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A lifelong relationship with music, people and connection.

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I'm Mel Dobra — a counsellor, musician, creative practitioner and retreat facilitator.

For more than 20 years, I've worked with adults and children through music in many different capacities.

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I've taught, performed, facilitated workshops and retreats, worked with voice and songwriting, guided people through creative experiences and created spaces where people can connect more deeply with themselves and each other.

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My counselling practice is a natural extension of that journey.

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I don't believe there is one way to express what we're experiencing. Sometimes we need words. Sometimes we need music. Sometimes we need silence, movement, creativity or simply someone who is willing to really listen.

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My role is to create the space for you to discover what your own expression looks like.

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A little bit more about my music journey.

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My work has taken me from intimate gatherings to some of Australia's best-known festivals and international retreats, including Woodford Folk Festival, Splendour in the Grass, Falls Festival, Rainbow Serpent, Esoteric, Bali Spirit Festival and Byron Spirit Festival.

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I've worked alongside yoga teachers, musicians, retreat facilitators and creative practitioners across Australia and Asia, and have shared the stage with artists including Deva Premal & Miten, Manose, Dave Stringer, Kevin James and Dustin Thomas.

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I've released Sacred Tides and Smoke and Flame, and continue to weave music, creativity and connection into my work.

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Biography

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Mel Dobra is a passionate music and wellbeing coach, dedicated to creating transformative experiences through coaching, mentoring and performing.

 

With a dynamic skill set as a singer/songwriter, workshop and retreat facilitator, and sacred space performer, Mel brings a unique blend of creativity, expertise, and a calming presence to her creations. Whether leading meditation workshops at renowned festivals, guiding adults in harmonium, music and voice lessons, captivating audiences with her soulful singing, or running nurturing nature based retreats, Mel consistently maintains a professional approach and cultivates a warm and engaging environment.

 

Mel is the creator and facilitator of three impactful workshops, each designed to inspire personal growth and creative expression.

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• Free Your Spirit's Voice

• Living Your Vision

• The Art of Harmonium

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In addition to workshops, Mel offers private counselling and coaching with harmonium, voice, songwriting, music wellbeing, and life visioning, providing personalised guidance and support to individuals both in person, in Melbourne, and through her online sessions via Zoom, connecting with clients throughout Australia and worldwide. 
 

Collaborating on events, retreats, and women's gatherings, Mel has shared her musical talents and presence at renowned festivals including Woodford Folk Festival, Splendour in the Grass, The Falls Festival, Rainbow Serpent, Esoteric, Bali Spirit Festival, Byron Spirit Festival, Seven sisters festival and the Eclipse festival. She has released and toured two albums, "Sacred Tides" and "Smoke and Flame," which resonate globally in yoga retreats, festivals, and through all the major streaming platforms.

 

Throughout her career, Mel has had the opportunity to work on some incredible retreats. She has worked with inspiring teachers like Nicole Walsh of Inyoga, Jessie Chapman of Radiance Retreats, and Delamay Devi from Bali Eco Retreats and has sung throughout Asia at many yoga retreats, festivals and centres.

She is now running her own an annual chant and sail retreat on K'gari.

 

Mel's voice has featured alongside esteemed yoga instructors such as Simon Borg Olivier, Atira Tan, and Gwyn Williams, making yoga classes something to remember.

 

Mel has shared the stage with some big names in the sacred music world, including Deva Premal, Miten & Manose, Dave Stringer, Kevin James, Sun Hyland, Elijah Ray and Dustin Thomas. Notably, she's performed at global Yoga Fundraisers such as Yoga Aid and the Yoga for World Peace meditations.

 

To explore how Mel can support your unique needs, schedule a complimentary

15 minute consultation to connect and discover your goals.