Why study at JMI?
98.1% Student Satisfaction
JMI has the highest student satisfaction rating amongst creative arts institutions in Australia (data from qilt.edu.au)
Over 150 paid gigs for students every year
No other institution provides this much paid work and industry experience
Global Connections with Jazz at Lincoln Center
The only institution in Australia with connections to Jazz at Lincoln Center, bringing out jazz artists from USA to work with JMI students
Revolutionary Course Design
JMI has the highest quality music courses endorsed by internationally renowned artists, including multi-Grammy award winner Wynton Marsalis.
Our study options
Accredited Courses
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance
Diploma of Music in Jazz Performance
Group Classes
Youth Program
Night Classes
Summer Jazz Clinics
School Workshops
1 On 1 Lessons
Private Lessons
JMI Remote
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Upcoming Gigs
Lily Daoud – 31/10/24
Lily Daoud (Accomplice Collective, Zanabaq) is a multi-disciplinary artist and contemporary vocalist based in Brisbane/Meanjin. Closing out a dynamic year of performances at the Jazz Music...
Cannon Fodder – 07/11/24
A multi-instrumentalist, Cannonball Adderley is best-known for his work on alto saxophone and for his recordings with Miles Davis and with his own small groups. His group, the Cannonball...
Dan Costa – 14/11/24
Dan Costa is a jazz/world music pianist and composer known for his original work and for his collaborations with artists such as Randy Brecker, John Patitucci, Mike Stern, Hermeto Pascoal,...
Recent News
FREE Audition Packs available for 2025 JMI Auditions
Auditions are now open for 2025 entry into JMI's Bachelor and Diploma programs! To help you prepare for an audition at JMI, we've developed a FREE audition pack, which is downloadable on...
Creative freedom through variation
We asked JMI lecturer Graeme Norris (Woodwind, Improvisation Techniques) about some of his approaches to teaching improvisation here at JMI. Have a read below about his thoughts on...
Exploring Jazz When You’re Unsure of What to Listen to
Exploring Jazz When You're Unsure of What to Listen to By Charlotte Mclean, JMI Course Coordinator Jazz is a labyrinth of different styles, eras, and instrumentation and deciding where to...