# Event Details - **Event Name**: Songwriters Retreat with Lynn Miles - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: Includes: Friday night concert, 2 days of interactive lessons, one-on-one time with Lynn, catered lunches, perform on The Pews stage.About this EventEVENT OUTLINECOST: $350+HST per person, LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS.Accommodations and Saturday dinner not included.Upon registration a list of local accomodations will be provided.Friday, January 30, 7:30 - Lynn Miles concert at The PewsTicket included with your registration.Saturday, January 31, 12:00 - Arrive at The Pews12:30 - Catered lunch.Arrival, introductions, outlines & expectations.Workshop 1. 1:30- 2:30 - “Lightning Bolts”Flashes of inspiration are rare, mysterious, fleeting and sacred.They can be the most thrilling aspect of songwriting and, the most illusive.I believe the jolt of inspiration is your soul talking. It has something to say.We’ll talk about how to encourage these lightning bolts to arrive more often, how to capture them, and how to use them to bring a song into the world.My favourite way of songwriting is to “write from the title”. I do this by grabbing the gift of the lightning bolt and using it as my starting point for the rest of the song.I try to solve the puzzle the title presents. I try to defend my thesis by wringing out every possible colour, emotion, essence and subtext, to create a song that is hopefully emotionally present, cinematic and relatable. I hope we explore this method together, so you can create a song the initial inspiration hinted at.Once the lightning stops, the real journey begins…Workshop 2. 2:45-3:55 - “We’ll do Patterns, Prosody & a question Period”We’ll talk about power structures in rhyming patterns, verses, bridges and choruses. Chords/grooves.We’ll discuss “prosody”, the combining of lyric and music to create atmosphere. Co-writing.We'll do a question period...ask me anything...regarding songwriting.We'll discuss any issues that are getting in your way.Workshop 3. 4:00-6:00 - “1:1 Part 1”One-on-one sessions with Lynn. Everyone gets 15 minutes of undivided attention. Be prepared and organized to get the most from Lynn's experience.Workshop 4. 4:00-6:00 - “Bag ‘o Tricks” - Group event moderated by George TierneyReach into the bag, grab a random object and write about it. We’ll do a series of free-write exercises and games that will allow everyone to share their skills, styles, successes and failures. We can create something new or bring something you’re stuck on for some group input. Let the creativity flow.Dinner at The Goose & Gridiron 6:30 (Pay your own way)8:30 - “SATURDAY NIGHT KITCHEN PARTY”We’ve got a big Tub ‘o Tunes! That’s over 100 songs, plenty of copies of each to share and we’ll jam the night away.Sunday, February 1Breakfast at B&BWorkshop 1. 10:30 - 11:30 at The Pews.Group creative.Workshop 2. 11:45-1:00 “A Roll of the Dice” - Group event moderated by George Tierney with Mark BergmanRoll the dice (literally) for a batch of random chords then partner up for a key and chord exercise. This session will take you out of your comfort zone resulting in some unexpected outcomes and accomplishments. Mark will help you with ideas on chord structure and variations.Workshop 3. 11:45-1:00 - “1:1 Part 2”One-on-one sessions with Lynn. Everyone gets 15 minutes of undivided attention. Be prepared and organized to get the most from Lynn's experience.12:30 - Catered lunch.Workshop 4. 1:45-2:30 - “Wrap it up”Wrap up discussion - How are we all feeling? Anything left unsaid? Unasked?Showcase 3:00-5:00 - “Songwriters Matinee at The Pews”Perform two originals on one of the most inspiring stages in the area.This event will be open to the public as a ‘Pay what you can’ event in support of The Pews.COST: $350+HST per person, LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS.Accommodations and Saturday dinner not included. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merrickville/songwriters-retreat-with-lynn-miles/100001795325198999 - **Event Categories**: workshops, entertainment, concerts, music, parties - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 422.71, max: 422.71, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Merrickville - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: The Pews - **lat**: 44.9163192 - **long**: -75.8366692 - **full address**: The Pews, 100 Saint Lawrence Street, Merrickville, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Songwriters Retreat with Lynn Miles - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c660d821c45090105cad2ebdf4fa6d214290c13c36cc2d03f250f942c47aeafa-rimg-w1200-h600-dc4a3317-gmir.jpg?v=1760076052 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Songwriters Retreat with Lynn Miles being held? - **A:** Songwriters Retreat with Lynn Miles takes place on Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 pm at The Pews, 100 Saint Lawrence Street, Merrickville, Canada. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Songwriters Retreat with Lynn Miles? - **A:** Tickets for Songwriters Retreat with Lynn Miles are priced at CAD 423 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityRegistrationCAD 423 + CAD 24 fee + CAD 49 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Songwriters Retreat with Lynn Miles? - **A:** Songwriters Retreat with Lynn Miles is organized by The Pews Co-operative. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Songwriters Retreat with Lynn Miles is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Merrickville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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