A comprehensive guide to the songwriters, mentors and experts of [composition: a songwriters’ retreat]
[composition: a songwriters’ retreat] is made possible with the support of FACTOR, Rise Up Calgary, and Taylor Entertaiment.
Our inaugural songwriters' retreat is happening this week in Calgary and we couldn't be more excited about it!
We've brought in six songwriting mentors from across the country as well as music, fashion and PR industry experts to share insight and tips with attendees.
Make sure to check out our free songwriters' showcase performances happening at The King Eddy, The Artist Lounge, Residence Inn by Marriott Beltline lobby bar, and Calgary Heritage Roasting Co. on Friday, Nov. 24 and Saturday, Nov. 25. Full details can be found on our Instagram - @thebluejaysessions.
Here's a comprehensive list of mentors, industry experts and participating songwriters who are a part of [composition: a songwriters' retreat] 2023
[composition: a songwriters’ retreat] 2023 mentors: Ralph, Brandi Sidoryk of Nice Horse, Don Amero, Mallory Johnson, Desiree Dorion, David Borys.
Songwriting mentors
Ralph - @songsbyralph
Brandi Sidoyrk - @brandisidoryk | @nicehorsemusic
Desiree Dorion - @desireedorion
Don Amero - @donamero
Mallory Johnson - @maljohnsonmusic
David Borys - @davegotsinsta
Industry experts
Adam Oppemheim - Stampede Entertainment Inc. - @stampedeentertainmentinc
Dani Strong - Taylor Entertainment - @taylorentcanada
Kara Chomistek - PARK - @ourparkonline
Kim Noseworthy - School of Walk - @theschoolofwalk
Jess L'Heureux - Alberta Music - @alberta_music
Jess Seguire - Alley Cat PR - @alleycatpr
Award-winning singer Amy Hef performing during a past Blue Jay Sessions event.
Participating songwriters (in alphabetical order)
Alex Hughes - @alexhughesmusic
Aliza - @alizajdubs
Amy Hef - @amy_hef
Ashley Ghostkeeper - @ashleyghostkeeper
Awwab Paracha
Brettyn Rose - @brettynrose
Chase Morgan - @chasemorganmusic
Clay Bolen - @claybolen
Dani Strong - @danistrongmusic
DIGITAL HOBO - @digitalhobomusic
Elle McAndrews - @mcpeaches
Emma Peterson - @emmapetersonmusic
Geoff McKenzie - @tremendousgeoff
HAIDEE - @haidxe
Hayden McHugh - @haydenmchugh
Jon Martin - @jonmartin_musicperson
Kayla Williams - @kaylawilliamsmusic
Kelsi McInnes of McKindred - @mckindred
Lenae - @lenae.music
Lily Monaghan - @lily_monaghan
Liz Christensen - @lizchristensenmusic
Lynn Tessari - @lynntessari
Maddie Lee Mars - @maddieleemars
Mariya Stokes - @mariyastokes
Megan Dawson - @megandawsonmusic
Miarlequin - @miarlequin
Travis Dolter - @travisdoltermusic
Tea Fannie - @iamteafannie
ZENON - @z.enon
