I grew up in the midwest and studied music my entire life. I graduated with a degree in opera performance and started writing songs my senior year in college. Instead of going to graduate school, I decided to move to Los Angeles to make it in music and got signed to RCA records in 2001. I have enjoyed a 20-year career making records and touring and writing music! I had my first kiddo, Ronen, in 2008, where I went from a full-time touring, writing and performing musician to part-time musician and stay at home mommy. I had my daughter in 2011.
In 2017, I started my own performing arts school called Something Like a Voice Lesson. We offer Classical Voice Lessons, Contemporary Voice Lessons, Songwriting Coaching, Piano, Music production, Artist Development, Performance Coaching, Audition Coaching and MUCH more. We have singers and musicians in twelve countries around the world. I still perform with my students live and am currently writing a vocal pedagogy book called “The Charlotte Martin Vocal Method.”
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My son Ronen is 13 and my daughter is 11
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I’ve been in music since I was four years old! I love it and am still doing it!
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Sushi Nakata and The Monrovian
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
5 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Gina Ammon
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Prince Edward Island because I’m an Anne of Green Gables Fan!
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Ozark
Q: What advice would you give to people?
When people go low, go high! Take the high road always! Kindness!
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
To one day find my person!
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
The Cure
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Kattywompus – The Doll Shop/Toy Store that closed in the pandemic
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative, with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Tori Amos – I’m a big fan…probably Peach Cafe
Q: What is your favorite thing about Monrovia or something unique about our community that you like?
The people are super kind, and there’s always parking.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
I see myself in Monrovia, still making music and teaching people how to make their own.
Q: Even for friends or family, what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I was Miss Teen Illinois hahahahahaha
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Zion National Park
Q: What is your favorite month? Favorite holiday? And what is the best single day on the calendar?
Thanksgiving! By far! Eat myself to sleep and then do it again!
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Sushi Nakata
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
Gina, my friend…and my mom.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Lavender
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
My kids, my piano, and where love is…lots of love.
