NEW THIS YEAR! We have opened up access to the Virtual Artist Lounge so songwriters around the world — especially youth and families — can join the creative journey. This option expands access while preserving the intimate, high-touch VIP experience reserved for our exclusive in-person group.
The Virtual Pass offers emerging artists a powerful week of coaching, community, and interactive workshops THIS IS NOT A LIVE STREAM OF THE IN PERSON RETREAT, but a dedicated interactive online program designed specifically for serious emerging artists.
The in-person retreat remains our elite, career-elevating experience, with only 12 artists accepted for deep mentorship, hands-on songwriting, recording sessions, and transformative performance coaching. Attendees of the in person event also get full access to the virtual element.
Specifically for artists who aren't able to make it to Invermere, or are early in their artistic journey, the Virtual Access Pass opens the door to world-class training from anywhere.
THE IN PERSON EXPERIENCE
The in-person retreat is our elite, career-elevating experience, reserved for 12 artists. It includes all the online programming plus exclusive VIP-only bonus sessions, giving you the most complete, high-touch experience possible.
Within this immersive retreat you will entirely transform your skills and mindset as an artist, while enjoying plenty of free time to relax, write and elevate your artistry.
You’ll have access to one week of virtual workshops from award winning and number one charting coaches that will prepare you for your arrival for the in person experience, where you'll enjoy music coaching workshops and one on one VIP coaching sessions, getting to work closely with some of the world’s top coaches, industry professionals, producers and writers.
During this musical adventure, you’ll make career changing connections and learn career defining skills in 5 short days as opposed to taking years to achieve these goals independently, saving yourself a ton of time and money.
Plus you’ll instantly become part of a tight knit community of equally driven artists who will remain lifelong friends, collaborators and supporters as you grow within the industry.
You will leave with a clear understanding of your artistry, new tools for singing and performing your music and a demo of your new song. The life changing experience will set you up to truly look at yourself as an artist, writer and performer with skills, community and industry knowledge that will be with you for the rest of your life.
The Singer & Songwriters Retreat
June 2026
Welcome to The Virtual Artist Lounge.
Stay tuned for additional guest announcements!
Clayton Bellamy
Songwriting & Storytelling
Gain inspiration and songwriting guidance from Clayton Bellamy, Juno award winner, and multi platinum, Singer Songwriter and member of the five time CCMA winning group the Road hammers.
Clayton Bellamy is a Canadian musician known for his multifaceted contributions to the industry as a musician, producer, actor, radio host, and as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the multi-platinum, JUNO Award-winning band The Road Hammers.
Formed in 2005, Bellamy has played a key role in the country rock band’s success with hits like “I’m a Road Hammer” and “East Bound and Down.” With five Canadian Country Music Awards to their name, the band continues to tour the world and deliver their signature brand of country rock.
Recognized for his songwriting, Bellamy has earned top-charting songs on both country and rock radio, celebrated for crafting authentic and memorable lyrics.
Rolling Stone Magazine said his sound “feels like a fleet of rumbling Iroc-Zs at Talladega, revved up on leaded gasoline and ready to chase the checkered flag.” Beyond country rock, he also fronts the rock band The Congregation, showcasing his versatility across musical genres.
Beyond music, Bellamy is a dedicated philanthropist and founder of The Clayton Bellamy Foundation for the Arts, which supports youth through arts and education. His commitment to making a positive impact extends well beyond the stage, solidifying his legacy in the Canadian music scene.
Clayton has crafted hits for many artists including: Big Sugar, Tim Hicks, The Hello Darlins, and of course the Road Hammers amongst many more. Check out his list of songwriting credits here.
Dan Davidson
The Indie Artist Advantage
Dan Davidson is a platinum-certified, chart-smashing country artist, songwriter, and entrepreneur based in Edmonton. After making multiple Top 40 radio hits with rock band Tupelo Honey and touring alongside icons like Bon Jovi, Dan launched his solo country career with “Found”—the highest-charting Canadian country single ever released by an unsigned artist.
With millions of streams, international touring success across Canada, Australia, and Europe, and multiple ACMA, CCMA, and CRMA recognitions, Dan continues to push creative boundaries. He also founded SkySong Records, championing emerging talent while expanding his global fanbase with bold, authentic music.
Jess Moskaluke
Touring and Career Goals
Learn about what it takes to plan and execute a full scale tour, including putting together your dream band, booking the venues, and life on the road with Jess Moskaluke.
Internationally acclaimed artist Jess Moskaluke continues to break new ground in country music with her powerhouse vocals, pop-driven hooks, and genre-bending sound. Her latest single, “I Ain’t Country,” builds on the momentum of “Life For Me,” showcasing the bold new direction she’s been embracing over the past year.
A trailblazer in Canadian country, Moskaluke was the first female artist since Shania Twain to achieve Canadian Platinum status with “Cheap Wine and Cigarettes,” which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary with reimagined mixes. She’s earned Canadian Gold certifications for hits like “Take Me Home,” “Kiss Me Quiet,” “Knock Off,” and her first #1, “Country Girls.” She also became the first Canadian female country artist since 2008 to reach the Top 3 with “Drive Me Away.”
A 2017 JUNO Award winner and multiple CCMA Award recipient – including three consecutive wins for Female Artist of the Year – Moskaluke has also been recognized by SOCAN, WCM, and most recently, as a 2024 Women in Music Canada Honours nominee.
Her 2021 album The Demos featured the fan-favourite “Mapdot,” which inspired her first national headlining tour. She has since performed on global stages including C2C in the UK and Australia, and scored her first Australian #1 with “Go Get Er.” She returns to the road in fall 2025 for the Life For Me Tour, building on her reputation for dynamic, sold-out performances.
Beyond music, Moskaluke is deeply committed to giving back. She supports MS Canada in honour of her late father and founded the Jess Moskaluke Youth Award with the Saskatchewan Country Music Association to uplift emerging talent. Embracing her entrepreneurial side, she now mentors rising Canadian artists, bringing her industry experience to a new generation.
Mindy Pack
Chart-Ready Voices: The Methods Behind Today’s Biggest Artists
Mindy works directly with some of the biggest names in the industry. Such as: Justin Timberlake, Miley Cyrus, Noah Kahan, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Lil Nas X, The Lumineers, Brandi Carlile, and many others. These artists have applied Mindy's technique and Vocal Tract Reconditioning to help them achieve optimal performance on long tours. Mindy’s clients have been on world tours, national Broadway tours, AMA's, the Grammy's, BET Awards, Saturday Night Live, and International Award shows. Some have become viral YouTube.
Mindy is a vocal performance major–turned–leading expert in vocal technique, voice science, and vocal health, continually expanding her training with internationally recognized educators and accredited programs. A vocal coach and Clinical Vocologist, she combines her deep scientific understanding of the voice with a full-body approach to performance, drawing on her qualifications as a licensed and certified massage therapist specializing in structural integration for vocalists. Her innovative blend of technical training, body work, and muscle manipulation has been praised by professionals worldwide as a “game changer” for vocal maintenance, endurance, and long-term performance success.
Jess L'heureux
Industry Readiness & One on One Career Planning
Learn about what it takes to build a solid website and epk, while booking better gigs
and getting on bigger stages.
Jess' focus has always been the live music industry through work, volunteer opportunities and most frequently - as a patron. As the founder of Campfire Management, her Artist Management clients include Julia Vos, Robert Adam and Dempsey Bolton. Robert Adam is a queer, non-binary "yall'ternative" performer who released their debut album in October 2025, followed by a tour in Japan. Julia Vos, a 90's-inspired country artist, focuses on authentic storytelling through her music. Dempsey Bolton's introspective lyrics layered with punchy beats defines his self-produced indie pop hits, showcased on his latest album, "i'm not sad, u are - Deluxe." Also under her purview is talent buying for the King Eddy and providing production management for Folk on the Rocks.
The variety in Jess' experiences have allowed her to bridge the gap between artist development, event production, and the broader music industry. Previously, she has worked as Entertainment and Production Lead with Stampede Entertainment Incorporated (SEI) overseeing the festival stages at the Calgary Stampede, and as Alberta Music's Program Manager overseeing professional development and conference showcasing for Alberta artists. She is committed to volunteer work, serving as Vice-President of CMAB for the last two years. Jess' passion for supporting the growth of the local music scene and giving back to the community continues to shape her work as she dedicates her time to supporting artists who push boundaries and inspire new creative generations.
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If you've read this far, I'll share the spoiler that Jess will also be one of our in person mentors, spending time with you individually to run an inventory of where you are currently at, fine tune your goals and build a strategic plan so that you leave the retreat with a clear path on how to successfully reach the next level in your career.
Kurt Dahl
Entertainment Law from a lawyer who understands being a musician.
Kurt has practiced Entertainment Law throughout Canada since 2010, providing comprehensive legal advice to a wide array of music, film, television and technology clients since 2010. He became Partner at Murphy & Company in 2016 and was acknowledged by Canadian Lawyer in 2019 for my contributions to Entertainment Law in Canada. He joined national firm Miller Thomson LLP in 2023 as Partner in the Entertainment & Intellectual Property Law Group
Kurt has toured North America frequently with his band One Bad Son, scored five top 10 singles and a #1 song, released 9 albums with various artists, and has worked closely with major industry players like 604 Records, The Feldman Agency, Frontside Group, Strut Entertainment, and Hive Management. His band has toured arenas with Def Leppard, Shinedown, and Judas Priest, and in 2019 we shared the bill with The Rolling Stones in front of 70,000 people.
The In Person Retreat:
Additional guest coaches to be announced!
The in-person retreat is an elite, boutique experience reserved for just 12 artists, designed to deliver deep mentorship and hands-on guidance.
Participants receive one-on-one songwriting sessions, individual strategy planning sessions to transform their careers, and voice and performance coaching tailored to their individual goals.
In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in professional recording sessions, receive direct feedback from Grammy & Juno-level mentors, and collaborate in small-group writing rooms.
Every element is crafted to accelerate your growth as an artist, enhance your creative vision, and provide the tools, skills, and confidence to take your artistry to the next level.
In House Song Lab
Produced by Kenton Edwards Dobrowolski
Capture the memories of the week and return home with a mixed demo of your song.
Our in house studio allows you to record your demo on site, and return with a track to keep for reference, funding applications, booking more gigs or just to show your mom.
Kenton Edward Dobrowolski, is the founder of the Alberta-based independent record label Peach Jam Records Inc. He is a music producer and songwriter who works to help artists bring their musical visions to life and also assists businesses with their unique sound.
Songwriting:
The first of our in person guest songwriting mentors has been announced!
I am thrilled to share that after such an amazing virtual session last year, Bonnie Baker will be bringing Nashville to us, and joining you for a week in Invermere to develop your songwriting and build songs that truly connect.
Baker has songs with artists as diverse as Rachel Platten, Zella Day, Rascal Flatts, Hunter Hayes, Chely Wright, Reba, Brantley Gilbert, Sara Evans, Emerson Drive, Tenille Arts, Megan Davies, Raquel Cole, Autumn Nicholas, Noah Guthrie.
You know you are in the right hands when sharing your creative world with a writer like Bonnie! No matter how far you are in your creative journey, she will meet you with support, encouragement and honesty.
“Bonnie is one of my favorite human beings. There’s always really valuable songwriting information with her. Invisible is a song Bonnie Baker, Katrina Elam, and I wrote and it did so much for my career. It put me on the stage at the Grammys.”
— Hunter Hayes
More Guest Coaches To Be Announced
VOICE &
PERFORMANCE
During the week, you'll have many opportunities to refine your vocal and performance skills.
There will be group workshops and one on one sessions with Emma Harding in which you'll dig deep into your stage presence and confidence as a performer and also will be spending time on refining your genuine sound as a singer and how you connect to your audience through your voice.
We will look at maintaining your vocal health as well as challenging your vocal abilities with new techniques that will develop your range, power, strength and stamina.
A previously published songwriter, and touring artist herself, Emma has been coaching for 20 years and has worked with platinum selling, world touring artists, large scale entertainment companies such as Apple TV + and The Jim Henson Company, and has helped many emerging artists successfully launch their careers.
Showcase your new songs and performance skills at the retreat wrap party, on the patio at
93 Street Eats!
Songwriter, Singer or Both?
Whether you’re ready to take center stage, craft hits from behind the scenes, or master the art of doing it all, this retreat is designed to amplify your unique strengths and help you carve your path to success in the music industry.
Join us for an immersive experience where you'll dive into vocal and performance development, refine your songwriting craft, and gain insider knowledge on turning your music into a sustainable income.
This is more than a retreat; it's your launchpad to a career in music, with a personalized roadmap that sets you up for success.
Let’s get you on stage or into the studio, doing what you were born to do!
The Venue
Mountains and nature. Beautiful views. Endless Wildlife. Unlimited space.
Located close to Invermere in Beautiful British Columbia, Canada and close to Banff and Calgary.
Don't let the rustic element fool you! This unique log style venue combines the ultimate Canadian mountain experience with luxury and comfort.
Enjoy evenings under the stars in the wood fired hot tub, spend time working on your new songs out in nature, connect around the campfire singing songs with your new musical friends and enjoy relaxing time or a unique evening meal beside the lake in the small local town of Invermere.
Virtual Access pass
The Virtual Access Pass takes place one week before the in-person retreat, with programming designed specifically for online learning.
This is not a live stream of the retreat or a webinar series — it’s a highly interactive, professional songwriting and music industry intensive for artists serious about elevating their careers.
The Virtual Sessions include:
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Interactive online workshops and breakout sessions in songwriting, voice, performance, entertainment law
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Industry strategy covering booking tours, showcasing, building your brand and generating more revenue from your music.
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Live coaching from Grammy & Juno-level mentors
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Hot-seat critiques and guided songwriting labs
Connect with a global community of emerging songwriters
Replay access for all sessions
Virtual Access Investment:
$775 (cad) Per Artist.
VIP In-Person Retreat
Limited to 12 Artists
The in-person retreat is our elite, career-elevating experience, reserved for 12 artists. It includes all the online programming plus exclusive VIP-only bonus sessions, giving you the most complete, high-touch experience possible.
VIP In Person Experience includes:
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Full Virtual Training Week + VIP-only online sessions
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In person one on one songwriting rooms, performance coaching, and one-on-one mentorship
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Networking with industry mentors, and guest coaches
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One on one strategy sessions to build your brand, business and book more gigs & festivals.
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Transformational environment for deep artistic growth and collaboration with artists equally as committed as you.
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Accommodation from Thursday June 18th-Monday June 22nd
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Breakfasts & Lunches each day.
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All training sessions & workshops.
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In house demo recording session including mixed copy of your demo on mp3.
Early Bird Pricing:
$2,475 (cad) Per Person based on shared rooms.
Increases to $2,975 once early bird spots are full.
Payment plans & potential funding available.
Private room upgrades are available.
Please request pricing.
Lock in the current rate with a deposit of $299.
If you would like to bring a guest who would not be attending the training, please ask about our 'Plus One' option.
What is NOT included in the VIP In Person Pass:
Transport to and from the venue.
Evening meals.
Alcoholic beverages.
Any additional add ons such as lake excursions, rentals or tours.
""I went from extreme stage fright, to doing something I never thought I would be doing - writing, recording, and performing my own music.
The community Emma has built at Rockit is incredibly supportive and collaborative. I cannot say enough about my experience!"
Nicole Byrne - Singer & Songwriter
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A big thank you to Smokehouse 93 and 93 Street Eats who will be fuelling our guests with delicious lunches throughout the event and hosting our wrap party & artist showcase!
Be sure to stop at their restaurants next time you are in Invermere!
Next Steps!
If you have any questions or want to make sure this is the right retreat for you, please send me an email or schedule a call!
If you are ready to make the commitment to yourself and your music and want to join us at this special event, click here to apply!
See You There!
Are you interested in sponsoring the Singer & Songwriters Retreat?
Sponsoring music education and supporting emerging artists is an investment in creativity, community, and long-term industry sustainability.
By supporting this retreat, sponsors help artists access world-class coaching, mental-health–informed mentorship, and collaborative experiences that accelerate growth—often achieving in one week what could take years on their own.
Your contribution directly empowers artists to build sustainable revenue from their music, develop vital industry connections, and strengthen their overall well-being. Together, we can nurture the next generation of creators and contribute to a healthier, more resilient music community.
