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Passionate Performer Podcast

¡Hola! I’m Melissa V. Cartwright - Latin singer, songwriter, actress, voice coach, and passionate performer just like you. Over the past 25 years, I’ve navigated the ups and downs of life as both a hobby and professional vocalist—and I’m still at it. In this podcast, we’ll tackle the challenges we face - from forgotten lyrics and shaky nerves to vocal fatigue and booking gigs.

Think of me as your voice coach and partner-in-crime, here to help you problem solve so that you shine and show up as the best version of yourself. We’re in this TOGETHER, so grab your café or put me in your headphones. Let’s take the next right step toward performing with freedom, confidence, and JOY.

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
25 minutes
Episodes
77
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Ep. 37: WHY NOT? Life after a vocal injury with Kerri Ho

Ep. 37: WHY NOT? Life after a vocal injury with Kerri Ho

Australian vocal coach & artist Kerri Ho, shares her confident comeback story after healing from vocal nodules, how she’s singing better than ever, headlining her own shows, and encouraging other sin…

00:41:29  |   Thu 11 Jan 2024
Ep. 36: ESPRESSO - A New Year’s blessing for the singer

Ep. 36: ESPRESSO - A New Year’s blessing for the singer

Fill your encouragement cup as Melissa closes out this year and shares a special New Year's blessing over you as a singer, no matter what your artistic season looks like.


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00:07:37  |   Thu 28 Dec 2023
Ep. 35: Voice dysphoria & the inner critic with Monti Bianchi Performance Wellness

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 influences our performance mindset and talk us through how we can t…

00:42:21  |   Thu 30 Nov 2023
Ep. 34: Embracing change in your singing career

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, and what it means to reignite my performance passion!


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00:26:25  |   Wed 15 Nov 2023
Ep. 33: Restaurant gig contracts - the DO’s & DON’T’s

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 yourself & your art.


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00:20:50  |   Thu 09 Nov 2023
Ep. 32: 5 things you can do NOW for your holiday gigs

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 holiday season.


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00:20:45  |   Thu 02 Nov 2023
Ep. 31: The singer’s self-care for the winter blues

Ep. 31: The singer’s self-care for the winter blues

Sharing some practical ways you can nurture your voice, mind, body, and soul during the winter months.


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00:29:47  |   Thu 26 Oct 2023
Ep. 30: Lessons from a Latina artist with Valerie Morales

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 music career and encouraging women in today’s industry.


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00:30:22  |   Thu 12 Oct 2023
Ep. 29: La importancia de entrenar nuestras voces con Bruno Fariña

Ep. 29: La importancia de entrenar nuestras voces con Bruno Fariña

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this special episode, all in español! Maestro de canto, Bruno Fariña, se une a Melissa en un cafecito informativo para animarnos a cuidar nuestra salud vocal y …

00:39:37  |   Thu 05 Oct 2023
Ep. 28: ESPRESSO - A voice lesson in español

Ep. 28: ESPRESSO - A voice lesson in español

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a sneak peek inside the COMIENZA A CANTAR min-program and learn to belt out Marc Anthony's hit, "Vivir Mi Vida".


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00:06:06  |   Thu 28 Sep 2023
Ep. 27: How to fill your artistic cup

Ep. 27: How to fill your artistic cup

Ep. 27: How to fill your artistic cup


As performing artists, we pour our very essence into our music, but how do we not lose ourselves in the process? Melissa shares some ways to protect your artis…

00:21:37  |   Thu 21 Sep 2023
Ep. 26: Living the DREAM with Mark & Bethany Smith

Ep. 26: Living the DREAM with Mark & Bethany Smith

Artists, playwrights, and theatre owners, Mark & Bethany Smith, talk about seeing their dreams become a reality over the past 17 years and give us the scoop on the world premiere of their original sh…

00:40:52  |   Tue 05 Sep 2023
Ep. 25: ESPRESSO - My favorite breathing exercise

Ep. 25: ESPRESSO - My favorite breathing exercise

Push play and BREATHE with Melissa, calming your nervous system and getting you ready to perform with freedom.


This exercise is featured in the START SINGING™ & COMIENZA A CANTAR mini-programs. Get…

00:04:51  |   Thu 24 Aug 2023
Ep. 24: Crafting your set list

Ep. 24: Crafting your set list

You booked the gig! Now what? Melissa shows you 3 easy ways you can begin putting together a set list that reflects who you are as an artist and how to engage your audience!


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00:14:27  |   Thu 17 Aug 2023
Ep. 23: Helping women thrive in the music biz with Mark Thress

Ep. 23: Helping women thrive in the music biz with Mark Thress

Voice coach, artist, and co-founder of New Roots Nashville, Mark Thress, discusses the exciting opportunities happening for young women emerging as professional artists in the music industry.


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00:32:33  |   Thu 03 Aug 2023
Ep. 22: ESPRESSO - Successful Stage Stories

Ep. 22: ESPRESSO - Successful Stage Stories

It’s an espresso shot of encouragement for your day with 4 real-life success stories from singers who share how they overcame adversity, have grown confident on stage, and how they’re living the drea…

00:12:36  |   Wed 26 Jul 2023
Ep. 21: Surviving a 4-hour gig

Ep. 21: Surviving a 4-hour gig

The mental, vocal, and logistical preparation needed to successfully perform your big shows and how to troubleshoot the challenges along the way. Don't forget to follow & leave a review! Got any que…
00:22:49  |   Thu 13 Jul 2023
Ep. 20: Post-performance thoughts

Ep. 20: Post-performance thoughts

Melissa gives you 3 things to guide the way you evaluate your performances without going down the path of self-deprecation.


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00:18:09  |   Thu 06 Jul 2023
Ep. 19: Q&A: Always feeling nervous, last-minute auditions & phlegm reduction

Ep. 19: Q&A: Always feeling nervous, last-minute auditions & phlegm reduction

Answering your questions and a special summer announcement!


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00:15:22  |   Wed 14 Jun 2023
Ep. 18: ESPRESSO - My favorite vocal warmup

Ep. 18: ESPRESSO - My favorite vocal warmup

A mini-voice lesson where Melissa shows you all of the ways you can customize this warmup to help you sing the songs you love!


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00:14:00  |   Thu 08 Jun 2023
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