This annual workshop has been developed for songwriters of all abilities - covering collaboration, writer's block, performance skills, selfbelief and how to survive the music industry. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an absolute beginner this course offers a boost to your creative confidence in a friendly, supportive environment.

The weekend runs from early Saturday morning to late Sunday afternoon on 26-27 April 2008. It's hosted by songwriter TOM ROBINSON, life coach NICHOLAS HULL-MALHAM and administrator SUE BREARLEY at a secluded Kent manor house in beautiful grounds a few miles from the M25 near Sevenoaks. The setting is intimate, the coaching is first-hand, and we have a strict limit of just 18 places, allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

Don't take our word for how great this weekend is going to be - check out the feedback below from previous years' courses...

STAND AND DELIVER
"I wanted the courage to stand on stage and sing! I wanted to write a good song. I achieved both!"
"My expectations were exceeded! I went from a mouse to a tiger overnight!"
"I walked away with a song and an idea how to perform"

THE COURSE
"The Q&A about the industry was really useful"
"What worked for me was the free and supportive atmosphere"
"The experience was intensive, but in a very positive way"
"A golden opportunity to explore creativity in a supportive environment"
"Everything well balanced, two long days but flew"

THE FACILITATORS
"Warm, friendly, approachable and gave useful, constructive advice and information"
"They really cared and put maximum effort in. Good split of expertise and focus between facilitators"
"Very supportive and accepting people - clearly have a genuine interest in other people's well-being and music"

THE VENUE
"Beautiful house and grounds"
"Perfect - good to have lots of rooms to use - each one had its own vibe"
"The house and the grounds are amazing - the perfect place for something like this"
"Fantastic, great space and great food"
"Great location, great food, great to have different rooms and settings"
"Food fantastic - and lots of it!"
"The food was great... and they had lots of biscuits"

THE PARTICIPANTS
"Collaboration with others (was) really productive and enjoyable"
"Mixing with a bunch of people on my wavelength was stimulating and morale-boosting"
"The most amazing quality and collaboration came out from just four hours"
"The collaboration worked wonderfully and working together and writing/performing was fantastic!"
"Amazed at the high standard of work that people produced"

OVERALL
It really helped me focus on how I can move forward"
"I don't know when I last had so much fun!"
"It was the most useful weekend of my life"
"I'll remember this experience and the people always"
"Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
"It may prove to be the most significant weekend of my life - but even if not it was ***kin' fabulous!"

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