andreastolpe.comReviews of andreastolpe.com

Great learning experience

Very knowledgeable, caring, supportive songwriting teacher. Honestly, Andrea is the BEST songwriting teacher I've found in over 20 years of being a writer. There's so much useful information in the online & in-person retreats + her books to apply into the songs I'm writing. Looking forward to learning & most importantly applying the different tools I'm learning (rhyme scheme, structure, odd # lines of a section, melody, melodic motifs, etc). HIGHLY recommend Andrea to ANY songwriter, especially if you're serious about songwriting!

It was a very kind, encouraging space for learning key aspects of developing as a songwriter. The topics and insight were extremely helpful, as were the industry expert guest speakers. I highly recommend the retreat to anyone interested in songwriting!

Amazing 10/10 Andrea is incredibly knowledgeable about her craft and I was impressed at how thorough and concrete her process and tips were to help construct songs. She was extremely empathetic and attentive with everyone who asked a question and I could tell she had a genuine interest in helping everyone there. If you’re looking to level up your songwriting I’d recommend checking this out.

Andrea's approach to songwriting is unlike anything I have ever encountered before, and yet it is exactly what I've always needed. She isn't there to impress her ideas onto your projects. She's there to help you untangle obstacles with practical exercises. Her feedback is the most constructive I've ever received, and she improved my writing process in ways I never imagined. I highly recommend her mentorship. I'm not exaggerating when I say it changed my life.

Andrea is a rare and special talent with a unique ability to explain the unexplainable. She has amazing musical and lyrical sensibilities and the knack for making songs better with encouragement, without coddling and yet you always feel great having heard her thoughts... The retreats are high value and well run with an exceptional team surrounding Andrea--that's you Madison! as well as the others!

This experience exceeded my expectations! Not only have I learned loads of great tools and tricks in songwriting but I have also improved my self-confidence and met amazing human beings. During that short week I have been able to be myself, feel like I was at the right place, at the right time - in a safe, non-judgment and supportive environment. A big thank you to all those who made this retreat a wonderful opportunity to be deep, vulnerable and feeling empowered by it! This might have been a 5-day experience, but this journey has changed me for a life time! I highly recommend it 🙏🏼✨

Andrea has given my songwriting direction and clarity. Her mentorship fast-forwarded my development and has given me so much more confidence as a writer. I highly recommend it!!