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Favorite Albums

  • "Sticky Fingers"
  • The Rolling Stones
  • "Sheryl Crow"
  • Sheryl Crow
  • "Aerosmith"
  • Toys In the Attic
  • "Otis Blue"
  • Otis Redding
  • "Pearl"
  • Janis Joplin

Favorite Songs

  • ""

Favorite Artists

  • The Rolling Stones
  • Heart
  • Aerosmith
  • Bonnie Raitt
  • Otis Redding

Melinda

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

About Melinda

Not many singers rock. And with a voice that is truly unmistakable, blending blues and rock while remaining beautiful and raw at the same time, Melinda does just that. Growing up in the steel city of Pittsburgh, Melinda first started performing with notable local musicians at the early age of 15. They recognized her natural talent and innate knowledge of rock and blues music that was rare in someone so young. She quickly became a staple throughout Pittsburgh’s hidden and diverse blues jams where her roots were established. Soon a voice told her it was time to take the next step. She moved to Boston, MA after receiving the World Scholarship at Berklee College of Music. There she was selected by the voice department to perform in the prestigious Singers Showcase and was the recipient of The Aerosmith Endowment Award. While in Boston, Melinda was also a member of the all girl rock band Mass Ave, which received major interest from Epic Records. Now, Melinda is making a mark with her own name and sound. Her latest single “The Hard Way,” which was co-written and produced by Grammy winning producer/songwriter Kevin Bowe (Jonny Lang, Etta James, Lynyrd Skynyrd) is just a preview of what’s to come on her new EP planned for release in 2009. In her music you can hear elements of the great artists that inspired her along the way such as The Rolling Stones, Heart, Sheryl Crow, and Aerosmith. “I view singing not as hitting all the right notes but as hitting the audiences heart with honesty and passion that comes straight from the soul.” .

Lessons & Articles By Melinda

Don’t Have A Band? Then Find A Blues Jam!
By Melinda

Melinda shares some great advice for musicians looking for an outlet to perform… the local blues jam. Just about every major city has got one, and there’s few better places to really hone your skills…

February 23, 2009 on 3:41 pm | In Articles, Philosophies & Perspectives under , , , , , , | No Comments |

Vocal Health
By Melinda

Don’t think about having that cup of coffee if you’re a vocalist and haven’t learned what kind of effect it can have on your singing. Learn this and much more about maintaining the health of your voice.

July 25, 2008 on 9:39 pm | In Articles, Musician's Health, Vocals under , , , , | No Comments |

The New Face Of Press Kits
By Melinda

Getting the attention of future fans is one thing, getting the attention of managers, label owners, and music execs is another. Learn a bit about Press Kits and how their being reinvented online.

July 18, 2008 on 7:23 pm | In Articles, Music Business, Promotion & Marketing under , , , , | No Comments |

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Profession: Performer, Producer, & Songwriter
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