The Femme Music Podcast by Mel Lathouras – Détails, épisodes et analyse

🎙️ Episode 46 of the Fearless Singer Podcast is live! Join me, your host Mel Lathouras, as I dive into my latest adventure—signing up for a Stand-Up Comedy Course and performing a routine in front of a live audience for graduation.

There were many pearls of wisdom gained through this little old escapade.❤️‍🔥🙌🏻 🎤

I’ll share the powerful lessons from this experience and how they relate to the magic of the jam session—where musicians cut their teeth and learn the ropes on the bandstand.

Plus, I’m thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of the Fearless Singer Jazz Club, an 8-week (6 Live Training Sessions) course designed to help you become a confident, powerful jazz singer armed with all the tools for your success and most importantly, joy. 🎶

I’ll be hosting free live training on Facebook at the Fearless Singer Jazz Club leading up to the course. Don’t miss out!

Tune in, and let’s explore the transformative power of stepping out of your comfort zone and learning to embrace discomfort. 🙌🏻🧿✨

Register for Fearless Singer Jazz Jam and FB Group.

Become a Fearless Singer Member to get the Fearless Singer Jazz Club for free:

Lots of love 
Mel ❤️‍🔥Xx

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Tune in to this week's Fearless Singer chat with jazz vocalist Paula Hackney.

Her journey, from discovering a Billie Holiday boxset in a thrift shop to fronting her own band - Melody Graves and the Hokum Redemption - and creating the Jazz Hive, is INSPIRING!

Early in her performing career, Paula grappled with her inner critic, which fueled her fear of the spotlight. 

A pivotal moment led her to reframe her mindset, propelling her from occasional gigs to headlining festivals.

Learn how Paula hones her craft, from mastering songs to exploring new vocal styles, ensuring vocal longevity and a vibrant colour palette. This episode is a must-listen!

As always, I LOVE to hear your takeaways, please leave us a comment! And share this one with your mates! 

If you like what you hear, subscribe now! And leave a review for others like yourself to find this podcast.

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Book in to see the Jazz Hive at the Brisbane Jazz Club Sat 4 May

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As a long-time admirer of Singer-Songwriter Emma Dean, welcoming her to the Fearless Singer Podcast was an exciting fan-girl moment.

Emma's impressive accolades includes multiple albums, iconic projects like the Cheap Trill community choir, and a standout appearance at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Beyond her thriving performing career, Emma is now a creativity coach, offering an upcoming 8-week course that delves into creative expression.

In this episode, we explore Emma’s journey, temporarily stifled by pre-teen bullying.

She shares how her high school music teacher helped her reclaim the stage, leading to her role as Audrey in The Little Shop of Horrors.

Emma discusses how bullying can foster a fear of standing out and stifling creativity, which ties into managing the inner critic. She offers practical techniques for breaking free from self-doubt and rediscovering creative flow.

'We also talk about the importance of creative communities, self-acceptance, the power of storytelling, pursuing happiness, and reframing success.

Emma also shares how her creative output now looks different with baby twinnies and how she has learnt to embrace her new pace.

Don’t miss this beautiful episode! You can also watch it on Youtube here. 

And if you’ve ever doubted your creative abilities, Emma’s 8-week course, Exploring Creativity, might be your answer – with early bird pricing ending today. Follow Emma on Insta. 

Love
Mel ❤️‍🔥🎵

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Blog: http://www.fearlesssinger.com

💜⚡️I share a lot about singing, and mindset adventures on Instagram @mellathouras. Come on over! 

Join us as we reunite with the AMAZING Katerini Manolatos, a singer, music therapist, now producer, and my dear friend. 

If you tuned into her episode last year, you might remember her story and insights into her Greek heritage and her music therapy journey. 

Since then, we've embarked on musical adventures together, including performances in Brisbane's Greek Choir, Ellinikes Fones, and the creation of our very own production company, Girl From Greece.

🎤 Highlights of the Episode:

✨ The Birth of Girl From Greece: Delve into how Katerini and I established "Girl From Greece," a dynamic project driven by a profound purpose. Discover the driving force behind this project and how it fuels our passion for music and community.

✨ Our debut Girl From Greece concert: Here about all the behind-the-scenes as we prepare for our debut concert on Saturday, 23 September 2023. 

✨ Greek Connection and Beyond: Explore the incredible power of friendship, family, and community as we share personal stories that reflect the profound influence of Greek culture on our lives and music.

✨ Manifesting Dreams: If you dream of bringing a project to life, this episode is your source of inspiration. Uncover the secrets to turning your aspirations into reality as we discuss our journey from idea to creation.

 🎟️ Join the Journey: Curious about our Girl From Greece Concert or eager to book tickets? Find all the details you need here. Immerse yourself in the power of music and culture as you experience the beauty of our upcoming concert.

📻 Extra Treat: Discover the enchanting world of Greek stories beyond our podcast! Catch us on Kate O'Toole's Music Rabbit Hole segment on ABC Brisbane Radio. We share tales of the Lathouras diaspora story and how music rekindled our connection to our Greek roots. Listen in at the 1:00:00 mark here.

🌍 Share Your Story: We're eager to hear your cultural background and how music influences your connection to it. Leave a comment or DM me on Instagram @mellathouras 

Love
Mel ❤️‍🔥🎵🎤

P.S. Prefer to watch our interview, you can do this here. 

Laine Loxlea-Danann is the epitome of a Renaissance Woman – not only is she a Singer, Musician, Writer, Producer and Talent Manager – she even makes her wine out at her Cleveland Artists’ Retreat.

I first met Laine back in 2015 at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music when we were both studying Vocal Pedagogy.

And not sure whether it was the Universe or the Instagram algorithm (I’m grateful either way!) – she came back into my orbit at the end of last year via Instagram stories.

I was captivated by her and her story!

She was living her version of Eat Pray Love as she went on a European Tour starting in Germany to watch a theatre company perform her self-penned musical theatre show – Critical Last Chance Years.

The one-woman musical is based on Laine’s experience of navigating societal pressure to find a partner in her 30s.

The musical examines the social pressures of being single in a culture where couple relationships define the norm and where you're told at an incredible volume that if you try hard enough, wishes can come true.

We spoke extensively about this and how a few years ago, while performing Laine discovered that she was not hearing sound the same way she used to.

After multiple trips to health professionals, she finally got the diagnosis that she had Semicircular Canal Dehiscence - a rare opening between the uppermost semicircular canal in the upper part of the inner ear and the brain.

The condition causes problems with hearing and balance.

Laine talks about how this prompted her to pursue her many other talents and skills, including talent management.

She now runs a boutique agency nurturing and booking work for actors from all walks of life, age groups and acting experience.

Laine said helping other artists on their creative journey is something she has always naturally done and enjoyed but gave her an enormous sense of purpose after her diagnosis.

Resilient, resourceful and downright inspirational – Laine is making her way back to performing again – and will start by being the accompanist (she’s a killer piano player) in Critical Last Chance Years when it is performed again here in Australia.

The German Theatre company will be coming over to direct it next year!

Please enjoy this episode – and as always, let me know what resonates for you!?

If you are comfortable with sharing with me, have you had a condition that has made it difficult for you to sing? Would love to hear from you. Leave me a comment! 

Love

Mel ❤️‍🔥🎵🎤

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Get inspired by an incredible journey on this episode! Meet Josephine Lancuba, a Performing Arts Business Coach, Studio Owner, and Producer who turned her life around through music. From a turbulent childhood, Josephine's love for singing changed her life's course.

Discover how she landed a studio scholarship and embarked on a career as a performer, even playing Sporty Spice in tribute shows. But when motherhood arrived, she seized the opportunity to build her own teaching studio with four locations in Sydney.

Josephine shares her passion for giving back to aspiring young artists and her successful venture into talent management and creating her own children’s musical theatre show, raking in $30,000 in profit.

Tune in to hear Josephine's journey and love for coaching fellow artists. Also, explore topics like embracing innovation to stay relevant in the performing arts, monetizing talents with integrity, and the upcoming Studio Innovation Conference she's hosting for Performing Arts Studio Owners in Sydney.

Plus, book early for her conference and get a 20% discount using code INNOVATE23.

Don't miss this wisdom-packed episode!

Love,

Mel ❤️‍🔥🎵🎤

P.S Follow Josephine on Insta at @josephinelancuba

In this episode, I share my personal story of how I discovered my love for Jazz and ventured into the world of jazz singing and how it has profoundly impacted my life.

While my journey has been anything but linear, there were signs along the way that hinted at my affinity for this genre.

It changed my life and can also change yours – if it hasn’t already!

The seed was planted at seven when my dad bought me a cassette tape of Nina Simone – the music did something visceral for me.

I also talk about how Miles Davis – in particular – his Workin’ album got me through homesickness when I lived in London.

I didn’t mention that my love for Theolonius Monk and my fraudulent piano playing ability in rock bands prompted me to get jazz lessons from Gabriel Latchin – a young, earnest jazz student at the Guildhall who is now Internationally renowned.

Gabriel encouraged me to sing jazz, leading me to audition for Australia’s best jazz tertiary program here in Brisbane, Jazz Music Institute, at the age of 27.

I made this episode deliberately short – a new thing I’m trialling for solo episodes.

Also, the next Private Podcast Live episode in the Fearless Singers Facebook group will be live on Thursday at 7:30 pm!

I will discuss key signatures in music and how we work out our best keys, like a well-cut outfit.

Come on over!

By the way, in this episode I mentioned a listening suggestion playlist – I made one for you on Spotify.

“Lighthouses don’t go running all over an island looking for boats to save; they just stand there shining.” Anne Lamott

It was these words that produced a seismic shift in this week’s Fearless Singer Podcast guest – Karen Gunton.

I am beyond thrilled to have my favourite hip sage from Radelaide (haha didn’t mean for that to rhyme so hard) on our 30TH EPISODE!!

I honestly can’t believe I’m typing… 30th! This podcast has staying power - mainly because I’ve fallen in love with this medium. I strongly suggest you make one yourself - it’s so much fun! 

Back to the amazing Karen - she is a Self-Leadership Coach, Author and Creator of Illuminate: the Lighthouse Oracle cards. 

I met her at Tash Corbin's Heart-Centred Business Conference in Noosa over a month ago. 

I was drawn to this aesthetically hip lady who turned out to be the creator and generous donator of the cards in our conference bag. 

I’ve been using them personally and here in the studio ever since. 

In this episode, you will learn: 

❤️‍🔥 How you are a lighthouse (including its many parts) 

❤️‍🔥 You are also the different keepers (these are archetypes that make up our personalities) 

❤️‍🔥 How can we give ourselves permission to shine our lights in anyway we want 

❤️‍🔥 How to listen and learn from our intuition 

… And much, much more. You’re best to listen with a notepad and pen. 

Links: 

✨ Follow Karen on Instagram

✨ Download Karen's ebook on being Enough

✨ Purchase the Illuminate: Lighthouse Oracle Cards 

✨ Follow Mel Lathouras - Fearless Singer on Instagram 

✨ More info about the Heart Centred Business Conference - where Karen and Mel met 

Making the space to spend time with your creativity is tricky when navigating responsibilities – paying the mortgage, tending to family – let only making it your “life’s work”.

This Fearless Singer podcast episode featuring the multi-talented artist, musician, and founder of Spoony Joe – Amy Dzufer – uncovers the process it takes to make art daily.

She says it all starts with giving yourself permission to do it – no matter the medium.

There are so many great takeaways in this episode.

✨ Give yourself permission to create or be creative – and it can start with a quick doodle or making a recipe.

✨ It doesn’t need to be good –aim for below-par.

✨ Keep things simple and fun.

✨ Follow your ideas through – give it a go – come back to it if you want or don’t.

✨ Just in general, take the pressure off yourself.

✨ Learn to make peace with your critical mind.

Anyway – there’s heaps more. Listen to the episode.

I know life is hectic – but spending time with your creativity is spending time with your soul.

It’s nourishing and reminds us of our true nature – making all the life admin stuff easier to deal with. And we don’t need to spend much time doing it – 5 min, 10 min – the trick is returning to it daily.

If anything in this episode resonates with you, please leave a comment!

Please give Amy’s Instagram some love, @spoonyjoe – it’s one of the brightest, happiest feeds on the gram.

Also I mention the brilliant Brisbane based poet Amanda Cooke - you can follow her on Instagram here - @iamamandala 

I love hearing from you.

Lots of love, Mel X ❤️‍🔥🎵

P.S. Get Free Daily Singing Routine (5 exercises for 👌🏻 Voice) at www.FearlessSingerKit.com

Follow Me 💜🎤 Blog: http://www.mellathouras.com | http://www.fearlesssinger.com

💜⚡️I share a lot about singing, and mindset adventures on Instagram. Come on over! https://www.instagram.com/mellathouras/

This latest Fearless Singer episode is a tribute to the late great Tina Turner and the many reasons she was a living Saint.

I’ve always been obsessed with her!

She was a part of the soundtrack of my childhood – I think most Australians have a soft spot, especially as The Best was constantly blaring from our TV sets with that enduring Rugby League ad.

But I remember watching the biopic film made about Tina (Angela Bassett played her) when I was ten and remembered drawing inspiration from her life way back then.

She was a phenomenon – a black woman born into poverty and systemic racism, a survivor of abuse – ultimately emancipating herself from her captor Ike to rise to the extreme heights of stardom at the age of 50.

In this episode, I delve into the core teachings from our Saint Tina:

❤️‍🔥 Age is irrelevant – if you have a dream, go for it!

❤️‍🔥 The power of keep showing up and doing your work (on a spiritual level and a practical level – don’t quit singing)

❤️‍🔥 Whatever society projects at you, please don’t believe it; know who you are, your strengths, and your worth and rise above it! 

❤️‍🔥 You don’t need to be classically “beautiful” to succeed in the music business – attractiveness is an energetic state you can switch on. Here’s the interview for context.

❤️‍🔥 Know exactly who you are and stay true to yourself.

As always, please let me know what resonates for you! I love hearing from you! Leave a comment or DM me @mellathouras on Instagram. 

Also - please share this with someone you know who may benefit from some Tina Wisdom. 

Lots of love,

Mel X

P.S. Get Free Daily Singing Routine (5 exercises for 👌🏻 Voice) at www.FearlessSingerKit.com