Meet Our Teachers!

“Any student can learn to play any instrument as long as there’s an interest, determination, and willingness to obey and listen to their instructor/coach/teacher.”

Teacher Roxanne studied Integrated Course of Music in Yamaha school of music major in guitar and minor in piano. In between teaching, she is also currently pursuing a degree in A.B Psychology at STI College.

For 2 years she joined the International Guitar Festival at CCP Complex. She was also a part of a group ensemble known as Angelist Guitar Quartet where she stand as a representative of Yamaha school. 

Teacher Roxanne also has experience in participating in concerts, recital events of the school, guitar festivals, and musicals.

She taught music lessons in a Korean school in Makati, at Symphony music center, and in a private school in Taguig City. She then passed the grade level 8-6 guitar examination and decided to continue her teaching from different branches of Yamaha school for 10 yrs.

Aside from classical guitar teacher Roxanne also teaches drums, bass, and electric guitar.

Teacher Mila earned her degree in Bachelor of Music Education major in Piano at the University of Santo Tomas. Aside from this, she has also a degree in Bachelor of Commerce major in Banking of Finance.

Teacher Mila is known for her determination as she has more than 14 years of Piano teaching experience at the Yamaha School of Music.
 

“I love to impart my knowledge in the field of music to others, regardless of age and status in society. And see to it that at least, my students learned and enjoyed making music with me as their teacher.”

Teacher Mary graduated from St. Paul University Manila with a degree in Bachelor of Music Major in Music Education/ Piano. Her vast Music background includes her experience as a GS Music Teacher at St. Paul College Pasig, HS Music Teacher at Magsaysay Memorial College, and College Music Instructor at Magsaysay Memorial College. But it is in YMA where she honed her teaching skills as she has been teaching here for more than 20 years as a Piano and Electone Teacher

“My objective is to help hone and improve students with their talent in music.”

Teacher Darwin is a graduate of the University of San Agustin Conservatory major in Music Education and is now taking up Masters in Voice Performance at the University of Santo Tomas. He is a former member of USA Choir and Troubadours for 2013 to 2015, and Coro Liturgico Agustino for 2015 to 2018.  Teacher Darwin is also a former faculty member of Yamaha School of Music Iloilo for 2 years and NLJ School of music for 1 year.

“I’m Passionate about exposing kids to diverse musical styles and expressions.”

        Teacher Josie is a skilled Music Teacher offering  24 years of experience  as Educator. She earned her degree in BS education in New Era University, and a degree in Integrated Course Major in Electone, Minor in Piano in Yamaha School of Music. Her expertise are Electone and Piano playing, and Voice and Choral Conducting. She became a Music Director to Dash Chinese School in Greenhills, San Juan City and currently a Piano and Electone Teacher in Yamaha School of Music/ Yupangco Music Academy from September 1996 up to present.

Teacher Liza, as her students fondly call her, is one of the Piano and Electone Teachers at Yupangco Music Academy Yamaha Sm Megamall Branch. She has experience in teaching group courses under the YMES (Yamaha Music Education System). Liza is also an arranger and has produced the book "Favorite Piano Solos" from Sound Publishing corp.

Teacher Liza has established a loyal following of students who consistently join Recitals and Competitions. She has produced students who have become winners in the Grand Recital & Piano Fest competitions and has also joined National competitions such as the PTGP (Piano Teacher's Guild of the Philippines) Piano competitions and the Steinway Youth Piano Competitions.

Liza is a Grade 5 certificate holder in Piano Performance administered by the Yamaha Music Foundation in Japan. She has also taken seminars under the Suzuki Music Method and has experienced teaching piano abroad in Canada and Maryland, USA. She has been with the Yupangco Music Academy for 29 years now.

“My goal is for my students to embrace and appreciate music more, regardless of age and level.”

Teacher Josephine is a graduate of integrated course (I.C.) at Yamaha School of Music with major in Voice and minor in Piano. She is passionate in teaching as she makes sure to blend well with the student, oftentimes mixing the song choices depending on the student's needs and wants. She is adaptable to lesson methods that works best for the student, including the level of strictness and patience that's needed for the student to progress properly.

Aside from teaching music, Teacher Josephine has also been handling family business, as well as handling accounting jobs.

Teacher Rommel studied classical guitar special course at P.W.U. under the tutelage of Professor Silvestre. He was a guitar teacher at Yamaha School of Music last 2006 to 2007 and later on went working in Sultanate of Oman as Electrical engineer and continued his passion in music in giving music lesson in guitar as a private tutor from 2007 – 2014. He is also an Audio engineer at Kerplunk Studios from July to Dec 2018 and a freelance recording engr. and audio editor.

He can teach guitar chords and music theories and arrangement for students of all level.

“My vision for my students is for them to excel in drumming and treat drumming as their hobby or even as their profession.”

Teacher Jasper is a skilled drummer, musician, band member and a mentor.

Teacher Jasper acquired his Music Educational skills & knowledge at Yupangco-Integrated Music Course majoring in Percussion & Piano as minor instrument. He then attended a Drum Program Module with certification with Michael Alba.

He taught at several music schools, became a member of Moonchild Trio Band, and currently an active drummer at Word of Hope Main Church, Calvary Church & Methodist Church Bulacan.

“My teaching objective is to impart good playing skills on my students’ chosen instrument and help them become future musicians/ performers.”

Teacher John is a versatile instrumentalist presently taking Masters in Theory Pedagogy at St. Paul University Manila. He graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Music in Music Education major in Violin, also at St. Paul University Manila. He is skilled in playing and teaching violin, flute, and saxophone but he also plays Guitar, Drums, and Piano as additional instrument. Currently, he is the Wind & Violin Head teacher of Yupangco Music Academy.

Teacher Luisa is a dedicated piano teacher with 7 years of experience in teaching. She has a professional experience as a Piano teacher and Music teacher in One world music store for 4 years, and as a Piano and voice teacher in Yupangco Music Academy for 4 years. She also earned an Education Certificate in Integrated music course.

Teacher Luisa loves to teach children and focuses on development of musical skills of the students. She makes sure to collaborate with students and parents to set long-term and short-term goals and plans including participation in recitals, competitions, and examinations.

“I want to help other aspiring musicians to develop their God-given skills, talents and passion”

Teacher Jenalyn started taking interest in music when she took voice and piano lessons at the age of 1, where she eventually decided to take it as her career. She participated in various events and concert as a performer, particularly concerts of Paco Park presents and Concert at the Park where they help young artist to share their talent to the public.

Teacher Jenalyn is currently taking her Bachelor in Music degree in Voice Performance in the University of Santo Tomas. In addition to that, she also teaches handicap children in PAVIC (Parent Advocates for Visually Impaired Children) as a volunteer.

“My teaching goal is to stimulate students’ interest in learning more musical knowledge and to raise standards of music appreciation.”

Teacher Gene is a graduate of Santa Isabel College Manila, with a degree in Bachelor of Music Major in Music Education with Concentration in Piano. She pursued teaching and is now working at Yupangco Music Academy.  She is well-versed in classical music and dedicated to instilling music appreciation in all students.

“My objective is to usher aspiring young musicians in honing their potential and skills in playing the piano instrument, thus making Music their lifetime achievement.”

Teacher Mercy is a Graduate of Bachelor of Music, Music Education & Piano as applied instrument at Colegio sde Santa Isabel, Naga City. In addition, she has a certified Piano Grade 5 level from Yamaha Music Foundation, Japan.

She also trained in Yamaha Music Education system as a Group class teacher, and eventually, started teaching at various schools as Music classroom teacher. She also had various performances as accompanist and an active Church organist.

“My teaching objective is to reach the singing potential to its peak by every student I mentor.”

A graduate of Bachelor of Music, Major in Voice & minor in Piano at University of Santo Tomas, teacher Vianie is a fully certified professional singer and vocal coach, a theatre artist, a solo performer and band vocalist, performed in various five star hotels and luxury ships in and outside the country.

She was a member of Coro Tomasino (choral group from UST) and Manila Youth Chamber Chorale, was a contract artist of Sta. Cecilia Productions, was a member of Teatro ng Pangkat Kayumanggi, has performed on various live concerts and mall shows nationwide, collaborated with several well-known music artist of the country, had a recording stint in several recording studios, has coached various local and foreign chorale groups, had a theatre acting performances and currently a co- owner of Vocal Arts School of Music and Entertainment.

She is currently the Key Teacher of the Voice department of Yupangco Music Academy.

“My teaching objective is to impart my knowledge and skills to my students in order to attain drumming excellence and experience enjoyment as well.”

Teacher Levy acquired his music knowledge and skills at Yupangco Integrated Music Course, major in Drums & minor in Piano. He then studied drums with Mr. Jun Regalado , owner of JR Music Entertainment and Recording Studio, Dean of Filipino Drummers and a Zildjian Endorser.

He also attended various Drum clinics by Ernie Severino, Mar Dizon, Michael Alba, Dave Weckl, Steve Smith, Peter Erskine, Virgil Donati, and Akira Jimbo.

Teacher Eric is a pianist and organist, a graduate of UP College of Music and was a faculty of UST Conservatory of Music. He has recorded 14 albums for Vicor Music Corporation and was a recipient of th Awit award as “Best Instrumentalist of the Year”. He received his training in Electone under Koichi Oki and jazz piano under Michiko Horikawa at the Yamaha Music Foundation in Tokyo, Japan. And some lessons in pipe organ with Wolfgang Oehms in Trier, Germany. Piano mentors were Bernardino Custodio, Rodolfo Cornejo, Russell Brandon, and Nita Quinto.

For two years he served as Development Director of the Manila Symphony Orchestra, then housed at the Metropolitan Theater. He gave the first local performance of Poulenc’s “Concerto for Ogan, Stings and Timpany” with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra at the CCP.

He was featured in a solo recital sponsored by the UST Piano Department at the UST Museum, playing major works of Schubert and Schumann. In two separate NCCA sponsored events he was invited to perform at the inauguration and blessing of the newly-restoredpipe organs at Loboc Church and Loay Church in Bohol province. He was also a featured soloist in the 4th International Music Festival, performing on the 18th century pipe organ at the San Agustin Church. As part of the MCO Arts Festival Season II, he performed in a solo piano recital at the Francisco Santiago Hall.

Teacher Kieren may be a young guitar instructor but she has enough patience & flexibility in teaching. She acquired her music skills & knowledge at Yupangco Integrated Music Course majoring in Classical Guitar & Piano as minor instrument. She has been with Yupangco Music Academy for 2 years now.

Teacher Cynthia is a dynamic, flexible, and competitive vocal coach. She graduated Bachelor of Music at UST majoring in Voice & Piano as minor instrument. She has produced Grand Prix winners during the Vocal competitions & actively participated in all musical activities held by the Voice department. She’s been with the music school for 31 years now.

Teacher Jun has been with Yupangco Music Academy for 10 years now. He studied classical percussion at UST Conservatory of Music. He also studied Jazz music abroad and attended various master classes both local & international. He was previously a drummer of Adam Jazz Quartet, Singapore, Fuse Anonymous Acoustic Band, a session drummer, Percussionist of UST wind orchestra and MMCO. He also taught at various music schools.

“It is my vision to see my students excel in playing the violin in a serious but fun way.”

Teacher Larriebel is an enthusiastic violin teacher, who acquired her musical skills & knowledge at Extension Program of the University of the Philippines Diliman. In addition, she is currently a member of Serenade Orchestra.

Teacher Mary acquired her playing skills at Serenade Orchestra, where she had various performances with. She has taught at various music schools, have been adept at playing and teaching the violin.

She is currently taking violin classes in UST Conservatory of Music to further enhance her playing skills.

“It is my first objective that my students must acquire quality in learning piano and voice lessons, and sufficient musical knowledge and secondly, the development of their proper & good persona.”

Teacher Stephanie graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Music, Voice in Liceo Cagayan University & Piano at Lourdes College, and is presently into Master class of Arts in Music at UST.

She acquired certification from ABRSM Piano G4, and attended various seminars on Kodaly Method, Vocal Clinics, & Choral conducting.

“I strive for excellence and is my foremost teaching objective.”

Teacher Carmela graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Music, Piano in University of Santo Tomas, with certification of Advancement from Yamaha Music Foundation Japan on Fundamentals & Grade 5 level Piano Performance. She is an active, enthusiastic & competitive piano instructor, as she was able to produced winners during the Piano Competitions organized by Yupangco Music Academy.

Teacher Norman is a passionate & dedicated instructor. He studied Music at Asian Institute of Liturgy & Music and was also trained to handle Group Classes by Yamaha Music Education System Japan. He participated in Piano competitions by Yupangco Music Academy where he was able to produced winners. Aside from being mentor, teacher Norman is also an active church organist/ pianist.

Teacher Rex is a multi-instrumentalist, an instructor, and an active Church instrumentalist. He studied Diploma in Music at Cathedral of Praise, Manila. He had been a Head & Director of Music Ministry and had been an instructor at various music schools.

Teacher Jeremiah acquired musical skills & knowledge at Yupangco-Integrated Music Course, he then attended various guitar clinics for skills enhancement. Currently, he is now teaching classical, bass, and electric guitar lessons, and is known as a patient and dedicated teacher. He is also a musician and a band member with various gig performances.

Teacher J’Carl graduated at Yupangco-Integrated Music Course, major in Piano and minor in Voice. He is currently pursuing further, Bachelor of Music degree at University of the Philippines Diliman. He has also been a Grand Prix winner in previous Piano competitions by Yupangco Music Academy. He is an accompanist who actively participated in all Piano departments various activities.

Teacher Roland studied Bachelor of Music at University of the Philippines, Diliman. He then became a musician, a band member and now, a teacher. He is dedicated in teaching classical, bass, and electric guitar lessons in more flexible & fun ways. Teacher Roland is also good in organizing student’s performances in band setting as exposure for their future musicianship.