The way I have been taught music here has changed my life. I try to inspire my own music students in the same way.

Mickey Pye, Bathurst College of Music Principal and Toyota Star Maker winner 2015, Contemporary Music + Performance Alumni

The in-depth practical work gave me an edge in the real world. Lecturers are knowledgeable and experienced with a real passion for the subject matter, making learning much easier.

Aldo Sampaio, Audio Director, Ubisoft Montreal (Canada), Audio Engineering + Sound Production Alumni

This course is very hands on. It’s really quite different to anything I've ever looked at studying before.

Savannah Lee, Online Coordinator at DKM Blue, Visual Communication Alumni

JMC Academy has provided me with the ability to recognise good opportunities, to not shy away from the challenging ones and to be adaptable to changes in the industry.

Amara Primero, Composer, Director and Secondary Teacher , Contemporary Music + Performance Alumni

I discovered and managed the band 5 Seconds of Summer. JMC is where I learned not only how to recognise an artist's potential, but how to take it to the top.

Adam Wilkinson, Former Manager of band '5 Seconds of Summer', Entertainment Business Management Alumni

"The client interaction and team work experience I gained at JMC was very important as I find these skills essential for my work now." - Edo Sitanggang

Edo Sitanggang, Director, Pt. Mitra Andalas Visual - Noise Floor, Audio Engineering & Sound Production

JMC really kicked the door open for me. With solid skills training and industry networking opportunities, JMC really does hold the key to success in this industry.

Charles Duncombe, Head of Creative, SoHO & Showcase Channels - Foxtel Network, 2014 Alumni Award Recipient and Promax and Astra Award Winner, Film and Television Production Alumni

JMC gave me the opportunity to meet like minded people and grow as a creative. The lecturers are fantastic! Their passion for the industry was infectious making me strive for my best

Rachael Tannous , VFX Supervisor at Sony Pictures, Animation Alumni

"Hard work and collaboration between other JMC departments enabled me to work across live sound, audio-to-picture sound and studio recording, opening up job prospects after graduating."

Daniel Brown , Film Score recordist, engineer and mixer, Trackdown Studios , Audio Engineering + Sound Production (Alumni Award recipient 2014)

"The culture was incredibly supportive and fun. The lecturers also are all active players in the industry and have knowledge that is far more valuable than any text book."

Michael Cotton Stapleton, Owner of Acting Agency: MCSM, Entertainment Business Management Alumni

"The culture was incredibly supportive and fun. The lecturers also are all active players in the industry and have knowledge that is far more valuable than any text book."

Michael Cotton Stapleton, Owner of Acting Agency: MCSM, Entertainment Business Management Alumni

Studying at JMC Academy was a great experience. It gave me the foundational knowledge, experience, and a solid support network to rely on when pursuing my dream career.

Okan Beyit, Environment Artist and Level Designer at Zero Latency, Game Design Alumni

This course is very hands on. It’s new and really quite different to anything I've looked at studying before. Right now I'm already working on a prototype for an App!

Savannah Lee, Student, Visual Communication

JMC introduced me to an amazing group of collaborators. Using the excellent facilities gave me the chance to explore music production in a way that would have been impossible outside of university.

Harry Phillips, Musician + Singer/Songwriter, Songwriting Alumni

There’s nothing better than being in an environment surrounded by people that share the same interests as you. It motivates you to strive for your best.

Andrew Chara, Pianist, Performer and JMC Lecturer, Music Performance Alumni

Being taught by skilled, industry professionals while surrounded by like-minded students helped me build the connections I needed for a solid foundation for my career.

Benjamin Graham, Drummer & Engineer at BG Audio, Music Performance Alumni

I really like the size of the campus. It has a really creative vibe and the classes are intimate, not massive like some other places

Adam AK, Student, Visual Communication

After years of wanting to perform and professionally record my original music, I have finally achieved it. I now also gig regularly with extremely gifted musicians. JMC is well worth the Investment.

Jewel Heart, Musician, Contemporary Music and Performance Alumni

"This course is very hands on. It’s really quite different to anything I've looked at studying before. Right now I'm already working on a prototype for an App!”

Savannah Lee, Student, Digital Design

To collaborate with all departments at JMC; production, audio, management, and come up with a great outcome is what it’s all about in the real world – I work that way every day!

Emma Chow , Host on the Edge 96.1 Breakfast Show with Mike. E & Emma, Entertainment Business Management Alumni

The foundation I gained at JMC made me feel competent from my first role. Now I drive to work through Hollywood, where I work on amazing projects every day. I have reached my life goal!

Brett Morris, Senior Motion Designer, Capacity Studio, CA USA, Film and Television Production Alumni

"While some schools are specialised audio schools, the unique mix of courses in JMC allows students to work with one another across disciplines." - Jason Chong

Jason Chong, Singapore, Audio Engineering & Sound Production

This course was different - very diverse! There was the singing, stage craft and learning how to audio produce. It's helped me tour the world with my music.

Tim Omaji AKA Timomatic , ARIA award nominee, Urban Artist, Singer, Songwriter, Dancer/Choreographer, Contemporary Music + Performance Alumni

JMC provided me the chance to explore my inner creativity and develop problem solving skills through ‘real world’ situations, leaving me well prepared to enter the industry.

Cody Waters, Digital Designer at Elastic Studios, Visual Communication Alumni

The selection of lecturers who were industry based and able to impart a lot of impressive knowledge allowed me to get a foothold within the entertainment industry.

Mitchell Pasquini, Senior Character Rigger at Kapow Pictures, Animation Alumni

The way I have been taught music here has changed my life. I try to inspire my own music students in the same way.

Mickey Pye, Bathurst College of Music Principal and Toyota Star Maker winner 2015, Contemporary Music + Performance Alumni

Learning with industry standard software at JMC definitely prepared me for a career in the game industry. The small class sizes also made the lecturers very accessible and hands on.

Alaric Willi , Render Wrangler, Iloura Animation and Visual Effects Studio, Game Design Alumni

Hard work and collaboration between other JMC departments enabled me to work across live sound, audio-to-picture sound and studio recording, opening up job prospects after graduating.

Daniel Brown , Film Score recordist, engineer and mixer, Trackdown Studios , Audio Engineering + Sound Production (Alumni Award recipient 2014)

My favourite aspect of the degree was engaging with industry professionals. Picking the brains of the JMC lecturers who have broad and relevant experience.

Thomas Fisher , Digital Resources Administrator at Animal Logic, Animation Alumni

This course was different - very diverse! There was the singing, stage craft and learning how to audio produce. It's helped me tour the world with my music.

Timomatic (Tim Omaji), ARIA award nominee, Urban Artist, Singer, Songwriter, Dancer/Choreographer, Contemporary Music + Performance Alumni

JMC Academy has provided me with the ability to recognise good opportunities, to not shy away from the challenging ones and to be adaptable to changes in the industry.

Amara Primero, Film & TV Composer, Contemporary Music + Performance Alumni

animation work

Doc Ramstein , brad spencer, animation

At JMC, I learnt that if you want to achieve your goals, you’ve got to listen and learn from others but at the same time form your own outlook and believe in yourself and the work you are capable of.

Taliesan Arnold, Senior Animator at PlaySide Studios, Game Design

Getting feedback from industry professionals at JMC before I jumped into the industry allowed me to operate with the knowledge and comfort level of someone with experience.

Jeremy Stones, Music Co-ordinator on 'The Voice', Entertainment Business Management Alumni

I loved my time at JMC Academy and got a lot out of my degree which combined elements of digital animation and film and television production.

Scott Petts, Art Director at HBO New York and and 2012 Emmy Award Nominee for Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media (Game of Thrones), Film and Television Production Alumni

"JMC Academy has provided me with the ability to recognise good opportunities, to not shy away from the challenging ones and to be adaptable to changes in the industry."

Amara Primero, Composer, Director and Secondary Teacher , Contemporary Music + Performance Alumni

"The client interaction and team work experience I gained at JMC was very important as I find these skills essential for my work now." - Edo Sitanggang

Edo Sitanggang, Director, Pt. Mitra Andalas Visual - Noise Floor, Audio Engineering & Sound Production

"My teachers have been really helpful and I think I’ve been given more support than I would get in a large university. I would recommend this course" - Clarissa Audrey

Clarissa Audrey, Indonesia, 3D Animation

Going to JMC, I really loved the community of students and lecturers - everyone was so supportive and passionate about making great music, films and art.

Angie Watson, Recording Engineer at The Brain Recording Studios, Audio Engineering + Sound Production

I love the fact that we are not constrained and can show what we are really capable of. It makes me want to push my own boundaries to learn new styles and techniques to incorporate into my work.

Anthony Abade , Graphic Designer at Accent Group Limited , Visual Communication Alumni

When I came here I knew nothing about the DAW software like Pro Tools, Sibelius or Ableton, but from day one, they started teaching it to me straight away.

Jenna Murray, Freelance Musician + Songwriter, Songwriting Alumni

I love the fact that we are not constrained and can show what we are really capable of. It makes me want to push my own boundaries to learn new styles and techniques to incorporate into my work.

Anthony Abade , Freelance Designer & Graphic Designer at Athlete’s Foot , Visual Communication Alumni

The one-on-one instrument sessions are really helpful because they give you the attention that you need and allow you to learn at your own pace

Pedro Vazquez Sanchez, Singer/Songwriter, Songwriting Alumni

Everyone that comes to JMC has their own vibe and their own flavour. You see it come out in the work they produce and I feel like the lecturers appreciate that everyone has their own personal taste.

Stephen Abboud, Alumni, Visual Communication

The network, knowledge and experience that I gained from my music exchange trip to London gave me the ability to produce any song and reach out to a global network of international audiences.

Emanuel Yoong Zhuang, Performer, Songwriting Alumni

Everyone that comes to JMC has their own vibe and their own flavour. You see it come out in the work they produce and I feel like the lecturers appreciate that everyone has their own personal taste.

Steven Abboud, Graphic Designer at Next Level Generation Performing Arts Company, Visual Communication Alumni

There is nothing more artistically satisfying than to have your thoughts and ideas come to life in the form of a finished recording or mix

Peter Mulas, Audiologist, Phonak (Hearing Solutions), Audio Engineering + Sound Production

Creating and learning alongside people who are on the same path as you is one of the most fulfilling things I could have asked for.

Sarah Cabanilla, Multi-award winning Director at Sunshine Short Film Festival, Film and Television Production Alumni

Rather than tell me what my future should be, JMC has identified my strengths and how I can use them to make a useful impact in the entertainment industry.

Christian Kafritsas, Student, Entertainment Business Management

I found the small class sizes at JMC were very helpful for me. It was easier to get help from my lecturer and I got to better know and connect with my classmates.

Erika Wu, Animator at Studio Moshi, Animation Alumni

JMC will always be there to support you, even after your course is over - I'm still feeling the love 2 years on!

Shelley Davies , Winner of the Elizabeth Cass Award , Contemporary Music + Performance Alumni

"While some schools are specialised audio schools, the unique mix of courses in JMC allows students to work with one another across disciplines." - Jason Chong

Jason Chong, Singapore, Audio Engineering & Sound Production

Work is not just 9 to 5 anymore. I am so thankful to be living and breathing my passion to make games.

Sofia Moraitis, Associate Experience Designer at EA Games, Game Design Graduate

"JMC's program and facilities ensure it is very hands on. The access to high-end equipment, 24/7, is so useful as the only way to get better in film-making is by making films" - Roman Meyer

Roman Meyer, Switzerland, Film & Television Production

This course is very hands on. It’s really quite different to anything I've looked at studying before. Right now I'm already working on a prototype for an App!

Savannah Lee, Alumni, Digital Design

I really like the size of the campus. It has a really creative vibe and the classes are intimate, not massive like some other places

Adam AK, Adam AK, Digital Design student

"All I need to know for a career in the audio industry is provided through this program. I have no doubt that studying at JMC Academy will lead me to a career in the audio industry." - Kayeon Park

Kayeon Park, South Korea, Audio Engineering & Sound Production

"My teachers have been really helpful and I think I’ve been given more support than I would get in a large university. I would recommend this course" - Clarissa Audrey

Clarissa Audrey, Indonesia, 3D Animation

The Nando’s Music Exchange was a trip of a lifetime! Such a great opportunity to collaborate and experience new and exciting music with up and coming artists.

Tamara Gavran , Student, Contemporary Music + Performance

JMC’s industry professionals will always have an answer. I once asked a lecturer such an obscure question he called someone from a games studio just to answer it. It’s moments like those that I love.

Jordi White, Alumni, Game Design

My internship at Cutting Edge came about through a JMC lecturer. Turns out what they tell you about networking is a thing!

Daniel Springall, 3D Character Rigger , Animation Alumni

Not only did I learn plenty about audio, I learnt so much more about collaboration. My favourite part of JMC was getting to work with other industries; including FTV, Music, Animation and Game Design

Ethyne Wesley, Founder of Chaos Audio, Audio Engineering + Sound Production

While studying EBM, I not only learnt how to be a manager or producer in a project, but was also accepted into the LA Film School exchange program, which was one of the best experiences of my life

Sanita Khandharixay, Lead Production Coordinator on ABC ME's Good Game: Spawn Point, Entertainment Business Management Alumni

You end up becoming quite close with your lecturer because you work with them all the time as opposed to a distant authoritative figure. There’s still authority, but they are like your friend as well.

Darren Ho, Strategic Designer at Tobias Australia, Visual Communication Alumni

In two years at JMC, I worked on over 15 projects, most of which I was in a major role. I've learnt how to do so many roles I never even knew about, and been pushed to my creative limits many times.

Rebekah Evans, Alumni, Film and Television Production

They give you all the tools to be a more complete musician and succeed in the industry. You do everything from performance to history and even how to communicate with your audio team and band members.

Pedro Vazquez Sanchez, Singer/Songwriter, Songwriting Alumni

While studying EBM, I not only learnt how to be a manager or producer in a project, but was also accepted into the LA Film School exchange program, which was one of the best experiences of my life

Sanita Khandharixay, Lead Production Coordinator on ABC ME's Good Game: Spawn Point, Entertainment Business Management Alumni

You end up becoming quite close with your lecturer because you work with them all the time as opposed to a distant authoritative figure. There’s still authority, but they are like your friend as well.

Darren Ho, Visual Communicator at Tubias, Visual Communication Alumni

I’m so grateful for my time at JMC Academy. It was a dream come true to find a course (and great lecturers!) that challenged and helped me grow into the designer and person I am today!

Serena Kassam, Alumni, Visual Communication

JMC will always be there to support you, even after your course is over - I'm still feeling the love 2 years on!

Shelley Davies, Winner of the Elizabeth Cass Award + Touring Musician, Contemporary Music Performance Alumni

At JMC, you involve yourself with many like-minded people and are exposed to a range of ideas, this is where some of the best discoveries are made.

Hayley Brace, Founder of Lucid Music , Contemporary Music & Performance Alumni

While studying EBM, I have learnt so many different aspects which have been useful to my future career. I learned how much I really love working in festivals.

Jasmine Carissa, Student, Entertainment Business Management

Whilst studying, I was able to meet people working in industries I would not have been exposed to otherwise.

Sam Kwok, Creator of FruitFat, Audio Engineering + Sound Production

I’m so grateful for my time at JMC Academy. It was a dream come true to find a course (and great lecturers!) that challenged and helped me grow into the designer and person I am today!

Serena Kassam, Digital Assistant at JMC Academy, Visual Communication Alumni

JMC provided us with the equipment needed to learn and allowed us to make connections we otherwise wouldn’t have. Working in groups made it feel like working in an actual development studio.

Daniele Cologni, Founder of Royal Potato Game Development Studio, Game Design Alumni

"JMC's program and facilities ensure it is very hands on. The access to high-end equipment, 24/7, is so useful as the only way to get better in film-making is by making films" - Roman Meyer

Roman Meyer, Switzerland, Film & Television Production

The in-depth practical work gave me an edge in the real world. Lecturers are knowledgeable and experienced with a real passion for the subject matter, making learning much easier.

Aldo Sampaio, Audio Director, Ubisoft Montreal (Canada), Audio Engineering + Sound Production Alumni

Hard work and collaboration between other JMC departments enabled me to work across live sound, audio-to-picture sound and studio recording, opening up job prospects after graduating.

Daniel Brown , Film Score recordist, engineer and mixer, Trackdown Studios , Audio Engineering + Sound Production (Alumni Award recipient 2014)

"All I need to know for a career in the audio industry is provided through this program. I have no doubt that studying at JMC Academy will lead me to a career in the audio industry." - Kayeon Park

Kayeon Park, South Korea, Audio Engineering & Sound Production

I made a close group of friends at JMC, a great support network.

Sam Strachan , Freelance Audio Engineer , Audio Engineering + Sound Production

JMC provided the education I needed to learn the software and development process of game creation to be able to create something from scratch to finish.

Helen Michaels, Creator of FruitFat, Game Design

JMC’s industry professionals will always have an answer. I once asked a lecturer such an obscure question he called someone from a games studio just to answer it. It’s moments like those that I love

Jordi White, Game Design, Alumni

"Studying at JMC Academy has been one of the most important experiences of my life. I’ve worked on projects relevant to my career and my teachers have been really supportive." - Gabriel Matute Mata

Gabriel Matute Mata, Venezuela, Entertainment Business Management

"The professional education I gained at JMC has been the tool that has helped me pursue music and sound professionally with some of the best media houses in India." - Vijay Durbha

Vijay Durbha, Head of Music/Video Programming at Artist Aloud., Audio Engineering & Sound Production

In two years at JMC, I worked on over 15 projects, most of which I was in a major role. I've learnt how to do so many roles I never even knew about, and been pushed to my creative limits many times.

Rebekah Evans , Alumni, Film + Television Production

While studying EBM, I not only learnt how to be a manager or producer in a project, but was also accepted into the LA Film School exchange program, which was one of the best experiences of my life

Sanita Khandharixay, Lead Production Coordinator on ABC ME's Good Game: Spawn Point, Entertainment Business Management Alumni

Rather than tell me what my future should be, JMC has identified my strengths and how I can use them to make a useful impact in the entertainment industry

Christian Kafritsas, Student , Entertainment Business Management

They give you all the tools to be a more complete musician and succeed in the industry. You do everything from performance to history and even how to communicate with your audio team and band members

Pedro Vazquez Sanchez, Student , Songwriting

JMC will always be there to support you, even after your course is over - I'm still feeling the love 2 years on!

Shelley Davies, Winner of the Elizabeth Cass Award + Touring Musician, Contemporary Music Performance Alumni

The way I have been taught music here has changed my life. I try to inspire my own music students in the same way.

Mickey Pye, Bathurst College of Music Principal and Toyota Star Maker winner 2015, Contemporary Music + Performance Alumni