Vicky Deng

I am a Bachelor of Music Student and the University of Melbourne, specialising in cello performance. I have had three yes of teaching experience and am a cello teacher at Dunhuang Arts Academy. (https://www.dunhuangartsacademy.com)

I am currently studying with Dr Richard Narroway and have previously studied with Michael Dahlenburg. I started cello when I was seven years old, and was awarded my AmusA in 2017 and my LmusA in 2019. Following my licentiate exam, I performed solo at the Conferring of Diplomas Ceremony in Hawthorn Town Hall. I have been awarded several music scholarships for cello at the University of Melbourne, including: Grace Ella Fraser Scholarship, Ivy May Pendlebury Scholarship, Ellinor Gertrude Harris Bequest and the Bachelor of Music Entrance Grant.

I received my secondary education at Caulfield Grammar School, Wheelers Hill and graduated in 2020. I was a full cello scholarship recipient and was involved in many music ensembles including orchestra, string ensemble, piano trio and a cello quintet.

I am passionate about chamber music and have been selected for the Australia Chamber Orchestra Academy in 2018 and 2020. Additionally, I participated in Australia Youth Orchestra’s National Music Camp in 2019 and 2022, where I played in both an ensemble and chamber setting.

As a teacher I prioritise nurturing passion for music, while ensuring a solid technical foundation. My few years of teaching experience has allowed me to better understand young children and has encouraged me to adopted teaching styles suited towards them.

I also can help with scholarship preparation. Being a full scholar to Caulfield Grammar School, I understand specific approaches that are effective for scholarship preparation.

I am also very familiar with the AMEB syllabus, have done exams up to LMusA myself.

I can teach in English or Chinese.

I offer lessons through a teaching or tutoring (helping under the primary teacher) both in person or online. I am based in Camberwell/ Glen Waverley.

Attached below are links to some of my performances: Tchaikovsky, Pezzo Caprissioso: https://youtu.be/tqkdJ-mYJYs

Bach, Cello Suite 4: Prelude, Sarabande and Gigue:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQQokAdqCkk

Schubert, String Quintet, 1st Mvt: https://youtu.be/P4nCEUQytNo?t=3976

Shostakovich, Cello Sonata 2nd Mvt: https://youtu.be/cbEW-VBTTeE