
Sydney Brass Lessons
Dave Odams | Educator & Conductor

Conductor | Trombone | Euphonium | Baritone Horn |
Trumpet | Cornet | Tuba | Sousaphone
Instrument Lessons | Theory | AMEB​ exams
Awarded "Top 5 Most Outstanding Private Teacher"
by AMEB NSW in 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023
WINNER of "Most Outstanding Private Teacher (Preliminary to Grade 6) Brass & Percussion" in 2024
Over the past few years I have had students at the following schools:
Normanhurst West Public School, Thornleigh West Public School, Pennant Hills Public School, Epping West Public School, Mt. Kuring-Gai Public School, Eastwood Heights Public School, St. Joseph's College Hunters Hill, Hills Grammar School, Warrawee Public School, Beecroft Public School, Normanhurst Public School, Pennant Hills High School, Turramurra High School, Northolm Grammar School, St Ignatius College Riverview, Asquith Girls High School, Roseville College, Pymble Ladies' College (PLC), James Ruse Agricultural High School, Castle Hill High School, Barker College.
A little about me...
I am a teacher, conductor and performer based in Sydney, Australia. I teach all brass instruments: trumpet, cornet, trombone, bass trombone, euphonium, baritone horn, tenor horn, tuba and sousaphone. I teach from my custom-built home studio in Thornleigh (very close to Normanhurst West Public School, Thornleigh West Public School and Pennant Hills Public School).
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*2021 Covid-19 update: Due to social distancing restrictions I am now able to offer full tuition via all online platforms (Zoom, Skype etc). I am fully set up with my home studio to offer all services online as required. Please enquire for details.
AMEB NSW "Most Outstanding Private Teacher Preliminary to Grade 6"

In 2024 I was awarded WINNER of "AMEB Most Outstanding Private Teacher (Preliminary to Grade 6) Brass & Percussion".
In addition to this I have previously been awarded "Top 5 Most Outstanding Private Teacher" award on 4 occasions from the AMEB in the category "Preliminary to Grade 6". I am very grateful to the AMEB for recognising this achievement, and to my hardworking students for your excellent performance in your AMEB exams.
Award Winner - 2024
Top 5 Award - 2018, 2021, 2022 & 2023
