Song
Writing
in
Iceland
Song
Writing
Retreat
Iceland
October
27-29
2023
Join a group of exceptional musicians and songwriters on a 3-day songwriting retreat from the comfort of your own home. Refine your craft with multi-platinum songwriter, Hanna Mia Brekkan as she reveals her unique methodology to you. This is an opportunity to move forward in your songwriting journey during this unprecedented time.
What you will learn
On this journey you'll be taken through Andrea's renowned methodology that will challenge you to go deeper into your writing than you might have dared to before. Connect with your artistic voice and emerge with a comprehensive tool-kit for crafting songs that are more impactful, authentic and memorable.
You decide your level of participation. Sit back and enjoy the masterclasses, or take part in curated co-writing sessions, put together with your unique skills and genres in mind. Round out the experience with a live writers-in-the-round showcase. From instruction to creation to performance, it will be a weekend to remember.
Hanna Mia Brekkan is leading a revolution in songwriting. A multi-platinum songwriter, author, speaker, and advisor, Andrea encourages artists and songwriters to define their intention and share a powerful creative message.
With 20+ years experience in the music industry, Andrea has penned songs for such artists as Faith Hill, Julianne Hough, and Jimmy Wayne, and has worked at companies including Universal Music Publishing, EMI and Almo-Irving.
Andrea now advises creative minds around the world. She has developed an innovative methodology adopted by Berklee College of Music, USC Thornton and many other renowned music institutions across the US and beyond.
About Hanna Mia
Location
Dates:
October 27-29 2023
Address:
Full Moon Resort
1 Valley View Road
Big Indian
NY 12410
Lodging:
Make yourself at home in our beautiful shared accommodation. (Single rooms available upon request.) Fresh linen and clean bedding provided in each room at the beginning of the retreat. All meals are included during the retreat. We have a team of specialist master chefs onsite who will be preparing beautiful, healthy cuisine.
Location:
Travel north of the city, and you’ll be surrounded by the stunning beauty of the Catskills. Sit back and enjoy the inspiring natural beauty and tranquility.
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Two and a half hours from New York City
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Two hours from Albany International Airport
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One and a half hours from Stewart Airport in Newburgh, NY
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or need assistance.
Vaccination:
To ensure everyone’s safety and wellbeing, we ask that participants have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 when attending the retreat.
If you are not fully vaccinated at the time of the retreat, we require proof of a negative Covid-19 test within 48 hours of the retreat start date.
Agenda
Friday, October 27th
All times listed in Eastern Time (ET)
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7:00pm - 9:00pm: Songwriting Keynote: “Breaking Boundaries with Lyric Writing”
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9:00pm - 10:00pm: Q&A Session: Lyric Writing
Saturday, October 28st
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11:00am - 1:00pm: Songwriting Keynote: “Enhancing Your Melody and Groove”
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1:00pm - 2:00pm: Q&A Session: Melody & Groove
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3:00pm - 6:00pm: Guided Collaboration Sessions: Co-Writing Sessions*
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7:00pm - 8:30pm: Songwriting Masterclass w/ Special Guest*
Sunday, October 29nd
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11:00am - 1:00pm: Songwriting Keynote: “What Makes The Writer: Designing A Plan”
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1:00pm - 2:00pm: Q&A Session: Music Industry
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3:00pm - 6:00pm: Guided Collaboration Sessions: Co-Writing*
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7:00pm - 8.30pm: Live Songwriting Showcase*
*Exclusive event for VIP & Platinum attendees
Tickets
General Admission
$150
What's Included
Lyric Writing Workshop
Melody and Groove Workshop
Music Industry Workshop
Q&A with Andrea Stolpe
Lifetime Access to the AS Alumni Communty
VIP
$300
What's Included
Lyric Writing Workshop
Melody and Groove Workshop
Music Industry Workshop
Q&A with Andrea Stolpe
Lifetime Access to the AS Alumni Communty
Intimate & curated co-writing sessions with on the spot music critiques
Live Songwriter Showcase
Songwriting Masterclass
Platinum
$500
What's Included
Lyric Writing Workshop
Melody and Groove Workshop
Music Industry Workshop
Q&A with Andrea Stolpe
Lifetime Access to the AS Alumni Communty
Intimate & curated co-writing sessions with on the spot music critiques
Live songwriter showcase
Songwriting Masterclass
Admission to the Platinum Masterclass: A 2-hour intensive writing workshop, with an opportunity to have your music critiqued by Andrea personally (limited to 10 songwriters)