Do you offer 1:1 singing lessons?

Not currently. My voice teaching happens through Femme Music Club, where you get weekly live vocal sessions, monthly masterclasses, and ongoing support in a nurturing community space. If you're looking for self-paced vocal work you can do on your own schedule, check out Vocal Love Course — a complete 30-day course with 60+ guided video sessions covering vocal technique and EFT for confidence.

What is Femme Music Club?

Femme Music Club is a monthly membership for femme-identifying and non-binary musicians and creatives (18+). You get weekly live vocalising sessions, monthly themed masterclasses, access to a growing replay vault, and a private community space. It's $33/month with no lock-in contracts.

What's the difference between Femme Music Club and Vocal Love Course?

Femme Music Club is ongoing live support with weekly sessions and community. Vocal Love Course is a self-paced course you work through at your own pace — perfect if you want structured vocal work and EFT practices without the live component. Many people do both!

Do you offer 1:1 coaching?

Yes — online only. I offer Femme Music 1:1 Coaching sessions covering content strategy, marketing, vocal coaching, EFT, career planning, and creative blocks. Sessions are 60 minutes for $297 (30% discount for full-time arts workers). This is for business and creative mentoring, not ongoing vocal lessons.

Can I book you to perform or MC at my event?

Yes! I'm available for jazz/soul performances (as Little Mel), Greek-retro jazz shows (Girl From Greece), MC work, speaking engagements, and Pop-Up Choir experiences. Visit my booking page for details and to get in touch.

What's the Pop-Up Choir?

The Fearless Singer Pop-Up Choir is a high-energy, interactive singing experience perfect for corporate events, team building, and celebrations. I get everyone singing — even the most reluctant participants — creating instant connection, confidence, and a whole lot of laughs.

Who is Femme Music for?

Femme Music is for femme-identifying and non-binary folk aged 18 and over. You might be a singer, musician, creative, or artist at any stage of your journey — whether you're just starting out, rebuilding, or stepping into a new creative chapter.

I'm not sure where to start. What do you recommend?

If you want ongoing support and community: start with Femme Music Club ($33/month). If you want to work at your own pace: start with Vocal Love Course ($99 one-time). If you need specific support for your music career or creative business: book a 1:1 coaching session ($297). If you want to book me for a performance, MC work, or speaking: contact me via my booking page.

Meanjin (Brisbane), Australia. All my memberships and courses are online and accessible globally. My performances are primarily in Brisbane and Southeast Queensland, but I will travel.

EP 53: No Label, No Bullsh*twith independent singer-songwriterSam Buckingham

29 Mar

Written By Mel Lathouras

Sam Buckingham is one of Australia's most respected independent artists. Her album Beautiful Machine debuted at #4 on the ARIA charts — entirely crowd-funded and self-released.

In this conversation, Sam and Mel Lathouras get into the real mechanics of building a sustainable music career without a label: how she built her community, why she chose crowd-funding over traditional paths, and what it actually takes to maintain creative control while paying the bills.

They also talk about touring life, staying grounded, and why the music industry's "rules" don't always apply.

🎙️ Sam's tour dates
🌐 Sam's website
📷 Instagram: @sambuckingham

Follow Femme Music: Mel Lathouras is the founder of Femme Music Club — an online membership for femme-identifying musicians and creatives.
👉 femmemusicclub.com
👉 Instagram: @femmemusicclub / @mellathouras

Mel Lathouras https://www.mellathouras.com

EP 53: No Label, No Bullsh*twith independent singer-songwriterSam Buckingham

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