Melanie Golding
Coach and counsellor for musicians and performing artists
| Hourly rate range | $120 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Musicians and performersPerformance anxietyMental toughnessConfidence and self-esteemFear of public speaking |
| Works with | Creatives and Teens |
| Also coaches | Life coach and Speaking coach |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | BA Hons Degree in Counselling; Master of Music (MMus); PhD in Health Sciences (current) |
Melanie Golding is a coach and qualified counsellor who works with musicians and performing artists. She also coaches on anxiety and autism life coaching, and works with teens. She has spent more than 30 years in the music industry as a singer-songwriter and toured the United States and the UK with her albums. She wrote the book 'Facing My Own Music' about the effects of the music industry. She helps artists rebuild confidence and a sense of self.
What Melanie helps with
Melanie helps performing artists with the issues that block or sabotage their careers. She looks for the core issue and works from there.
- Regaining confidence as an artist
- Identity work and rebuilding a sense of self
- Stage fright
- Preparing for auditions
- Coping with tours
- Handling media and the public eye
- Past trauma and relationship issues
- Changing thought patterns that hold artists back
Who Melanie works with
Melanie works with musicians, actors, celebrities and other performing artists. She also lists teens and autism life coaching among her services. Her clients include artists who face stage fright, audition pressure, touring and life in the public eye.
Background and qualifications
Melanie has more than 30 years in the music industry. She is a singer-songwriter who toured the United States and the UK with her albums. She holds a BA Hons degree in Counselling and a Master of Music, and she is currently working on a PhD in Health Sciences. She is a person-centred counsellor who also draws on psychodynamic theory. She wrote the book 'Facing My Own Music', which looks at validation and conformity in the music industry. She also runs a YouTube channel and podcasts.
Melanie Golding pricing
Programs and services
- Face-to-face coaching
- Face-to-face counselling
- Remote coaching and counselling
Melanie Golding reviews
The CoachVouch take
A working singer-songwriter with 30+ years in music who is also a qualified counsellor and coaches performing artists.
Best for musicians and performing artists who want help with confidence, stage fright and the pressures of a music career.
Common questions
How much does Melanie Golding charge?
Coaching with Melanie runs $120 to $225 an hour. Message Melanie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Melanie Golding help with?
Melanie Golding helps with regaining confidence as an artist, identity work and rebuilding a sense of self, stage fright and preparing for auditions.
Does Melanie Golding coach online?
Sessions are online and in person.
Is Melanie Golding certified?
Melanie Golding lists: BA Hons Degree in Counselling; Master of Music (MMus); PhD in Health Sciences (current).
Does Melanie Golding work remotely?
Yes. She offers face-to-face coaching and counselling and can also work remotely.
What kinds of performers does Melanie Golding work with?
She works with musicians, actors, celebrities and other performing artists.
How do I contact Melanie Golding?
Send Melanie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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