Lori Van Lenten is the creator of FitVoice – Physical Training for the Athletic Singer. She earned her Bachelors Degree in Choral Music Education from Florida State University and a Master in Vocal Pedagogy for Musical Theatre from Westminster Choir College at Rider University. She is also certified in Somatic Voicework(tm) through the LoVetri Institute. It was through this advanced study, and the extensive work as voice teacher and Musical Theatre Director, with singers of all ages and experience, that led her to her research.

Van Lenten considers herself to be a “Functional Voice Teacher” meaning she teaches based on the science and function of the voice. There are fundamental vocal techniques that serve as the foundation for all types of vocal performance, but different styles of singing require different uses of the voice. She is also a self proclaimed “voice health nut,” and is very conscientious about the care and protection of her students’ voices. Lori has spent years studying the growth and development of the voice in order to help each singer grow and meet their individual goals.

Lori is also the Founding Artistic and Executive Director of VOCE Studios in Augusta, Georgia. VOCE is a non-profit vocal training and arts education program. It is here that she has developed an age-based, group voice training program. She also teaches musical theatre classes, audition prep seminars, and private voice. She is also proud to offer a college coaching and guidance program for singers and their parents.

Van Lenten has had the opportunity to travel and perform all over the United States, Vietnam, Korea, Spain, France, The Netherlands, England, Austria, England, Germany, Switzerland, Ireland, and Italy. Her singers have also been invited to travel and perform extensively and she has had students featured as soloists at Carnegie Hall, Broadway Tours, and Regional Theatre. She has also had the privilege of serving as clinician or guest director for many choral festivals and events throughout the South East where she values the time she gets to spend working with singers of all ages. Visit VOCE Studios to find out more about their classes, or Lessons With Lori V. for information on how you can schedule a private in-person or on-line coaching session.