Jazz at ONU

There have been numerous learning opportunities by the weekly jam sessions at Ohio Northern University (ONU). These jam sessions are performed by students who participate in the jazz band. These jam sessions are great for students because they get to hear the difference in the sound of a melodic group and the background noise of a normal day. When these students listen to a jam session, they are put at ease by the sounds, which makes their day more relaxed and slow paced.

Gene Parker, adjunct professor of jazz at ONU, runs these jam sessions. According to Parker, the jam sessions have created a jazz culture at ONU that have not existed previously.

"Jam sessions are very important," Parker said. "They're like labs or co-ops for musicians. They allow new musicians to build networks, find gigs and perform bands. Students can find new teachers, and professionals can see students with potential."

In my opinion, with ONU implementing jam sessions provides a great way to give students learning opportunities outside of the classroom, so they may see how the students engage in such a harmonious culture. There is a lot of learning behind music. Music brings people together with the opportunity to impact others.