Join Matt Redman,Tommy Walker, Leeland, Brandon Heath, Charlie Peacock, Brenton Brown, Vicky Beeching, Mia Fieldes of Hillsong United, Ken Reynolds, and many other world-renowned songwriters and instructors for this completely unique, intimate retreat among the majestic California redwoods in the heart of the Santa Cruz mountains. Experience fellowship, instruction, and times of deep refreshing worship with artists and songwriters who are shaping the contour of Christian music. Plus, have your songs evaluated by professionals and share your work with fellow attendees. In addition to our featured artists we will also have music and workshops taught by nationally recognized songwriters such as Rick Cua.
The Christian Songwriters Conference is for all songwriters interested in honing their craft in a creative, constructive, and inspiring setting. In addition to times of corporate worship and instruction, the conference offers two major workshop tracks: the Art of Songwriting and the Business of Songwriting. Attendees will have the opportunity to attend either track throughout the day along with plenary sessions in the mornings and evenings featuring worship, artist performances, and reflections on songwriting from our distinguished group of artists and songwriters.
In addition, you will have the chance to submit up to two songs for review by our review panel of songwriting and industry professionals. Cash and prizes will be given to the top 3 songs by our sponsors and presented at the conference.
Rates and registration to be posted in the coming weeks! Space is limited so register early for the best rate housing options.
The Art of Songwriting will be taught by our world-class faculty of experienced songwriters who have written worship standards.
The Business of Songwriting will be taught by a faculty of leading industry professionals including music publishers, A & R representatives, and booking agencies that have real world experience and advice to share.
Sponsored By: Mount Hermon, Lifeway Worship, MediaShout, Audio Technica, Worship MD, and Zamar Media Solutions.
Mount Hermon would also like to thank the following sponsors presented by Worship MD:
The Christian Songwriters Conference is for people wanting to:
Interact with some of the most successful songwriters in the Christian music industry today
Learn from industry professionals on how to navigate the business of songwriting
Network with other high potential songwriters and musicians
Have their work reviewed by professionals
Be challenged spiritually to capture the heart of God in a song
New For This Year:
Private Voice Lessons taught by Sheri Gould & Karinne Patel, nationally recognized vocal coaches. Cost is $50 per 30 minute session and it will be on a first come, first serve upon arrival at the conference. Payment can be at your session via cash or check.
Private Guitar Lessons taught by Reggie Coates, nationally recognized worship leader and guitar player. Check him out at www.heartfeltmusic.org. Cost will be $50 for a 45 minute session and he accepts cash, credit, and check. Sign ups will be first come first serve at the conference.
One-on-one and small group live song reviews. Have a chance to sit down one-on-one or in a small group with songwriting professionals and play your song live to get face to face feedback.
Enhanced Tech Track and Demo Tech Labs. A wider range of tech classes and hands on labs with great new products for songwriters and musicians will also be available to try out during the conference
Early Bird deadline extended to July 31st
2010 Songwriters Conference Rates
Single Occupancy
Double Occupancy
Economy
$777
$477
Standard
$873
$573
Deluxe
$932
$632 ($573 Triple Occupancy)
Master Deluxe
$988.50
$688.50
Registration fee includes all meals,
lodging, and conference fees.
Housing Descriptions
Deluxe Larger rooms with private bathroom and pillow top queen mattresses.
Standard Moderate rooms with private bathroom
Economy Smaller rooms located a little farther from the main conference center area; some have private bathrooms and some are dorm style with community bathrooms in the hall
Cabins A limited number of cabins in each category, in a variety of sizes with equipped kitchen and living room. Pricing is based on the size of the cabin and number of roommates. Please call for more pricing information.
