that means women, too!


       CONNECT     
          HAVE FUN                          
             PERFORM
                LEARN
                  CO-WRITE
                     PITCH YOUR MUSIC 

Hey all you Songwriter Girls!  Have you ever dreamed of getting in the room with a #1 songwriter? Want a chance to meet hit songwriters, music industry pros, network and perform your songs for Nashville publishers? Are you a lyricist, poet, or budding songwriter who wants to connect with other songwriters?


           Now you can - Come to SONGWRITER GIRL CAMP!

There are TWO ONE DAY CAMPS this SUMMER!!!

AUGUST 8th on Music Row in Nashville,Tennessee

 AUGUST 15th in Fredericksburg, IOWA

see the details below

WATCH THIS VIDEO TO LEARN MORE

“Becoming a successful songwriter is no accident. I'm excited about sharing with you real and essential information gathered from years of first hand experience in achieving the ultimate goal of becoming a #1 songwriter. I’ve used these techniques to build a successful career and want to help save you years of heartache, trial and error on the road towards you becoming a successful "songwriter or performing songwriter" too!"  Kirsti Manna

Audrey Daly was the lucky Nashville participant who won a Daisy Rock "Blueberry Burst" guitar by attending the Songwriter Girl Camp held last Nov. 14-16, 2008, in Nashville, TN.
Daisy Rock is DOING IT AGAIN at Songwriter Girl Camp this May 15-17, 2009 giving away a "Rock Candy Pink Label" electric guitar!

    

  

Songwriter Girl Camp was founded by KIRSTI MANNA (songwriter of 6 week #1 song “Austin”, recorded by Blake Shelton and "Loud", recorded by Big & Rich). Her goal is to bring girls of ALL ages together to be inspired.

Info U Will Learn

   * “Songwriter Survival Tips” (or “How to Survive in the Big
       Pond when you’re a Little Fish”)
   * “Making the Perfect Demo”
   * “The Truth Behind Copyrights”
   * “The Nuts and Bolts of Being a Working Songwriter”
   * “How to Have Fun and Keep Writing When You’re Getting
       Rejected”
   * “Becoming a Great Networker”
   * “OMG Moments!"
   * "Stage Performance Troubleshooting”
   * “How to Get Your Songs Out There”

       AND ALSO    

   * "How to Find Titles and Ideas"
   * "Producing Successful Demos"
   * "How Writers and Publishers Get Paid"
   * "How to Effectively Pitch Your Songs"

Those attending the Camp will leave with:

   * more developed, encouraged and enhanced creativity
   * laser focus on learning how to write better songs
   * greater confidence as writers and performers
   * armed with tools you will need to work in the music industry
   *  friends for life

This is your EXCLUSIVE opportunity to NETWORK and MEET face-to-face with people who create and work in the industry.  You also get the chance to:

* attend unique workshops filled with invaluable information to move you to the next level  as a writer and writer/performer * collaborate with other attendees * work directly with Kirsti.

                             A CREATIVE EXPERIENCE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!

A ONE OF A KIND opportunity to...personally meet industry pros...attend incredible workshops...perform your own songs...listen to successful songwriters share their songs and secrets while getting the chance to make new friends and co-writers for your next big hit!


You will experience first hand how a successful industry pro actually works at their craft. If you wish to perform your song on the Saturday night Songwriter Girl Cafe round, you must submit your song 5 days prior to the opening of camp. After it has been reviewed and If your song is chosen, it will be performed on Saturday night on the Songwriter's Cafe round. Based on on the judging of the industry pros in attendance at Songwriter Girl Camp on Saturday night, the top song performed on the Songwriter's Cafe will win the "Best Song of Camp" award, and get an opportunity to co-write with a #1 songwriter Kirsti Manna,

and also...


This is an amazing chance to experience cowrite and learn one on one with a successful industry pro, and get your song professionally demoed too.



these INDUSTRY PROS were at the Nashville Songwriter Girl Camp in May: 

    SHAWN DIDDY - Shawn Diddy, is CEO of Starworks Entertainment, Inc.  As a Telly award winning reporter, television host, and marketing expert, she co-hosted “From Emeril’s Kitchen” with Chef Emeril Lagassee.  She has interviewed folks from Florence Henderson, Jacklyn Zeman, and Naomi Judd to Larry King and Sam Donnelson. A performance authority and single mom, Shawn is an expert on balancing life with reaching your dreams. 

   MELISSA BOLLEA - Melissa Bollea who was named the "The Most Promising Female Songwriter 2008" by the Tennessee Songwriters Association.

  ROBIN RUDDY - Robin brings a wealth of experience as a session musician, songwriter, producer and music publisher. She has just finished a world tour with Rod Stewart which even consisted of a performance for the Queen of England.

  BRIDGETTE TATUM - With a big smash hit "She's Country" by Jason Aldean to her songwriting credit, Bridgette is about to launch her first CD, "Sex, Church & Chicken" as a recording artist who definitely knows who she is, and what she wants to say. She is a staff songwriter for Root 49 Music.

  TAMIKA TYLER - An Australian Country Music Star & Nashville Star Finalist, Tamika is an exceptional vocalist and staff songwriter for Judy Harris Music.

  KIMBERLY MAIERS SHAW - Representing Songwriter's Guild of Nashville, Kimberly is a champion of songwriters causes and adds a great spirit to Songwriter Girl Camp.

  WYNNE ADAMS - Wynne Adams is a professional entertainer, songwriter, music teacher and the creative force behind the Galaxy of Stars® Talent Search.

  LORNA FLOWERS - Originally from England, Nashville Songwriter Lorna Flowers also heads Lorna Flowers Productions, a demo service that provides great demos at affordable prices.

  ROBYN TAYLOR DRAKE - Music Publisher and Song Plugger, Robyn Taylor-Drake is also the first woman president of the Nashville Publishers Network. Robyn also heads Trio Productions Inc., a firm that specializes in songwriter coaching/development and independent song plugging and publishing.
She is President of Songscape Music, LLC.

 AMANDA CORNETT - Personal Trainer, singer/songwriter Amanda Cornett  is a great asset to camp as she conducts periodic fitness "wake-up" breaks. Be prepared to move! Amanda can be seen singing "He's Lookin' Better" in the 2009 movie "Junkyard Dog".

 KAT SPEER - A professional Photographer, Kat will be taking some great snaps at camp. Kat is also a Teacher and Lyricist/Songwriter.

 NIKKI HYNEK - Nikki Hynek is a professional makeup artist, that provides professional hair, makeup and cosmetic solutions. We are excited to have her at Songwriter Girl Camp.

ASHLEY ROSE -  is an artist/songwriter/pianist from Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, who truly embraces the spirit of Songwriter Girl Camp.



Kirsti,

It's only Tuesday morning and I've already put several of the tips I got
from Camp to good use - especially with my publisher - who might not retain
that title for long!

At first I was skeptical about what the experience was going to be, as one
of the very few attendees with only a faint recollection of puberty.  But it
was awesome! The entire Staff was so open, inclusive and generous that it
was easy to find my place.

Songwriter Girl Camp is a great thing and I hope it continues to grow and be
a safe creative space for girls of every age.

You did a good thing here.

Look forward to seeing you again.  (I'm going to try to come to the show
Thursday night)

Vita

Dear Kirsti.

Wow. Inspiring, joyful, supportive, caring. Sharing all the inside scoops I cannot imagine any other way we could find out about.  Even the intimate performances by their "pro's,"such accomplished artists- just for the kids. Again, wow.

Just to let you know how inspiring- Shayna took a turn singing her song Paradise at Tootsie's Orchid Lounge at the airport on our way out of town, to rousing applause. She got to see people stop on their way to their gates to listen, strangers stopped their meals to be an audience, even took her picture, and the singer said, "Already I can't get the chorus out of my head."

There is absolutely no way she would have considered herself a singer/songwriter, which is what allowed her to ask to sing, if it weren't for you all, and no way her mother would have recognized the possibilities enough for me to have given her the shove to get her on her way!  We'll NEVER forget this weekend.

THANKS!  Hugs, Carol

Carol R. Horowitz MD, MPH Associate Professor Departments of Health Policy and Medicine Mount Sinai School of Medicine


Dear Kirsti -
 
I just wanted to again express my sincere appreciation and thanks to you both for your time & valuable training that you shared with all of the girls this weekend during the Songwriter Girl Camp.  As a complete novice, I was so totally amazed at what everyone was able to accomplish during the course of such a short weekend…For Holly, I really saw that it "de-mystified" many aspects of singing & song writing and gave her confidence in those areas.  Having been dancing, modeling, acting for years, she loves the art of performing and this weekend gave her so much excitement in an area that she has not been exposed to as much. The weekend also gave her a bigger "fire" within herself … She has already started working on an idea for a song that she started while there about a friend who passed away last weekend and also spent an hour after school & homework and before dance on vocal training.  What an amazing gift you guys have to be able to inspire young people like this!
 
For me, I was so touched and amazed by what I saw.  There were some girls and ladies there with tremendous talent and there were others just starting on their journey in this realm; however, everyone was so completely supportive and kind.  It was a great atmosphere & I was very pleased.  I see that you all care deeply about what you do and the people that you work with or just come in contact with…but, as a parent, it was so refreshing and great to see that first hand.  All of the girls not only left with more confidence & skill but also with a bunch of new friends!

Thanks again and I hope you have a wonderful week!
 
Angie Mettlen