Ep. 57: Confessions of a voice & performance coach (and a SPECIAL announcement)
Melissa shares one of her most vulnerable moments as a voice & performance coach, which also sparked a 10-year journey into a developing...
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May 23
Ep. 55: Letting go of "perfect" singing with Christina Kent & Megan Durham
Vocal health professionals and singing teachers, Christina Kent and Megan Durham, join Melissa for a heartfelt cafecito, encouraging us...
May 15
Ep. 54: Anxiety - My Superpower
Get ready to cozy up with Melissa as she shares her candid journey in this encore interview with Laura Seipert, the music therapist and...
Apr 24
Ep. 51: Creating your own artistic opportunities with Jennifer Pyle
Do you feel like doors are slamming in your face? Buckle up and be inspired by Melissa's guest, Jennifer Pyle - actress, producer, and...
Apr 19
Ep. 50: Prepping NOW for summer gigs
Gear up for summer gigs - from sprucing up your promo materials to expanding your network, leveraging social media, and thinking of...
Apr 11
Ep. 49: Dealing with difficult directors & doing theatre differently with Sarah Joy Kane
Join Melissa & Sarah Joy Kane, a seasoned theatre pro, as they spill the beans on dealing with tricky directors and shaking up the...
Apr 3
Ep. 48: Artistically blooming where you're planted with Chloe Youtsey
Melissa sits down with the incredibly talented jazz singer, songwriter, and winner of the Z Theater's 2023 Proteus Music Contest, Chloe...
Mar 29
Ep. 47: Trust your artistic instincts
Are you having a hard time believing that you're capable of achieving your artistic goals as a performing vocalist? Where is that coming...
Mar 22
Ep. 46: ESPRESSO - Loosening up our low notes
Join Melissa for a quick episode packed with easy exercises to strengthen your lower vocal range. Plus, she's got a Swiftie-inspired POP...
Mar 7
Ep. 45: How to be your own voice coach
Take charge and start taking care of your living instrument by following these easy steps. Break free from vocal constraints and discover...
Mar 1
Ep. 44: What's the big deal with belting?
Grab a cup and join Melissa as she helps you debunk the myths that have been holding back your vocal potential. From revealing that...
Feb 15
Ep. 42: The Super Bowl moment that will ignite your performance passion
Get ready for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what I'm calling the most powerful performance of this year's BIG GAME! In this...
Feb 9
Ep. 41: WHY NOT? Voice training in your 50's with Heather Birdsill
Discover the transformative journey of voice training in your 50s with special guest Heather Birdsill, a hobby singer turned stage...
Feb 1
Ep. 40: WHY NOT? Living your best cruise entertainer life with Jordan Douglas Ellis
Seasoned professional and recording artist, Jordan Douglas Ellis, joins Melissa for a cafecito to share the challenges of cruise ship...
Nov 30, 2023
Ep. 35: Voice dysphoria & the inner critic with Monti Bianchi Performance Wellness
Elisa Monti, PhD, and Stephanie Bianchi, MT-BC, FAMI of Monti Bianchi Performance Wellness, help us dismantle the inner critic that...
Nov 15, 2023
Ep. 34: Embracing change in your singing career
A super honest, vulnerable, but empowering time - sharing my personal story & evolution from worship leader to a gigging stage performer,...
Nov 9, 2023
Ep. 33: Restaurant gig contracts - the DO's & DON'T's
Ready to start gigging? How do I make sure I get paid? What if THEY cancel on me? Take a listen for how to begin booking and protect...
Nov 1, 2023
Ep. 32: 5 things you can do NOW for your holiday gigs
Get ready NOW so that you can get booked! Melissa shares some practical tips on how to get out there and perform with passion this...
Oct 25, 2023
Ep. 31: The singer's self-care for the winter blues
Sharing some practical ways you can nurture and care for your voice, mind, body, and soul during the winter months. Don't forget to...
Oct 11, 2023
Ep. 30: Lessons from a Latina artist with Valerie Morales
Latin recording artist, radio host, and songwriter, Valerie Morales, joins Melissa for a cafecito to chat about the life lessons from her...
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