Talkin' Jazz

Talkin’ Jazz is a community music program for young jazz musicians to meet, learn and play.

2024 jam sessions

"The jam sessions are extremely fun and a great way to improve my playing."

Jam Sessions are a large part of jazz culture and are where musicians play music and learn to play together. They are a great space to meet other jazz musicians too. Students don’t need to have jazz experience but do need to be able to play their instrument and love music!

We provide the sheet music and structure the Jams so that there’s a chance for everyone to focus on and learn one song, and then open up to others. We have the Jazz Real Books in all keys available for students to look through for tunes to call and learn.

"I feel completely comfortable to play in front of the people at Talkin' Jazz because everyone is supportive."

Talkin' Jazz will provide

  • Drum kit and cymbals (BYO sticks)

  • Microphones

  • Amps

  • Other instruments need to be provided by the students

  • Jazz Real Books (sheet music) in all keys

Please note, the Brisbane Jazz Club or Talkin’ Jazz do not take responsibility for your instrument while attending the Jam Sessions, Big Band or the Workshops.

The Jam Sessions are not open to the public and they are for students only. While we appreciate the support and interest of parents, the Jam Session space is exclusively for the students.

"The Jam Sessions are laidback and good fun, but it still challenges and pushes you to play to your potential."

MONTHLY Saturdays
9am – 10.30Am
$10/JAM session

2024 dates:
FEB 24 JUL 27
MAR 23* AUG 24*
APR 27 OCT 5
MAY 25* NOV 2*

*PLUS 1HR WORKSHOP 9AM – 12PM
$10/WORKSHOP SESSION

online REGISTRATION FORM HERE

Parents/Guardians must complete an online registration before students attend their first Jam Session.

Jam Sessions are open to high-school students only

Trumpet solo, 2016 Jam Session.

Trumpet solo, 2016 Jam Session.


Please direct any questions to us at: welcome[at]talkinjazz.com.au


 
 

Talkin’ Jazz is a safe place for the LGBTQIA+ community.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, play, and learn the Turrbal and Jagera people.
We recognise their continued connection to the land and waters of this place, and acknowledge that they never ceded sovereignty.

 
 

We are proudly supported by the Brisbane Jazz Club.