SEEKING
Band to Join, Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Bagpipes, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Cello, Clarinet, DJ, Dobro, Drums, Electronic Music, Fiddle, Flute, Harmonica, Harp, Keyboard, Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Other, Other Percussion, Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Saxophone, Steel guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Upright bass, Violin, Vocalist, Vocalist - Alto, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor.ABOUT
I'm confident in my singing abilities but have room for improvement. I am keen to make those improvements and hope that finding musicians to jam with regularly will contribute to that aim. I want to spend more time making music in a fun yet committed and purposeful atmosphere (e.g. with goals of performing, writing songs, etc.).
I love singing, writing songs and performing. I feel most confident singing lead. I would like to improve my range, which I think is decent but my dream is to be able to hit the crazy high notes that some of my influences breeze through. I'd also like to improve my ability to find harmonies - it's a bit hit and miss at the moment and I often need guidance from others if I don't know the song well. I am comfortable singing backup, but sometimes feel like it's not my strong suit. I'd love to improve that as well.
My skills on piano, acoustic guitar and ukelele are beginner, but I'm keen to learn more and get better and be able to contribute instrumentally to a band. When I was younger, I played clarinet for 4 years in marching and concert band. I haven't played in a long time, but suspect that I'll be able to pick it up relatively quickly once I start practicing again.
I've been singing lead and backup in a cover band since 2016, which has helped me overcome stage fright. I am now working on improving my stage presence. We cover a range of songs from a range of eras, so I'd like to find musicians and vocalists that I can sing with in styles that are closer to my heart. Fine-tuning and performing originals would also be awesome. I'd like to commit more time to singing and performing than my band is able to.
- Screen name:
- melanie_
- Member since:
- Mar 01 2023
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 6
- Gigs played:
- 10 to 50
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
Influences
Alicia Keys, Queen, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Florence + the Machine, Beyonce, Adele, Whitney Houston, Styx, Jennifer Hudson, Lauryn Hill, Lana Del Rey, Hozier
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Intermediate
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Beginner
- Piano:
- Beginner
- Clarinet:
- Beginner
EQUIPMENT
Keyboard, acoustic guitar, clarinet, ukelele, a spare room that can fit about 3-4 musicians for practice
