Joan Lader Explained

Joan Lader is an American vocal coach and voice therapist. She is known for her work with elite performers and recording artists as well as for the rehabilitation of injured voices.[1] Her teaching methods combine elements of voice science, acoustics, and bodywork.[2] She is a recipient of the Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre in recognition of her contributions to the Broadway theatre community.[3]

Education

Lader received a B.S. in Theatre and Music from the Pennsylvania State University and an M.A. in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Hunter College.[4] She is a graduate of the High School of Music & Art, now known as the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School.[5] Lader studied under the voice scientist Jo Estill in New York City and is a certified Master Teacher of the Estill Voice Training system.[6] Her practice is also informed by studies in Alexander Technique, Fitzmaurice Voicework, and the work of Arthur Lessac.[7]

Career

In the 1970s, Lader performed off-Broadway with the Light Opera of Manhattan.[8] She became involved in voice therapy and rehabilitation for singers when Mount Sinai Hospital began sending her clients after she completed an externship there.[9] Lader has maintained a private voice studio in New York City since 1982, but does not disclose her client list.[10] Performers who have publicly referenced their work with Lader include:

Lader is also hired on retainer by Broadway producers to provide lessons to performers in their shows, which have included Chicago, Moulin Rouge, Spamalot, Sweeney Todd, and the 2024 revival of Cabaret.[21] [22] She is credited on the films Les Misérables, Mary Poppins Returns, and Evita.[23]

Lader has been a guest lecturer at Columbia University, Yale University, Pace University, Berklee College of Music, and Peabody Institute of Music, and serves as a consultant for Manhattan School of Music and the New Studio at NYU Tisch.[24] She has presented for the Voice Foundation in Philadelphia, the New York Singing Teachers’ Association, the Pacific Voice and Speech Foundation in San Francisco, and the National YoungArts Foundation.[25]

Awards

Books and Media

Notes and References

  1. News: Hustin . Caitlin . "Cross-Training" for Rock Stars and Broadway Belters . 29 June 2021 . The Wall Street Journal . July 11, 2016.
  2. News: Soloski . Alexis . Joan Lader Keeps Broadway in Tune . 12 June 2024 . The New York Times . 7 February 2024.
  3. Web site: Winners . The American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards . 29 June 2021.
  4. Web site: Faculty . The Musical Theatre Lab . 29 June 2021.
  5. Web site: Notable Alumni . Alumni & Friends of LaGuardia . 6 July 2021.
  6. Book: Hoch . Matthew . So you want to sing CCM (contemporary commercial music) : a guide for performers . 2018 . Rowman & Littlefield . Lanham . 9781538103623 . 151 .
  7. Web site: Sandage . Mary . The Voice: Newsletter of the Voice Foundation . voicefoundation.org . 29 June 2021.
  8. Schonberg, Harold C. "Light Opera Stages Vagabond King With a Royal Air", The New York Times, December 11, 1975, p. 58
  9. News: Soloski . Alexis . Joan Lader Keeps Broadway in Tune . 12 June 2024 . The New York Times . 7 February 2024.
  10. Book: Melton . Joan . Singing in Musical Theatre: The Training of Singers and Actors . August 7, 2007 . Allworth . 978-1581154825 .
  11. Web site: Working in the Theatre: Vocal Coach . American Theatre Wing . 30 June 2021 . video . June 27, 2018.
  12. News: Gussow . Mel . For Betty Buckley, a Large Offstage Cast . 29 June 2021 . The New York Times . December 18, 1997.
  13. News: Dziemianowicz . Joe . Why Patti LuPone, Donna Murphy and Cynthia Erivo love Tony-honored Broadway vocal coach Joan Lader: The Joe D Show . 29 June 2021 . New York Daily News . May 13, 2016.
  14. Web site: Gans . Andrew . Diva Talk: Chatting with Wicked and Rags Star Eden Espinosa, Plus a "Dreamgirls" Preview . Playbill . 30 June 2021 . December 1, 2006.
  15. Web site: Fierstein . Harvey . Becoming a Woman, or How Edna Gets Born . Playbill . May 8, 2003.
  16. News: Paulson . Michael . Solving the 6 Biggest Mysteries of This Broadway Season . 29 June 2021 . The New York Times . May 15, 2019.
  17. News: Dawes . Amy . Anne Hathaway on the luck and pluck that aided her in 'Les Misérables' . 29 June 2021 . Los Angeles Times . January 31, 2013.
  18. News: Soloski . Alexis . Joan Lader Keeps Broadway in Tune . 12 June 2024 . The New York Times . 7 February 2024.
  19. News: Seckerson . Edward . By Dawn's Bright Light . https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220609/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/by-dawn-s-bright-light-1330059.html . 2022-06-09 . subscription . live . 29 June 2021 . The Independent . July 22, 1996.
  20. News: Fleming . Jon . On a New Road . 29 June 2021 . Tampa Bay Times . September 30, 2005.
  21. News: Soloski . Alexis . Joan Lader Keeps Broadway in Tune . 12 June 2024 . The New York Times . 7 February 2024.
  22. Web site: Cabaret - Production Team . Playbill.com . 12 June 2024.
  23. Web site: Joan Lader . IMDB . 29 June 2021.
  24. Web site: 2021 Master Teacher Bios . YoungArts.org . 29 June 2021.
  25. Web site: Marshall . Amy Milgrub . School of Theatre alumna earns Tony Award for work as vocal coach . Penn State News . 29 June 2021.
  26. Web site: 2016 Tony Award Honors for Excellence . Tony Awards YouTube Channel . 30 June 2021.
  27. Book: Jahn . Anthony . The Singer's Guide to Complete Vocal Health . August 2013 . Oxford University Press . 9780195374032 .

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