Voice Lessons Houston, Texas

Lendys Diaz is a music educator who began her musical studies at the age of seven in vocational schools of the arts in Cuba. She studied for 15 years in the areas of piano, voice, and music theory before earning both a degree in Music Education and a Bachelor’s Degree in Musicology from the University of the Arts in Cuba.

Her passion for teaching began early when she started helping neighborhood children learn music, which eventually led to her becoming a professor of piano and music theory at the Nola Saigh Sainz School of Music in Ciego de Ávila, Cuba. Since 2010, Lendys has been teaching music lessons and has worked with students in both Cuba and the United States.

In Houston, she teaches piano, voice, and music theory to children, teenagers, and adults in both public and private settings. Her teaching approach focuses on making lessons engaging and personalized by adapting instruction to each student’s interests, skill level, personality, and learning style. Lendys is fluent in both English and Spanish and enjoys helping students of all backgrounds explore and grow through music.

Onis Yissel Ruiz Hernandez is a singer, pianist, and music educator with an extensive background in both performance and music scholarship. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Musicology with honors from the University of the Arts (ISA) in Havana, Cuba. Since 2009, she has worked as a professional music teacher, teaching subjects such as Musical Analysis, Harmony, and Music Theory at the Amadeo Roldán Conservatory of Music in Havana, as well as teaching at the University of the Arts while pursuing graduate studies. She has also taught music in schools across Cuba, Mexico, and the United States.

Onis began studying music at the age of seven and has performed a wide range of international musical styles including salsa, cumbia, merengue, Cuban son, chachacha, bachata, bolero, jazz, bossa nova, samba, reggae, pop, country, blues, and more. Her musical influences include renowned artists such as Elena Burke, Elis Regina, Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, Freddie Mercury, Diana Krall, Christina Aguilera, and Beyoncé. As a teacher, she emphasizes personalized instruction that reflects the interests and goals of each student. Her approach encourages students to develop their unique voice and musical identity, helping them grow as confident performers both on stage and in their personal musical journeys.

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.