Passionate Performer Podcast

Melissa shares one of her most vulnerable moments as a voice & performance coach, which also sparked a 10-year journey into a developing a method that helps singers show up and perform the way they'v…

Celebrating PRIDE with trans voice coach & artist, Chris Gallego. You'll be inspired and motivated by Chris's journey and the wonderful work happening inside her studio. It's a thoughtful and fun caf…

Vocal health professionals and singing teachers, Christina Kent and Megan Durham, join Melissa for a heartfelt cafecito, encouraging us to examine how we've become trapped as "performing perfectionis…

Get ready to cozy up with Melissa as she shares her candid journey in this encore interview with Laura Seipert, the music therapist and host of The Mindful Voice Teacher podcast! Melissa dives into h…

One of our first Cafecito guests is BACK with a brand new book! Voice teacher and now author, Gabriel Weiner, shares a café with Melissa to continue an important conversation on why we're OVERTHINKIN…

We're celebrating Mental Health Awareness month, as we delve into the inspiring world of Kevin Simmons, affectionately known as the Singing SLP. Kevin's innovative approach to speech-language patholo…

Do you feel like doors are slamming in your face? Buckle up and be inspired by Melissa's guest, Jennifer Pyle - actress, producer, and co-owner of BAB on 3 Productions. Frustrated with waiting to get…

Melissa's gonna help you gear up for summer gigs - from sprucing up your promo materials to expanding your network, leveraging social media, and thinking of non-traditional places to perform. Let's m…

Join Melissa & Sarah Joy Kane, a seasoned theatre pro, as they spill the beans on dealing with tricky directors and shaking up the theatre scene. Sarah's got the lowdown on navigating those tough dir…

Melissa sits down with the incredibly talented jazz singer, songwriter, and winner of the Z Theater's 2023 Proteus Music Contest, Chloe Youtsey, for a heartfelt chat about her musical journey. From t…

Are you having a hard time believing that you're capable of achieving your artistic goals as a performing vocalist?Where is that coming from? Melissa's going to help you get to the heart of those tho…

Join Melissa for a quick episode packed with easy exercises to strengthen your lower vocal range. Plus, she's got a Swiftie-inspired POP SONG PRACTICE session for you to sing along with.

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Take charge and start taking care of your living instrument by following these easy steps. Break free from vocal constraints and discover the tools to unlock your full potential, cultivating an authe…

Grab a cup and join Melissa as she helps you debunk the myths that have been holding back your vocal potential. From revealing that belting isn't just about cranking up the volume to dispelling the i…

Instead of getting stuck in the despair of rejection, Melissa will guide you through the process of discovering and solidifying your artistic identity. Embrace the power of self-discovery, authentici…

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 episode, we break down the halftime moment that's got everyone buz…

Discover the transformative journey of voice training in your 50s with special guest Heather Birdsill, a hobby singer turned stage enthusiast who discovered the joy of singing as self-care with Melis…

Seasoned professional and recording artist, Jordan Douglas Ellis, joins Melissa for a cafecito to share the challenges of cruise ship contracts, to the highs of dropping his first single, and the int…

Join us on a transformative journey with Amber Mogg Cathey, the award-winning voice teacher and founder of Evolve Vocal Studio. In this episode, Amber shares her remarkable story of navigating massiv…

Settle in for a cozy chat with Melissa and the Budget Bestie, Jordan van Zyl. They dish on Jordan's awesome journey from music therapist to financial coach and music teacher. Get ready for some real …