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This week was an overwhelming success - emotionally, socially, and in the development of new skills. From the choice of venue, to the meals, to the approachability of team, to the amount of information that was imparted, everything met or exceeded my expectations.

Experience was beyond phenomenal. Anyone who is on the fence (as I was) JUST GO!!! Andrea knows her stuff and Madison was super organized. Musical and friend connections for life…

Absolutely amazing and enlightening learning experience. Left the retreat having grown musically and personally.

I encountered an accomplished, polished, professional writer & educator with an enormous heart and a sincere desire to connect with others on a human level. Not often I encounter people with this level of success in commercial music who are still humble & grounded. She was able to communicate her secrets and techniques in such a way that they were new & fresh to an older writer like me, yet still engage and make those same concepts understandable at a kitchen-table level to those in our cohort who hadn’t really studied songwriting on a professional scale. It would have been easy to spook a new writer with her level of knowledge, yet at no point did I sense anyone feeling overwhelmed or struggling because the material went over their head. So, not an easy task for her. And she made it seem effortless. And at no point was I bored. Not for a second. It would have been quite easy for her to go granular with faculty-speak, yet everything remained pragmatic and accessible. A great handbook accompanying these sessions as well. This retreat is ideal for aspiring songwriters and even helped inspire a high-mileage scribbler like me. Worth every.single.penny.

Attending Andrea’s retreat was an absolute game-changer for my songwriting journey! The serene setting, workshops, and collaborative atmosphere fostered creativity like never before. From daily sessions to afternoon co-writing and late-night jam sessions, every moment was pure magic. The attention to detail, from accommodations to meals, was impeccable. This retreat reignited my passion and provided invaluable tools for my craft. For anyone serious about songwriting, this retreat is for you!!

The retreat was absolutely incredible. It pushed me to another level with my songwriting and performing. The people I met are incredible and Andrea is a wonderful mentor!

This was my very first songwriting retreat so I didn't quite know what to expect but all expectations were greatly exceeded.

Many questions that I had, and many that I didn't realize that I needed the answer to, were answered by Andrea or her guest speakers in such a simple, easy to understand way. I got my writing inspiration back, which was one of my goals with this retreat, and I know what direction I now want to take my music.

The only other things that I could have wished for was a personal critique of my songs (which is offered in the VIP package but was sold out when I found out about the retreat) and more time. More time to keep absorbing Andreas wisdom and more time to cowrite with my fellow students.

All in all, it was worth every penny!

Thank you Andrea, please keep doing these retreats for those of us who love songwriting but need a little help to understand the music industry and our own gifts!

I'm on my way to the gym now and bigger my music 🎵 in Nigeria I'm thinking about my new project just keep working on time

I appreciated how down to earth Andrea and her team were, as well as the guest speakers.

What a great experience, the presentation, the information, the inclusion but most of all the people

The songwriting retreat was excellent, with very practical guidance for all stages of writing. Also included were several opportunities to network for both in-class co-writing and future collaborations. Highly recommended!

Absolutely amazing retreat! I was very nervous going into this but Andrea and her team were very supportive and informative. I left the retreat inspired and confident! What an amazing song writing resource! I look forward to interacting with the community and I am very excited about this journey!

You guys Rock!

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 🙏🏼✨