Songwriting Retreat w/ Tom Paxton and Jackson Emmer – July 8th – 10th, 2022

WHEN: July 8th through 10th, 2022.

WHERE: Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Four Mile Creek B&B, 6471 Co Rd 117, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

WHAT: This three day songwriting retreat will be led by Tom Paxton and Jackson Emmer. If you are looking to dive deeper into the craft of writing, break out of old habits, or take your songs to the next level- this is the workshop for you.

PRICE: $500

7/7 – Optional group dinner dinner in Glenwood Springs, CO. Location TBD. Please RSVP.*

7/8 Schedule:

8am – Coffee & pastries at Four Mile Creek B&B.

9:30-11am – Workshop overview, introductions, in the Four Mile Creek Barn. Be prepared to play a song for the group. This is not a feedback session, just an icebreaker.

11:15am-12:30pm – Co-writing in pairs.

12:30pm – Lunch.

1:30-3:30pm – Discussion of writing habits, the Songwriter’s Toolbox.

3:30-5:00 – One on one meetings with Tom and Jackson.

7/9 Schedule:

8am – Coffee & pastries at Four Mile Creek B&B.

9:30-11am – Elements of Music, Song Analysis as a group, Ear Training.

11:15am-12:30pm – Rhymes, Syllables, and Surprises.

12:30pm – Lunch.

1:30-4pm – Paxton’s Choice / Go Write A Song.

7pm – Open Mic in Carbondale, CO for participants. Location TBD.

7/10 Schedule:

8am – Coffee & pastries at Four Mile Creek B&B.

10am-11:30am – final unanswered questions, wrap up.

11:30am-1pm – One on one meetings and feedback sessions.

4pm-5:30pm – Participant concert at Four Mile Creek B&B (Barn or outdoors, weather depending).

6-7:30pm – Tom Paxton and Jackson Emmer concert at Four Mile Creek B&B.

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COVID19 policies: We cannot predict what the pandemic will look like in the summer of 2022. We will take precautions and safety measures in line with CDC and county guidelines. If the hosts determine that the event cannot be held safely, a full refund will be issued.

Refunds: Cancelations may receive a full refund up until June 6th. From June 6th until July 3rd, cancelations will be granted a 50% refund. Cancelations made after July 3rd are not eligible for a refund.

Lodging: Lodging is not included in the workshop registration fee. We recommend the following options for local lodging:

Four Mile Creek B&B, Hotel Colorado, The Hotel Denver, Air BnB.

Meals: registration fee includes coffee and pastries daily. Simple lunch provided on Friday and Saturday. Dinners are not covered by the registration fee.

About Tom Paxton and Jackson Emmer:

Tom and Jackson have written over 30 songs together.

Tom Paxton has become a voice of his generation, addressing issues of injustice and inhumanity, laying bare the absurdities of modern culture and celebrating the tenderest bonds of family, friends, and community.

In describing Tom Paxton’s influence on his fellow musicians, Pete Seeger has said: “Tom’s songs have a way of sneaking up on you. You find yourself humming them, whistling them, and singing a verse to a friend. Like the songs of Woody Guthrie, they’re becoming part of America.” Pete goes on: “In a small village near Calcutta, in 1998, a villager who could not speak English sang me What Did You Learn In School Today? in Bengali! Tom Paxton’s songs are reaching around the world more than he is, or any of us could have realized. Keep on, Tom!”

Guy Clark adds: “Thirty years ago Tom Paxton taught a generation of traditional folksingers that it was noble to write your own songs, and, like a good guitar, he just gets better with age.”

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“Few are writing songs like Jackson Emmer.” – Rolling Stone

Jackson Emmer is an award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer from Carbondale, Colorado. His work blends humor with heartache, and tradition with exploration. Emmer’s writing is often compared to that of John Prine and Guy Clark. He has toured the US since 2009, collaborated with Grammy-winners, and received grants & awards for his music in Texas and Colorado. Emmer’s third studio album, Alpine Coda, was released in 2020 to critical acclaim. His work has been featured in Rolling Stone, Billboard, American Songwriter, the Cannes Film Festival, and 200+ radio stations worldwide.