About the Clinics

JMI has been running Summer Jazz Clinics since the late 1970’s. Designed to be an intensive 4-day clinic, the Summer Jazz Clinics are a fun and friendly environment for musicians of all abilities and all ages. Whether you have never played jazz before, or you’re looking to improve on the skills you have acquired over years of playing, the Summer Jazz Clinics are designed to ensure that you get more out of 4 days of learning than you ever imagined! These are perfect for young high school students, adult learners, self-taught musicians and prospective tertiary students

Faculty

Visit our Faculty page for more information about our teachers

• Dan Quigley – brass
• Ben Hauptmann – guitar
• Brendan Clarke – bass
• James Sandon – woodwinds
• David Sanders – drums
• Paula Girvan – piano
• Hayley Cox – vocals

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

The final day of the clinic will include a performance at Jazz Music Institute’s very own New York style, 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 and will be held at our campus at 47 Brookes St, Bowen Hills.