount you are able to pay for Spring 2027 Semester. Paying at the higher rate assures that students who cannot pay as high will be able to participate. *

We Have Instruments Available!

Would you need to borrow an instrument? If so, what instrument(s)?

Borrowing an instrument would require paying a deposit that you would get back when the instrument is returned in good condition at the end of the semester.

Policy & Procedure Agreements

Illness Policy

In the event that the child becomes ill, JAM Kinfolk agrees to notify the parent/guardian, and the parent/guardian agrees to pick up the child as soon as possible. *

I agree

I do not agree

Medical Emergency Policy

In the event of a medical emergency, the parent/guardian authorizes JAM: Kinfolk to obtain immediate medical attention for the child if the parent/guardian is unavailable or cannot be reached unless a written medical statement is provided with an objection to such care on religious or other grounds. *

I agree

I do not agree

Cancellation Policy

I understand that my child may be photographed or filmed during JAM Kinfolk activities, and give JAM Kinfolk permission to use these photos for program-related publications and promotions, both on paper and online, including, but not limited to: grant applications, flyers, and social media. We will never include personal names or other identifying information without your additional permission. *

I agree

I do not agree

Additional Information

How did you hear about our JAM-Kinfolk program? (check any that apply)

If you selected "other" above, would you share how you heard about us?

Would you be interested in volunteering at the JAM Program?

Would you like to be put on the PineCone general mailing list for email updates about other things that we do throughout the year?