Thank you to all prospective students, auditions are now closed and complete for the 2012 intake of the Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance and Diploma of Music (Jazz Performance). Read more »

JMI students entertained the crowds in Queen Street Mall over two weekends in October. Head of School Dan Quigley said the students were being assessed on their performance skills and their ability to work together in an ensemble. Dan said: “I got really positive feedback from members of the public and from the sound engineer [...] Read more »

Two of Australia’s jazz powerhouses visited JMI last month to conduct workshops and play at The Turnaround Jazz Club. Australia’s leading bassists for over 25 years and renowned guitarist Steve Brien, both from the Sydney Conservatorium, were impressed by our high standard of jazz education. Steve Brien said: “I was thrilled to hear the students’ [...] Read more »

Auditions will soon be held for places in the world’s only dedicated jazz music Bachelor degree offered by a private institution. Jazz Music Institute (JMI) will be auditioning for the 2012 intake of the three year, fully accredited, Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance. The auditions will be held at your convenience by appointment from [...] Read more »

JMI is running a 3-day Jazz Clinic from 16 – 18 January 2012 for high school students. Key areas of focus include: -        Jazz Theory and Harmony -        Small Ensemble Performance -        Improvisation Techniques The final day of the clinics will include a performance at the Turnaround Jazz Club open for family and friends to [...] Read more »

    Brisbane’s newest jazz club ‘The Turnaround jazz Club’ is now open for Business. Previously The Jazzworx! Club, The Turnaround Jazz Club will have more music at the same cheap as chips price. The Turnaround Jazz Club presents 2 bands every Thursday night from 7pm and especially for the musos, a Jazz Jam session [...] Read more »

Throughout May the JMI staff and students had a fantastic time in workshops with Aaron Goldberg, Reuben Rogers and Greg Hutchinson. It was an excellent professional development experience for all of us, and the students were really blown away too. It was a great opportunity for students to participate in an intimate workshop environment with [...] Read more »

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