Hello, I'm Melanie Scholtz.
Melanie Scholtz Award-Winning Jazz Vocalist | Composer | Teaching Artist | Visual Artist | Curriculum Developer Professional Summary Melanie Scholtz is a South African-born, New York-based, multi-award-winning jazz vocalist, composer, educator, and visual artist with over 25 years of international performance and teaching experience. Renowned for her expressive artistry and innovative approach to jazz, she has performed on some of the world's most prestigious stages, collaborated with internationally acclaimed musicians, and developed arts education programs that integrate music, visual art, songwriting, and technology. A recipient of the Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Jazz, Melanie has released multiple critically acclaimed albums, toured internationally with Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, and continues to inspire audiences and students through performance, curriculum design, and multidisciplinary artistic practice. Core Skills * Jazz & Contemporary Vocal Performance * Songwriting & Composition * Music Production * Vocal Coaching * Improvisation * Music Curriculum Development * Arts Education * Workshop Facilitation * Electronic Looping * Visual Arts * Mixed Media & Digital Art * Performance Coaching * Public Speaking * Creative Mentorship * Cross-Cultural Arts Education Professional Experience Professional Jazz Vocalist, Composer & Recording Artist International Touring Artist | 1999 – Present * Professional performing artist for more than 25 years. * Released nine internationally recognized recordings. * Performs throughout North America, Europe and South Africa. * Tours as a featured solo artist, collaborator and educator. * Creates original music blending jazz, African influences and contemporary storytelling. Career Highlights * Featured touring artist with Wynton Marsalis & Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (2019–2020) * Performances in: * New York * Chicago * Johannesburg * Vienna * Featured artist on The Great South African Songbook Tour * Collaborated with Christian McBride at the Discover Music Series at 92NY (2024)