[Perform-Talk] Introduction

[Melissa Ann Riccobono]

Hello Annie,
I'm sorry I couldn't find your email address, or I would have sent this to you off list. I would be very interested in hearing about how you began your work in the audio book narration field. You can contact me off list at
MelissaARiccobono at gmail.com I assume you do this work for pay? I have a meeting Thursday with my local library for the blind. I plan to volunteer to read books in their recording studio to be put up on BARD eventually. I'm excited about this, as it will give me fantastic experience, but it is a volunteer job, and eventually I would love to get money for this type of work.

Thank you so much!
To everyone else, thanks for making me feel so welcome on this list! I'm excited to learn from all of you. To those who may be wondering, yes, I am learning how to use Reaper for recording and audio editing. I also have Goldwave, which I have used for years and have paid for, so it will remain on my computer as an old stand by. I am on the Reaper Without Peepers email list and have found it extremely helpful, although the volume of email can be a little overwheleming, as can the pure knowledge of everyone on the list, and all of the projects they are asking questions about... Sometimes I feel as though they are speaking another language and I feel as though I'm way in over my head! But I have to begin somewhere.
Melissa

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From: Perform-Talk <perform-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Annie Davis via Perform-Talk
Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2023 5:35 PM
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Hi Melissa!
I don't believe we've spoken before, but I have seen your name and have probably interacted with you on Social media, at virtual conventions, ETC.
I didn't realize you were so active in the performing arts world--that is great!
I am a singer as well, and I enjoy improv.  I also happen to be an audio book narrator😊.
So happy you've joined us!
Annie

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From: Perform-Talk <perform-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melissa Ann Riccobono via Perform-Talk
Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2023 4:06 PM
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Cc: Melissa Ann Riccobono <melissaariccobono at gmail.com>
Subject: [Perform-Talk] Introduction

Hello everyone,

Many of you may know me, but let me introduce myself. My name is Melissa Riccobono, and I live in MD with my husband and our three children. I have been a singer my whole life, but really began to sing seriously in middle school and beyond. I have recently begun to play the autoharp, and am really looking forward to being able to have an instrument to play while I sing. I may even begin to compose my own songs, as I have certainly written poetry from time to time, and have written a few songs in my head over the years. I also have an idea for a musical. Perhaps I will get that put onto paper someday.

In addition to all of these performing outlets, I am interested in taking improv classes, and will probably do that in the next year. I also am beginning to learn a lot about audio recording, editing, and restoration.
This has fascinated me for years, but I am finally in a place where I can devote time to it. 

I would love to network with other singers, autoharp players (if there are any on the list) and also those who do audio work of any kind, and/or podcast or voice over work, audio book narration, etc. These are other areas I am very interested in.

You can reach me off list at

MelissaARiccobono at gmail.com <mailto:MelissaARiccobono at gmail.com> 

I look forward to hearing from all of you, being a member of this list, and, I hope, helping with future Performing Arts Division projects.

Melissa



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