WHAT IS SLAM?

We are an inclusive and equitable provider of after-school lessons, performance, composition, songwriting, recording, and summer camp programs for K-12 kids of all backgrounds, and skill levels.  Whether a student has aspirations in rock, classical, jazz, pop, blues, bluegrass, or electronic music, we believe they deserve access to quality musical instruments, instruction, programs, and opportunities - all on a free-to-fee sliding scale.

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OUR BELIEFS

SLAM believes in experiential learning (learning by doing).  We provide access to musical instruments, instruction, performance, and recording programs for ages 6-19 of all skill levels, backgrounds, and aspirations regardless of socioeconomics.  We amplify (often literally) each student's uniquely creative voice through programs that grow musical, social, and academic skills through individual and group mentorship.
 

OUR MISSION

SLAM's mission is to ensure that youth in our community have the opportunity to explore and develop their passion for music.  We do this by providing inclusive and equitable access to instruments, lessons, performance, recording, and touring programs - all on a free-to-fee sliding scale.  We envision a  community in which people of all ages are connected through music.
 

OUR STORY

SLAM opened its doors in January 2020, and 70 days later was faced with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.  SLAM prevailed over the pandemic, incident-free by mid-2021and since then, has grown to serve 500 students who come to SLAM from five northern Utah Counties by car, train, bus, and bicycle to grow their musical, social, and life skills in our programs.