Martha Lavender Music
Private Music Instruction • Vocal Coaching • Performance Preparation • Music Education
Teaching is my passion and joy.
For over thirty years, I have taught private voice lessons; coached singers, directed choirs, musical theatre and opera productions; 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, I connect with my students and facilitate their understanding of singing and love of music. It is my utmost goal to help each and every singer reach their full potential while enjoying the process of learning and growing as a performer. My 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 my highest priority to instill in all my students a healthy foundation and a solid understanding of proper singing that can lead to success in any style a student wishes to sing.
Martha is skilled, kind, and encouraging and my daughter's weekly lessons are a consistent joy and delight. I’m amazed at the improvement that I hear in her voice each week.
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Read What People Are Saying...
“Best voice instructor in South Jersey.”
“Martha has an extraordinary gift for tuning into her students’ psyches and abilities to help them achieve their full potential. No matter where you are in your voice journey, Martha’s intuitive, caring and professional coaching style will have you singing for joy.”
“Martha’s kind, loving and joyful approach, along with her talent and expertise took my son places we never realized he could go. Thank you so much for being such an important part of our lives these past years!!!”
“I am truly grateful to be working with Martha. In the few months that I have been studying, I have made huge strides in vocal technique and production. Martha is excellent to work with–she emphasizes how supporting the note feels in your body, not how the note should or shouldn’t sound. She is wonderfully supportive and has helped me prepare for numerous college auditions and performances. Thanks, Martha!”
“I have always wanted to learn how to sing properly, but let everyday life interfere for too long. Thankfully I found Martha and she has opened the whole world of vocal music to me. She is skilled, kind, and encouraging and my weekly lessons are a consistent joy and delight. I can’t believe how much progress I’ve made in the past 6 months and look forward to continued progress.”
“Martha is a consummate professional and has grace, patience, and wisdom working with her students. She builds on the strengths of each student and it shows in their confidence. Martha, thank you for helping to shape my daughter into the beautiful person she is today: a confident young lady!!”
“I want to tell you that you’ve made a huge impact on my daughter these last few years. You’ve helped her grow and own her voice and for that I’m eternally grateful. Singing is such a passion of hers and you’ve made the journey such a pleasant one. Thank you for all you’ve invested in her. There were other instructors early on but I am so thankful we found you. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!”
“Martha has a dynamite personality. She teaches in an upbeat manner. My daughter looks forward to her voice lesson every week.”
“Martha is very skilled at what she does. I’m amazed at the improvement that I hear in my daughter’s voice each week.”