James Morrison Academy of Music
James Morrison Academy of Music
About

The James Morrison Academy of Music @UniSA is a dedicated Jazz school in Partnership with the University of South Australia. Students are enrolled as full registered students of UniSA - but attend classes at the JM Academy in Mount Gambier. Their Faculty are all employed directly by the JM Academy and curriculum is created by JMA.

This arrangement gives them the best of both worlds - you have all the benefits of a large university, the ability to apply for HECS-HELP, Student Services etc - but with the focus of a small academy where the teachers and curriculum can be flexible in delivering what is needed to their students. Being solely focused on jazz (rather than as part of a multi-genre music and arts department) means their jazz students are the top (and only) priority for all staff associated with JMA.

The James Morrison Academy of Music exists to help people follow their passion to make Jazz music. If you, one of your friends, or one of your students is interested in attending in 2017, simply click on the 'Apply Now' button below.

Their one year diploma course is a perfect choice for anyone who loves Jazz, but is not sure yet that it will be their career – it offers the chance to explore the highest levels of jazz performance and play with the very best players - leaving you with a life-long passion whether or not playing Jazz becomes your career.

On the other hand, their three year Bachelor of Music degree is the best possible foundation for a Jazz career, offering the most time making music, the most practical guidance, and the most inspiring international teachers in Australia. Their courses are flexible, and their one year and three year students learn together, offering the chance to switch from one course to the other at the end of the year with full credit for your work.

Their admissions process is by audition with James or the faculty, and while their courses include all of the academic rigour you would expect, an applicant’s musical skills are more important than any specific high school results.

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Experience

Company Offices

  • Australia (headquarters)
  • Mount Gambier
  • The Old Town Hall 6 Commercial