Ray Cheng
Cellist & Pianist
Competitions:
• Recipient of Manhattan School of Music Scholarship
Teaching Abilities:
Teaches cello, piano ( 20 years of piano training ), music theory, and ear training.
Patient, supportive, and focused on building strong fundamentals, confidence, and efficient practice habits.
I believe every student learns at a different pace. Rather than simply practicing longer, I teach students how to practice smarter. Through efficient practice strategies and strong technical foundations, my goal is to help students build confidence, develop musical expression, and enjoy a lifelong journey in music.
Ray is a Taiwanese musician, studying cello and piano from very young age. Training includes studies with renowned international cellists and extensive solo, concerto, chamber music, and orchestral experience.
Education
Manhattan School of Music, Bachelor of Music, Studio of Philippe Muller.
Taichung Second Senior High School Music Program
Selected Teachers & Masterclasses:
Philippe Muller, Cheng Yi-Ching, Dai Li-Wen, Lü Chao-Lun, Wu Yu-Hsien, Chang Shao-Che
Li-Wei Qin, Lluís Claret, Andrew Ascenzo, Branimir Pustiček, Wen-Sinn Yang, Marc Girard Garcia
Selected Performance Highlights:
• Soloist with Manhattan School of Music Symphony Orchestra (2026)
• Cello Concerto Soloist with Baroque Youth Soloists Orchestra at National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (2023)
• 'Bringing the Cello Home' Solo Recital, Yuanlin Performing Arts Center (2025)
• Chamber Music Performance, Neidorff-Karpati Hall, Manhattan School of Music (2024)
• National Taichung Theater (2022)
• International Tour with Changhua County Children's String Orchestra, Okinawa, Japan (2016)
Selected Awards & Achievements:
• First Place Admission Ranking, National Taipei University of Education Department of Music
• Distinguished Awards in National Cello Competitions
• Distinguished Awards in Taipei Art Enjoyment Cup Cello