Melissa has been professionally singing in music theatre, concert and cabaret since 1991. She started teaching privately in 1993, then moved into VCE and schools in 1996 when she taught at Billanook College for 5 years. She then moved to Methodist Ladies College where she taught for 4 years, specialising in preparation for VCE Solo Singing for contemporary singers.
Melissa was co-founder and director of The Cabaret Showcases which ran from 2004 - 2007 at Capers Cabaret, which showcased new Australian talent.
Since 2005 she has been teaching privately from her studio in Oakleigh South. Styles include music theatre, contemporary, pop, R & B and jazz. She also specialises in audition preparation and repertoire.
Melissa’s main focus over the last few years though has been towards VCE, in contemporary vocal performance.
Melissa is also the Vocal Ensemble Director of Joining the Chorus, a Victorian Government funded project to encourage government school children to get involved with performing arts.
She has also taught at music theatre and dance schools, including Patrick Studios Australia, Dance World, Centre Stage Dance School, Christine Walsh Dance School, The Dance Factory and Tony Bartuccios.
Melissa's students have included Australian Idol finalists, students and graduates of WAAPA, VCA, BAPA and NIDA, VCE students, also cast members of many Australian music theatre productions.
Melissa's personal training has included being coached by Brian Stacey, Naomi Eyers, Gary May and David Ashton-Smith.
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Melissa Langton
Australian Musical Theatre and Cabaret Performer
Testimonials
"Melissa Langton offers excellent tuition in her studio, which is geared toward offering a solid grounding to young singers. Her substantial experience as a singer makes for a no-fuss, practical approach to all things vocal."
Shaun Murphy
(Teacher and Director)
"Melissa is a vibrant and enthusiastic teacher who is dedicated to all her students and made me love coming into the studio for lessons each week. Her friendly personality made each lesson fun and enjoyable and motivated me to keep on improving."
Tessa Ramanlal
(VCE 2009 - Result A+)
"Melissa is a fantastic teacher, full of enthusiasam, knowledge and energy! Lessons are always relaxed and fun, while productive and helpful, and at a fantastic price. I would recommend Melissa to any singer of any age or experience!"
Penelope Bruce
(BAAPA Music Theatre Graduate)
"Melissa worked at Methodist Ladies College for 4 years. Her teaching was thorough, enthusiastic and professional. The students in her care made considerable progress and gained a wide knowledge of technique and repertoire. Her VCE students in particular appreciated the work she did for them in preparing them for examinations and concerts"
Michael Loughlin
(Assistant Director of Music, Methodist Ladies College)
"Melissa was a dependable and committed member of staff and an asset to the department. She was motivated and interested in finding better ways to complete anything she undertook. The standard and versatility of her vocal group was solely due to the infectious, disciplined environment that Melissa created in her classes."
Kirk Skinner
(Musical Director for Joining the Chorus
The Victorian Department of Education
and Early Childhood Development)