Student Leadership Workshop

Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Tampa Convention Center Ballroom A

Jaymel “J Dash” Johnson, multi-platinum producer, songwriter, film composer, Jacksonville native, and University of Florida graduate, will headline the “Reimagined” Student Leadership Conference for high schoolers and collegiates. After last year’s overwhelming reaction to our one-on-one conversation at the Student Conference Experience, sponsored by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), it was obvious that J has more to share about life and music with Florida’s student leaders.

This workshop is designed for all high school student leaders who want to learn, thrive, and become the best leaders for their schools, peers, and themselves. Attendees will participate in active conversations and team-building activities while also discovering their personal strengths and needs to continue to grow on their leadership journey. Everyone will be engaged in a culture of inclusivity to see and hear all students while revealing the unique strengths and knowledge of our combined voices and experiences. 

If you have high school students in an All-State Ensemble, the Student Conference Experience, or the Tri-M Experience, their schedules will not conflict, so you are encouraged to also register them for this Leadership Workshop. All high school students are eligible.

The workshop cost is $50 per student, and chaperones are free. FMEA/NAfME members registered for the FMEA conference are also welcome to observe for free. Directors, register your students as part of your FMEA Conference Registration.