Hill Country Song Workshops For Winter and Spring

Quotes from previous participantsWe've completed our first year of songwriter workshops here at the Welch homestead in the Texas Hill Country. Now it's time to look at the workshops coming up this winter and spring. We have room for up to 6 writers; it's a haven, a school and a retreat. January is sold out, but we have space in February, May and June. And we'll add some other workshops as time allows. Write to us for details. Whether you've never written a song in your life, or if you're a pro needing a little bump, we'd love to share this place with you.

  • January 26-29 (sold out)
  • February 23-26
  • May 24-27
  • June 21-24
  • Others to be announced

For further details drop us a line at . Someone will get back to you right away.

Set in a gorgeous log cabin nestled in the scenic Texas Hill Country, each workshop is limited to just four to six guests so that you will have plenty of time over the four days to work closely with Kevin on your songs. You'll discuss vital lyric devices, melody, delivery, lyric structure and rhythm, both in small group discussions and in one-on-one time with Kevin. There is also a top-notch demo facility available for you to record your songs.

The all-inclusive price ($1350 for a private room, $1500 for the cabin [best if you bring a spouse], $1200 if you share a room, and $1000 if you stay elsewhere) provides you with:

  • An intimate songwriting workshop with renowned songwriter Kevin Welch
  • Transportation from the Austin airport to the workshop location (arrive Thursday, leave Sunday by about noon)
  • Comfortable private lodging in the main house or the guest house, or share a room with two twin beds for a discount.
  • Access to the demo facility to record your songs
  • Pool and hottub access
  • Soulfully prepared food and beverages for your entire stay.

Plus, we can line you up with great guitar and vocal coaches for reasonable additional fees, to be announced. You can probably learn how to make some Mexican food, too.

Occasionally, financial aid for the workshop becomes available in the form of scholarships. Contact us for further information.

We've made couple of little videos about the workshops:

One of the songwriters at our first workshop in August, 2010, made a video montage about his experience. It captures what we're doing with these workshops: work and fun, food and friends.