Melissa attended University of Delaware where she studied English, Music Management and Women's Studies. She honed her performance skills and found her true voice at local campus open mics, and soon started to land gigs at local restaurants and fairs. In her senior year, she teamed up with four other UD students and launched her band Mythica, with Melissa as the frontwoman and primary songwriter.

The musical prowess and unique sound of the quintet quickly led to several high profile performances, including an opening slot at a Spin Doctors and Sister Hazel concert in 2006. Since then, Melissa and Mythica have supported the Young Dubliners, the Prodigals, Tom Chapin, the Makem Brothers, Catie Curtis, and Maggie Sansone.

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