Phil Melling

When it comes to making music, guitarist-composer Phil Melling, by his own admission, isn’t afraid to “fly by the seat”of his pants. But by the same token, the creative songster says he’d like “to light up a match for the ride,” if at all possible,

A native of Indianapolis, Ind., Melling is a well-rounded player and tunesmith who thrives on change, experimentation and creativity where his music making is concerned. Hence, when it comes to the creative process known as songwriting, he is an artist who is equally prolific on his own as well as within a group setting

“I like working with people; I like the mixing of ideas,” says the rhythm-lead guitarist, whose genre preferences span from rock, rhythm ‘n’ blues, jazz and neo-funk to Christian music. “I’m flexible and not afraid to experiment. I’ll always give it my best shot,” he adds.

Melling’s love affair with music, like most musicians, began at an early age. In turn, the would-be lifelong player began nurturi