Testimonials

"Perhaps the best words I can use to describe Melyssa are caring, hardworking, and focused. She sticks by you until you produce beautiful sounds that you never knew you could create. Former teachers taught me with strict disapproval and harsh words, resulting in feelings of defeat and fear. I started to loathe solos and began feeling disheartened about my future in music. Melyssa changed all that through her caring approach to teaching. I currently feel confident and happy about my voice and look forward to my voice lessons ... I have never left her lesson without a feeling of accomplishment. I always feel like I've fixed any vocal problems I came with, and that I've obtained tools to help myself later. I can't put into words how satisfied I am with my voice now. Melyssa helped me reach down, discover, bring out, and polish my true voice."
- Lydia Nor, lead singer for Laguna!

"In my first lesson with Melyssa, I went up an octave. She has taught me breath control, tone placement and pronunciation among other things ... Not only is Melyssa an excellent teacher, she is a fabulous caring person who has motivated me to continue to improve my voice and stage presence. She has helped me come from being a shy shower singer (who cringed at the thought of singing in front of someone) to becoming a strong vocalist who recently had no problem harmonizing in an informal audition with the James Brown back-up singers."
- Cindy K, lead singer for Bullitproof

"Since I have started working with Melyssa, I have been amazed at how much my voice has grown with clarity. Melyssa inspires me, not only with her beautiful voice and talent, but with her unique ability to pull the best out of her students and to teach with sincerity and humor. I am thankful to have found her!" - - Malissia Woodall, singer/songwriter (photo right)

"At first I studied vocals only so I could sing and play accoustic songs for my own enjoyment - then Melyssa found me! She encouraged and supported me to go beyond my comfort zone ... This gave me a new appreciation and pride in my voice. Now, although I still enjoy playing accoustic guitar, I consider my voice as my primary instrument which stands solidly on it's own. Masterful at identifying the special characteristics and idiosyncracies of each student's voice, Melyssa understands the vocal teaching tools necessary to bring out the best in each individual's voice ... She's worked hard to cultivate her strong and beautiful soprano voice, so she understands the unique challenges of being a student of voice. Her unwavering committment is rare, and I feel blessed and fortunate to have the opportunity to study with her."
- Rod Overman, lead singer for Joe DaddyO Swing

"I have worked with Melyssa for a little over a year. Aside from her extensive knowledge of the voice and her talent as a singer, Melyssa has the rare qualities of an excellent teacher. As a student, you feel that Melyssa continually pushes you to progress as a singer yet at the same time she makes you feel comfortable with the many challenges that arise in learning vocal technique. She has an optimism that is infectious and inspires her students to keep working through their greatest difficulties. Her teaching is creative and tailored to each students needs and concerns. I have only good things to say about my experiences with Melyssa as my teacher and as far as my singing is concerned, I owe her a million thanks for the progress that I have made in the last year."
- Jessica Logan, lead singer/bassist for Zazou (photo left)

"I had just about given up all hope of ever getting my true voice back into shape after spending several years "yelling" with a contemporary gospel choir. I first came to Melyssa trying to see if there was anything left in my voice that we could work on....all I can say is WOW!! Melyssa is an OUTSTANDING teacher, coach and friend. Other vocal studios try to make all of their students sound the same, but Melyssa is able to work with each of us on our individual strengths and weaknesses, always bringing out the best in us. She is always positive, upbeat, encouraging, honest and open. Thanks to Melyssa's unwavering commitment, I am well on my way, and I never felt or sounded better. She is truly a rare gem!"
- Kimberly Nygren, soprano (photo right)

"When I first came for lessons with Melyssa, I felt discouraged. Despite years of private voice lessons, I was struggling; my singing voice often sounded small and I would become fatigued after singing. Melyssa helped me find my natural voice, which I learned could be relaxed and full. She took time to explain how the voice works from the inside out, which led to a turning point in my understanding of singing and a vast improvement in sound. In my own studio I continue to use the technique that Melyssa taught me, and I now see the same positive results in my students that Melyssa brought out in me. If you want to really learn how to sing, I can�t think of a better teacher."
- Kristen Ramer, opera singer and owner, Kristen Ramer voice studio

"I'll never forget the first thing Melyssa told me upon joining her family of voice students...'You have a great sounding voice, but that's not enough.' Sometimes great teaching is about pushing the right buttons. Natural ability is one thing, but the cultivating of natural ability is what makes a beautiful thing into a special thing. Melyssa has a truly remarkable way of bringing out her students' special gifts. Melyssa was instrumental in helping me to connect character and lyrics to vocal delivery. She also helped me to believe in myself again ... it's why I'm performing again."
- Brian Marshall, songwriter and lead singer for The Brian Marshall Band