GUITAR AND UKULELE
Our guitar and ukulele program invites students to explore both acoustic and electric guitar, as well as the bright, versatile ukulele. Lessons balance the richness of classical repertoire with the energy of pop, rock, and contemporary favorites, while also encouraging creativity beyond performance. Students interested in writing their own songs are guided in cultivating their songwriting skills, allowing them to express themselves in new and personal ways.
Jenny A. de Vera
Jenny, the first female BM Guitar graduate from UP, founded Triple Fret, winning first prizes at the 2014 Tarrega Malaysia and 2015 Japan Guitar Ensemble Competitions, and receiving the 2016 Ani ng Dangal Award. She and her husband, Jeff Malazo, appeared on Pilipinas Got Talent Season 6 and perform as LakBai Guitar Duo, completing the 800-km Camino de Santiago on foot in 2019. Jenny has performed worldwide, collaborated with top Filipino OPM artists, and recorded a solo CD, Guitar Journey, to benefit Lumad Children.
Jeffrey S. Malazo
Jeffrey Malazo, a guitar graduate from the UP College of Music, has performed globally as a cruise musician, both solo and in big bands. He also plays bass, percussion, and flute, drawing inspiration from Bach, Barrios Mangore, David Russell, Django Reinhardt, Wes Montgomery, and Earl Klugh. He is active with LakBai Guitar Duo under the Philippine Madrigal Singers Company of Artists. In 2019, he and his wife, Jenny, completed the 800-km Camino de Santiago on foot, performing for fellow pilgrims.
Angelica B. Vinculado
Iqui, a 2013 graduate of the University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of Music and the first female Classical Guitar Performance major, promotes Filipino music through her craft. She has collaborated with various artists, produced the EP Isang Araw with
Amistad, and performed in productions like CCP’s Sarsuwela. Currently, she plays with the PIMA Guitar Quartet and Kuwerdas Filipinas Symphonic Rondalla.
