About Octave
Grow an Octave Braver
Octave Music Camp is a voice, music, and musical theatre school in Cebu City for performers who want to build real skill and the courage to use it.
Our Story
Octave opened its doors in 2023. [Who founded it and why. What was missing for young performers in Cebu that Octave set out to give them?]
Since 2024, our students have taken the stage in four full productions, from original children’s musicals to Moana Jr. and The Little Mermaid Jr. In 2027, Footlights opens its doors to adults for the first time with The Sound of Music.
2023
Founded in Cebu City
6
Full musicals staged
6+
Ages we teach, adults included
What We Believe
Real Skill
Solid technique comes first. Students learn how their voice and instrument actually work, so their progress lasts.
Real Courage
Skill only matters if you’re brave enough to use it. We build confidence on purpose, one small step at a time.
A Real Stage
From recitals to full productions, every student gets the chance to perform for a real audience.
Why “an octave braver”? In music, an octave takes you from one note to the same note, higher. It’s still your voice, just a little bolder. That’s what we hope every student finds here.
Meet Our Founders
Founder
Claresa Monceda
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Co-Founder
Alexandrea Alix
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Find Your Place at Octave
Group classes, private lessons, instruments, or the stage. There’s a way in for every performer.