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
MSG – 18/07/24
MSG – led by Brisbane/Gold Coast based Trombonist Mikael Strand – was formed in 2023 and is inspired by the Hard Bop and Soul Jazz movement. The group is committed to showcasing original...
Barney McAll Workshop – 19/07/24
Join renowned Australian jazz pianist and composer Barney McAll for an exclusive workshop where he shares his wealth of experience and insights from his illustrious career. An...
Machen/Prince Trio – 25/07/24
The Machen/Prince Trio returns to JMI for their second performance, offering a fresh lineup of diverse musical treats. From bebop to blues, and Brazil to New Orleans, experience an evening...
Recent News
Where Are They Now? Meet Alumni, Kat Kellalea
In the following blog series of ‘Where Are They Now?’, we talk to some of our alumni who we haven’t heard from in quite some time! We find out where life has taken them since graduation,...
JMI Spring Clinics running in the September Holidays
UP JUMPED SPRING (CLINICS)! Looking for something different to fill up your September holidays? Why not spend it learning and playing jazz with the masters of jazz music in Brisbane! JMI...
What is Swing? Getting Inside the Sound We All Love
By Charlotte Mclean, JMI Course Coordinator The word "swing" in Jazz serves multiple purposes, encompassing the genre itself, its rhythmic essence, the approach of musicians, and the...