Peter Zizzo (Grammy-and-Emmy-winning Songwriter)
“Melissa has the rare ability of making one feel like they’re being taught by a friend. The best mentors create a safe oasis of creativity: their guiding presence is there, instructing & inspiring rather than intruding & intimidating. As both career coach and (superb) vocal coach, Melissa stands tall among those mentors. Working with her is pure joy for me.”
ill Factor (Grammy-Award Winning Music Producer, Founder of Beat Academy)
“I have personally seen Melissa in action. The way she encourages her students to tap into their full potential is very inspiring.”
Caitlin Kalafus (Recording Artist and World Touring Drummer for artists such as: Cyndi Lauper, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Cavetown, Jill Sobule, The Naked and Famous, Tessa Violet, Allison Ponthier… and many more)
“Music Career Mastermind gives artists a chance to move forward with their careers by establishing their own road map to success. I’m just so happy it exists now for creatives who deserve a chance to learn the honest truth and be able to grow without being hindered by the myths of the music industry.”
Reed Shannon (Ekko: The Emmy-winning series Arcane; Scotty: The Wilds on Prime, The Voice of Cartoon Network, Broadway, TV, Film and Voice Over Actor, Recording artist, Producer)
“I feel like I have so many ideas and so many sounds and interesting things going on in my head, and I didn’t know how to create them. And because of Mastermind, specifically, I now know how to do that.”
Chris Glogan, (Director, iHeart Radio)
“Melissa is a great mentor. She’s focuses on your strengths and highlights passion, collaboration, and your growth as a professional.”
Sam Hollander (Multi-Platinum Songwriter & Producer, Author of the best-selling memoir 21 Hit Wonder)
“You are so blessed to be in a room with Melissa and Mike and Coley and Skip. These are all people who have lived it and have succeeded in this industry. People who actually played in it and clawed their way through… it’s another level of insight.”
Dr. Alaina Johnson (Author, Parenting Talent)
“Melissa Mulligan and Music Career Mastermind are my absolute go-to recommendation for anyone who approaches me about building a contemporary music career. Melissa and her team are in the trenches of the industry and as such, they guide musicians through an essential balance of “here’s what you will always need to know – these are foundational skills” with “here’s what is gaining traction right now – and here’s how to make this work for you as a unique artist.”
Lily (Recording Artist)
“I wouldn’t be as focused and confident with my path if I didn’t have Mel’s guidance along the way. I am forever grateful to the Mastermind team for fostering a community that encourages growth and compassion which has allowed me to grow as an artist, musician, and person.”
Nai’a (Singer, Songwriter, Producer)
“I have met some of my closest friends through this program and have met teachers that I will respect and love until the day I die.
At the end of the day, Melissa teaches her students how to be themselves and how to create art that is authentic to you, and as artists and students, that is all we could hope for.”
Jeremy Wayne Mckern (Performing & Recording Artist)
“I have been pretty nervous about how my songs and arrangements would stand up against the big artists, but I’m finding that our signature sound and our high quality production definitely stands up against most of the major artists being produced in Nashville today. The future is bright!
I’m not competing with 60,000 tracks uploaded per day. I’m really competing against myself, the quality of my craft, and my ability to properly promote myself.
That mindset shift in itself was a huge factor that increased my motivation.
It’s a concept that I learned in your course, but was solidified here in my real music world over the last 6 months.
The response to all of our live shows is nothing short of phenomenal… I could not be happier with the response!”
