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We help students from kids to adults build lasting confidence, focus, and creativity through structured music theory and practical application.

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Located at F1-A Mezzanine, Makati Central Square (near BDO)
Certified Yamaha instruments & parts retailer
Up to 3 months 0% installment via credit card & PDC (in-studio)

How we teach at NIKA

Where Students Truly learn to read music

Parents often share that their children spent months or years at other schools without learning to read notes. At NIKA, we bridge formal music theory with hands-on practical application so students become truly musically independent.

Focus

Reading notation and controlling rhythm builds deep, transferrable concentration.

Confidence

True technical skill empowers students to take ownership of their performances.

Creativity

A solid theoretical foundation unlocks authentic, lifelong artistic expression.

Featured Classes

What each class includes

Each stop is a class you can try. Play a little on the instrument while you skim what the term covers and more details about each class.

Private lessons in classical, electric, and bass guitar.

Drag across the strings

  • One-on-one
  • Up to a group of 4
  • 1 hour
  • Studio or online
Coverage

A term starts with open and barre chords and the switch between them, then moves into strumming or fingerstyle and reading a chart. Available for classical, electric, or bass guitar.

Lessons on studio Yamaha pianos, including two-handed playing and even touch.

Press a key

  • One-on-one
  • 1 hour
  • Studio or online
Coverage

A term starts with hand position and even touch, then moves into scales, sight-reading, and two-handed pieces on piano or organ.

Private or group drum lessons focused on groove and timing.

Tap a drum, or use your keyboard

Hi-hatG open · H closed
  • One-on-one
  • Up to a group of 2
  • 1 hour
  • Studio or online
Coverage

A term starts with grip and posture, then moves into rudiments, rock and pop grooves, and playing to a click.

Private violin lessons covering bow hold and tone.

Drag to play

  • One-on-one
  • 1 hour
  • Studio or online
Coverage

A term starts with bow hold and weight, then moves into tone, shifting, intonation, and reading treble clef.

Private saxophone lessons covering breath support and phrasing.

Hold a key

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  • One-on-one
  • 1 hour
  • Studio or online
Coverage

A term starts with embouchure and air support, then moves into tone, articulation, and playing through a long phrase.

A term covers pencil and charcoal, pastel, watercolor, and oil or acrylic.

Draw on the paper

  • One-on-one
  • Up to a group of 5
  • 2 hours
  • Studio or online
Coverage

A term covers pencil and charcoal, pastel, watercolor, and oil or acrylic, from freehand work through finished pieces.

What We Teach

Classes Designed for Kids and Adults

Whether your child is taking their very first musical steps or you're an adult picking up a long-cherished passion, our studio welcomes all ages and skill levels.

Class basics at a glance

Duration
  • 1 hour · Music classes
  • 2 hours · Art classes
Format
  • Face-to-face · Makati studio
  • Online · From home
Class size
  • One-on-one
  • Small group · Select classes
Student practicing electric guitar in the rehearsal room
Guitar photoFrom the guitar lesson posts on Instagram

Guitar

Master open chords, switching speed, and strumming patterns on classical, electric, or bass guitar.

  • One-on-one
  • Up to a group of 4
Young student learning piano with a NIKA teacher
Piano photoLittle Isabelle, age 3, learning with Teacher Thang

Piano & Organ

Build even touch, key fluidity, and sheet music reading on studio Yamaha pianos.

  • One-on-one
Student behind the drum kit during a lesson
Drums photoBehind the kit, from the studio reels

Drums

Build solid rhythm, limb independence, and timing a band can lean on.

  • One-on-one
  • Up to a group of 2
Art table with paints, brushes, and a sketchbook
Art photoThe art table set up for a term one session

Art

Explore drawing, painting, and creative expression in a cozy, guided setting.

  • One-on-one
  • Up to a group of 5

Also available:

Student Recital Twice a year, every student gets the chance to perform on stage, whatever level they're at.

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Meet Our Teachers

Instructors Who Guide Your Journey

Our faculty consists of working musicians and practicing artists dedicated to student growth.

Ms Shey

President

Sets the studio’s teaching standard and watches over how students progress.

Ms Joyce

Admin

Runs the front desk: schedules, billing, and day-to-day studio questions.

Teacher Alnalyn

Piano, Voice

Accepted levels

  • Piano
  • Voice
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Teacher Blaze

Arts & Guitar

Accepted levels

  • Arts
  • Guitar
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Teacher Deo

Saxophone

Accepted levels

  • Saxophone
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Teacher Imman

Flute, Piano, Violin, Voice

Accepted levels

  • Flute
  • Piano
  • Violin
  • Voice
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Teacher Isaac

Drums, Guitar, Piano

Accepted levels

  • Drums
  • Guitar
  • Piano
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Teacher Jacque

Piano, Voice

Accepted levels

  • Piano
  • Voice
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Teacher Janielle Ann

Piano, Voice

Accepted levels

  • Piano
  • Voice
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Teacher Joseph

Drums, Guitar, Voice

Accepted levels

  • Drums
  • Guitar
  • Voice
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Teacher Julianne

Piano, Voice

Accepted levels

  • Piano
  • Voice
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Teacher Thang

Piano, Ukulele, Violin

Accepted levels

  • Piano
  • Ukulele
  • Violin
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From the Studio

What a week at Nika sounds like

Real moments filmed during daily lessons at Makati Central Square.

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