In 1971, she formed her own label Neighborhood Records (2) with her husband producer Peter Schekeryk (1942-2010).
They were married in 1968 and had 2 daughters Leilah And Jeordie and 1 son Beau Jarred Schekeryk.
At the beginning of her career, Melanie was a follower of Meher Baba.
At the age of 22, she was one of only three women who performed at Woodstock, and in 1971 Melanie became a spokesperson and did a world tour for UNICEF.