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Explore
all aspects of songwriting, music, singing & the music business. Listen and learn
from nationally known Singer/Songwriters, attend workshops & concerts, network
with other songwriters, perform your own songs, swim, jam and relax at a beautiful
summer camp in the Catskills of New York. One of the best songwriting schools
in the country! For more information please call us at 845-246-0223, or email
us at Sumsongs@aol.com. Penny Nichols manages
this incredible program and has the warmest and purest of hearts. It was an honor
to meet her and work with her. The
mission of SummerSongs is to encourage, support and promote the creation of songs,
the work of songwriters, and to facilitate the inclusion of original songs in
the life of communities by providing: - Opportunities
for live performances by songwriters
- Networking
for songwriters
- Resources
and events which promote songwriting
- Making
recordings that document and disseminate the work of songwriters within their
communities
- And
by fostering conditions within communities which inspire and encourage artistic
expression
SummerSongs,
Inc. is a 501-(C)(3) not-for-profit corporation dedicated to the art and craft
of songwriting and the support and education of songwriters. I
had the most wonderful experience of a life-time when I went to SummerSongs in
2003 & 2004! I met industry professionals and life-long musicians working
hard to improve or polish their songwriting and performance craft. There were
student musicians on all musical levels including beginers that desired assistance
with vocals, guitar, or piano. The
woods were full of beautiful music and souls, for seven days. I know in my heart
that many of these folks will become life-long friends. I miss them already.. I
was asked to perform sound engineering for the SummerSongs student body and instructors
for the nightly summer concert series.. There was so much amazing and spectacular
talent. Everyone was big hearted, supportive, and loving in our musical communtity.
The instructor staff consisted of Severin
Browne, Denise Jordan Finley,
Freebo, Eric
Garrison, Bill Gessner, Steve
Gillette, Julie Gold,
Greg Greenway, Paul
Harrison, Gloria
Jean, David Kleiner, Cindy
Mangsen, John Martucci, Penny Nichols,
Bonnie O'Donnell, Vito Petrocitto,
Siobhan Quinn, John Redgate, Mae
Robertson, David Roth, Cosy
Sheridan, Greg Trafidlo, Artie
Traum, Sloan Wainwright, Steve
Warner, Barrett Wolf, Rachel
Bissex, David Cook, Cliff
Eberhardt, Bob Franke, Greg
Greenway, Kate Campbell. I was
honored to work with all of these very fine musicians. To
top it all off, I had the exciting experience of listening to and getting to know
Julie Gold who wrote the internationally acclaimed song "From a distance".
She has a pure and beatiful heart, incredible sense of humor, multi-talented and
down to earth. When you get frustrated with the music biz, just remember what
Julie says "THEY'RE WRONG!!!!!!" :)
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