Songwriting Workshop w/ Tom Paxton - June 30th - July 2nd, 2023
Songwriting Workshop with Tom Paxton, Jackson Emmer, and C. Daniel Boling.
WHERE: Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
Four Mile Creek B&B
6471 Co Rd 117, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
WHEN: June 30th-July 2nd, 2023.
WHAT: This three day songwriting workshop will be led by Tom Paxton, Jackson Emmer, and C. Daniel Boling. If you are looking to dive deeper into the craft of writing, break out of old habits, or take your songs to the next level- this is the workshop for you.
Attendance will be limited to 20.
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FINAL SCHEDULE WILL BE PUBLISHED IN MAY OF ‘23. Schedule below is approximate.
6/29 - Optional group dinner dinner in Glenwood Springs, CO. Location TBD. Please RSVP.*
Fri 6/30 Schedule:
8am - Coffee & pastries at Four Mile Creek B&B.
9:30-11am - Workshop Overview, introductions, in the Four Mile Creek Barn. Be prepared to play a song for the group. This is not a feedback session, just an icebreaker.
11:15am-12:30pm - Co-writing in pairs.
12:30pm - Lunch.
1:30-2:30pm - Co-Writing Wrap Up
2:30-3:30pm - Discussion of writing habits, the Songwriter’s Toolbox.
3:30-5:00 - One on one meetings with Tom, Jackson, and Daniel.
7pm - Campfire song circle (open to all participants).
Sat 7/1 Schedule:
8am - Coffee & pastries at Four Mile Creek B&B.
9:30-10:30am - Elements of Music, Song Analysis as a group, Ear Training.
10:30am-11:30am - Lyrics, Lyrics, Lyrics
11:30-12:30pm - Performance Tips.
12:30pm - Lunch.
1:30-3:30pm - Go Write A Song. (Solo or pairs by choice - Write to prompt)
3:30-5pm - Listen to the Songs
7pm - Open Mic at Tom B’s house, house concert style. - 1 song each
Sun 7/2 Schedule:
8am - Coffee & pastries at Four Mile Creek B&B.
9:30am-10:30am - Music Business Q&A
10:30am-11:30am - Final unanswered questions, wrap up.
11:30am-2pm - One on one meetings and feedback sessions.
Lunch & Dinner will be served at Four Mile.
3pm-5:30pm - Participant concert at Four Mile Creek B&B (Barn or outdoors, weather depending, 1 song each, everybody opens for Tom Paxton).
6-8pm - Tom Paxton, Jackson Emmer, and C. Daniel Boling concert at Four Mile Creek B&B. (In The Round)
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Refunds: Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds. All registration purchases are final.
Lodging: Lodging is not included in the workshop registration fee. We recommend the following options for local lodging:
Glenwood Springs: Four Mile Creek B&B, Hotel Colorado, The Hotel Denver, La Quinta, Air BnB.
Meals: Registration fee includes coffee and pastries daily. Simple lunch provided daily. Dinners are not covered by the registration fee.
About Tom Paxton, Jackson Emmer, and C. Daniel Boling:
Tom Paxton has become a voice of his generation, addressing issues of injustice and inhumanity, laying bare the absurdities of modern culture and celebrating the tenderest bonds of family, friends, and community.
In describing Tom Paxton’s influence on his fellow musicians, Pete Seeger has said: “Tom’s songs have a way of sneaking up on you. You find yourself humming them, whistling them, and singing a verse to a friend. Like the songs of Woody Guthrie, they’re becoming part of America.” Pete goes on: “In a small village near Calcutta, in 1998, a villager who could not speak English sang me What Did You Learn In School Today? in Bengali! Tom Paxton’s songs are reaching around the world more than he is, or any of us could have realized. Keep on, Tom!”
Guy Clark adds: “Thirty years ago Tom Paxton taught a generation of traditional folksingers that it was noble to write your own songs, and, like a good guitar, he just gets better with age.”
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“Few are writing songs like Jackson Emmer.” – Rolling Stone
Jackson Emmer is an award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer from Carbondale, Colorado. His work blends humor with heartache, and tradition with exploration. Emmer’s writing is often compared to that of John Prine and Guy Clark. He has toured the US since 2009, collaborated with Grammy-winners, and co-written 40+ songs with folk music legend, Tom Paxton. Emmer has opened for Robert Earl Keen, Sierra Ferrell, and Tim McGraw. His work has been featured in Rolling Stone, Billboard, 1200+ Spotify playlists, and 200+ radio stations worldwide.
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"Think of a subtle intertwining of Steve Goodman, John Prine and Tom Paxton." - Real Roots Cafe - Dutch music magazine
Kerrville New Folk Winner C. Daniel Boling was a Ranger and Criminal Investigator in National Parks and Public Lands across the west for three decades. He began full-time music touring at 50. A balladeer/songwriter – Daniel tours throughout the U.S. and abroad with his modern, original, acoustic folk. He has released eight original albums and is currently recording two new albums, one of which is entirely songs he and Tom Paxton have written together. Daniel is also a member of the iconic 1960s folk trio The Limeliters, and they frequently tour with Brothers Four and The Kingston Trio. Other awards include Walnut Valley Festival, Santa Fe Bluegrass and Old Time Festival, Albuquerque Folk Festival, and Woody Guthrie Folk Festival.
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If you prefer to pay by check, please mail check payable to:
Jackson Emmer
PO Box 475
Carbondale, CO 81623
Memo: Tom Paxton retreat 2023
Please also email me, Jackson Emmer, (jemmer.music@gmail.com) to let me know your check is in the mail, so I can reserve your spot for you in the event that the retreat sells out.