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This was an incredible experience! All the people involved were incredibly friendly, the food and location was awesome, and most importantly I felt like songwriting was conceptualized for me in a way that made sense. I made lasting creative friendships and community and really improved my art. Would highly recommend this to any creative spirit! Shout out to Andrea and Maddison for making it possible :)

I'm a singer-songwriter, and I did the online retreat, then 1-1 mentorship with Andrea, and it was really great. I'd recommend it to any songwriter; all levels, too. IMO, she's the best in the world. She's a true songwriter; not just a teacher. And I could tell she genuinely cares when she gives advice. I remember seeing some other comments from people saying they feel she's stretched thin, and maybe not 'hanging around' much, but I suspect that's just her being concise. Because she's always to-the-point. Whenever I thought her response to me was short, I kept going back to it, and noticing it said everything it had to say. ;)

This retreat was one of the most rewarding experiences. Go to this retreat!! Andrea's teaching is so clear and easy to understand, with actual helpful concrete skills to improve songwriting - if you've seen any of her content, you already know this. But this retreat takes it to the next level with opportunity for co-writing and constructive feedback in a safe and comfortable space. Whatever your strengths/weaknesses are in songwriting, there is a good balance to help you flourish in your strengths and challenge you to grow.

Best songwriting retreat I have ever been too! Andrea is a force for inclusion and growth. The location was incredible!

I went into this retreat with the mindset that it would improve my songwriting capabilities and help me get over some writers block. But I came out with more than I could have ever imagined. As a collective, the other artists and I bonded through our passions for songwriting and music. But what amazed me most was how creating in that environment affected me. Through song, we were able to communicate and express vulnerability, allowing us to connect on such deep levels. This brought me confidence and encouraged me to share more and more of my music. I was originally worried about taking the 5 days off to travel to Nashville, but now I know the skills and connections that I gained during that week will last me forever. As someone who has done lots of songwriting camps and classes, I can say with absolute certainty that this is so so so worth it.

Well-designed and executed week-long retreat on the craft of songwriting by one of the music industry's accomplished songwriters and educators. Hands on, fully immersed experience brought my skills to levels I never dreamed possible. The most effective musical learning experience I have ever participated in and Andrea Stolpe's nurturing communication style made it all the more enjoyable. She is a gem, chock full of knowledge and highly skilled at transferring it all to her students.

Great retreat! Really meaningful experience meeting and working with writers from all over the world. Andrea is a masterful songwriter and teacher. Highly recommend it!

My experience at the retreat dramatically exceeded expectations. Andrea guided us in a comforting, clear and pragmatic way. She engaged us, directed us and showed us the infinite possibilities we can encounter along this path. Everything I’d hoped for, plus … the other songwriters she invited created an almost immediate creative and personal bond. As I guy who typically writes in a vacuum, this entirely unexpected and wondrous. I felt my heart grow two sizes. New friends for life. If you’re thinking about attending, just say « yes. »