Dejan Živković

Dejan Živković is a Professional Instructor at the Faculty of Arts in Niš, University of Niš. He holds an MA in Accordion from the Academy Gnessinih, Moscow, and another MA from Skoplje under Assistant Prof. Vojin Vasović. He chaired the Department of Accordion and Guitar (2004–2009) and serves as a jury member in international competitions.

Education

• MA in Accordion, Academy Gnessinih, Moscow (1970)
• MA in Accordion, Skoplje (2002), under Assistant Prof. Vojin Vasović

Research Interests

Focused on Accordion performance, music pedagogy, and classical music. Specializes in teaching methodologies for accordion and related instruments.

Awards

• 1st Prize, International Competition in Stregga (Italy)
• 1st Prize, Federal Competition in Pula
• 3rd Place, Castelfidard International Competition (Italy)
• 2nd Place, Camal International Competition (Italy)

Performance & Engagement

Performed with the Faculty of Arts Chamber Orchestra (2004) and held concerts in Aleksinac and Knjaževac. Co-authored The Practicum for the second instrument-Accordion (1996) and actively participates in academic-cultural initiatives.