Ms. Celedonia Franco is the founder and director of The Music Classroom PH. A passionate musician, educator, and conductor, she has an extensive background in piano performance, choral leadership, and music education. She graduated Cum Laude from the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Music in 2011 with a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance. She is also the co-founder and inaugural president of UP Tiklado, the first and only piano organization at UP, which continues to thrive to this day.

Teacher Cel founded The Music Classroom PH in 2020 with a vision of creating a vibrant music studio dedicated to nurturing young musicians and fostering a lifelong love for music. Under her leadership, the studio has become a space where students develop their musical skills, artistic expression, and confidence.

As an educator, Teacher Cel has presented numerous student recitals featuring pianists of varying ages and proficiency levels, from beginners to advanced students. Her commitment to developing well-rounded musicians is reflected in her students’ artistic growth and achievements, with several students gaining admission to the UP College of Music. She continually seeks opportunities to deepen her knowledge of piano pedagogy and music education and provide her students with a strong musical foundation.

From 2012 to 2015, Teacher Cel was a member of the Philippine Madrigal Singers, one of the world’s most celebrated and award-winning choral ensembles. She toured Europe, the United States, South America, and Asia, participating in concerts, festivals, and workshops that showcased Filipino artistry on the international stage. She has also served as a resource speaker for workshops and lectures organized by the Philippine Madrigal Singers Music Studio and the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

In 2016, she pursued further studies in Choral Conducting at the UP College of Music to expand her expertise in choral direction. She subsequently completed training in Kodály Applications in Choral Conducting in 2018 and 2019, strengthening her approach to musicianship development and choral music education. In 2026, she completed the Kodály Certificate Course Level 1 for Teaching, further equipping her with pedagogical tools to support effective and engaging music instruction.

In 2021, Teacher Cel further expanded her piano teaching expertise through online training with renowned Ukrainian piano pedagogue Professor Irina Gorin, whose teaching approach has influenced her philosophy and practice in piano education.

Her conducting experience includes leading distinguished youth and community ensembles such as the Miriam College High School Liturgical Choir, Immaculate Conception Academy High School Glee Club, Arya Vocal Ensemble, Philippine Homeschool Chorale, Madz Schola Cantorum, and UP Law Charivari.

Through her work as a performer, educator, and conductor, Teacher Cel remains committed to cultivating musical excellence, nurturing artistic individuality, and making meaningful music education accessible to the next generation of musicians.