“Candace has been my music teacher since 2013; I, Sofia,was 6 years old then. Everybody knows her as a gifted musician, but she is more than just an artist. She is a music teacher who loves and cares for her students deeply, and pays attention to their needs even going beyond the music classroom. She made her classes fun, and she helped me become more confident. Thank you Candace for your overwhelming support in the last 8 years, and I look forward to more years of working with you as I continue to hone my craft and hopefully inspire more people through music.”

– Sofia Rebecca Recio

“I’ve been Candace’s student for around 4 years and I can say that she’s an amazing teacher. From her I’ve improved a lot since I started singing lessons. She’s taught me all of the musical vocabulary and knowledge I know now. She’s motivated me to take on challenges like singing songs with big ranges and been really supportive along the way. Apart from being a teacher, she’s a great person and I never would’ve liked singing lessons as much as I do currently without her.”

– Charmel Marcial

“I’ve been with Candace since March 2021, and I’ve learned so much these past few months. My interest in music has only grown. I’ve learned techniques to control the pitch of my voice, as well as a number of songs. Overall, I’ve enjoyed my time with Candace very much.”

– Ishika Patel

“Whether it’s singing or playing an instrument, such as the piano, I love to do both and passionately. Candace has been able to stretch my abilities of both farther than I could imagine. Even though it sounds exaggerated, it’s still partially true as she pushes me to become more musically involved. She’s forgiving, and positive, but blunt when necessary. She has adapted to many music genres, making it possible for me and other students to stretch out to songs that associate themselves to the complete opposite to what we want to do. Such as pop and classical, to get started. She also makes learning music a fun experience somehow and someway. 

To continue, she is also very talented herself, attending many concerts and winning awards, although being so kind and free. Personally, she has done more for me than just help with music. For something as small as changing schedule’s if one of us can’t make it. Furthermore, she has helped me with more personal things, things that I wouldn’t be able to share with other people. All of this might just sound like I’m making it up, or even I was forced to say this, even so it’s the honest truth, and that’s what makes her a great teacher.”

– Troy Filio

“We have worked with Candace since our daughter was 6. Candace is a very patient teacher and puts effort into ensuring her students feel confident and comfortable performing. Through the years, we started with vocal lessons and later added piano lessons to enhance our daughter’s love for music. Candace is thorough when it comes to vocal development and takes the time needed to ensure her students master vocal techniques for continued progression. Candace’s passion for music is evident in her teaching, which in turn, inspires her students and encourages them to share their individual talents.”

– Aileen Alcantara