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About Michele Mele….

Michele Mele is from a family of professional musicians and has been writing songs for over 25 years. She was something of a prodigy and began playing piano as a small child. Her talent was quickly obvious and before she actually entered High School, she had already completed the music credits necessary for graduation. Michele graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Music in 1982 and in 1984 she graduated from the Faculty of Education. That same year, she Directed an original musical production written by the Music Department of the Faculty of Education for presentation to local public schools. With a keen interest in live theatre, she also studied directing and directed productions of Tennessee Williams’ “Cat On A Hot Tin Roof” and “The Glass Menagerie”. As a Music Educator, she has conducted numerous song writing and active listening workshops at schools and other Toronto area venues. In 1989 Michele wrote “That’s All I Know” which was performed by Neil Donnell. The recording subsequently went “Gold” in Canada. Michele also composed and arranged choral works for large choirs and in 1991 she composed and arranged a Christmas themed work for the Toronto Philharmonic, which they performed in concert under Michele’s baton. Michele has been a favorite performer at a number of Toronto’s jazz boites: The Top o’The Senator, Gate 403, The Lemon Drop Martini, The Rex ,RD’s , Lula Lounge, Healey’s and The Montreal Bistro, as well as in the U.S. and the Caribbean

Michele’s debut CD “Like This” (which also contained exclusively original material), was released in 2003 and is still being warmly received by critics and fans alike. The poignant music and texts of “Like This” and “Laugh” (which followed a year later) reflect the variegated moods captured by her artistic vision. She is an artist who has diverse specialized skills in addition to songwriting and performing. In addition to being the mother of 4 beautiful children, she speaks 3 languages and has an array of eclectic interests.

Michele’s 3rd CD of original material also includes the beautiful standard “You Must Believe In Spring” and the lively Ellington standard “Beginning To See The Light”. “feel” exudes the ever changing emotions that make her life so magical. “feel” has continued to receive extensive airplay and acclaim worldwide.

She continues to devote a portion of her time and energy, to music education, a cause near and dear to her heart. She continually offers workshops and benefit concerts to promote music/arts education.

Her latest project is her new, one woman show. Highlighting her latest original material. The show crosses the line between musical genres and delves into the deepest places in Michele’s heart.

“Naked On The Rocks”, is the culmination of a year of tremendous personal growth and discovery during which the songs just flowed out of her.

Check out her youtube promo video \"Naked on the Rocks\" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzXQIGlvo-4
http://www.thelivemusicreport.com/2007/October/MicheleMele_oct07.htm