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Song Writing Workshop
Music is a tonic for the pineal gland. Music isn't Bach or Beethoven; music is the can-opener of the soul. It makes you terribly quiet inside, makes you aware that there's a roof to your being.

To be is music, which is a profanation of silence in the interests of silence, and therefore beyond good and evil. Music is the manifestation of action without activity. It is the pure act of creation swimming on its own bosom. Music neither goads nor defends, neither seeks nor explains. Music is the noiseless sound made by the swimmer in the ocean of consciousness. It is a reward which can only be given by oneself. It is the gift of the god which one is because he has ceased thinking about god. It is an augur of the God which every one will become in due time, when all that is will be beyond imagination.

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LISTENING ROOM INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITER RETREATS
Listening Room Performing Songwriters Intensive Weekend Jan. 29-31, 2010. Pfeiffer State Park Lodge, Big Sur, CA, Big Sur, California 93920

A three day intensive songwriters workshop focused on readying your song and performance package for presentation on the international marketplace. Emphasis on tightening Song Arrangements and Lyric Improvement, International Touring & Song Marketing Opportunities, Co-Writing and More.

Led by Listening Room International Songwriter Retreats Founder Brett Perkins, who's toured in 33 countries so far, with songs covered by a number of European artists. Guest speakers also planned for this powerhouse weekend event. Further info www.listeningroomretreats.com

The HM Library is co-sponsoring this event.

"As a professional songwriter for over 25 years I have participated in -- and facilitated -- many writing workshops. It's my pleasure to attest that the Listening Room retreat I attended was the most enjoyable and productive of them all." TOM KIMMEL (Johnny Cash, Joe Cocker, Shawn Colvin, Linda Ronstadt, Randy Travis)






"In 2004 I decided to re-invest in myself by going on a Listening Room retreat. The experience was literally transformational. I came back with renewed energy, some great co-written songs, a new network of songwriting friends from around the world and most importantly of all, I have come alive again as a songwriter. I can't recommend it too highly." JIMMY RAE, (Merseyside, UK)

CAREER BUILDING

Past participants have gone on to record and tour extensively outside their home countries as a direct result of the contacts and friendships established at these events, and many of the co-written songs have already made their way onto several artist's albums. You can check out some of those works, as well as a list of past participants, at www.myspace.com/listeningroomsongwriterretreats

"Attending the writing retreats has given me a wealth of new friendships and writing partnerships that I feel will last my lifetime, and countless memories of some of the most beautiful, inspirational natural settings I have had the good fortune to visit and work in. After two retreats and over a
dozen new songs I see a profound change in my creative life. Now if Icould just arrange to
attend every one..."

DANA COOPER (Former A&M Recording Artist, songs covered by Maura O'Connell, others)

"Brett Perkins' Listening Room Retreats have created some of the most magical and productive moments in my life as a songwriter. I would recommend it to anyone who want to grow as a songwriter/artist and human being." - SIMON LYNGE (Los Angeles)



COMMITMENT

The invesment in your artistry for the week-end is based on two nights shared housing in the comfortable lodge duplex cabins with gourmet food included.

Ability is relative. Talent can be developed through nurturing, or diminish through neglect. Music is an expression of self and spirit available to all who wish to follow its' path, and everyone has an audience for their works. If these statements resonate as true for you, I look forward to welcoming you on a retreat. - Brett Perkins, Founder.



Enrollment Is Open Now

Please direct requests for further information, and music submissions to: Brett Perkins



ALL PHOTOS © MAGNUS TORÉN. Shot during the retreat in early spring 2008.

...to be born a writer one must learn to like privation, suffering, humiliation. Above all, one must learn to live apart. Like the sloth, the writer clings to his limb while beneath him life surges by steady, persistent, tumultuous. When ready plop! he falls into the stream and battles for life. Is is not something like that?

Henry Miller
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Nearest airport: Monterey
It's about one hour drive to the State Park Lodge from the Monterey airport.

Car Rental

If you like to spend some extra time to enjoy Big Sur we can offer you a discounted price at the Lodge – let us know by e-mailing or calling 831-667-2574
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