Mel Brown

Musician | Author | Educator | Developer

Mel is a Grammy Award-winning Bassist, Bandleader, Author, Educator, Mentor, and business owner based in Phoenix, AZ. His extensive experience includes world tours, recording, television, movies, app/web development, workshop facilitation, and career consulting. Mel is also an industry-recognized thought leader in the personal branding and video interviewing spaces. Thanks for coming by, and feel free to drop us a line if you don’t find the information you’re looking for!

What does Mel Brown do?
Sideman: Bassist
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Author
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Educator & Speaker
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App & Web Developer
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Recording Artist
...and a few other things in between...

Recording Artist

Pop Instrumental Duo

Recording Artist

Longtime collaborators Michael Broening (producer/artist) and Mel Brown (bassist extraordinaire) team up to form Embassy, a fresh new project on a mission: to drop a steady flow of killer singles, each featuring some of the most prominent names in the genre.

Their debut track on B-Hive Records is titled “One of a Kind”, featuring the incomparable Tim Bowman.

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Sideman: Bassist

Recording | Live Performance

Sideman: Bassist

Mel is a highly respected musician based in Phoenix, Arizona, and an industry first-call for live performances and remote recording projects worldwide. Local and visiting performers, along with some of Arizona's most prominent religious organizations, rely on Mel's expertise on Electric Bass and leadership as a Musical Director.

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Educator & Speaker

Career Equity LLC

Educator & Speaker

Mel does career and personal branding workshops around the U.S. for music industry professionals. Past clients include Carnival Cruises, Fender Musical Instruments, Arizona State University, and Washington State University. Mel has been a mentor in the USC Thornton School of Music's Mentorship Program since 2020, and also serves on the Arizona School of the Arts Board of Directors.

Author

From Zero To Sideman in 5 Steps

Author

Mel's groundbreaking book and online masterclass, From Zero to Sideman in 5 Steps (aka 02S), is the first comprehensive guide outlining Mel's steps to becoming a professional musician. It is widely peer-reviewed and recommended by musicians, educators, and entertainment employers around the world.

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App & Web Developer

Connexion Pointe®

App & Web Developer

In 1993, Mel became the first musician to use a multimedia CD-ROM as a business card - an innovation documented by several trade magazines. His Connexion Pointe® software provides a modern, enterprise-grade screening and auditioning solution.

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