composition: a songwriters' retreat by Blue Jay Sessions

Blue Jay Sessions is THE MOST EXCITED to announce its inaugural songwriters' retreat!

composition, will take place from Nov. 23-25 at Residence Inn by Marriott in Calgary’s Beltline and promises to be a unique, immersive experience for Canadian singer-songwriters...and a fun time too.

This retreat will give songwriters the opportunity to join in on collaborative songwriting sessions and panel discussions with experts like Jess Seguire (Alley Cat PR), Adam Oppenheim (Stampede Entertainment), Dani Strong of Taylor Entertainment, style advice by Kara Chomistek of PARK and Kim Noseworthy (School of Walk).

The retreat will feature a variety of mentors with a penchant for songwriting including celebrated Canadian pop singer Ralph, CCMA Award-winning musician Brandi Sidoryk (Nice Horse), CCMA Award-nominated artists Don Amero and Mallory Johnson, JUNO-Award-nominated Desiree Dorion and more.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to showcase at different Calgary venues such as King Eddy, Residence Inn and The Prairie Emporium on Nov. 24 and Nov. 25.

(Venues and performance times will be assigned to registered songwriters in mid-November.)

$125 EARLY BIRD retreat pricing in effect until Oct. 27 or sold out.

$150 GENERAL retreat pricing in effect following early bird.

composition: a songwriters' retreat has preferred room rates at its host hotel Residence Inn by Marriott, so book now and save!

GENERAL RETREAT SCHEDULE

(attendees are not required to attend all sessions and panel talks, but here's what will be offered over the 3 days)

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Nov. 23

11AM-12PM - registration and room check-in (if applicable)

12PM-1PM - PANEL - Connecting with venues and promoters

1PM-3:30PM - songwriting sessions with mentors

3:30PM-4:30PM - PANEL - What's the next step? Transitioning from emerging to established artist

4:30PM-7PM - songwriting sessions with mentors

7PM-10PM - welcome reception and mix and mingle

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Nov. 24

8AM-9AM - PANEL - Exploring individualistic artist style with Kara Chomistek of PARK and Kim Noseworthy of School of Walk

9AM-11:30AM - songwriting sessions with mentors

11:30AM-12:30PM - PANEL - Music associations and you with Jess L'Heureux of Alberta Music

12:30PM-3PM - songwriting sessions with mentors

3PM-4PM - PANEL - Music PR 101 with Jess Seguire of Alley Cat PR

4PM-6:30PM - songwriting sessions with mentors

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Nov. 25

9AM-11:30AM - songwriting sessions with mentors

12PM-1PM - check out

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Make sure to follow @thebluejaysessions on social for updates and more information about mentors, panelists and more!

composition: a songwriters' retreat is made possible by the support of FACTOR, Rise Up Calgary, and Taylor Entertainment.