Voice & Song

Whether you’re preparing for a performance, looking to build confidence in your voice, or wanting to bring a vocal workshop to your workplace, community or retreat, there’s a place for you here. Through one-on-one vocal coaching, a performance masterclass, group workshops and community singing experiences, I help people explore, strengthen and celebrate the most unique part of themselves… their voice.

Work with Melia.

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Performance Masterclass.

» FOR ACTORS, PERFORMERS, PRESENTERS,
DIRECTORS & THEATRE COMPANIES «

If you have an upcoming audition, performance, or presentation you want support with, or you’re a songwriter wanting to develop your craft, the masterclass is designed to help you feel inspired, empowered, and prepared.

Together we’ll work on your song, speech or performance paying attention to interpretation, storytelling, diction, dynamics, audience connection, stage presence. We’ll identify what is already working beautifully and explore where there may be opportunities to strengthen, deepen, and refine.

The goal is to help you feel connected to your material, confident in your delivery and clear about what you want your audience to experience.

These sessions consistently support people to walk away feeling clearer, more grounded, and excited to share their work.

Available as one-off hourly sessions or an ongoing 6-8 week series.

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One-on-One Vocal Coaching.

» FOR ANYONE WANTING TO EXPLORE THE
POWER OF THEIR UNIQUE & NATURAL VOICE «

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your voice, build confidence or simply reconnect with the joy of singing, these personalised sessions are tailored to support you wherever you’re at on your vocal journey.

I begin by asking lots of great questions to determine what is really driving you to connect more deeply with your voice. From there, I create a specific, bespoke plan to assist you to reach your personal goals.

Each session begins with a gentle warm-up before we move into songs and repertoire. We’ll explore harmony, develop your aural skill and musicality, and strengthen your vocal confidence.

Most importantly these sessions are designed to feel uplifting, and supportive. I believe we learn best when we’re curious, and give ourselves permission to play. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced performer, my role is to help you feel more empowered, expressive and connected to your voice.

Available as one-off hourly sessions or an ongoing 6-8 week series.

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Workshops and Group Facilitation.

» FOR CORPORATE & CREATIVE WORKPLACES,
RETREATS, SCHOOLS & COMMUNITY GROUPS «

There’s something incredibly powerful about a room of people singing together, and discovering what becomes possible when they begin using their voices collectively.

Over the years I’ve developed a range of workshops that can be tailored for corporate and creative workplaces, empowering retreats, schools, festivals, and community groups.

Some workshops focus on confidence and connection, others bring more focus on creativity, collaboration and musical exploration - all of them are designed to be engaging, inclusive and fun!

Any of the below workshops can be tailored for your group.

  • This workshop is an invitation to explore your natural voice through body, breath and song.

    Together we’ll experiment with vocal improvisation, harmony singing and playful exercises that encourage participants to step outside their comfort zone and discover new possibilities within their voice. It’s a wonderful workshop for team building, creative collaboration and fostering a sense of connection within a group.

  • Not everyone has time to join a choir, but most people benefit from having an outlet for expression, creativity and joy.

    This workshop is designed exactly for that. Ninety minutes of singing, laughter, harmony and uplift. An opportunity to leave the day-to-day behind for a little while and experience the simple pleasure of making music with other people.

  • This workshop is for those who are curious about improvisation and collaborative music-making.

    Together we’ll explore rhythm, melody, listening and spontaneous creation in a supportive environment that encourages experimentation and play. No two sessions are ever quite the same, which is part of the magic.

  • If writing a song has always been on your bucket list, this workshop offers a playful way in.

    Through storytelling, free-writing and melody-making, participants work together to transform ideas into lyrics and lyrics into music. It’s creative, surprising and often deeply rewarding.

    Part creative challenge. Part musical adventure.

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  • "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

  • "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

  • "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

  • "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

  • "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

  • "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

  • "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 - VOCAL COACHING STUDENT

  • "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

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

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.

Let’s Sing, Together!

Shire Choir.

» AN AUDIENCE-POWERED, POP-UP CHOIR! «

Shire Choir brings together the love of music and the power of our own unique voices. No rehearsals, no pressure, just great humans singing together with heart and harmony.

In just 90 minutes we learn a well-loved pop or rock song in three-part harmony and then sing it out loud together. Whoever is in the room becomes the choir

One of the things I love most is watching people surprise themselves. So many of us carry stories about our voice. Perhaps we were told we couldn’t sing, or perhaps we simply haven’t sung in years. Then we stop worrying about getting it right and start enjoying the experience.

SHIRE CHOIR CAN ALSO COME TO YOU.

You can also hire Shire Choir for your private event whether it’s for your workplace, a conference, retreat, festival or community event. I arrange a well-loved song into easy-to-learn harmonies and guide your group through a joyful experience that gets everyone involved.

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Women’s Singing Circle.

» A WEEKLY INVITATION TO PAUSE, BREATHE & SING! «

For the past few years, women have gathered together each week in our creative little Byron hinterland town of Bangalow to sing songs, learn harmonies, experiment with improvisation and enjoy the simple delight of using their voices.

I love creating spaces where women can be playful, creative and expressive without feeling self-conscious or needing to perform. Some weeks we learn something new, some weeks we revisit old favourites, and some weeks we simply see where the music takes us.

What unfolds is always slightly different, but there is usually plenty of harmony, a fair bit of laughter and a lovely sense of connection. Over the years, the circle has become much more than a singing group. It is a place for creativity, friendship, laughter and shared experience.

Whether you’ve sung your whole life or haven’t sung in years, you are warmly welcome. Please contact me to register your interest.

WHEN: 9:30am - 10:30am, Wednesdays (during school term)
WHERE: Piccabeen Park, Bangalow
INVESTMENT: $25

CONTACT MELIA TO JOIN A SINGING CIRCLE