Australian Brass Teachers
Matt Dempsey B.Mus. (Perf.), Grad.Dip.Ed. , Dip.Mus., A.Mus.A.
Teacher of Brass
Matt has over 15 years experience teaching brass instruments and conducting/directing band programs in both primary & secondary schools across Sydney, and has a particular passion for teaching beginners! He has also taught trumpet at tertiary level at The University of Adelaide.
He holds the Bachelor of Music (Performance) from The Sydney Conservatorium of Music, as well as a Diploma of Education (Secondary) with some experience as a classroom music teacher.
In addition to his tertiary studies, Matt has completed conducting courses with The Australian Band & Orchestra Directors Association’s of NSW & Victoria, and The Australian Winds.
Matt is also a professional musician working frequently with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the Australian Opera & Ballet Orchestra, as well as having held permanent positions as Principal Trumpet of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, and 2nd Trumpet of the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra. He has also worked as Guest Principal Trumpet with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, Orchestra Victoria, and with the AOBO.