Her involvement in music began in early childhood, continuing throughout her adolescent/teen years and into adulthood.  She has received formal training in piano, clarinet and vocals.  Melba comes from a long line of talented performers, including her father (dancer), aunts (backup singers for Mahalia Jackson) and distant cousins (Little Richard). 

Melba's favorite type of music is love ballads (all styles), and her favorite artist is The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.  She enjoys singing karaoke, nightclub dancing (Hip-Hop & Techno), and being served breakfast in bed.

Some of her other favorite things are:  the color royal blue (and sometimes orange, too), brown and white spotted cows and her boss on payday.