Conductor Responsibilities

At Ease Your JAM, the conductor plays a pivotal role in shaping the musical and emotional flow of each session. These responsibilities are rooted in our core philosophy: Music is a language, not a competition. A jam is a conversation, and conductors guide that conversation with care and skill.

Key Duties

  • Lead Warm-ups: Facilitate light, creative exercises to get everyone relaxed and listening actively.
  • Guide Improvisation: Offer structure or themes (like mood, rhythm, or storytelling) to encourage musical dialogue.
  • Ensure Inclusion: Engage every participant regardless of experience. No one should feel left out or judged.
  • Maintain Emotional Safety: Read the room, de-escalate awkwardness or anxiety, and uphold mutual respect.
  • Flow Management: Sense when to let moments unfold and when to gently steer them forward.

    • Preparation

    Before each session, conductors may prepare a simple jam plan in consultation with the team or based on the participant mix. This includes:
  • Warm-up concept and group activities
  • One or more open-ended jamming structures (rhythmic, tonal, narrative)
  • Optional gear preferences or setup requests (with advance notice)

    • During the Session

  • Arrive at the venue 15 minutes before the session starts.
  • Begin with light intros, check-in with the group’s energy.
  • Guide the session with equal attention to all voices in the room.
  • End with reflection and a sense of closure.

    • Payment & Review

  • Conductor payments follow a transparent per-jam slab based on participant count.
  • Conductors are paid within 2 days of fee collection.
  • Each conductor is reviewed by our musical head based on session feedback and alignment with our philosophy.

    • Media Use

    Short clips from jams may be recorded and shared for educational or promotional use. Conductors may use this content for self-promotion with credit to Ease Your JAM.

    Confidentiality

    Conductors must respect the privacy of participant data and maintain confidentiality regarding internal processes. All materials and recordings remain the property of Ease Your JAM.

    Want to be a Conductor?

    If you believe in music as a shared journey and want to guide others through it, we’d love to hear from you. Start by volunteering or observing a few sessions to understand the vibe and values.

    Join as a Jam Conductor →


    * The project is inspired by VICTOR WOOTEN. Rooted in Kolkata. Open to EVERYONE. *