- 2024 AUTUMN PEAK DISTRICT RETREAT WEEKPicturesque, spacious converted countryside barn, Derbyshire
https://www.londonsongwriters.org/songwritingretreats/
'One of the best weeks of my life!’ is a common testimonial & the affordable price is fully inclusive of food, accommodation & comprehensive songwriting facilitation. The fresh air & stunning views come with the location!Whatever your songwriting experience, by attending the retreat you will:
• immerse yourself in your writing without the distractions of everyday life
• have a great time in lovely surroundings with like-minded people
• increase the quantity & the quality of songs you write at the retreat & afterwards
• increase your confidence as a songwriter
• increase your songwriter connections & co-writing network
• write at least one or two songs each day
• get encouragement & valuable feedback on your current repertoire
• learn &/or practise the essential songwriting 'tools' & 'rules' (& work out when you can break them)
• have a songwriting holiday experience for less than the cost of holiday B&B/food aloneTo enquire go to:
http://www.londonsongwriters.org/songwritingretreats/From 2015 to 2024 a total of over 250 Songwriters from across the world have attended one of our eighteen successful retreats in the beautiful South Derbyshire countryside collaborating, writing, learning & using successful comprehensive songwriting tips, walking, going to country pubs & making new connections, which are still continuing to bear musical fruit. Each writer rated the experience 5 out of 5 & their testimonials are included below.
It will consist of co-writing & solo-writing briefs, songshares, songcraft presentations, walks, pubs, perhaps an open mic…all in all an enjoyable & productive songwriting holiday break!
The cost of the Spring Retreat is £549 for a full week plus an extra night for free if you want to stay until 10am Monday 21st October. However, there is currently a discount of just £499 if you travel by train or stay on the attached caravan site.
Please fill out the form on the website if you are interested & we can contact you with further details:
http://www.londonsongwriters.org/songwritingretreats/In the previous participants’ own words:
‘The retreat was one of the best weeks of my life!’
‘Loved every minute & learned a lot. Great to be able to share ideas & mix with some very talented people’
‘I had a fabulous time & I am delighted with my new friendships & song output. It was a marvellous week.’
‘Just back from a magical song-writing retreat in Derbyshire with London Songwriters led by Murray Webster’
‘I’ve come away with 5 songs – 3 of which I plan on releasing in the future, so THANK YOU! for making it happen’
‘The guidance in the morning was excellent – focused, just the right amount of info, really important learning’
'Perfect from start to finish’
'I have just been on a really fabulous retreat for song-writers with Murray Webster. If you want a laid back but focused, friendly, supportive event to do some collaborative & /or solo songwriting & develop your skills, Murray's are the best out there at an affordable price.'
‘I thoroughly enjoyed the retreat spending time in lovely surroundings with lovely people. Was impressed with the facilities provided for writing & performing our songs and the overall support of Murray for the whole time. Can't wait 'til the next one!’
‘Fun walks, meals and songwriting, singing and collaborating.’‘Fab environment for bringing out creative ideas and making songs happen, that otherwise wouldn't.’
‘The exercises were interesting and challenging.’
‘Thanks it was a great week!’
‘The retreat was a great place to collaborate & meet like-minded people. It has since given me the momentum & new tools that I needed to get me songwriting more regularly & in a more structured way.’
‘The scenery was amazing and I was glad to fit in a few walks during my stay.’All the participants said they would love to do it all over again & would recommend it to others.
