SUMMER BLOG

Guitars, Music, and JAX!

One of the many greatest experiences in life had to be with this program. Although I started JAX late, it was amazing to see how I could...

Justin’s JAX experience

When I connected to JAX I didn’t have an idea of what was in store for me coming here. I was apprehensive. On my first day, I had the...

The Best Thing I Have Experienced

Being in JAX was an amazing experience for me. I learned about certain chords on a guitar. I have never played an instrument in my life...

What a great time at JAX’s teen camp

I had a great time at JAX’s summer teen camp this year. I met new people and new faces and I got to make a video about my community. I...

Jesse Heasly – Music

Working in the program at Marion Gardens has been amazing for me. All of the teens I worked with were excited and curious to learn more...

Latish’s Time At JAX

My time in the JAX program has been filled with laughter and fun and lots of learning. One moment we were discussing politics in the...

Tyler’s Time At JAX

I was surprised and touched by just how much this free camp was able to open my mind to so many new ways of thinking about music and...

John’s Testimony

In my 4 weeks at JAX, I was able to produce using Apple software, make music with other musicians together, and learn more about music in...

Carissa’s Blog

My overall experience at JAX was both fun and educational. I felt like I had a safe space to both express myself and use my skills...

My experience at JAX. Wenley Felusme

My experience has been amazing. In this 4 weeks program I learned how to play the piano and the drums. I learn a lot of things. Playing...

Imani’s 2nd Go round at JAX

This being my second summer coming to the Jersey Art Exchange. I have been provided with more knowledge of things I have learned last...

Jake Lichter – Music Instructor

Jake Lichter – Originally from Portland Maine and now living in Brooklyn, Jake has been playing, performing, teaching, and thinking about...

Imani’s Jax Experience

Being at JAX for my first time I’ve leaned many things that I didn’t know before. I was able to learned how to interview, photograph, and...

My JAX Journey

My Experience at JAX was interesting. I got to learn new things, like how to use Premiere Pro more effectively and how to use a DSLR...

Cheese Sandwiches

“Photoshop isn’t intuitive.” Ms. Jackie kept telling me. At one point I probably spent 30 minutes trying to find out where the paint...

Jax Life

Coming to Jax has been fun. It gave me many opportunities this summer to learn more about editing and storyboarding. My favorite thing...

Zaire Wright – My Time at JAX!

My time at JAX was a very cool experience. The teachers are very informative and they make learning fun. Here at JAX i’ve made many new...

Creative Time at JAX

Attending JAX was an interesting but great experience. First time, actually, attending this program; and I could say that the people were...

Interning at JAX

As an intern at JAX for three months, I watched students expand their skills in media and music and helped them question the world around th

My time at JAX- Fantasia Scott

My experience at JAX has been great. I learned things I haven’t learned and got a chance to meet new people and the new teachers at JAX...