Albi Odendaal initially trained as a pianist. He obtained Master's Degree in chamber music from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and a Performer's Licentiate from the University of South Africa (UNISA). After graduation he worked for 5 years at Hilton College as academic staff member and accompanist to soloists and ensembles. He completed a Doctoral degree at the Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki , studying under the supervision of Lauri Väkevä and Harald Jørgensen. He has worked as a postdoctoral research fellow at UCT and Stellenbosch University (SU), since obtaining his Doctoral degree in 2013. He has published in most top ranking music journals, with a broad research interest in learning and teaching, specifically as it applies to music. He is currently involved in two international research projects, ArtsEqual and Global Visions.
