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
Jamie Clark Trio – 02/05/24
Jamie Clark has been performing locally and nationally since the mid 80’s. He’s established himself as a versatile guitarist on electric and acoustic and has recorded with Good Bait,...
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...
Sam Anning EARTHEN album launch – FRIDAY 21/06/24
After returning from NYC, Melbourne bassist-composer Sam Anning released two winning award albums attracting critical acclaim and an ARIA nomination. Earthen is his third septet album and...
Recent News
Where Are They Now? Meet Blair Westbrook
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...
Where Are They Now? Meet Alumni, Costa Constantinou
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...
Meet our new Course Coordinator, Charlotte Mclean
Congratulations to Charlotte Mclean who has been appointed our new Course Coordinator in 2024! We had a quick chat with Charlotte to discuss her love for jazz, her approach to teaching and...