About the Clinics

JMI has been running Summer Jazz Clinics since the late 1970’s. JMI’s Summer Jazz Clinic is a 4-day jazz performance clinic delivered in 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

In 2019, the Summer Jazz Clinics will not only just run in JMI’s hometown of Brisbane.  JMI will also be bringing the Summer Jazz Clinics to Canberra with the support of ANU’s School of Music.

Faculty

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.