Meet Mrs. Tillman

Candace Tillman studied Music Performance in Voice with a Minor in Theatre at Graceland University in Iowa. She has worked as a private voice teacher for 23 years out of her home studio and has enjoyed her partnership with MISD for the past 9 years. Having a classical background, her teaching style focuses heavily on healthy vocal production, sight reading, music theory, and performance quality of chosen music. She emphasizes a thorough understanding of vocal pedagogy (the anatomy of the voice) for her middle and high school students. Her students have consistently enjoyed the highest levels of success in their musical endeavors including exemplary ratings at UIL Solo & Ensemble contests as well as placement in the prestigious All-Region and All-State Choirs. She has studied with many notable musicians & performed as a soprano with the Dallas Symphony Chorus, the Plano Civic Chorus, St. Louis Chamber Chorus, the University of Saskatchewan Chamber Choir (Canada), and Bayerische Staatsoper (Munich Opera) as well as enjoyed many opportunities as a soloist for oratorios and other large works with symphonies both domestically and internationally. Candace has served as the Music Director at her church for the past 15 years where she leads children’s, ukulele, and handbell choirs. She and her husband live in McKinney with their 5 daughters and dog. She is an active member of the Texas Music Educators Association.
Email: ctvoicestudio@gmail.com
Headshots courtesy of Elizabeth Justice Allen

Why should my  child take private voice lessons?

  • Consistent one-on-one time to develop the voice, especially during the adolescent voice change.
  • Individualized instruction based on each student's needs.
  • Further understanding of vocal pedagogy, technique, music theory, sight-singing, diction, and musical artistry.
  • Opportunity to gain confidence and learn skills for success in practicing and performing.
  • Preparation for extracurricular opportunities including musical auditions, Synergy + Rhapsody auditions, Solo Festival, All-Region auditions, high school choir auditions, and ensemble auditions.

How do private voice lessons work at Faubion?

Students enrolled in private voice lessons at Faubion have a recurring time slot during their choir class once a week. Each lesson is 20 minutes and includes vocal development, music theory, sight-singing exercises, and working on choral or solo repertoire. Mrs. Tillman is a private contractor, and all financial and scheduling matters should go directly to her.

   Voice lessons are an excellent opportunity for students of all skill-levels to develop their musical skills.

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