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NR Music Lessons & Home Recording Studio - OLONGAPO CITY

"Passing the Beat to the Next Generation"

Drums, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar,
Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Voice Lessons, & Violin

SUMMER MUSIC LESSONS

For Toddlers (3-5yrs old), Kids (6-17yrs old),
and Adults (18 & above)

Summer Promo Packages

PACKAGE 1:
Enroll in two (2) music programs PROMO

PACKAGE 2:
Promo Rate per music program/instrument lessons
Options: Piano, Drums, Guitar, Ukulele

PACKAGE 3:
One on One Class
(for adults, teens, & kids)

Voice Lessons, Electric Guitar Lessons,
Violin Lessons and other instruments

PACKAGE 4:
One on One Class
(for toddlers ages 3-5yrs old)
Options: Drums, Piano, Voice, Ukulele

PACKAGE 1
PROMO TERMS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ):

1. Where are you located?
We are located at 3rd floor, Unit J, Ma’am Olive’s Cafe, Kessing St, Acinan, Olongapo City (Near SM Downtown).

Please note that we are not usually open, so you have to book a schedule for your visit. Our classes only depend on the music coach's availability.

🔹 Studio Visits
If you’d like to visit the studio, kindly inform us at least 3 days in advance so we can ensure someone is available to assist you. There may be ongoing classes, recording or the studio might be unoccupied at the time/the music coach is out.

🔹 Enrollment, Scheduling & Slot Reservations
All enrollments, schedule inquiries, and slot reservations are handled online only via our PAGE Facebook Messenger only. An online enrollment form will be sent to you by the fb page admin.

You are welcome to visit the studio, but enrollment and scheduling are only managed through this page since our page admin handles all bookings online. 😊

2.What types of music lessons do you offer?
We offer a variety of music lessons, including piano, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, ukulele, voice & drums. We offer these services to all age groups.

3. What ages are your lessons suitable for?
Our lessons are designed for all ages, from children as young as 3 years old to adults.

4. Do you offer group classes or private lessons?
We offer both group classes and private lessons to accommodate different learning preferences.

5. What qualifications do your instructors have?
All of our instructors are experienced musicians with formal training in their respective instruments and have international influence in the music industry.

6. How do I register for a class?
Registration can be completed online through our online registration form.

Here's the registration link : https://forms.gle/jSYSZ5hq8w6sHwxX7

Here's the registration link : https://forms.gle/jSYSZ5hq8w6sHwxX7

7. What is the cost of the lessons?
The cost varies depending on the type of lesson and duration. Please refer to our pricing page for detailed information.

8. Do you offer any free trial lessons?
Yes, we offer one free trial sessions every new quarter. We also do free music lessons to celebrate our milestones and give back to our community.

9. Are there make up classes for absences? (TERMS AND CONDITIONS)
Yes. But you must notify our page or our app at least 1-2 days in advance to avoid being charged. We need 24 hour lead time to inform the music coach and the studio admin for them to make necessary adjustments in the schedule and to book waitlisted students who are interested to take your schedule. We assume that you agree to this terms and conditions once you fill up our enrollment form.

10. Are there any performance opportunities for students?
Yes, we organize professional recital production (for online recital) and events where students can showcase their skills with our official artists of our record label. This happens yearly in our main branch. For Olongapo, we plan on partnering with malls/shopping centers.

11. What should I bring to my first lesson?
Students should bring their instrument (if stringed instrument) if possible and any music books they have been using. No need to bring instruments for piano and drum students as they may use the instruments in the studio.

12. Do you rent instruments?
Yes, we offer instrument rentals for most of the instruments we teach (for stringed instrument only). P200 per hr of session. Students are responsible to take care of the instrument. If it gets broken, it's considered as sold. That's why we encourage students to bring their own instrument.

13. Can classes be rescheduled?
PLEASE REFER to #9.

14. Do you offer online lessons?
Yes, we offer exclusive one on one online lessons for students who prefer to learn remotely.

15. Do you have discounts?
Yes, we do offer discounts—but only for regular rates.

For summer classes, our promo rates are already the lowest deal of the year while maintaining top-quality lessons. As a result, discounts and coupons do not apply to these special rates.

About the Founder & Head Music Coach

Dr. Ruth Lee Resuello, RPh, PharmD is the Founder and CEO of Northern Root Records, a current Warner Music distribution and publishing record label affiliate (2022–present). She currently manages 25 artists worldwide and brings 15 years of experience as a multi-instrumentalist, recording engineer, music producer, mixing & mastering engineer, talent manager, and A&R manager/director. She also trained in Music Production and DJing in Los Angeles, further expanding her expertise in the industry.

As the head music coach at Northern Root Music Center, she has trained and mentored hundreds of students. A passionate philanthropist, she personally provides free music lessons to selected elementary schools in her province and donates musical instruments to nurture the talents of aspiring and deserving young musicians. She donated 100% of proceeds of her album sales to support disaster relief efforts, providing aid to those affected by calamities. One example is her Anthem of Hope album, which helped raise funds for those in need during the pandemic (raising almost half a million pesos).

In 2024, Dr. Resuello was recognized as one of the Top 10 Most Outstanding and Most Distinguished Women of Cagayan Valley (Region 2), receiving the IDDU Awards (Culture & Arts Category) from the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) – Region 2.

Now, she has launched her online music education eBook store, Northern Root Global Music Academy, where she shares her invaluable knowledge of the music business. Her eBooks and courses cover essential topics such as music distribution, artist management, independent record label start-up, music agreements and contracts, music production, sound design, mixing/mastering and audio engineering. Through this platform, she empowers aspiring artists and music entrepreneurs with the insights and strategies needed to succeed in the industry.

Music Industry Achievements

🔹 Music Producer of the viral song “Sinta” by CLUBS (2021) now with 16 Million Spotify streams & 8 Million Youtube views

🔹 Awit Awards Nominee (2022–2025) in multiple categories:

  • Best in World Music Recording

  • Best in Inspirational Recording

  • Best in R&B Recording

  • Best in Pop Recording

  • Best Engineered Recording

  • Best Regional Recording

  • Best Christmas Recording (Ibanag)

🔹 Judge at the Awit Awards (2021) where artists like Ben & Ben, Zild, & SB19 won.

🔹 Champion – Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Songwriting Competition (Kanto Kultura - Kanto Kanta)

  • Winning song: "Tahanan" by Letrang Norte

🔹 Champion – Friedrich Naumann Foundation Freedom Songwriting Competition (Germany) - FNF Philippines

  • Winning song: "Make It Louder" by Never The Cool Kids

🔹 Finalist – 1st Amianan Pop Songwriting Festival - championed by Noel Cabangon, Ryan Cayabyab, Ebe Dancel & Davey Langit

  • "Anto Kasi Ngaran Tuman"

  • "Agka Mapaga"

🔹 Producer, Arranger, Manager & Mentor – Champion of the 1st Amianan Pop

  • Arapaap by Red Gumayagay

🔹 Producer, Writer, and Performer – Touch Mobile (TM) Station ID (2019) NLC

🔹 Writer, Composer, and Producer of the viral song "Sa Iyo Na Lang Ako" (2022)

🔹 "Malay Mo" by Ruth Lee Resuello (Brightly Album - 2012)

  • Topped Cagayan Local Radio Charts (2014)

  • Official Soundtrack of Bespren featuring KatNiel on TikTok (2024)

🔹 "Ako Mismo" by Ruth Lee Resuello (Brightly Album - 2012)

  • Official song for the MassCom North Luzon Cluster Music Video Competition (2017)

🔹 Arranger of “Ta Laguerta” in collaboration with the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) & Krina Cayabyab - “Himig Himbing Album” (2025)

700+

15

Years of experience

Music Students

Media Features & Recognition

🔹 Featured on the New York Times Square Billboard (Sept. 2023)


🔹 Featured on TV Shows:

  • Unang Hirit (GMA)

  • GMA International & GMA Pinoy TV

  • Life TV

  • iWantASAP

  • Wish107.5

🔹 Featured in Major Publications & Blogs:

  • Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, BusinessMirror, PhilStar, Rappler

🔹 Featured on ABS-CBN Global (TFC – The Filipino Channel)

  • Indiemand Segment: ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID (2015–2020), aired in the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, and more

Beyond Music

Dr. Resuello is also a Registered Pharmacist who graduated with Doctor of Pharmacy with Distinction (Pharm.D.). She is a part-time professor at a private university, teaching Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics. Her 2 researches were featured on the National Pharmacist Convention (2017) held in Palawan and was invited as one of 3 speakers/presenters during the national event.

Currently, she is pursuing her Private Pilot License (PPL) at Echo Air International Aviation Academy Inc.. Beyond her work in music and academia, she is also a motorcycle enthusiast, persistently training on her BMW bike, “Norty”. She dreams of completing the Philippine Loop one day, embracing the adventure and freedom of the open road.

Her dedication to music, science, education, and philanthropy continues to inspire and elevate the independent music scene. 🚀🎶