JMI Jazz Clinics
ABOUT THE JAZZ CLINICS
Jazz Music Institute’s (JMI) renowned Jazz Clinics will run in January 2025 for all ages and abilities!
These clinics have been running since the late 1970s and have been instrumental in the development of many of Australia’s finest jazz musicians. The clinics are a short course in jazz performance delivered by JMI’s esteemed faculty.
Ideal for anyone looking to either start learning how to play jazz, or build upon the knowledge they already have, these clinics are delivered in a fun and relaxed environment conducive to learning and growth. These are perfect for musicians of all ages and abilities, from young musicians looking for extra musical development, to mature age musicians looking to spark their passion for jazz.
To register for the clinics, complete the online registration form.
Key areas of focus
The clinics will focus on the following three areas that are central to jazz combo playing:
- Theory and Harmony
- Small Ensemble Performance
- Improvisation Techniques
There will also be sessions in the clinics for instrument-specific masterclasses to work on developing technique specific to your instrument.
The final day of the clinic will include a performance at Jazz Music Institute’s very own live jazz venue JMI LIVE, and family and friends are invited to attend. The Jazz Clinic will be delivered by our experienced jazz faculty staff.
Location:
Jazz Music Institute
47 Brookes Street, Bowen Hills, QLD 4006.
Clinic dates:
SUMMER 2025 (4 days)
13th to 16th January 2025
Faculty
Clinic Structure
SUMMER 2025
13th January 2025
Session One (10am – 11:30am): Introduction
Session Two (12:00pm – 1:30pm): Practical Theory & Improvisation
Session Three (2:00pm – 3:30pm): Jazz Ensemble
Faculty Concert: 3:30pm – 4:00pm
14th January 2025
Session One (10am – 11:30am): Practical Theory & Improvisation
Session Two (12:00pm – 1:30pm): Instrumental Masterclass
Session Three (2:00pm – 3:30pm): Jazz Ensemble
Faculty Concert: 3:30pm – 4:00pm
15th January 2025
Session One (10am – 11:30am): Jazz Ensemble
Session Two (12:00pm – 1:30pm): Instrumental Masterclass
Session Three (2:00pm – 3:30pm): Jazz Ensemble
Faculty Concert: 3:30pm – 4:00pm
16th January 2025
Session One (10am – 11:30am): Jazz Ensemble
Session Two (12:00pm – 1:30pm): Jazz Ensemble
Session Three (2:00pm – 4:00pm): Final Concert
Abilities & Ages
All abilities and ages are encouraged to register for the Jazz Clinics. On the first day the faculty will split attendees into small groups of similar abilities and/or ages to ensure everyone can get the most out of the clinics.
Clinic Fees
SPRING 2024 FEES (3 DAY CLINIC): $440 incl GST
SUMMER 2024 FEES (4 DAY CLINIC): $550 incl GST
History of the Summer Jazz Clinics
The Summer Jazz Clinics were started by JMI’s founder and owner, Greg Quigley, who was an aspiring trumpeter intent on learning how to play jazz. In 1976, the Henry Mancini Orchestra toured Australia, led by the famous American jazz trumpeter Don Rader. Greg invited Don to join him in Sydney for a series of workshops that he was planning to organise. Much to Greg’s surprise, Don accepted the offer and the clinics were a great success. This was the beginning of a long journey in producing jazz education programs throughout Australia.
Following the success of the workshops with Don Rader, Greg travelled to the United States to get right to the source of the music. During this trip, Greg came into contact with Jamey Aebersold, a saxophonist who had developed a series of play-a-longs and was at the forefront of jazz education.
Upon returning to Australia, Greg decided he wanted to bring Jamey out to Australia to run a series of workshops in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide around Easter 1978. The workshops were hugely successful and the idea of the “Summer Jazz Clinics” was born.
In 1979, Jamey returned with 13 other jazz musicians to run summer jazz clinics and perform concerts across Australia. Greg continued to produce these clinics with some of the greatest jazz musicians of all time over a four-year period. Musicians to travel to Australia as part of these clinics included Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw, Joe Henderson, John Scofield, Randy Brecker, Mulgrew Miller, Steve Turre, Rufus Reid, Bobby Shew, Dave Liebman, Terumasa Hino, David Baker and many more.
These clinics changed the landscape of the Australian jazz scene and had a significant impact on many young Australian jazz musicians at the time, such as Vince Jones, Sandy Evans, Craig Scott, Dale Barlow and Dave Panichi to name a few.
Get started
You can register for the JMI Jazz Clinics by completing the online registration form.