ABOUT
I grew up in a musical family. I was raised in Harmony with my parents and siblings. We would play at the state fair , church events and nursing homes. Through out grade school I was in vocal music. Sadly after high school, I couldn't afford collage , and put it in my head somehow that music wasn't something to be pursued as a career choice, so for the next 15 years I spent my life in the corporate world. I always enjoyed music in my spare time, making up harmony parts to solo artists I would hear on the radio, sing at the the local K. bar, write my own songs, play them to friends and family, but it was never enough. Now in my mid 30's I feel that I am going to miss my calling if I don't try to persue my music career in some way. I have sang back ground vocals on 3 Christian albums, and one Country. And would love to help an artist in the studio with harmony, writing, and back up vocals. I can also write little jingles, and can change my voice to most styles and generas.
- Screen name:
- Melissa Petrone
- Member since:
- Jan 26 2015
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 30
- Gigs played:
- 10 to 50
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
So many,
Doris day
Mary J. Blige
Adele
Lord
Cat Stevens
Simon and Garfunkle
Crosby Stills and Nash
Ben Howard
Jim Croce
Joss Stone
Sarah McLachlan
Jewel
Anna Nalick
Norah Jones
Andrew Bird
Jack Johnson
Leonard Cohen
Shannon Saunders
Gwen Stefani
Iron and wine
The Beatles
Rhye
Mazy Star
Skylar Grey
Bonnie Raitt
Frank Sinatra
Bat king cole
Joni Mitchell
Anything Broadway
Julie Andrews
And so many more
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist:
- Advanced
- Vocalist - Soprano:
- Advanced
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Vocals
Microphone
Learning Guitar
