Cafecito with the Coach

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. Don't forget to follow & leave a review! Got any questions or things you'd like to discuss on the podcast? Send me a message on Instagram or visit our podcast page: https://www.mvcperformance.com/podcast REFERENCES & SOURCES: Ep. 24: Cra...

Sharing some practical ways you can nurture your voice, mind, body, and soul during the winter months. Don't forget to follow & leave a review! Got any questions or things you'd like to discuss on the podcast? Send me a message on Instagram or visit our podcast page: https://www.mvcperformance.com/podcast REFERENCES & SOURCES: Mayo Clinic: SAD information Dr. Anita Phillips Rayvox...

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. Don't forget to follow & leave a review! Got any questions or things you'd like to discuss on the podcast? Send me a message on Instagram or visit our podcast page: https://www.mvcperformance.co...

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 como motivarnos a seguir explorando nuestras voces. Visit our podcast page: https://www.mvcperformance.com/podcast REFERENCES & SOURCES: Bruno Fariña www.brunofarina.com Instagram: @brunofarinaok C...

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". Visit our podcast page: https://www.mvcperformance.com/podcast REFERENCES & SOURCES: COMIENZA A CANTAR mini-curso en español https://www.mvcperformance.com/comienzaacantar "Vivir Mi Vida" by Marc Anthony Follow @mvcperfo...

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 artistic energy, feel rejuvenated, and help you perform with passion. Visit our podcast page: https://www.mvcperformance.com/podcast REFERENCES & SOURCES: Ep. 26: Living the DREAM with Mark & Bethany...

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 show, Pelagius The New Musical. REFERENCES & SOURCES: The Legacy Theatre & show tickets http://www.thelegacytheatre.org Pelagius A New Musical September 8 - 17 Tyrone, GA at The Legacy Theatr...

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 started at https://www.mvcperformance.com . REFERENCES & SOURCES: Follow @mvcperformance on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & YouTube https://www.mvcperformance.com Don't forget to follow &a...

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! Don't forget to follow & leave a review! Got any questions or things you'd like to discuss on the podcast? Send me a message on Instagram, and let's chat. REFERENCES & SOURCES: Download your FREE 7 DAYS TO...

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. Don't forget to follow & leave a review! Got any questions or things you'd like to discuss on the podcast? Send me a message on Instagram, and let's chat. REFERENCES & SOURCES: NEW ROOTS N...

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 dream. Don't forget to follow & leave a review! Got any questions or things you'd like to discuss on the podcast? Send me a message on Instagram, and let's chat. REFERENCES & SOURCES: S...

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 questions or things you'd like to discuss on the podcast? Send me a message on Instagram, and let's chat. REFERENCES & SOURCES: RECLAIM THE STAGE Workshop July 17 - August 12 Register here: https://www.mvc...

Melissa gives you 3 things to guide the way you evaluate your performances without going down the path of self-deprecation. Don't forget to follow & leave a review! Got any questions or things you'd like to discuss on the podcast? Send me a message on Instagram, and let's chat. REFERENCES & SOURCES: RECLAIM THE STAGE Workshop July 17 - August 12 Register here: https://www.mvcpe...

Answering your questions and a special summer announcement! Don't forget to follow & leave a review! Got any questions or things you'd like to discuss on the podcast? Send me a message on Instagram, and let's chat. REFERENCES & SOURCES: From Anxious To Unstoppable E-course https://www.mvcperformance.com/singwithconfidence Download your FREE 7 DAYS TO THE STAGE Journal when you...

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! Don't forget to follow & leave a review! Got any questions or things you'd like to discuss on the podcast? Send me a message on Instagram, and let's chat. REFERENCES & SOURCES: Resono SOVT Straw Enter code MVCPERFORMANCE for 10% off https://www.rayvox.c...

Vocal instructor & life coach, Renee Maranan, helps discouraged artists get back on the path towards courageous singing and feeling like themselves when they do. Don't forget to follow & leave a review! Got any questions or things you'd like to discuss on the podcast? Send me a message on Instagram and let's chat. REFERENCES & SOURCES: Renee Maranan https://www.reneemaranan...

Clinical psychologist, singer, dancer, and long-time friend of Melissa's joins this cafecito to help us understand the science of "zoning out" during a performance and how we work on remaining present, fully enjoying ourselves and the audience when we sing. Don't forget to follow & leave a review! Got any questions or things you'd like to discuss on the podcast? Send me a message on Instagram and...

Ep. 15: Being a mindful mompreneur with Lauren Ireland Canadian-based voice coach & owner of Singsana, Lauren Ireland, joins Melissa for a cafecito to talk about running multiple businesses, music directing, why mindset is so important to us as teachers and singers, and how she balances her personal & professional life. Don't forget to follow & leave a review! Got any questions or...

In this special Mother's Day episode, Melissa has a conversation with her daughters about the realities of navigating their parent-child/teacher-student relationship. Is it like having a "momager"? Do they ever want to train with someone else? What are some of the perks? Don't forget to follow & leave a review! REFERENCES & SOURCES: https://www.mvcperformance.com Follow @...

Mindset, performance anxiety, and career coach, Keziah Grace, encourages listeners with her singing story and how she's helping performers work through their anxiety to show up as the unstoppable singers they've always dreamed of. Keziah will be sharing her tools & techniques in our Sing with Confidence online class: From Anxious to Unstoppable, Wednesday, May 31 at 10:00 am EST. Save...

Performing artists invest in honing their craft – from voice lessons, programs, and classes – there are so many resources at our disposal! Melissa breaks down the benefits of different types of training and how you can get the most of the each one. Don't forget to follow & leave a review! Got any questions or things you'd like to discuss on the podcast? Click here to book your FREE 15-...

When it comes to booking shows and performing professionally, how do we protect ourselves from burnout, even when we have the career we've always dreamed of? Melissa shares some mental, vocal & logistical self-care tips to help us establish healthy boundaries. Don't forget to follow & leave a review! Got any questions or things you'd like to discuss on the podcast? Click here t...

From Austin, TX, voice teacher & professional artist, Sydney Burris shares what it means to come back to the music that nurtures her “inner child," how she encourages singers to find their true selves, and what led her to create a cartoon series with her band. You can also watch our interview on YouTube. REFERENCES & SOURCES: Sydney Burris Website @singingwsydney on Instagram Goons Ba...

Episode 9: Taking risks with Shawn Cartwright Melissa teams up with her husband, Shawn Cartwright, a singer, musician, former worship minister, and the new CEO of Cartwright Creative Craftworks, to discuss the importance of taking risks in your art & career. You can also watch our interview on YouTube . REFERENCES & SOURCES: Cartwright Creative Craftworks Follow Shawn on Instagram & Ti...

Episode 8: 10 Creative women I'm obsessed with (and you will be, too) Melissa celebrates the women who have and currently influence her career, art, and personal health & well-being. From recording arts, voice coaching, mental health, and even fashion, you'll become a fast fan of these influential ladies. Check them out in the sources below. REFERENCES & SOURCES: Isobel Anderson ht...