Hi, I’m Melia - Musician, Actor, Songwriter, Vocal Coach, Song Leader & Workshop Facilitator.

Through live performance, collaborative music-making, one-on-one vocal coaching and group singing experiences, I support individuals, creatives and communities to reconnect with the power, freedom and joy of their natural voice.

Hi, I’m Melia! Musician, Actor, Songwriter,
Vocal Coach, Song Leader & Workshop Facilitator.

Through live performance, collaborative music-making, vocal coaching and singing experiences, I support individuals, creatives and communities to reconnect with the power, freedom and joy of music and natural voice.

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Music has been the golden thread running through my life for as long as I can remember.

Whether I’m writing songs, performing on stage, diving deep into a character, leading a group in song or working one-on-one with people of all ages and abilities, I’ve seen again and again how music, and exploring our own natural voice, can transform confidence, connection and self-expression.

My work is about inspiring people through music as well as supporting them to reconnect with their own unique voice and feel empowered to use it.

As a trained musician and actor, with extensive experience in Natural Voice practices and collaborative vocal improvisation, my approach to voice work is instinctive, dynamic and playful.

I create spaces where people feel safe to explore, experiment and stretch themselves creatively.

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Music & Performance.

From songwriting, singing and live performance to theatre-making,
creative collaborations and an award-winning children’s band, music and performance continue to shape the way I connect, create and tell stories.

EXPLORE PORTFOLIO

Amalfi Roast.

» CURRENTLY TOURING «

My autobiographical, musical comedy show, packed with original songs, the occasional over-share and sharp observations of life, relationships, motherhood, and the gloriously messy business of being human.

DISCOVER AMALFI ROAST

The Gumboots.

» DEBUT ALBUM OUT NOW «

Our debut album ‘Cos Gumboots Are The Best’ from our award-winning rock'n'roll kids band has fun, quirky, high-energy beats that both kids and their adults can’t get enough of!

CHECK OUT THE GUMBOOTS

Let’s Collaborate!

» GOT AN IDEA BREWING? «

I love working alongside passionate people to bring ideas to life through music and performance. Maybe you need a musician, a songwriter, an actor… let’s chat!

GET IN TOUCH

“Melia Naughton is annoyingly talented. She can sing, compose, and play many instruments, MC and host events, write for and act on the stage. She’s gorgeous and friendly. She makes a lovely carrot cake. And it turns out, she’s very, very funny.”

— SALLY SCHOFIELD, REVIEW OF AMALFI ROAST

“Melia Naughton is annoyingly talented. She can sing, compose, and play many instruments, MC and host events, write for and act on the stage. She’s gorgeous and friendly. She makes a lovely carrot cake. And it turns out, she’s very, very funny.”


— SALLY SCHOFIELD, REVIEW OF AMALFI ROAST

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Voice Work.

From vocal coaching, performance preparation and songwriting support to group workshops, retreats and collaborative music experiences, these offerings are designed to help you reconnect with your voice, build confidence, express yourself more freely and have fun while doing it!

EXPLORE VOICE WORK

Performance Masterclass.

Got an audition, performance, speech, special event on the horizon?

These focused sessions combine practical guidance, experienced vocal coaching and supportive feedback to help you refine and strengthen your material and delivery for clarity and confidence. Perfect for singers, actors, musicians, speakers, presenters, and creative teams.

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One-on-One
Vocal Coaching.

Empowering, playful and supportive 1-1 coaching sessions designed to help you reconnect with your natural voice.

Perfect for anyone wanting to feel more confident using their voice, whether through singing, speaking, performing or simply expressing themselves more fully.

EXPLORE VOCAL COACHING

Workshops & Group Facilitation.

Group singing experiences for corporate or creative workplaces retreats, schools and teams wanting to foster connection, creativity, and confidence through music and voice.

Whether you’re planning a team-building experience, a community event, or an empowering retreat, all workshops can be tailored specifically for your group.

Workshops &
Group Facilitation.

Creative, and uplifting singing experiences for retreats, workplaces, schools and teams wanting to foster connection, creativity, and confidence through music and voice.

Whether you’re planning a community event, an empowering retreat, or a team-building experience, all workshops can be tailored specifically for you and your group.

EXPLORE WORKSHOPS

Why Voice Work Matters.

AND IT’S ABOUT SO MUCH MORE THAN SINGING.

Over the years, I’ve watched people reconnect with their confidence, creativity and parts of themselves they thought they’d lost. People I’ve worked with have told me that voice work has helped them to:

~ Felt more self-assured and vocally confident

~ Learnt material they previously thought was “too hard”

~ Spoken up more confidently in workplaces and meetings

~ Felt more heard in relationships and family life

~ Performed publicly despite long-held fears and anxiety

~ Rediscovered joy, curiosity and trust in their voice

~ Found the confidence to sing publicly for the first time

Why Voice Work Matters.

AND IT’S ABOUT SO MUCH MORE THAN SINGING.

Over the years, I’ve watched people reconnect with their confidence, creativity and parts of themselves they thought they’d lost. People I’ve worked with have told me that voice work has helped them to:

~ Felt more self-assured and vocally confident

~ Learnt material they once thought was “too hard”

~ Spoke up more confidently in meetings

~ Felt more heard in relationships and family life

~ Performed publicly despite fears and anxiety

~ Rediscovered joy, curiosity & trust in their voice

~ Felt confident to sing publicly for the first time

When we reconnect with our voice, something deeper often shifts too.
We begin expressing ourselves more honestly, more courageously
and more fully. Not just in singing, but in life itself.

  • “Melia has limitless charm and talent as a performer - a great singer and writer based in the Northern Rivers. Effortlessly funny, and at home with a musical instrument and an original song! I'm loving seeing Melia create her own shows in that honest, witty and comical style! Melia has contributed to the making of original work at NORPA including as a performer in our 2024 production Wildskin.”

    – JULIAN LOUIS, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR NORPA

  • "I have had the pleasure of working with Melia both as a fellow actor and across multiple productions as a musical theatre director. She is an extraordinarily intuitive, courageous and deeply impassioned performer whose creative instincts are refreshingly original, consistently bringing unexpected perspectives that elevate the work beyond the ordinary."

    — KATE FOSTER - MUSICAL THEATRE DIRECTOR & ACTOR

  • "Melia is an exceptional vocal teacher. Whether she’s accompanying you on piano or guitar, she constantly supports and encourages your growth while helping you find your own unique voice. Her enthusiasm, especially when guiding you through the unknown, is endless, and it has truly helped shape me into a confident and strong vocalist. I’m incredibly grateful for everything I’ve learnt from her throughout the years."

    – ANNIKA STAUTNER, VOCAL COACHING STUDENT

  • "Working alongside Melia is always a pleasure. As a vocal coach, she brings not only exceptional technical knowledge and musicality, but also a positive, encouraging presence that performers easily respond to. Her ability to clearly communicate and build confidence brings out the best in singers making her an invaluable asset."

    — MARGARET CURTIS - MUSICIAN, MUSIC TEACHER & MUSICAL DIRECTOR AT BANGALOW THEATRE COMPANY

  • "My daughter has been working with Melia for nearly five years, and her role has far surpassed that of a vocal coach. As a mentor to a young artist and performer, her real-world guidance and encouragement have been just as valuable as her professional expertise. Melia’s genuine passion for music and the craft brings so much joy and inspiration to every lesson. We are incredibly grateful for the confidence, creativity, and growth Melia has helped nurture over the years, and I cannot recommend her highly enough."

    – SHEREE COMMERFORD - PARENT OF VOCAL COACHING STUDENT

  • "Melia creates a safe, inspiring and productive environment that encourages creativity and growth as a musician. She has played an incredibly important role in helping me discover my own musical voice and path, and I’m so grateful for her guidance, support and encouragement along the way. Melia is genuinely someone I could make music with forever."

    – SUGAR ELSOM - SONGWRITING STUDENT

  • "I had the good fortune to join Melia's Singing Circle and ‘Oh my goodness’ what an extraordinarily dynamic, multi-talented performer she is and the most delightful woman. This is not just a choir, it is an ‘earthy’ experience where we sing acappella with gorgeous harmonies, in a beautiful location. Melia has created a circle of amazing women who gather in a safe space to laugh and make music - it's pure joy & soul food!"

    — NICKY ROWNTREE - SINGING CIRCLE PARTICIPANT

  • "Each week we are greeted by an infectious smile, a twinkle of fun and passionate intent amid a crop of flaming hair: who else could it be but Melia Naughton. Beguiled by a sense of playfulness, we are lured into Melia’s innate journey for perfection. From the very simple opening of our mouths in a gentle hum to embracing movement and unity. From simple to the most complex lyrics, dissonance and harmonies, Melia enthuses a pursuit for excellence in sound, diction and performance. "

    – NICOLA HARRIS - SINGING CIRCLE PARTICIPANT

  • "Melia's weekly Singing Circle gathering has become both a creative and supportive space - a place where many have found the confidence to step into performance and develop their voice. Melia’s thoughtful direction and creativity makes the circle feel really special. It’s a space that nurtures both musical growth and personal connection, I feel incredibly blessed to be part of Melia’s circle."

    – NORAH GEORGE - SINGING CIRCLE PARTICIPANT

  • "I’m glad I was so fortunate to have a piano teacher as endlessly patient, friendly and knowledgeable as Melia. She is not only a highly skilled and professional musician but also a gifted teacher who knows exactly how to bring out the best in her students. I had weekly piano lessons with her for over a year, and she tailored the lessons to my musical interests and encouraged me to push my abilities. She’s so inspiring with her incredible talent! I do intend to resume lessons later this year, knowing that she will help me progress in technique and skill. Thank you, Melia."

    – JULIE STRECKFUSS - PIANO STUDENT

  • "Since starting lessons with Melia over 7 years ago, I have gained so much confidence and discovered so much about my voice. Singing lessons with Melia almost never feel like lessons- they feel like a jam session. She creates such a comfortable and supportive space, allowing and encouraging you to explore new parts of your voice and develop vocal skills and techniques you may never have thought possible. For me, those discoveries soon became my favourite parts of my voice."

    – ANNIKA STAUTNER, VOCAL COACHING STUDENT

Let’s Sing, Together!

Whether you’re joining a weekly Singing Circle, belting out harmonies at Shire Choir or gathering your community for a private event, these experiences are all about connection, creativity and the simple joy of singing together.
No pressure. No perfection. Just music, joy, heart and harmony.

Whether you’re joining a weekly women’s Singing Circle, belting out harmonies at Shire Choir or gathering your community for a private event, these experiences are all about connection, creativity and the simple joy of singing together. No pressure. No perfection. Just music, joy, heart and harmony.

CHECK OUT WHAT'S ON

Shire Choir.

We are all blessed with our own unique instrument,
our voice! So, come and sing your heart out with us.

Since 2018, Shire Choir has been bringing people together across the Northern Rivers through uplifting, feel-good singing experiences that are equal parts harmony, laughter and community. No rehearsals. No solos. No pressure. Just a room full of great humans singing their hearts out, together.

Want to bring Shire Choir to your workplace, retreat, festival or event? We’d love to hear from you.

CHECK OUT SHIRE CHOIR

Women’s Singing Circle.

Together we sing, move, laugh and create through shared voice and spontaneous music-making.

Held weekly in the beautiful Byron hinterland town of Bangalow since 2019, these gatherings are a space for women to explore harmony, improvisation, rhythm and collaborative vocal expression in a relaxed, playful and deeply supportive space.

You don’t need to “be a singer”, just a willingness to show up, share your voice and experience the joy of singing alongside other women.

JOIN A Singing Circle

Let’s Collaborate!

Whether you’ve got a creative idea brewing, you’re looking for vocal coaching, you’d love to bring a singing experience to your community, or you’re simply curious about what happens when a room full of humans sing their hearts out together.

Let’s explore what’s possible.

GET IN TOUCH
EXPLORE VOCAL COACHING
EXPLORE WORKSHOPS
EXPLORE MY PORTFOLIO
LISTEN TO THE GUMBOOTS
CHECK OUT AMALFI ROAST
JOIN A SINGING CIRCLE
COME TO SHIRE CHOIR