Cello Lessons

Phillip Green is an acclaimed Australian cellist and conductor whose career spans performance, teaching, and artistic leadership across four continents. He holds degrees from the University of Melbourne, Monash University, and the University of Queensland, and undertook further cello studies at Oberlin College, USA.

At just 23, Phillip was appointed Principal Cello of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, a position he held with distinction for 18 years. He has appeared as a soloist throughout Australia and internationally, earning recognition for his expressive musicianship and artistic versatility.

Phillip’s teaching is enriched by his rare combination of high‑level performance experience and deep pedagogical expertise. He has served as Senior Lecturer in Cello at the University of Melbourne, Head of Strings at the Victorian College of the Arts, and as an AMEB examiner. His leadership roles have included Director of Music positions in Australia, Singapore, Vienna, and Shanghai.

A dedicated mentor, Phillip understands the challenges faced by developing musicians and is known for his creative, student‑centred approach. He provides expert guidance for private school scholarship preparation, as well as AMusA and LMusA diploma success. Many of his former students now hold professional positions and perform in orchestras around the world.

Phillip’s unique blend of performing excellence and pedagogical insight continues to shape the next generation of cellists.