Why study at JMI?
100% Student Satisfaction
JMI has the highest student satisfaction rating out of all 142 higher education 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
Joshua Hatcher Quartet – 22/5/25
Join the Joshua Hatcher Quartet at JMI Live for an evening of Hatcher's original jazz compositions, including some brand new material to be premiered on the night. The Band: Tenor...
Ben Hauptmann Trio feat. Charlotte Mclean – 29/5/25
Ben Hauptmann is a prestigious touring and session guitarist based on the Central Coast north of Sydney, Australia. Winner of the 2010 Freedman Jazz Fellowship and 2nd place winner in the...
Brendan St Ledger Trio – 5/6/25
Join us for an intimate night of live Jazz at JMI featuring Brendan St Ledger Piano, Andrew Shaw Bass, and Paul Hudson Drums. With an organic approach to the standard repertoire, this...
Recent News
Teaching Jazz: Tailoring Music Lessons for Every Student – 21/4/25
Delivered by JMI's Course Coordinator, Charlotte Mclean, this workshop is aimed towards teachers looking to develop their skills in lesson planning and development in teaching jazz....
JMI Founder Greg Quigley to be honoured at Jazz at Lincoln Center Gala 2025
The world-renowned organisation Jazz at Lincoln Center will be celebrating Australian jazz educator Greg Quigley with an honorary award at its 2025 Gala held on International Jazz Day,...
Fundamentals of Jazz Workshop – Cannon Hill Anglican College
Cannon Hill Anglican College’s musical department hosted the “Fundamentals of Jazz” workshop, presented by senior staff and students of JMI. This workshop provided the highschool students...