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
Charlotte Mclean Quartet – 09/05/24
Charlotte Mclean is emerging as one of Australia’s most captivating and original vocalists. Possessed of a velvety-smooth voice, she produces her own addictive style and her original tunes...
Brendan Foster Quartet – 16/05/24
Catch Brendan Foster alongside Benja King, Dom Machen, and Lachlan Alexander at JMI Live, where they'll be playing an eclectic mix of standards, featuring tunes from Herbie Hancock to Duke...
Joshua Hatcher Quartet – 23/05/24
Joshua Hatcher is a Brisbane-based saxophonist, composer and music educator. He was a finalist in the 2016 National Jazz Awards (saxophone) at Wangaratta, and 2 selections from his album...
Recent News
Auditions open for mid-year 2024!
FIND YOUR GROOVE IN 2024! Kick start your music career at JMI - Auditions for mid-year entry open soon. Are you ready to take your passion for jazz to the next level? Do you dream of...
Where Are They Now? Meet Alumni, Jesse Kupper
The Jazz Music Institute was founded in 1996 and has been a higher education tertiary institution since 2009. In the following blog series of 'Where Are They Now?', we talk to some of our...
Chat with Alumni, Meredith Gentner
We talked to some of our alumni to find out where life has taken them since graduation, and how studying at JMI has benefited them throughout their career and life. For this particular...