JAMlab is a fortnightly brisbane based band session designed to give you the chance to play music with other people in a supportive, low-pressure environment.
Try out JAMlab with no ongoing commitment for just $7!
What JAMlab members say
What is JAMlab?
✔ A guided band experience
✔ A musical social space
✔ A chance to learn how to play with others
✔ Low pressure, high value
The focus is community, consistency, and musical interaction - not exams, or outcomes.
Think band rehearsal meets guided jam.
Who It’s For:
• Youth (Ages 12-17) & Adults who may not get to play in bands
• Drummers, guitarists, bassists and vocalists of beginner to intermediate skill levels
• People who want to improve ensemble skills
• 3-6 members per band
Where does JAMlab take place?
• JAMlab is held on Sunday mornings in the main studio (upstairs) at Matt Gibson Drums Tingalpa. There are currently 4 bands (2 adult and 2 youth bands) that alternate on a fortnightly basis.
How long are the sessions? Is it free?
• Each JAMlab session is 90mins long
• Each session is $77 incl. GST
• Each JAMlab “season” lasts for roughly 20 weeks - with both recording and performance opportunities in each season.
• Your first JAMlab session is just $7! After we receive your submission, we will get in touch via email regarding what band you have been placed in. After your first session, if you decide you like it and you’d like to continue, fees are paid in 4-week blocks.
Who runs JAMlab?
JAMlab is headed up by Brisbane multi-instrumentalist Ben Mackay (Sheppard, Sahara Beck, The Cairos, etc). Apart from his extensive performance and private teaching career, Ben is also a lecturer at JMC Academy (music university), where he teaches ensemble performance and works closely with students on practical musicianship, collaboration, and confident live performance. Ben’s teaching philosophy centres on developing musicians through adaptability, professionalism, and strong ensemble skills. He is an incredible songwriter, drummer, guitarist and singer - AKA the perfect person for the job.
What gear is available at the studio? Do I need to bring anything?
The studio has two guitar combos and a bass combo in house, along with drum kits and a PA system.
Guitarists and Bass players - bring your guitar, cables and pedals (if you want them)
Drummers - bring sticks.
Vocalists - …
