Brodie Stewart is a celebrated pianist/keyboardist, composer, musical director, orchestrator, and audio engineer based in Perth, Western Australia. Renowned for his musicianship and versatility, Brodie is a prominent figure in the jazz and contemporary music scenes, making him a sought-after collaborator for both national and international artists.
In 2020, Brodie toured nationally with Australian 90s pop sensation Human Nature. More recently, he has performed with Kav Temperley (Eskimo Joe), Katy Steele (Little Birdy), and Reigan Derry with Ministry of Sound, as well as acclaimed Australian artists Conrad Sewell and Tania Doko.
Brodie’s impressive list of collaborations includes working with Tim Minchin, Melonie Daniels (Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson), Fatai, Prinnie Stevens, Normie Rowe, Claudio, Bloom, Seventh Wonder, Savage, Troy Roberts, Vince Jones, Perth Symphony Orchestra, and Dr. Jonathon Welch. He has shared the stage with Dami Im, James Reyne, Mark Seymour, John Paul Young, Nathaniel, Daniel Gassin, and The Three Chinese Tenors. Additionally, he has been approached by Eskimo Joe, Casey Donovan, and 1927 for performances across Australia.
As an orchestrator and arranger, Brodie has created large-scale orchestrations and charts for live productions, including works performed at the iconic Sydney Opera House as part of Seventh Wonder Performs Fleetwood Mac. His ability to craft dynamic arrangements for orchestras, bands, and contemporary live shows has made him a trusted musical collaborator and director.
Awarded the “Channel 7 Award for Jazz” and holding a First Class Honours degree in Jazz Performance from the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts, Brodie is now a lecturer at WAAPA, teaching Contemporary Music.
Since 2014, Brodie has led his trio, featuring Alistair Peel on double bass and Daniel Harrison on drums. With a new album in the works, Brodie’s compositions draw from a wide range of influences, including modern jazz, classical, R&B, folk, and pop. His music has been performed across Australia, the United States, and Europe.
As a versatile musician, Brodie excels not only as a pianist but also with keyboard rigs, mastering sound design and synth programming. He frequently performs as a bassist, whether on electric bass or key bass, blending the nuanced touch of an electric bassist with the dexterity of a keyboardist.
Brodie’s diverse skill set often lands him the role of Musical Director for various bands and acts. Having first taken on this role at age 12, his talents in sight-reading, multi-instrumental performance, transcription, chart writing, orchestration, and advanced technological/programming skills allow him to maximise any group’s potential.
Off the stage, Brodie dedicates his time to engineering, mixing, and mastering in his personal studio. His extensive client list and top-tier gear collection highlight his meticulous attention to detail and musical approach throughout the creative process. For more information about his mixing and mastering work, please visit Mixed By Brodie.