Maddy Shearer

MUSICIAN | MUSIC EDUCATOR
ABOUT ME

Musician | Educator 

I have been involved in the Australian music performance and education scene for over 15 years. As an educator I work with schools and students in a practical setting – as a director, conductor, tutor, teacher, and mentor.
As a performer I work freelance as a trumpeter and bassist, playing a wide range of genres and with an array of other musicians from around the world.  

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TUTOR | CONDUCTOR | COACH

High Quality Education

I specialise in instrumental tutoring for trumpet, double bass, and bass guitar. I can also be engaged as a generalist brass tutor (trumpet, french horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba). 

As a conductor I work with a range of different ensembles (concert band, jazz ensemble, string ensemble, orchestra) and skill levels, from beginner to advanced. 

In recent years I’ve been contracted as Music Director for various school programs, acting as an advisor and leader for their music program. This has also lead to creating opportunities for younger musicians with a passion for education to gain experience and develop their teaching skills. 

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TRUMPET | BASS

Professional Musician

A classically trained trumpeter through the Sydney Conservatorium, most of my freelance work involves performing in brass bands, big bands, orchestras, and cover bands (e.g. weddings, parties, etc.).

A jazz trained double bassist through the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, most of my freelance work involves jazz bands, big bands, funk/soul/pop and cover bands (e.g. weddings, parties, functions, etc.)

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REPAIR | BUILD | GROW

Expand Your Horizons 

Repair

Specialising in brass repairs, and workshops focused on maintenance and care of school band instruments in rehearsal and at home. 

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Build

Custom built equipment that suits your programs needs, such as percussion trolleys. Find storage solutions that work for your band. 

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Grow

Get the best out of your music program and your students. From implementing policies, to creating curriculum, and coaching your staff. 

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Thank you for helping to inspire our children on their musical journey. The band sessions were always a great mixture of fun and learning. 

Lucas Ribeiro

Thanks for being an inspiration, motivator, and all round fun gal! 

Elle, Dan, Gemma Weeden

Thank you for your tireless efforts in encouraging and inspiring our training band this year during the most trying of circumstances.

Coates Family

Thank you for your continuing encouragement and inspiration for Ethan. Thanks for being a very important part in his music learning journey. Thanks for helping him grow and shine and giving him different opportunities throughout these years. Ethan really enjoys having lessons with you each week. I am sure he enjoys all the fun times learning music from you. We will remember you.

Jenny Chan / Parent

You really have taught me for a long time and thanks to you I am hugely better than I was before. You’ve made playing the trumpet an enjoyable and fun experience. Although I am very sad you are leaving it will be a relaxing break which you fully deserve. Thanks for being an awesome teacher and a friend.

Luka K / Student

Thank you for all your fun and enthusiasm in bringing music into CCPS and our lives. You are such a talented teacher. We have great memories learning and making music with you as our conductor at CCPS.

The Riddell Family

Hugh benefits from Maddy’s teaching skills; she is knowledgable and has a relaxing and supportive way to pass on the information. Hugh and I appreciate the gentle person Maddy is and would happily refer her to anyone with a desire to learn music.

Valerie Sylvain / Parent

Maddy’s ability to individualise her approach to teaching our children worked extremely to help each of them to achieve their best. Maddy was always approachable, calm and supportive of our children’s requirements. This is obviously helped by her own very high level of skill with a range of instruments and her love of music.

Trish Keown / Parent

Maddy keeps things interesting, encourages love of learning and music rather than to meet certain grades by certain timeframes. She was also the Stage Band conductor at our school and my other kids have also experienced her wonderful teachings and guidance. We are confident our son has been set on the right path to a lifetime of trumpet playing in no small part due to Maddy’s influence. We thoroughly recommend her as a trumpet teacher and wish her all the very best.

Charmain Yap / Parent

Thank you for giving me the gift of your time, joy and passion for music.

Issy Baxter / Student

Thank you for being such an amazing conductor. You have made being in band so much fun and I will never forget you.

Sam Schmidmaier / Student

Thank you Maddy for all your effort and patience with band! You have made music so much fun and taught me so much!! 

Joe / Student