Currently based in Houston, and formerly in Cleveland, Samantha St. John is a dedicated educator, student, and performer across multiple genres. Her frequent performance opportunities in a diverse range of settings highlight her versatility, collaborative efforts, and community engagement. Samantha earned her undergraduate degree from Rice University studying under the tutelage of Paul Ellison, and is currently pursuing her Masters at the same institution. Her passion lies in community outreach across K-12 education, and teaching the next generation of bassists. Alongside these ambitions, she maintains a budding freelance career across Houston that showcases her abilities across multiple musical genres. Samantha recently attended the Music Academy of the West in 2025 as a String Leadership Fellow, leading orchestral ensembles and studying with Alex Hannah, Hal Robinson and Scott Pingel.