J & J ​ Hip Hop Dance & Performing Arts Company

Hello!
My name is Stephanie and I am excited that you would want to further your love for music! My goal is to help you grow in your gift of singing, playing the piano or both! I would love to have the privilege of helping you further your gifts with one on one training that will not only improve your craft, but help you reach your goals. We will focus on the things you need to grow in while having fun in a warm and inviting atmosphere.  Together we will work towards amazing performances and opportunities that will give you chance to show your friends, family and the world what you love to do.  Please read a little about me and my experience below. If you are interested, please fill out the quick form to the left and lets talk!  - Mrs. Stephanie

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Stephanie “Stef.n.e” Cantu aka (Mrs. Stephanie) is a vocal coach & piano instructor.

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Stephanie has taught music and voice lessons for over 20 years working with various students and music artists. Some of her students have gone on to become recording artists, lead roles cast members in musicals, concerts, a Disney Princess singing in Disneyworld and more. She has directed & lead worship teams and small choirs since 1997 and is still leading worship today. She is also the director for the Musical Theater Program and the Vocal Ensemble Classes at J&J. She and her music ministry team tour annually with Restoration Explosion Ministries.

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“I love seeing someone’s musical abilities and helping them pursue their passion!”

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Stephanie has been singing and dancing since she could walk. She started vocal & piano lessons at the age of 7 years old. From ages 8-19 she performed and competed in numerous solo & ensemble contests and competitions received multiple 1st place and superior awards. At the age of 9, Stephanie became a member of the National Piano Guild (NGPT), a division of the American College of Musicians and was a part of the guild for the next 10 years. The annual auditions consisted of scoring and being judged on individual merit, by a well-qualified music professional, in the areas of accuracy, continuity, phrasing, pedaling, dynamics, rhythm, tempo, tone, interpretation, style, and technique. She continually scored exceptionally high in these annual auditions. She was also the winner of the 1999 State wide Sonatina Festival for Colorado.

 

She performed in her middle school and high school honors choirs, and in 1999 she was accepted to All State Choir for the state of Colorado. From 1993-2000 she was cast in lead roles with musicals in her schools and with other local Performing Arts Companies. Some of these musicals were, Grease, Guys & Dolls, South Pacific, Annie, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Sound of Music, Blazerella, West Side Story, Cats, and 100 Years of Broadway to name a few.

 

In 2009, Stephanie attended the Gospel Music Association (GMA) Immerse conference at Belmont University in Nashville TN. During this course, she was able to attend workshops and training from music industry professionals such as Michael W. Smith, Kirk Franklin, Martha Munizzi, Leeland, Barlow Girl & more.

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Stephanie is a local recording artist singer/songwriter and has be featured in several projects for multiple Christian Artists both locally and nationally. Currently she is with Royal Diadem Records and looks forward to some amazing projects with her music in 2021.