Songwriting Retreat Weekend

by Niki Smart
(Laguna Beach, CA)

Songwriting Retreat Weekend

The Las Brisas Retreat Center in Tenaja (Murrieta, CA) is offering a Songwriting Weekend in December with guest speakers Tim Moyer and Ben Cole. Previous songwriting weekends have been fantastic and all that have attended have voiced their desire to spend another weekend at Las Brisas. The setting is gorgeous, the food is delicious and the workshops are so much fun! This is what is on the schedule for the December retreat: -
Tim Moyer will teach inspiring song crafting ideas, gift you invaluable performance knowledge, and is offering up a chance to perform at the NAMM show for those musicians that are ready for this gig. Tim also recently started a new record label "Naked Acoustic" and is looking for solo singer/songwriters! Just another reason to come show your stuff!
Be part of Tim's ongoing clinic for D'Addario called "Tools For The Performing Songwriter".
What you can expect from the clinic:
Utilizing his talent as a singer/songwriter, Tim will present the tools he uses that help make his performances memorable, dynamic, and melodically stimulating, plus he will speak on the importance of:
• The Song • The Delivery • The Venue • The Sponsors

During this clinic Tim will show the use and explain some of the following tools:
• Strings • Tuners • Guitars • Cables • Pickups • Mics • Direct Boxes • PA

And if this isn't enough, you'll also be shown the basics of ProTools so you can record your music in a professional manner and have an opportunity to sign up for a discounted studio session at several key studios.
The weekend includes a Song Circle on Friday night and a House Concert on Saturday night - following a
"Make your own" Pizza party!
If you only wish to join the workshops Saturday 1pm-4pm or Sunday 11-2pm - there is a Day Rate of $50 which includes lunch - Please RSVP for this by emailing info@lasbrisasretreat.com

Morning yoga classes are offered, but don't feel you need to do the yoga - there are plenty of hikes or bike rides you can partake in instead. There will also be a meditation with a focus on creativity, and a workshop on how to use the power of your mind and subconscious to enhance your creativity.
We have a piano on site and two guitars, but feel free to bring your own instruments (and yoga mat) if you like.
Also, please let us know in advance if you have any food allergies or special needs. Thank you!
Come and enjoy the camaraderie of like minded people while having a fun and relaxing weekend in the countryside.
Make sure you sign up early for this as it will sell out fast!
This retreat is offered at $300 per person entire weekend/workshops/all food and wine in a single room, or $270 per person sharing with one other, or $250 sharing with 3 in a room.

o Take home a useful handout filled with information that can help further your music
o Take the opportunity to sign up for a discounted studio session to record - ask us how
o Play games geared to activate your creativity
o Take part in a Song Circle with (constructive) peer critique on Friday night
o Morning yoga class both Sat and Sun – or bike rides and hikes if you prefer
o Enjoy the Saturday “make your own” Pizza party
o House Concert with performances by Tim Moyer, special guests and YOU!
o Learn to Meditate
o Use the power of your mind to enhance and exercise your creativity
o Make new friends and network
www.lasbrisasretreat.com