Well, ok, Song Camping, where pitching refers to songs, not tents, and fires are lit in souls, not piles of wood. Thanks to all who attended NSAI’s Song Camp, July 16-18, where over 90 campers spent the weekend writing, singing, learning and sharing. It was inspirational, educational and just plain fun!
Pro faculty members for this Song Camp included Rick Beresford, James Dean Hicks, Angela Kaset, Huge Prestwood, Don Henry, Ralph Murphy, Jason Blume and Steve Leslie. The faculty taught specifics on songwriting, did “break downs” on their hits and reviewed members songs in feedback sessions. Campers were able to share their songs in an open mic setting at the Holiday Inn Vanderbilt's Commodore Lounge as well as “camper-in-the-round" setting while Saturday night featured an incredible faculty show at Douglas Corner Cafe.
Much like a weekend with family and nature can build memories that last for years, spending the weekend with a songwriting family can build friendships and sometimes co-writer partnerships that last. If you’ve not yet taken the opportunity to attend an NSAI Song Camp, consider it in the future as it can be a life changing experience.
WE WANT TO SEE YOU NEXT YEAR! Check back by September 2010 for details on Song Camp 2011.
Price:
$395 Members / $495 Non-Members (Flex payment options available) * Price includes 3-day Song Camp, Breakfast & Lunch Fri - Sun. Does NOT include hotel accommodations. Song Camp is open to all songwriters.
Learn where to go from those who've already been there! Our faculty is led by songwriter/author Jason Blume (“Dear Diary” by Brittany Spears/This Business Of Songwriting) and includes Hugh Prestwood (Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame / "The Song Remembers When" - Trisha Yearwood / "On The Verge" - Collin Raye), Ralph Murphy ("Half The Way" – Crystal Gayle / "Seeds" – Kathy Mattea), Angela Kaset ("Something In Red" - Lorrie Morgan / "What If It's Me" - Jennifer Day), James Dean Hicks (“Goodbye Time” – Blake Shelton / “National Working Woman’s Holiday” - Sammy Kershaw), Don Henry (Grammy-Winning "Where've You Been" - Kathy Mattea / "Class Reunion" – Ray Charles), Rick Beresford ("If Drinkin' Don't Kill Me" - George Jones / Belmont University and Kerrville Folk Festival faculty) and Steve Leslie ("Second Wind" - Darrell Worley, "That's The Truth" - George Strait). All attendees will receive multiple song critiques. Pre-submitted songs will be used to place each attendee with the most appropriate of our dedicated faculty. Class exercises will stress techniques and strategies for all aspects of songwriting.
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