Marty L
Vocal Coach
Pop · Worship · Rock · R&B in Nashville
Belmont-trained. LoVetri-certified. Songwriter with placements on NFL broadcasts and major networks. A decade of helping singers sound like the truest version of themselves.
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About Marty
Marty doesn't want you to sound like anyone else. He wants you to sound like the best version of you.
That philosophy comes from a working musician's perspective. Marty has been writing songs for 22 years and has built his career as a paid working musician for the last 15, with placements on NFL broadcasts, major network television, and international radio. He currently serves as Music Director at a Nashville-area church, where he leads teams through the real demands of multi-service Sundays.
His academic credentials are Nashville-tier serious: a Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music & Vocal Performance from Cornerstone University and a Master of Music in Commercial Music & Vocal Performance from Belmont University. On top of that, he's an Associate Faculty member of Somatic Voicework: The LoVetri Method™, one of the most respected pedagogical frameworks in the industry.
But what students actually talk about isn't the degrees. It's the way lessons feel. Marty is enthusiastic, empathetic, and willing to make every weird sound right alongside you. No one looks the fool alone in his studio. That warmth, combined with real technical depth, is why his students keep coming back, and why their voices keep getting better.
Credentials & Experience
Master of Music
Belmont University
Commercial Music, Vocal Performance
Bachelor of Music
Cornerstone University
Commercial Music, Vocal Performance
Somatic Voicework: The LoVetri Method™, Associate Faculty
One of the most respected pedagogical frameworks in contemporary vocal training. Developed by Jeanette LoVetri, the method addresses the specific demands of commercial music (pop, rock, worship, R&B, country, and musical theater) with a science-based approach to healthy, sustainable technique. Associate Faculty certification is earned through rigorous training and demonstrated mastery of the method.
10+ Years Teaching Voice
Over a decade of coaching singers at every stage, from beginners and pre-college performers to touring artists and worship leaders.
15+ Years Working Professional
A decade-and-a-half as a paid working musician: songwriter, performer, and church Music Director. He's not just teaching from theory. He's teaching from experience.
Proven Experience & Student Results
Marty's career credentials and the real-world results his students go on to achieve.
Marty's Career Highlights
NFL & Major Network Placements
Marty's original songs have been used by the NFL and other major networks, with placements heard by audiences in the millions. His writing has also been played internationally on radio.
Music Director, Nashville-Area Church
Marty currently serves as MD at a Nashville-area church, where he leads worship teams through the practical demands of weekly services. It's a working lab for everything he teaches.
22 Years of Songwriting
Two decades of craft, with 15+ years as a paid working songwriter. Students who write their own material get more than vocal coaching. They get guidance from someone who lives in their world.
Commercial & International Radio
Songs heard on commercial and international radio. Real industry experience translating to real coaching insight.
Marty's Student Wins
Disney Role Auditions
Students prepped for competitive Disney role auditions, the kind of high-stakes casting that rewards healthy, versatile technique.
College Acceptances
Multiple students accepted into competitive music and performing arts college programs.
Musical Theater Castings
Students landing roles in musical theater productions after focused coaching and audition preparation.
EP & Album Recordings
Artists going from lessons into the studio to record and release their own EPs and full-length albums.
Who Marty Works With
Marty specializes in pop, worship, rock, and R&B. These are the singers who thrive with him.
Serious Young Performers & College-Bound Students
Pre-college students prepping for BFA musical theater programs, commercial music degrees, and competitive auditions. Marty has helped students audition for Disney roles, earn multiple college acceptances, and land musical theater castings. His LoVetri training makes him especially effective for students who need to sing across contemporary styles without sacrificing vocal health.
Touring & Recording Artists
Working artists looking for sustainable, healthy technique that holds up across long tours and studio sessions. Marty's students have recorded EPs and full albums, and his own industry experience means he speaks the language of working musicians, from session calls to set prep.
Worship Leaders & CCM Vocalists
As an active Music Director, Marty understands the unique demands of worship ministry: three-service Sundays, midweek rehearsals, and leading a team through it all. He coaches worship vocalists on stamina, blend, and healthy technique built for the long game.
Singer-Songwriters
With 22 years of songwriting experience and real-world placements, Marty coaches singer-songwriters on the intersection of craft and delivery, helping you sing your own material the way only you can. Songwriting lessons are also available separately. Reach out to The Vocal Academy for more information.
"I want you to sound like the best version of you. We all experience music differently, and I want you to express it in the truest, most self-authentic way you can."
Marty L, Head Coach
What Students & Parents Say
"My two daughters worked with Marty... Casting mission accomplished!"
Nicole D
Marty Also Teaches Piano & Songwriting
In addition to private voice lessons, Marty offers piano lessons and songwriting coaching. Whether you're a singer who wants to accompany yourself, a songwriter looking to sharpen your craft, or a multi-instrumentalist wanting to level up, Marty brings the same thoughtful, experienced approach to every instrument and skill he teaches.
Reach out to The Vocal Academy for more information about piano and songwriting availability with Marty.
Book a Call to Learn MoreWorking With Marty
Marty is a Head Coach (Tier 2). Memberships include weekly private lessons and full Green Room Community access.
Tier 2: Head Coach
30-Min Weekly Lessons
50-min weekly: $460/mo. Includes $99/mo Green Room membership.
FAQs About Working With Marty
Marty teaches private voice lessons both in-person at his Nashville-area home studio and online. He serves students across Middle Tennessee including Franklin, Brentwood, Bellevue, Murfreesboro, and anywhere online.
Marty specializes in pop, worship/CCM, rock/indie, and R&B/soul. He works with singer-songwriters, touring and recording artists, worship leaders, and serious young performers preparing for college auditions.
Yes. In addition to voice lessons, Marty teaches private piano lessons and songwriting coaching. Reach out to The Vocal Academy for more information about piano and songwriting availability.
Marty is a Head Coach (Tier 2). Memberships with Marty start at $340/month for weekly 30-minute lessons and include full Green Room Community access. Single à la carte lessons are also available.
Marty's availability changes based on his roster. Schedule an Introductory Call with The Vocal Academy to check current openings with Marty or get matched with a coach who fits your goals.
Somatic Voicework: The LoVetri Method™ is a pedagogical framework developed by Jeanette LoVetri for teaching contemporary commercial music styles (pop, rock, R&B, worship, country, and musical theater) using a science-based, health-first approach. Associate Faculty certification means Marty has completed rigorous training and demonstrated mastery of the method.
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