Vocal / Sax Performer & Studio Session Pro
Often artists are defined as R&B, soul, jazz, pop, or Latin. Most artists are singers, musicians, or composers, but what happens when you have a perfect blend of it all? You get a talent that comes around only a few times in a generation and her name is Melody Alvarado, vocalist, saxophonist, and sought-after studio session performer based in the Nashville, Tennessee area.
Catch the Melody LIVE
Sat, November 16
Skyline Drive Band
Private Event
AL
Fri, March 28, 2025
Emerald Empire Band
Private Event
TN
Sat, May 3, 2025
Emerald Empire Band
Private Event
TN
Sat, August 30, 2025
Emerald Empire Band
Private Event
TN
Sat, October 4, 2025
Emerald Empire Band
Private Event
KY
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The Sound. The Story. Discover the woman behind it all.
A new sound has arrived that transcends music as we know it!
Often artists are defined as R&B, soul, jazz, pop, or Latin. Most artists are solely singers, musicians, or composers… but what happens when you have a perfect blend of it all? You get a talent that comes around a few times in a generation. You get Melody Alvarado!
Being of Puerto Rican/Mexican descent, Melody grew up listening to many different Latin artists and is no stranger to Latin music. She grew up in a musical family, playing and singing in her family’s bilingual group. She has performed in front of thousands of people and has appeared on television and radio. Her musical skills increased in college where she received a scholarship for Oboe Performance and later changed her major to Jazz Studies in which she completed her degree with a focus on saxophone and voice and the ability to play an array of instruments.
Though educated in music, Melody captures the true and sincere soul of music not just its academic theories.
Melody has performed in North America, Latin America, and Europe.
She has appeared with artists such as Kirk Franklin, Brett Eldredge, Matthew West, BeBe Winans, Howard Shore (Lord of the Rings), Anthony Evans, Eric Marienthal, Sissel, Avalon, Jody McBrayer, John Pizzarelli, Patti Austin, Linda Eder, Nnenna Freelon, Russ Lee, Steve Green, 4Him, Roger Breland and TRUTH, Bobby Shew, DeWitt Johnson, Dick and Melodie Tunney, Kirk Sullivan, Don Wolfe, Matt Harris, Steve Weist, Bob Sheppard, Clay Jenkins, Steve Houghton, Phil Markowitz, Mark Colby, Orbert Davis, Michael Davis, Frank Caruso, Markus Huber, Maestro Paul Freeman, Roger Ryan, Chicago Sinfonietta, Josephine Lee with the Chicago Children’s Choir, and more.
Along with being a sought-after talent in Nashville, Melody is also a wonderful person. Her music is an expression of who she is. A Chicago native transplanted to Nashville, Melody has a love for all music and people.
Her stylings are a compilation of all forms of music. Her passion for creativity never rests as she continues to explore new avenues in which to write. Her experiences are the essence of her writings and her love of people comes out in her performances and her music.
One of her original compositions “Not Bound By You” reaches out to those who have been mistreated in their relationships and encourages them to break the bonds of unhealthy relationships. “Unexpected Love” is a tribute to her older brother and sister-in-law and tells of the story of their beginnings. You will find her genuine in her music and a beauty in her voice that will sooth and challenge you.
Her musical performance will surprise you as her mastery of the sax demonstrates a cross between Cannonball Adderly, Paquito D’Rivera, and Kenny G. Producer and friend, Grammy and Dove nominated, Roger Ryan (Whitney Houston, Wynonna Judd, Take 6, Bebe and Cece Winans) says, “Melody is a gifted and talented artist with style. I’m fortunate to be a part of her musical journey. She’s going to be around for a long time.”
From a personal side, her friends and people who have met her will tell you that Melody is a true friend, one that people like to be around. There is no pretense to who she is. Her God-given talent, though immense, keeps her humble and grounded and never pretentious, just one of those friends that you want to “hang out” with on and off the stage. Melody has a great sense of humor and is considered a true friend by many that can be confided in, possessing a genuine heart and unconditional love for those who enter her life.
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Book Melody
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Available for lead and BGV's with a focus on R&B, Soul, Jazz, Pop, Latin, and CCM.
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Available for lead vocal, BGV's, and saxophone performance.
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Available for soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone sax performances.
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Available for:
Featured artist
BGV's
Voiceovers
Voice acting
Saxophone (soprano, alto, tenor, baritone)
Woodwinds (flute, oboe, clarinet, recorder, ocarina)
Beatboxing
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Sessions available by request.
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Praise for Melody
“Well, there’s a reason her name is *Melody* and that’s because she SINGS them! As a child and musical product of the 70’s and 80’s I came up in a time where a *CLASSIC* vocal style was prominent. I missed that, until, a voice like Melody comes along. Great song and great VOICE!”
“Very powerful young lady, both as a singer AND sax player. She can hold her own with the heavies! Seat belts!”
“The voice of Melody is a force of nature! The combination of her stunning technique and authentic, emotional vocal delivery make this girl simply one of the finest singers I’ve worked with (which is saying a lot). Her dedication to training for ever-more vocal mastery has given her natural talent an edge that will make all heads turn to listen. You will, too.”
“Melody is a gifted and talented artist with style. I’m fortunate to be a part of her musical journey. She’s going to be around for a long time.”
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