Songwriting Sleepover Retreat

Incubator's first songwriting sleepover retreat will take a somatic, mindful approach to songwriting so that pure musical and lyrical expression can emerge.

Running from Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning, the retreat will incorporate breathwork and fun writing exercises to help you re-examine your relationship with music, let go of expectations, and reconnect with the kind of music you genuinely want to make.

We'll take a minimalist approach, playing 1 note a time and building from there. Tapping into our beginner's mind is the intention. We'll make songs using effortless methods, focusing on playfulness over impressiveness.

Be prepared for cathartic screaming to release tension, songwriting madlibs to spark creativity and free-writing to get thoughts flowing. Write clearer, more honest lyrics together with other artists.

Russell Michelson

Russell (he/him) is a songwriter and the founder of Incubator. He plays piano/sings in Babel Baby and acts as music supervisor for many of Incubator’s projects.

RAWRA

RAWRA (she/they) is a singer, songwriter and producer who's facilitated songwriting workshops along the east coast for 5 years. Her work has been featured at Songbyrd, Berklee College of Music and Atlas Performing Arts Center.

Michael Boothby

Michael (he/him) is a certified breathwork practitioner who works with creative organizations throughout the Midatlantic region. He uses conscious breathwork, human design, tarot, and classical Greek mythology to help people shed their masks, face what’s real, and reclaim who they truly are.

Bring a sleeping bag and pillow! We also have enough couches for 3 people to sleep on.

Info: Work with 5 other musicians and your facilitator on various songwriting exercises and games

Info: Enjoy a home cooked meal with your fellow retreaters

Info: Incubator House roommate and the singer-songwriter, Ira, will share 3 songs in this campfire-style performance.

Info: Take a break, chit chat or jam

Info: Return to your group for more songwriting exercises and games

Info: Everyone comes together for a group activity

Info: Lyricists pair up with musicians to put together a song

Info: Fuel up with a homemade breakfast made by Pasta Mike

Info: Put the finishing touches on your song with your partner

Info: Share your song as a pair with the group

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

4429 Georgia Ave NW, 4429 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States

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