Songwriting camp

Calling all Christian songwriters so it happens again - we repeat the success of last year.

We will all meet and write the next great songs for the churches of our country - eulogies, hymns, gospel songs, children's songs, Carols, holiday songs, wedding songs... you name it - Danish or English, but songs written for and in OUR country, for our time and by us who live here and now in Danish culture and who know Jesus!!!

We put the great creative forces together to stand together for the music in our churches nationally, and we do that because we want to see people meet God in our country, so we don't just work on translating the great songs we know from the US and Australia, but also want to seek God for what He wants to say to His church and His people right now in Denmark. We are passionate about strengthening, encouraging, inspiring and developing the ministry and calling of "being a songwriter" and seeing the next generation of songwriters, producers, musicians and poets become better. We want us to excel together, develop skills and learn from the experienced songwriters who participate from all over the country.

Gather - Inspire - Encourage - Identify - Educate

Through world-class teaching, hands-on experience, networking with renowned artists, you'll have the opportunity to hone your skills as a songwriter so you can grow in your expertise in songwriting.  

This event is designed specifically for YOU, who are already actively writing or producing songs and making music in your local church, in your choir, or have a desire to make music for/about Jesus and are ready to take it to the next level.  

In Week 3, we'll come together for 4 days of songwriting co-writing sessions across churches, age, networks, experience and creativity - and we'll write a LOT of awesome new music.

There will also be new inspiration, education, knowledge sharing and networking for those who want it. Together it is our hope that we will write a lot of new songs and which can be played our churches in the years to come.

It's all going to take place on Acts Academy in Kolding, which has a nice park and lake, and where everyone can stay in double or single rooms or in dormitory.

The chef on site provides really good food for us morning, dinner and evening and for the big banquet.

Day program:

MORNING

Each day starts with delicious breakfast,devotion and inspiration for the day's songwriting sessions and praise with various worship leaders from all over the country.

MORNING

We start the morning with the first co-writing session of the day.

You will be put together in groups of 3 songwriters (some are mostly working on lyrics, others melody, while others produce, make beats, play an instrument or sing). You will work in the groups with the talents of the group members. Each group tries to get a song together as finished as possible before lunch and have it recorded (maybe just with a guitar or piano or with more production).

There will be an introduction to how to get a good co-write session to run and you can also sign up on the "LEARNER" TRACK throughout the camp, which is for you who are new songwriter and want to learn as much as possible. In Learner co-write sessions, an experienced songwriter comes in and helps you in the process if you get stuck or need input.

After dinner, we will meet and listen to the songs of the day together at a Listening Party.

We can't wait to hear all the new songs from the groups!

LUNCH

In the dining room, but can also be picked up and eaten with your group if you are missing the last of your song and are in the middle of something cool in your session!

AFTERNOON

In the afternoon there are several different options:

1. It is possible to join a new co-writing group and write a new track - if you are eager to get written as much as possible on the camp.

2. There will be several different workshops and training sessions you can choose from with fantastically talented songwriters and educators - all relevant to songwriters among others:

- How to write a song

- Learn about music production in Logic

- Prophetic songwriting

- Find the melody

- Flow writing

- How's my writing process?
- Songwriting a craft

- Project management - from songwriting to album release

- Pitching your music

- Worth knowing about law, publishing, koda/Gramex for songwriters

- How do I sell my songs abroad

What to expect at Songwriting Camp:

01 Workshops

MasterClass-style teaching that gives you top-class perspective from professionals with great variety of topics covering each teacher's area of expertise.

02 Pro-Writers

In this session you will have the opportunity to co-write with a professional who will help you find the best practices just for you.

03 Peer-Writes

In these sessions, you will write together with other participants, allowing you to build your network and inspire each other.  

04 Writers' Round

Here we look at the story behind the song. We select some songwriters, who will share their story behind that song and what effect it has had.  

05 Singing Criticism Panel

In this workshop we will have a panel of professionals listening to songs for the first time and evaluating it. They will provide constructive criticism, from a professional and theological point of view.

06 Breakouts  

These sessions are tailored to more in-depth perspectives from professionals in their field. Topics will be chosen based on input from the participants via a questionnaire you will be asked to fill out before the camp.

07 Listening party

We share and listen to the songs written during the camp.

08 Demo-Jail

We pick up songs that we either haven't shared yet, or that for some reason haven't gone beyond our desk drawer. Played and sung to new ears, someone might want to help a song move on.  

This is an evening of "open mic" where you can play your drawer songs for other songwriters. You get the opportunity to get feedback and maybe someone wants to use it so it can come out and be heard and played.

09 One-on-Ones

As a participant, you will have the opportunity to spend time connecting with a lot of different people and will have time either for feedback on a song or time in prayer as well as leading services at the camp.

10 Party Night