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GāDAY! IāM MEL (She/Her).
IāM A JAZZ SINGER/SONGWRITER & MINDSET COACHĀ HELPING SINGERS REDEFINE FEARĀ AND UNLOCK THEIR FULL CREATIVE & VOCAL POTENTIAL & BEST LIVES.
I teach singers to love their voices, step into their power, and turn their creative dreams into reality.
Fearless Singer is my mantra, my mission, and my community.
Itās aspirational, but itās also grounded in the very real inner work that comes with singing, making music, and putting creative projects out into the world.
While the process is deeply rewarding, it can be scaryābloody scary!Ā
Thatās where Fearless Singer comes in.
I created this space to help singers like YOU move through fear, find your voice, and let it take you to places youāve only dreamed of.
Fearless Singer is about this simple truth: We can all sing, and we mustāfor the benefit of our hearts, souls, and the world around us.
But Iāll be honestāI didnāt always believe that about myself.
For a long time, fear held me back. Fear of being judged. Fear of not being āgood enough.ā Fear of the spotlight.
Seven years ago, I made the choice to redefine fearānot as something that cripples us, but as an emotion that can empower, guide, and propel us.
I left the corporate worldāand later my high school teaching careerāand committed to my dream of becoming a professional singer. Iāve never looked back.
My StoryĀ
I was born in Bundaberg (hence the sugar cane photo!) and raised on a soundtrack of Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, and 80s Greek pop music blaring from my family stereo.
The moment I knew I wanted to be a singer was when my Dad bought me a Nina Simone cassette tape at age seven.
Her dark, glorious tone and the soul-stirring magic of her music captivated me. I knew I wanted to make music for the rest of my life.
But like so many of us, doubt crept in. Instead of chasing my dream, I pursued āsafeā careers that gave me a sense of security and importance. But no matter how high I climbed the corporate ladder, something was missing.
My life became a series of radical changes as I worked to find my way back to myself:
āļø I quit my job in the public service.
ā¾ I moved to London, sang in a 60s garage band, and traveled through Europe.
āļø I taught English in Shanghai.
ā¾ I returned to Australia to study jazz at the Queensland Conservatorium.
āļø I left my high school teaching career as a Music and Drama teacher.
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Now, I perform nationally and internationally as a soul jazz singer. I also sing in Greek as part of my Girl From Greece project.
I hold a Master of Music and postgraduate qualifications in vocal pedagogy and education.
Through self-inquiry, EFT and NLP, Iāve learned to combine my talents to be of service to the worldāand Iāve achieved some incredible milestones, including:
ā” Co-producing and performing in two sold-out shows at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) for the Nana Mouskouri Tribute Concert.Ā
ā” Growing Fearless Singer into Australiaās leading Mindset Coaching & Community for Singers, providing empowering performance opportunities through Fearless Singer Showcases and Jazz Jams.
ā” Launching and running the Fearless Singer Membership & Mentorship, with over 500 singers coached and supported.
ā” Hosting the Fearless Singer Podcast, sharing insights, tips, and inspiration to help singers thriveānow with over 1,000 downloads and counting.
ā” Producing jazz and soul performances across Meanjin, Queensland & globally, including my Girl From Greece and Little Mel projects.
Fearless Singer: Coaching & CommunityĀ
Fearless Singer is about more than singingāitās about personal and creative transformation.
Iāve watched my clients step onto stages they never thought possible, write songs they were too scared to share, and create magic they didnāt think they were capable of.
In 2024, I had clients headline festivals, produce albums, put on one-woman shows, publish books, and score residencies.
We also hosted 20 Fearless Singer Showcases and Jazz Jams over the last couple of years, with some of our Fearless Singers performing for the very first time!
Fearless Singer Coaching is all about mindset.
Because the truth is, mindset is EVERYTHING when youāre a singer.
I often joke that singers signed up for the role to expedite their spiritual evolution. Itās trueāsinging pushes us to face our fears, embrace vulnerability, and grow in ways we never imagined.
But hereās the thing: fear doesnāt have to hold you back. You can work with it, transform it, and turn it into your greatest ally.
Thatās what Fearless Singer is all aboutāhelping you fall in love with your voice, your story, and your creative potential.
Join the Fearless Singer CommunityĀ
Fearless Singer is a space where youāll feel inspired, supported, and connected as you unlock your full creative potential.
Whether youāre stepping onto the stage for the first time or dreaming of headlining a festival, Fearless Singer will help you make it happen.
Much love to you!
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