…to Alexa  for a successful run of Hairspray and for making it into her school's Womens's Ensemble  this year.

…to Alyssa for being a successful run of Thirteen and for being cast in a production of Mame

…to Angella for recently being appointed Head Of Music Ministry at her church

…to Ben for the release of his third album, Hay Fever

…to Cassidy for being crowned 2011 Miss Eastern Shores Outstanding Pre-Teen and Miss New Jersey Preteen National

…to Francesca for a successful sophomore year as a Theatre Major at University of the Arts

…to Haley for her great work as a featured character in a production of The Sound Of Music

…to Jenna M. for completing another original song (demo to be recorded soon!) and solo performance at the Teen Arts Festival

…to Jenna S. for making it to the finals of this years' "X Factor"

…to Joey for the completion of his second original musical, This Thing Called Love, and the release of his most recent album Love Me, Love Me Not

…to Kate for the completion of her graduate program at Westminster Choir College and opening her own voice studio in California

…to Megan for her second place finish in Hammonton's Got Talent and being cast in a production of The Sound Of Music

…to Meghan for a successful run as a featured character in Thoroughly Modern Millie

…to Michael for a great year singing with his school's Concert Choir

…to Rachel for a successful run in the leading role of Mulan

…to Sarah for a successful run of Hairspray and for making it into her school's select Chamber Choir this year

…to Tyler G. for a great year singing with his school's Madrigals and for his recent admission into Temple University's Music Department as a Vocal Performance major

…to Tyler R. for recent successful runs as leading characters in professional productions of Toy Story, High School Musical, and Miss Saigon and his current work as a main stage performer on Disney Cruise Line

For over twenty years, Martha Howard 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.

Martha received her Bachelor of Arts in Music (with emphasis in vocal performance and composition) from the University of California, Santa Barbara and has studied with preeminent voice instructors across the country.  She  holds full and active memberships in the National Association of Teachers of Singers and  the National Association for Music Education.