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Cozy Winter Cabin

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. 

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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

Mountain Cabin

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.

  • Two and a half hours from New York City

  • Two hours from Albany International Airport

  • 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)

  • 7:00pm - 9:00pm: Songwriting Keynote: “Breaking Boundaries with Lyric Writing”

  • 9:00pm - 10:00pm: Q&A Session: Lyric Writing

Saturday, October 28st

  • 11:00am - 1:00pm: Songwriting Keynote: “Enhancing Your Melody and Groove”

  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm: Q&A Session: Melody & Groove

  • 3:00pm - 6:00pm: Guided Collaboration Sessions: Co-Writing Sessions*

  • 7:00pm - 8:30pm: Songwriting Masterclass w/ Special Guest*

Sunday, October 29nd

  • 11:00am - 1:00pm: Songwriting Keynote: “What Makes The Writer: Designing A Plan”

  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm: Q&A Session: Music Industry

  • 3:00pm - 6:00pm: Guided Collaboration Sessions: Co-Writing*

  • 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)

Community

Your experience doesn’t end after the retreat, in fact it’s only just begun.

Your retreat ticket includes lifetime access to the Hanna Mia Alumni Community:
Featuring regular live Q&As with Andrea and special guests, collaboration opportunities and peer-mentored song critiques.

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