ROCKPORT — The Lesher Family Foundation will be sponsoring a weekly slow traditional music jam every Tuesday, from 6 - 8 p.m., starting June 18. 

The slow jam is geared towards advanced beginner/early intermediate players who would like to improve their playing skills and play music in a safe and comfortable environment. All or most traditional instruments are welcome including but not limited to: fiddle, guitar, accordion, mandolin, cello, whistle, banjo, bouzouki, and bass.
 
The slow jam will focus on traditional tunes from New England, Appalachia, Quebec, Ireland and Great Britain. A tune list and downloadable sheet music is available upon request.
 
Jams are free and open to the public and will take place at Barnswallow books, 166 Russell Ave, Rockport, through Sept 17, and will move indoors to Pascal Hall, 86 Pascal Ave., on September 17 for the fall/winter.
 
For more information contact Resa Randolph at ResaSings@gmail.com.