Steffany Johnston is a vocal coach and piano instructor, as well as a graduate of the University of Houston and a signed performing artist. Proficient in many styles of music, she brings a wide range of musical experience to her teaching and performing. Steffany has spent 25 years working as a choral conductor at the high school, middle school, elementary, and junior college levels, where she has participated in and overseen UIL and Solo and Ensemble contests while directing and preparing students for musical theater auditions and performances.
In addition to her work as an educator, Steffany is an active performer. She is a Houston jazz vocalist and the international lead singer for the symphonic metal rock band Masqued. As a songwriter and composer, she enjoys sharing the full spectrum of music with her students, from classical traditions to contemporary styles. Her teaching focuses on helping students learn to read music, perform confidently, understand theory, and when interested, develop their own songwriting and composition skills while encouraging them to become the best musicians they can be.