Joey
Selah Music Director
Josiah (Joey) is a pianist, singer and songwriter who grew up on the northern beaches of Sydney. Being taught by his grandfather (who was a concert pianist) from the age of four, Josiah developed an early love and appreciation for the way music can affect a human being. After doing graded classical piano as a child, he went on to learn jazz and improvisation in high school which lead to many live shows throughout Sydney.
Performing mainly in church settings for the past fifteen years, Joey has developed a gift in expressing creativity and emotion through music. This has translated into a love of songwriting and producing original music, resulting in his first EP being released in 2022. After teaching piano for many years, Joey turned his attention to founding Selah Music.
Joey loves being married to Bec and you can usually catch them running around after their four beautiful children, Evie , Elki, Eden and Ezra.
Jess
Piano, Saxophone, Drums
Jess is a versatile creative, passionate about all things music. She began her musical journey at 6 on piano, quickly expanding to saxophone, drums, percussion, guitar, singing, songwriting, and production. After earning her Associate Diploma in classical saxophone, she graduated from Queensland University of Technology in 2023 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music on a Performing Arts Excellence Scholarship. She has also achieved Grade 6 in classical piano and Grade 5 in music theory!
Jess is currently participating in an artist development program at The Artist Studio Sydney, aspiring to establish herself as a pop artist under the name HEENEY.
Outside the studio, she enjoys surfing, soccer, and serving her church's creative team. Jess is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for musicians of all backgrounds, emphasizing that music is meant for everyone to enjoy and play.
Scarlett
Piano & Saxophone
Scarlett, currently in year 12, has been immersed in the world of music since she was a little child. Her musical journey began with piano lessons from her father, and she continued to explore both classical and contemporary styles throughout her schooling. A talented musician, Scarlett delights in playing her favorite tunes by ear. Adding to her musical repertoire, she picked up the saxophone in year 3 and achieved her Certificate of Music in 2023.
While music holds a special place in her heart, Scarlett also finds joy in sports, actively participating in netball with her friends and contributing to her school's rowing team. Furthermore, she is an integral part of both the school concert and jazz bands, exemplifying her dedication to music. Scarlett has also had the opportunity to showcase her skills on the organ in her school's chapel band.
Embracing her passion for music, she eagerly looks forward to inspiring young musicians to discover their own love for music, mirroring her own journey.
Sam
Drums & Guitar
Throughout 2023 Sam has been studying at C3 College, receiving a Cert IV in Music and Theology that focused mainly on drums and guitar. Sam has been playing the Drums ever since he could pick up a pair of drumsticks and over the past several years he has been a part of many music and worship teams throughout Sydney.
During the past year, Sam has been part of founding One Body Worship, a band of young adults that host music and worship nights around the Northern Beaches, seeing hundreds of young people gathering on the regular! As well as forming and creating One Body Worship, Sam is also the drummer and Music Director for the team.
In his spare time, Sam is usually surfing, going on long east coast trips or writing and playing music.
He is so keen and excited to have the opportunity to share his knowledge and understanding of music with the local community and looks forward to being a part of your musical journey.
Andrew
Piano & Saxophone
Andrew is currently studying a Diploma of Business at Australian Catholic University but is planning to continue the Diploma into a Bachelors Degree alongside a degree in Music. Andrew attends Manly Life Church and serves on both the Youth and Worship Teams. Andrew started his musical journey at the age of 5 with the piano. He went on to complete his Grade 4 AMEB piano exam before completing grade 6 on the saxophone. Later in high school Andrew discovered his love for Jazz on the saxophone, playing all over Sydney including gigs at weddings, birthday parties and business events. Andrew is always listening to lots of music as he is passionate about growing in his skills and love for music. Andrew hopes to study business and music at university as he would like to start his own business in the music/creative industry in the future.
During Andrew’s spare time, he loves jamming on the saxophone with other musicians, going on surf trips up and down the NSW Coastline and playing competitive soccer. Andrew loves teaching young budding musicians as he relishes helping people excel in their skills and knowledge in music.
Laura
Piano
Laura is a Year 12 student who has been playing piano since she was two. Laura has just completed her Grade 8 in AMEB piano, receiving an A with Honors! She has also completed 2nd and 3rd grade AMEB musicianship. Laura also played the violin and completed up to 3rd grade in the AMEB syllabus. Laura plays saxophone in her Senior Band at school and plays drums and piano at her church.
Outside of Laura’s love for music, she enjoys her black Labrador Stormy and loves to play soccer. Laura also coached a junior soccer team for two years. She has completed her Bronze Duke of Ed and is currently completing Silver. Laura loves to see children thrive in music and strives to help them unlock their full potential.