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Alongside his concert career, Massimo is currently Cello Tutor at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music – Open Academy, University of Sydney.
He began teaching at the age of 18, after having closely studied with and learned from his father Aurelio Bertucci, a renowned cello pedagogue in Italy. From an early age, Massimo assisted his father in lessons for younger students aged 7 to 15, both privately and at AEMAS (Accademia Europea delle Arti e dello Spettacolo) in Naples, where he was active from 2015 to 2022.
He places particular emphasis on developing a solid technical foundation, guiding students to become aware of how to use their body effectively and to analyse musical passages methodically, so they can approach their practice with clarity and independence.
He later held teaching positions at secondary music institutions including the Liceo Musicale Bruno Munari in Acerra (Naples) and the Convitto Nazionale di Sessa Aurunca in Caserta. In these roles, he prepared students for their cello graduation exams through individual instruction and also served as both string section tutor and conductor of the school orchestra.
Educational Institutions:
Sydney Conservatorium of Music - Open Academy, University of Sydney (Sydney) Australia
Corpus Christi College - Maroubra (Sydney) Australia
Holy Cross College, Ryde (Sydney) Australia
Fantasia Music School, Chatswood (Sydney) Australia
Viva Music Academy (Sydney) Australia
AEMAS Accademia Europea delle Arti e dello Spettacolo (Naples) Italy
Istituto Superiore Bruno Munari, Acerra (Naples) Italy
Convitto Nazionale Agostino Nifo, Sessa Aurunca (Caserta), Italy
Teaching career
Teaching career
Alongside his concert career, Massimo is currently Cello Tutor at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music – Open Academy, University of Sydney.
He began teaching at the age of 18, after having closely studied with and learned from his father Aurelio Bertucci, a renowned cello pedagogue in Italy. From an early age, Massimo assisted his father in lessons for younger students aged 7 to 15, both privately and at AEMAS (Accademia Europea delle Arti e dello Spettacolo) in Naples, where he was active from 2015 to 2022.
He places particular emphasis on developing a solid technical foundation, guiding students to become aware of how to use their body effectively and to analyse musical passages methodically, so they can approach their practice with clarity and independence.
He later held teaching positions at secondary music institutions including the Liceo Musicale Bruno Munari in Acerra (Naples) and the Convitto Nazionale di Sessa Aurunca in Caserta. In these roles, he prepared students for their cello graduation exams through individual instruction and also served as both string section tutor and conductor of the school orchestra.
Educational Institutions:
Sydney Conservatorium of Music - Open Academy, University of Sydney (Sydney) Australia
Corpus Christi College - Maroubra (Sydney) Australia
Holy Cross College, Ryde (Sydney) Australia
Fantasia Music School, Chatswood (Sydney) Australia
Viva Music Academy (Sydney) Australia
AEMAS Accademia Europea delle Arti e dello Spettacolo (Naples) Italy
Istituto Superiore Bruno Munari, Acerra (Naples) Italy
Convitto Nazionale Agostino Nifo, Sessa Aurunca (Caserta), Italy
"His ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students of various ages, combined with his natural pedagogical instincts, made him a valuable presence in the classroom."
Jacopo Di Tonno (Cello Professor at Conservatory of Piacenza)
"Since joining our team at Holy Cross Catholic College, Ryde, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication, professionalism, and a strong work ethic that has made a significant impact on our school music program."
Philip Steward (Principle of Holy Cross College, Ryde, Sydney)
"...he has left a tangible impact with his dedication to cello mastery through long hours of practise even after a busy teaching schedule."
Benjamin He (Head of Fantasia Music School)
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