Mel is a singer, songwriter, and vocal coach specialising in contemporary commercial music. As a vocal coach, Mel has worked with students of all ages and experience across a variety of styles and artistic mediums. In addition to her private practice, Mel works as a vocal coach/lecturer for BIMM London, a senior coach at the Sing Space, and has provided lectures on performance anxiety in performing artists for The Voice Study Centre (formally The Voice Workshop) in the UK.

As a performer, Mel has performed as a vocalist and pianist for projects across various genres including musical theatre, jazz, world music, rock, and pop. She is presently developing material for several projects primarily within the alternative pop/rock genre.

Mel is a certified Level 3 Modern Vocal Training vocal coach is also certified in other methodologies. She is also an accredited Vocal Habilitation Professional (Vocal Health Education). In addition, she has a degree in Creative Musicianship and an MSc in Psychology. Mel is currently undertaking doctoral research with University College London, where she is investigating the ongoing implications of music performance anxiety on the wellbeing of contemporary singers.