My students are working—and thriving—on stages across Canada and beyond.
They’ve appeared in major productions including:
They’ve also sung with the Nathaniel Dett Chorale, the Harbour Voices Festival, and appeared on America’s Got Talent and Canadian Family’s Got Talent.
Some are making their mark behind the scenes—writing new works, sound designing, or music-directing major productions. One was nominated for a Dora Award for Bentboy and received the Sy & Shirley Banks Prize. Another premiered their own original musical, Tommy Rhodes. Others have released original music and sung backup for legendary artists like The Eagles.
I want every student to feel free, expressive, and truly themselves. That means I’ll never diminish what your natural voice wants to say. But I also believe that authentic artistry needs strong technique.
I help singers develop:
When those foundations are in place, students gain the freedom, consistency, and confidence to sing in any style —and sound like themselves doing it.
I’m proud to be on faculty at Sheridan College’s Musical Theatre Program and to lead workshops and masterclasses across North America. Past invitations include:
In 2024, I was in residence at Stratford Summer Music’s Vocal Academy, where I built and led their first-ever musical theatre curriculum. In 2025, I’m honoured to serve on the Program Committee for the International Congress of Voice Teachers (ICVT) in Toronto.
I’m also a longtime adjudicator with the Ontario Music Festivals Association, where I love encouraging young singers from all walks of life.
I hold a BA in Voice from California State University, Fresno, and pursued graduate studies at both the University of Illinois and the University of Texas. I've studied with some of the most respected teachers in the field, including:
I strive to create a space that’s inclusive, respectful, and artistically empowering. Every voice matters. Every story deserves to be heard.
If you’re ready to find your sound, strengthen your technique, and sing more freely and expressively—I’d be honoured to work with you.
I’m a proud member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS)—a network of dedicated voice educators committed to professional excellence and vocal health.
"When I'm feeling tense or vocally under-the-weather, even just five minutes of singing with Marcus Nance frees my voice up so much. In the year and a half that we've been working together, Marcus has helped me expand my range, strengthen my mixed voice, master singing in a variety of styles and dynamics, and identify and address the causes of vocal fatigue. He's truly the best of the best and I can't recommend working with him enough!"
"We love Marcus Nance at Fresno State! He is an outstanding masterclass teacher. He is knowledgeable in vocal technique and can move comfortably between classical and musical theatre repertoire. His thoughts on performing and the life of the working artist make the class with Marcus life-changing. He is an empathetic teacher and a great role model for our students."
“Studying with you was a turning point in my journey—you not only strengthened my technique but also saved my artistry. What’s been even more special is transitioning from student to professional colleague, where I’ve seen firsthand how your talent and generosity continue to uplift those around you.”
“I stepped into that room for the first time and he pushed me into ranges I had never sung before and no one else had ever asked me to do... I remember another teacher asking why a soprano would request to study with a teacher who was a bass? I told him that Marcus was the first teacher to show me kindness and who believed in me. It's pretty life-changing as a young student to come across a teacher who sees your potential before you see it in yourself.”
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