Serious about songwriting?
Are you actively working towards becoming a professional songwriter?
Have you written at least 20 songs?
Do you daydream about co-writing with some of today’s top Christian songwriters?
If you answered “YES!” to ALL of these questions, this may be the retreat you’ve been looking for!
What: Hymnish – A Songwriter’s Retreat, hosted by All About Worship & The Songwriter’s Cafe (no, it’s not a hymn writing retreat…there’s a story behind the retreat name : )
When: May 10 – May 12, 2012 (Thursday – Saturday)
Where: Franklin, TN (exact venue and address will be provided to the attendees)
Who: 25 handpicked songwriters, who are serious about taking their songwriting to the next level and getting the opportunity to co-write with professional songwriters, and network with publishers, record labels, and attendees.
Speakers:
Michael Farren
Jennie Riddle
Mike Murray (Creative Director, Integrity Music Publishing)
Chad Green (Creative Director, Word Music Publishing)
During the retreat you will write with one of the following professional songwriters, in a group of 4:
-Carl Cartee (Staff writer for Brentwood –Benson Music Publishing/Universal Music. Artist in Residence at Fellowship Bible Church.)
-Chad Cates (Writer for Essential Music Publishing. Six #1 songs and five Dove Award Nominations. Songs recorded by Casting Crowns, Bebo Norman, Brandon Heath, Rebecca St James, Mandisa, and others.)
-James Tealy (Staff writer for Centricity Music. Over 30 songs recorded by artists in a variety of genres including: Kari Jobe, Abandon, Matt Papa, Alvin Slaughter, and others.)
-Jennie Riddle (Currently nominated for 2 Dove Awards, Writer of “Revelation Song”, top 100 CCLI songwriter, songs recorded by Jesus Culture, Newsboys, Kari Jobe, Rebecca St. James, Phillips, Craig & Dean, and others.)
-Kyle Lee (Former member of Pocket Full of Rocks. Worked as a producer with artists like: tobyMac, Mandisa, and Nicole C. Mullen. Songs recorded by Michael W. Smith, Audrey Assad, Phillips Craig & Dean, Travis Cottrell, and others.)
-Michael Boggs (Former member of FFH. Writes for various artists; garnered multiple top 10 singles as well as a featured song in the major motion picture release - Facing the Giants.)
-Michael Farren (Lead singer of Pocket Full of Rocks, staff writer for Word Publishing, writer of “Let it Rain”, “Alive”, and many others.)
-Tony Wood (Multiple Dove Award Winner, 22 #1 Songs, staff writer for Sony ATV Music, songs recorded by Michael W. Smith, Natalie Grant, Lincoln Brewster, Paul Baloche, and others.)
Details: This unique retreat will include workshops on songwriting, publishing, etc. You will also spend some time co-writing with other attendees, as well as one of the professional songwriters (in a group of 4 people).
Register: Space is limited to just 25 attendees. We are accepting applications from those that would like to attend this retreat. We will be prayerfully screening and handpicking the attendees. You will be notified by email if you are chosen.
Sponsored by:
Word Music Publishing
Integrity Music Publishing