Basic Information
Members: Melissa Axel :: vocals, piano; James E. Jacoby :: tuba; guest musicians :: violin, cello, string section, percussion, guitar, harmony vocals
Melissa Axel
Denver, CO
Pop / Singer/Songwriter / Piano-driven Alt/Pop
Bio
At just eight years of age, Melissa Axel was writing songs about the bittersweet journey of life, love, struggle, and inspiration—and not much has changed since. The piano-driven singer/songwriter studied at Boston's renowned Berklee College of Music and went on to earn her master's degree in Interdisciplinary Arts from Nova Southeastern University. In 2008 and 2009, she was awarded scholarships to participate in songwriting and world music workshops hosted in the UK by the WOMAD Foundation (...
Comments
Kerry Leigh:
Compelling, well-crafted compositions backed by strong execution & production. Very nice tracks -- Kerry
Feb 08
Aoede:
Hi Melissa-Aoede from SF stopping by to listen-great vocals and feel on Fall This Hard! <3
Mar 08
Chosen:
Fall This Hard is a nice track
You have a beautiful voice
Keep doing what u do best
May 26
Ivory Hill:
I really love what you're doing, let me know if I can open for you in Denver.
Apr 12
Adam Pearson:
Congratulations on your Playlist 7 victory, Melissa!
It was a pleasure to compete and win alongside you. "Fall This Hard" is a truly beautiful work of art; from its clean melodies to its softly passionate vocals, the son...
Jan 26
Yrral Mallik AKA Larry Gordon ...:
Transparency ~ Enjoyed Da Listen.(;U GO GIRL;)Your R,N.Bro.~(;Yrral Mallik of Songramp AKA Larry Killam of Facebook Group Songwriters Unite 940 members and growing;)
May 05
Press
“Heartbreak, hope and transformation distilled through gorgeous piano and a fearlessly intimate vocal. Candid songs about how we experience love.”
Artist Stats
Fans: 3,654
Song Plays: 1,893
Visits: 3,025
Video Plays: 65
Widget Hits: 1,012




