“I’ve had the privilege of working with Melissa over the last 10 years. As a singer who has struggled to validate and be confident in my voice, Melissa’s guidance has changed the way I think about my instrument, my body, and who I am as a person. Melissa’s spiritual awareness and intuitiveness sets her apart from other vocal coaches, as she is fully aware that the spirit has just as much influence on the instrument as the body and technique. Being tapped into my chronic illness and pain as well as past trauma, she has coached me on how to access parts of my voice that I wasn’t aware of. She encouraged me not to fight for my notes because I already own them, to know that the gift I have is enough, and that my body is a safe space to be present in. She created a space where joy, frustration, tears, and silence were all welcomed and valued. She has helped me recognize how powerful my words are (in song and speech) in creating the reality I desire. Her influence on my artistic , spiritual, and mental health journey is a gift that has made me not only a more intentional artist but a better human being.”
