Piano

Teacher

Teacher Mila Cleofe O. Yanuario is a
professional music teacher that is a Bachelor
of Music in Piano at UST, Bachelor of Music
Education Major in Pia, and a Bachelor of
Commerce Major in Banking of Finance. She
taught at Yamaha School of Music wayback
1981 to 1973 and still teaches piano lessons to
students starting 2006 up to now.

Voice Teacher

Teacher Darwin Yder Donque is a graduate of
the University of San Agustin Conservatory
majoring in Music Education and currently
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. He is also a former faculty
member of Yamaha School of Music Iloilo for 2
years, and NLJ School of music for 1 year. His
objective is to help the student hone and
improve their talent in music.

Piano Teacher

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). She is also
an arranger and has produced a book entitled
"Favorite Piano Solos" from Sound Publishing
corp.

Classical, Bass, Electric Guitar

Teacher

Teacher Rommel Reyes studied classical
guitar in a 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 the
Sultanate of Oman as an Electrical engineer
and continued his passion for music by giving
music lessons in guitar as a private tutor from
2007 – 2014. He is also an Audio Engineer at
Kerplunk Studios from July to December of
2018 and a freelance recording engineer and
audio editor. He can teach guitar chords and
music theories and arrangements for students
of all levels.

Classical, Bass, Electric Guitar

Teacher

Teacher Ray Magno has a strong objective to
impart the art of playing guitar most
comprehensively. He is very flexible to teaching
methods and different genres though he
encourages students to learn classical music
as a basis of acquiring playing techniques in
guitar playing.
He acquired his Music Educational
background at Yupangco-Music Integrated
Music Course, major in Guitar & minor in Piano.
And acquired certification of Grade 5 level
Performance & Fundamentals from Yamaha
Music Foundation Japan thus became an
authorized Guitar Examiner. He taught in
various music schools & had various
performances.

Piano Teacher

Teacher Luisa Marte is a dedicated piano
teacher with 7 years of experience in teaching.
She loves to teach children and focuses on the
development of musical skills of the students.
She also manages private music academies.
She develops good relationships with parents,
students, and co-teachers. She teaches
developed lesson plans for private lessons and
early childhood music. And she prepares
students for participation in recitals and
examinations as well.
She collaborates with students and parents to
set long and short-term goals and plans
including participation in recitals, competitions,
and examinations.

Piano Teacher

Teacher Gene Figueras is a multi-talented
teacher committed to providing a solid
education and instilling music appreciation in
all students. She is compassionate and
inspiring and maintains a motivated and well-
disciplined environment where each student
feels special, successful, and cared for. She is
an educator with interpersonal and leadership
skills to cultivate strong relationships with
parents, students, and all members of the
school community.

She studied Bachelor of Music Major in Music
Education with Concentration in Piano, 2019 at
Santa Isabel College Manila. Her skills are
Musicianship Skills (well-versed in classical
music), Student Motivation, Performance
Assessment, and Technology Integration.

Drums Teacher

Teacher Levy Bandola is a very patient drum
instructor whose teaching objective is to
impart knowledge and skills to the students to
attain drumming excellence and to experience
enjoyment as well.

He acquired his music knowledge & skills at
Yupangco Integrated Music Course, major in
Drums & minor in Piano. Studied further drums
with Mr. Jun Regalado.

Classical, Bass, Electric Guitar

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

Drums Teacher

Teacher Jun Sumalbag studied classical
percussion at the UST Conservatory of Music.
He also studied Jazz music abroad and
attended various master classes both local &
international. Been 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. He has been with
Yupangco Music Academy for 10 years now.

Piano Teacher

Teacher Stephanie Estoque’s first objective is
that her students must acquire quality in
learning piano & voice and sufficient musical
knowledge and secondly the development of
their proper & good persona.

She is presently in the Master's class of Arts in
Music at UST. She graduated with a Bachelor
of Music, Voice in Liceo Cagayan University &
Piano at Lourdes College. She also acquired
certification from ABRSM Piano G4 and
attended various seminars on Kodaly Method,
Vocal Clinics, & Choral conducting. Her skills
are Communication, Patience, Adaptability,
Leadership. She is proficient in Voice (Soprano)

Piano Teacher

Teacher Norman Garcia is a passionate &
dedicated instructor. He studied Music at the
Asian Institute of Liturgy & Music. Trained to
handle Group Classes by Yamaha Music
Education System Japan. Had participated in
Piano competitions by Yupangco Music
Academy and have produced winners. Active
church organist/ pianist.