find your groove at jmi
unlock your musical potential at jmi
Here are five reasons why JMI is the perfect place for you to start your music career!
98.1% Student Satisfaction
JMI has the highest student satisfaction rating amongst creative arts institutions in Australia (data from qilt.edu.au)
revolutionary course design
JMI’s courses are the only one of their kind in Australia, and have been designed in a revolutionary, integrated and holistic manner.
endorsed by jazz at lincoln center
JMI has been endorsed by Jazz at Lincoln Center and Wynton Marsalis, who believes that JMI’s curriculum is the strongest he has seen.
150+ paid performances
Students at JMI get access to over 150 paid performance opportunities every year, networking with industry leaders.
best teaching faculty in australia
JMI has the finest faculty in Australia, having received a Teaching Quality rating of 98.1% (data from qilt.edu.au)
what are my study options?
JMI currently offers two fully accredited Higher Education courses specialising in jazz music:
Bachelor of music in jazz performance
JMI’s Bachelor program is a 3-year full time course endorsed by some of the biggest international jazz artists. This performance-based degree program will unlock your musical potential. Along the way you’ll become an expert on music harmony and improvisation, developing the performance skills you need for a lifelong career in the music industry.
diploma of music in jazz performance
This 1-year full time music course will give you all the foundational theory, aural and performance skills to kick-start your career as a performing musician. You will spend the majority of class time playing your instrument, developing your technique, knowledge of harmony and skills in improvisation and performance.
career pathways
Studying at JMI will prepare you for a lifelong career in the music industry. Many of JMI’s alumni have gone on to successful careers in the following professions:
Professional musician
Producer/Recording Artist
Music Teacher
Composer/Arranger
Music Therapist
post-graduate study
Completed JMI’s undergraduate programs can open up many other post-graduate study pathways for you. Our alumni have continued to study the following qualifications:
Masters of Music
Masters of Education
PhD in Music
DMA in Music
Masters of Music Therapy
want more information?
JMI offers information sessions for anyone interested in enrolling in our courses.
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