andreastolpe.comReviews of andreastolpe.com

Andrea and the team created a safe, communicative, engaging enviroment for creativity to flourish.

Just finished a 5 day retreat with Andrea, her staff, and 33 very talented, creative, hugely spirited and good hearted musicians and songwriters. What a wonderful experience. A 10 on the 10 scale. With a focus on maybe 20-25, ? more, aspects of songwriting, (there are 100’s), and cowriting, the group wrote and performed, lyrics and music, 33 songs in 3 days, just amazing. And there’s time to hang, to visit, to present to Andrea individually, and to jam songs in the evening/night. The retreat site was excellent re comfort, cleanliness, friendliness, and good food, (with dietary options), 3 meals/day, and snacks!!!! What Andrea, (who is a gifted teacher), and her team offer, is unique. I know she’s not the only one doing this, but her formula, her program, is a winner. The learning and creative process will certainly continue after the program finishes. I’d go again in the blink of a blink.

An overall amazing experience. We spent time in a group of people from all over the globe. Each their own process, tastes, talents, ideas and quirks. This made for an inspiring mix. Andrea and her team were so warm, inclusive and professional. For one week we all felt what it would be like to be the Kelly Family (remember them? Haa!) Highly recommend the retreat if you are open to learning more and zooming in on the details if you are experienced or finding a good, big well of inspiration and drive if you are a starter.

Everyone at the retreat was super welcoming and the structure and information was wonderful. The co-writing sessions were super fun and we wrote some great songs! I know I'll use the tools I took away from this retreat and improve on my craft!

Had a wonderful time and learned so much! Andrea is an amazing instructor. If you are looking for a place to improve your work, reconnect with yourself and with others - all through songwriting...this is the place!

This was an amazing experience to grow as a songwriter. Great teachings from Andrea and it was an awesome experience being surrounded by other songwriters to learn from for a week.

Had the time of my life. Andrea is Brilliant! She has a special way of identifying pieces of song structure and explaining their function like noone else i have heard before. Insightful and amazing! And my fellow retreaters were all so kind and gracious. it was a wonderful experience.

Andrea, created a safe place to share and open up. Her critiques were constructive and done with respect to the artist. Every bit of information she provided is very very useful. I will recommend her retreats for sure!!!!