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Welcome and Event Information

Welcome to the blog that has all the info that you need for attending the 2017 Mount Pleasant Summer Jam Sessions. Have you been slowly teaching yourself how to play an instrument, or once you have learned how to play well, ever wondered, "How do I move from playing tunes alone in my living room to playing tunes with other people?" Do you have a passing familiarity with Celtic tunes or Greek folk music? Do you have a desire to learn simple, sharable tunes while meeting new people in your neighbourhood? Then this event is for you. What exactly are the Summer Jam Sessions about? A bunch of neighbours getting together to play acoustic music together, learn new songs from each other, and share their culture. This is an event that is welcoming both to those who have never played music with others before, as well as experienced session players wanting a local jam night. There will be two sessions, held two weeks apart.This is a great opportunity to network with those who ma...

Frequently Asked Questions

SummerJam Sessions Frequently Asked Questions Welcome to the Frequently Asked Questions page. 1. Where is this event being held again? 2. When is this event? 3. How much does this event cost? 4. What instruments are welcome? 5. What age of people are welcome? 6. What languages will be spoken? 7. Will there be sheet music available on site? 8. What if I don't think I'm very good on my instrument? 9.  What kind of tunes will you play? 10. No, really, that doesn't help. Tell me some of the songs you will be playing so I can learn them first. 11. What will the format be? 12. How do I let you know that I'm coming out? 13. What is the accessibility like at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood house? 14. 15. I have another question; how do I contact you? 1. Where is this event being held again? Answer: Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, 800 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V5T 1Y1 2. When is this event? A. June 7, 2017, and June 21, 2017, 7pm to 9pm 3. How...