Wil's back at JMI, presenting his unique blend of boogie woogie, Harlem stride, and New Orleans funk. Keeping the flame alive for these long-overlooked early subgenres of jazz piano has...
Wil Sargisson – 20/2/25
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JMI receives highest student satisfaction rating in Australia!
The results are in.... JMI has received the highest student satisfaction rating out of all Australian higher education institutions! The Quality Indicators of Learning and Teaching (QILT)...
Rob McWilliams & Friends – Including Dylan Thomas’ “A Child’s Xmas in Wales” – 28/11/24
Rob was born and raised in Melbourne and played professionally there in the late ’70’s and throughout the ’80’s including stints with fusion band McDonald’s Farm and mainstream jazz...
Introducing, Then That – 29/11/24
Introducing, Then That! When Megan “The Golden Warbler” Crocombe met Jesse “Mr Fingers” Kupper it wasn’t long before a dynamic duo was born. Megan, a Queensland Conservatorium graduate and...
The Art of Songwriting: From Idea to Masterpiece – Workshop with Charlotte Mclean
Join acclaimed vocalist, songwriter, and educator Charlotte Mclean for an engaging masterclass in songwriting. Open to all ages and skill levels, this session is designed to inspire both...
FREE Audition Packs available for 2025 JMI Auditions
Auditions are now open for 2025 entry into JMI's Bachelor and Diploma programs! To help you prepare for an audition at JMI, we've developed a FREE audition pack, which is downloadable on...
Creative freedom through variation
We asked JMI lecturer Graeme Norris (Woodwind, Improvisation Techniques) about some of his approaches to teaching improvisation here at JMI. Have a read below about his thoughts on...
Exploring Jazz When You’re Unsure of What to Listen to
Exploring Jazz When You're Unsure of What to Listen to By Charlotte Mclean, JMI Course Coordinator Jazz is a labyrinth of different styles, eras, and instrumentation and deciding where to...
Interview with JMI Student Chris James
JMI's Course Coordinator, Charlotte Mclean, recently sat down with current JMI Bachelor student and alto saxophonist Chris James to chat about where his affinity for music began, his...
Dominic Brennan Quintet – 10/10/24
Dominic Brennan is a Brisbane-based Pianist and composer who graduated from JMI in 2023. Growing up in Charters Towers and Toowoomba, he discovered his love of music at an early age. Since...
Lachlan McKenzie Quintet + JMI Jazz Orchestra – 14/10/24
Lachlan McKenzie Quintet Lachlan McKenzie is a musician who has gained recognition both nationally and internationally for his formidable abilities as a jazz trumpeter and composer. Born...
Federico Casagrande (ITA) – 15/10/24
Along with his live and recording activity in duo, trio or quartet (he released 10 records as leader/co-leader) Federico Casagrande has been performing solo concerts since 2006. From...