Yamaha Music has launched its largest boutique in the Philippines, located on the ground floor of Uptown Mall in Bonifacio Global City.
To mark the grand opening, Yamaha Music Philippines (YMPH) donated 50 keyboards to the Department of Education (DepEd), a gift aimed at enhancing music education in public schools.
During the opening ceremony, YMPH President Koichiro Onoe expressed Yamaha’s commitment to making "music more accessible to everyone."
He said, "Filipinos are talented individuals who are not afraid to express themselves, and we want to be with them on their journey as they continue to make waves through music.”
DepEd Undersecretary Peter Corvera, speaking on behalf of Secretary of Education Sonny Angara, thanked Yamaha for its generosity:
“This donation will go a long, long way in the holistic development of our students, learners, and even teachers.
"As you may know, education isn’t just about academics, it involves enhancement of culture.
"And again, I look forward, we look forward to our continuing partnership…”
VIPs and Celebrities Spotted
The ribbon-cutting ceremony brought together notable figures, including (L-R):Jorge Bocobo, councilor of Taguig City; Ivan Yao, director of Remarkable Living Inc.; Kevin Tan, CEO of Alliance Global Group, which owns the Megaworld Corp.; Kennei Sakai, senior general manager, Asia Pacific Sales Division of Yamaha Corporation (Japan); Consul General Hanada Takahiro, Japanese Embassy; Koichiro Onoe, president of YMPH; Peter Corvera, undersecretary of DepEd.
Hosting the event was singer Markki Stroem, who shared fond memories of learning music on a Yamaha keyboard.
Guests included members of popular bands, like The Juans, Imago, 6CycleMind.
Marlo Mortel and LA Santos were also at the event.
Manila Quartet provided musical ambiance, with a performance by Markki.
A GLIMPSE INTO THE YAMAHA MUSIC STORE
On display at the store is Yamaha's wide range of piano and keyboard models for all skill levels.
It has a section for guitars—acoustic and electric models crafted from high-quality wood and equipped with advanced electronics.
There are violins available, too.
The Drum Sets are made from high-quality wood shells with Yamaha’s Enhanced Sustain System (YESS) for optimal sound.
Here are the brass and woodwind instruments—including trumpets, saxophones, and flutes.
The boutique also offers digital instruments and equipment for music production, professional audio set-ups, mixers, and speakers, providing a one-stop shop for music enthusiasts and professionals alike.
The Uptown Mall branch is Yamaha’s flagship, adding to its location in SM North EDSA in Quezon City, with another soon to open in Garden Towers, Makati.
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