Lessons Offered
Cello, Drums, Guitar, Keyboard, Piano, Singing, Violin, Music
Where are Lessons Offered
In Teacher Studio
In Student Home
About Me
I find piano group teaching something different and unique compared to private instruction. It is not widely available in in town and it is highly affordable by those who have long wanted to learn how to play the piano. I found that it is more effective, fun, and motivating to be in a group class. My method of group teaching now has changed compared to when I started. I group them according to age and ability level. They play at the same time and do ensembles. They do not have the same learning ability. I changed my method by working in with them individually but still in a group setting. They wear hadphones and work on their own pace. Teaching in a group setting can be more challenging than in private. It requires more focus, dedication, preparation and skill on teaching group. They also play with accompanies like orchestrated music backgrounds and play along. One should learn the correct counting, rhythm, and note reading. We moved out of our comfort zone by changing our location to accomodate more students.
My Musical Education Background
I studied piano at the age of 6 and continously playing until I finished college. I was under the instruction of Ms. Eva LLorca from Bacolod City, Philippines. I diligently practiced from 8am til 6pm everyday. I challenged myself to play Rhapsody in Blue and Revolutionary Etude at age 12. My mother was a great influence in my piano playing and my inspiration.
Genres and Subjects Taught
Group Music: Piano, Drums, Guitar, Violin, Voice Dance : Hiphop, Ballroom, Zumba, Ballet, Jazz Martial Arts / Taekwondo Drawing Classes Performing Arts: Acting and Modelling Tutorials : Writing, Reading and Math
Lesson Rates
Music Program (Piano, Voice, Guitar, Drums) 1st class $68/month 2nd class $68 + $63 $131/month 3rd class $68 + $63 $189/month One time registration fee (not yearly) $35 Piano book $30 + tax $32.43 Keyboard Rent $30/month Violin Group Class One hour class/week $80.00/month (effective 1/01/12) Dance Program (Hip hop, ballet, zumba, ballroom, jazz, bellydancing, breakdance) Once a week (1 hr class) $60/month One time registration fee $25 Arts/Drawing Classes Once a week (1 hr 30 min class) $79/month One time registration fee $35 Personality Development Once a week (1.5 hr class) $125/month One time registration fee $35 Acting/Drama Workshop Once a week (1.5 hr class) $125/month One time registration fee $35 Martial Arts 2x a week $125/month One time registration $50 (includes uniform)
Ages / Skill Levels Taught
The age level is 3 1/2 to 99 years old.
My Certifications and Awards
Mayron Cole Piano Method Certified Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Member MTNA, LVTMA Member First Place in Piano Competition St. Benilde University Bacolod Philippines
My Musical Influences
Chopin and my mom
Service Area
Student Reviews
Xandie
Las Vegas, NV
I have noticed that my son, Ryan, has progressed more rapidly in playing paino with only 9 months piano lessons that with his old teacher, whom he had for a year. He plays better now with confidence and enjoys every minute of it. His piano techniques and note reading has also improved. More importantly. Ryan enjoys Ms. Gina way of teaching.
Xandie
Las Vegas, NV
I have noticed that my son, Ryan, has progressed more rapidly in playing paino with only 9 months piano lessons that with his old teacher, whom he had for a year. He plays better now with confidence and enjoys every minute of it. His piano techniques and note reading has also improved. More importantly. Ryan enjoys Ms. Gina way of teaching.
The A
Las Vegas, NV
Our daughter have been under Ms. Landero instruction for just over a year now. During that time, we have gradually watched them thumbed one finger through Joy the World at Christmas. And at present time,where they are now able to play. Three Blind Ice on the piano together in perfect harmony! The girls have shown what good teaching, patience and wonderful methology can do! Recently, I saw Gina eyes well up, with tears of pride after a lesson. If pretty much shows the level of commitment she has for the students. Thank you.
Mariane
Las Vegas, NV
Ms Gina along with her assistants, has taught me a lot over these nine months. They helped me read notes, tone my music and correct my timing.They taught me patiently and helped me with all they can. I like comin g in her studio and just learn how to play new song. I now know how to read new songs independently. My piano skills certainly improved. Thanks to Ms. Gina and her assistants.
Lisa M
Las Vegas, NV
My daughter started palying ist year prior to finding Ms. Gina at Southern Highlands Music Studio.I can see a beautiful improvement in her techniques. She only plays the notes but she plays them with elegance and style. Ms Gina is patient and kind and my seven year old daughter loves her.
The R
Las Vegas, NV
Our 10 yr old daughter has been taking piano lesson from Ms Gina for 4 mos. In this short period of time, our daughter has progressed to a point of being able to play a completer piece. Most importantly, she has a well-formed foundation of music theory. It is rapidly bacoming a joy for us to watch and listen to our daughter play. She now can even look at a never-before-seen piece and begin to play it. This is a credit to Ms Gina and her gifted ability to enforce dedication, and yet keep it fun and rewarding. We look forward to what the future will bring for our daughter under Ms. Gina's outstanding instruction.