TEACHER OF PIANO

Odelia Sheelo is a Junior at California State University Northridge studying computer science with a minor in mathematics. She has been studying piano under the So Cal Conservatory for fifteen years and teaching for five. Odelia loves sharing her passion for piano and music with young musicians and encourages them to reach their fullest potential. Outside of piano, she is also self-taught at guitar and loves to sing. In some ways, Odelia believes that programming and playing piano go hand in hand; just as a computer reads code, we read music to produce wonderful songs.

TEACHER OF PIANO & UKULELE

Deejay Poblete has been singing since she was four years old. In high school she competed and won the title of North American champion for GMA7's Pinoy Pop Superstar, and even competed in the Philippines. She then moved to the Philippines and became the lead vocalist of the pop rock band Kley and received an Aliw Award in 2016 for "Best New Artist (Group)". In 2017, she released solo singles "Teka Muna" and "Natutunaw" on digital music platforms. She is now part of an acoustic duo called "A Couple of Notes" with her husband, Noah Zuniga. Deejay is a trained teacher of piano at So Cal Conservatory of Music where she enjoys enriching the lives of her students with music.

TEACHER OF PIANO, GUITAR, VOICE, & MUSIC THEORY

Katie Ward is a professional singer and songwriter who has performed in venues all over Southern California. Her love for music was fostered from a young age by her dad, who taught her to play guitar and encouraged her to start writing her own songs. She decided to switch to focusing solely on music in college, earning a bachelor’s degree in jazz studies from UCLA in 2018. Since then, she has loved sharing her joy for music with her students, developing their musical instincts and intuition, and then reinforcing with technique and theory. She is grateful to be able to keep music at the center of her life, and hopes to inspire her students to keep music a lifelong pursuit.

TEACHER OF PIANO, DRUMS, & MUSIC THEORY

John Abernethy is immersed in a musical legacy shaped by the big band era. He is currently pursuing his passion for jazz drums at CalArts, studying under esteemed musicians Jonathan Pinson, Andrew Gruechow, and Vinny Golia. Alongside his jazz endeavors, he embraces the performance of today’s popular music, showcasing his versatility and dedication to evolving musical landscapes. Passionate about teaching and community, John strives to inspire and educate aspiring musicians, sharing his knowledge and love for music to foster creativity and appreciation within the next generation of artists.

TEACHER OF PIANO

Benjamin Langlois is a Senior at El Camino Real High School who has been studying piano and music theory at the Conservatory for more than a decade. Throughout the years, he has performed in numerous recitals and events, growing both as a musician and performer. After completing the Conservatory’s Teacher Training Program and refining his teaching skills, Ben is now a confident and capable student-teacher. He is passionate about sharing his love of music and rhythm with his students, whether through a pop song or a classical piece. Outside of music, Benjamin enjoys playing soccer, swimming, and staying active in his school’s NJROTC program.

TEACHER OF PIANO

Ivy Steiner is a Sophomore at Wildwood High School. She has been playing piano and studying music theory with the So Cal Conservatory for over 9 years. Ivy is a student-teacher trained in the Conservatory Teacher Mentoring Program, and passes on her love of music to beginning piano students in Sherman Oaks. Ivy also dedicates her free time to studying ballet and contemporary dance, and has been dancing competitively in Los Angeles for over 8 years.

TEACHER OF VOICE & PIANO

Micaella Landers is a professional vocalist, musician, and session artist. She has been active in the music industry her whole life and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal Arts from the Los Angeles College of Music. Micaella also frequently gigs in venues and studios in Los Angeles, including playing the Echo Park Rising Festival and the 2018 NAMM show with the esteemed Roland Corporation band. Presently, Micaella performs all over the U.S. as a professional singer, in addition to singing and writing her own music. Her passion for music drives her to go the extra mile for her students, and she truly enjoys teaching all levels of students with the So Cal Conservatory, as well as at the collegiate level at Los Angeles College of Music.

TEACHER OF GUITAR & BASS

June Youngblood is an LA based singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. While growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio, she started her career as an electric and upright bass player. She is a gigging musician in many genres as a sideman and bandleader with a foundation in jazz and classical study. During the COVID-19 pandemic, June dove into songwriting, experimenting with acoustic and electric guitar. She combines influences of jazz, rock and folk music to write songs about grief, mental health and complicated relationships with a sensitive and powerful voice. She currently performs solo and with her band around Los Angeles and is preparing to record her first full length album.

TEACHER OF GUITAR & UKULELE

Noah Zuniga is a singer-songwriter and musician who recently relocated to Los Angeles from Quezon City, Philippines. He launched his professional music career in 2008 where he wrote the song "Tsismosa"; the song was then included and released in "Kley" -- a self-titled album of the band he and his fellow musicians formed in 2010. Noah joined the songwriting competition "Philpop" (Philippine Popular Music Festival) in 2012 where his song "Dulo ng Dila", interpreted by the R&B King JayR and Deejay Poblete, made it to the grand finals. He continued his career as a solo artist, music producer, jingle writer, and as part of a duo called, A Couple of Notes. Noah is thrilled to teach guitar and ukulele at So Cal Conservatory of Music. He loves sharing his knowledge for music with students, musicians, singers, and songwriters.