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INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
(2012 Retreat July 20-22)
(The earlier you
register, the larger your discount will be, and you'll guarantee your place.
An additional discount applies for members of CSA, RISA, Songsalive, Indiegrrl,
or IndieConnect).
The Songwriting Retreats have brought artists from 8 states and hundreds
of miles to what has been described by several as "Life-Changing!"
Come and find yourself transformed!
PHOTOS AND REVIEWS: (2010)
(2011)
(2012)
When: July 20-22 2012
Where: Gove Hill Retreat Center, Thetford, VT
(See more in the FAQ's below)
WHAT: A weekend of total immersion
into the world of songwriting, in a beautiful rustic setting that is
conducive to learning and creating new things. A window into your own
creative self like you've never had before.
You will get College Level Master Classes in all aspects of the craft and
business of songwriting, based on the groundbreaking concepts of " Songcrafters'
Coloring Book: The Essential Guide to Effective and Successful Songwriting",
plus real Level 3 critiques of your songs.
Guaranteed to give you practical and actionable tools and techniques for
helping you optimize your songs and take your writing to a new level.
This concentrated immersion in the songcrafting process will provide more
information in 2 days than you would get in several years of regular courses
or monthly workshops.
Home-cooked meals and 2 nights of comfortable lodging are all included, so
you do not have to think about anything but your music.
WHO: Conducted by internationally
acclaimed author of "Songcrafters'
Coloring Book",
Bill Pere,
named one of the Top 50 Innovators and Guiding Lights of the Music Industry"
by Music Connection Magazine, and
Kay Pere, nationally
known vocal and creativity coach. (See
Bios for Bill and Kay )
The information and insight presented here was developed exclusively by
Bill in more than 30 years of working with thousands of songwriters,
including many of the
top names
in the industry and is not available anywhere else. You will not find more
down-to-earth, practical, and well-researched information under any one
roof. Many of these techniques have never been presented before, anywhere.
Bill is widely known as one of the best songwriting coaches and critiquers
in the industry today.
There will also be sessions with nationally known vocal and
creativity coach Kay Pere. Bill and Kay have won numerous national
awards and are regular presenters at national songwriting conferences and
workshops from coast to coast. They collectively have more than 50
years of experience in the music business.
FAQ:
What level of writer or style of music is this
suitable for?
What are some of the topics that will be covered?
Will there be time for informal song sharing and
performing?
Will we have song critiques?
What have others said about the retreat?
What will the schedule be like?
What are the facilities like?
What are the sleeping facilities?
What are the meals like, and can dietary restrictions be
accommodated?
Is there cell and internet service?
Can I go walking along the lake and trails?
Is the facility wheelchair/handicapped accessible?
Registration
1. What level of writer or style of music is
this suitable for?
The concepts presented here are designed to work across any style of
music, for any target audience. These techniques can be applied by any
songwriter, whether they are just beginning or whether they have been
writing for many years. The goal is to take whatever level you are at, and
elevate it to a new place.
2. What are some of the topics
that will be covered?
We will look at the four main groups of songwriting parameters: The
semantic, phonetic, prosodic, and music elements, and how to improve the
effect of each of these in your writing. We'll look at how each of these
affects an audience, and how you can make informed choices about how you
want your songs to be received.
In the area of song pitching and promotion, we'll look at the powerful
concepts of Ullage and the Four Faders, and how these can become part of
your songcrafting process.
We will look at Level-3 critiquing and Song Mapping, and how you can
learn to more objectively analyze your own songs.
We'll do individual mentoring, vocal and creativity coaching, and address any topic that
you want to have covered, in the time we have.
Will there be time for
informal song sharing and performing?
Absolutely! Workshops by day; Enjoying each others' music by night! Sound
system provided if needed.
Will we have song critiques?
Many of the examples used in the workshops will come from the songs that
you bring with you. And yes, we will do regular, in-depth critiques at your
request. In addition to song critique, you can also get
performance critique, and feedback on any CD packaging and graphics you
might have.
What have others said about our retreats?
Check out photos and reactions here:
(2010) (2011)
(2012)
What will the schedule be
like?
A general overview of the schedule:
FRIDAY:
3pm - Workshop Session 3-5pm
Dinner – 5-6pm
Evening: informal song-sharing and individual mentoring/coaching
SATURDAY:
Breakfast
Morning workshop sessions 9:30-12:00
Lunch 12-1
Free time (enjoy the camp, collaborate, mentoring) 1-2pm
Afternoon workshop sessions 2-5pm
Dinner – 5-6pm
Evening: informal song-sharing; individual mentoring/critiquing
SUNDAY:
Breakfast
Collaboration Session - 9:00-11
Cleanup and departure 11-12
For some of the specific workshop topics, see the
table of contents
of Songcrafters' Coloring Book.
The precise topics will be determined by the group but will include
prosodic, sonic, semantic, and music parameters, collaboration, business
considerations, and brand promotion. There will also be workshops
on vocal technique and creativity coaching, led by Kay.
What are the facilities
like?
The Retreat Center is a place of breathtaking natural beauty in
the Vermont Green Mountains. The restored 19th century manor house
combines down-home comfort with touches of elegance from a bygone era.
The meeting rooms are spacious and inviting.
In addition to the manor house, we will be using the new outdoor
performance space in the gazebo overlooking the mountain vista for song
sharing and performance.
There are trails, a pond, and orchard, and diverse wildlife on the
grounds.
What are the sleeping
facilities?
The manor house has many comfortable guest rooms, from
singles to whole families.
Feel free to bring the family - There are many family-friendly things
to do within a 30-minute radius.
What are the meals like, and
can dietary restrictions be accommodated?
The retreat has an excellent food service (Kay and Bill have eaten
more than 100 meals there). Meals are down-home tasty and filling, prepared
from scratch.
IF YOU HAVE ANY DIETARY RESTRICTIONS: The retreat will make every effort to
accommodate dietary restrictions like Vegetarian preferences, or food
allergies as long as we have that information in advance.
You may bring additional food if you wish, and you can certainly bring
snacks to share.
NOTE: RETREAT RULE and CSA RULE: Absolutely no alcoholic beverages permitted
on the retreat grounds.
Also, there is no smoking in any of the buildings.
Does the facility have cell
and internet service?
Most cell phones work at the retreat. There is wireless internet as well,
and a computer always available for use.
Can I go walking along the
pond and trails?
Yes, you have free access to all areas if you want to find some
inspiration in nature.
14. Is the facility
wheelchair/handicapped accessible?
Contact the retreat center for specific information. 802-745-4000
REGISTRATION AND MORE INFO:
http://www.govehillretreat.org/summer-songwriting-retreat.html
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.
Questions? E-mail info @ ctsongwriting . com
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