Martha Lavender, Private Voice Instructor•Vocal Coach•Music Educator

General information

For over twenty-five years, Martha Lavender has taught private voice, directed choirs, worked as a high school music teacher and church music director, and written and arranged for various performance groups. In the classroom, rehearsal hall, and private studio, Martha connects with her students and facilitates their understanding of singing and love of music. It is her utmost goal to help each and every singer reach their full potential while enjoying the process of learning and growing as a performer.

Martha's vocal instruction is based in the Italian bel canto tradition, which emphasizes purity and evenness of tone across all registers and vocal agility. It is her highest priority to instill in her students a healthy foundation and a solid understanding of proper singing that can lead to success in any style a student wishes to sing.

Many of Martha's students are interested in pursuing musical theater performance opportunities. Some are interested in classical and serious art repertoire. Many enjoy contemporary pop/rock music. Others are recreational singers who are looking to just become more comfortable with the act of singing and want to "find" their voice. Martha's style of teaching can reach the student who is just beginning as well as those who have had years of experience and are far along in their vocal studies. Martha's students range in age from 10 to adult. Lessons are taught in Martha's home studio in Cherry Hill, New Jersey where she uses a computer system based around Apple Studio Logic software and other state-of-art equipment to assist in her teaching.