Welcome To Rockit Retreats
This is an open invitation to singers of all ages, to join other vocalists at all levels to experience the joy of singing in unique locations worldwide.
Whether you are a seasoned singer songwriter or a shower singer wishing to tune up your act (literally), Rockit Vocal Studios has created welcoming, encouraging and fun retreats for anyone who has a love of music and singing while wanting to take their voice to the next level.
Whether it’s a weekend nestled in the Rocky Mountains, a break on a sunny beach in Mexico, or expanding your song writing skills in Nashville, you’ll gain insight from international coaches that will take your technique further.
Build confidence within an encouraging group of likeminded singers, with opportunities to hone your skills through observing or if comfortable, taking the stage to perform your latest work. You may even surprise yourself by breaking out a solo around the campfire at one of our casual starlit singalongs!
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'From Song To Stage'
Penticton, July 2023
Join us for a weekend of song and storytelling in the Okanagan Valley.
Plus a very special interactive workshop for Songwriters & Musicians of all levels.
Hosted by Emma Harding with special industry guest appearances!
July 20-22, 2023. Penticton, BC
Create a genuine and impactful performance of an original song or a cover at The 'Song To Stage' workshop, a unique and transformational event for singers of all levels.
During the 4 hour session, you'll receive voice and performance training from Emma
PLUS valuable insights from a Special Guest from the 97 South Song Sessions family, Robert Ott.
Robert is the former Chairman/CEO of ole, one of the world’s largest independent music publishing, recorded music and rights management companies. Under Robert’s leadership, ole was named Music Publisher of the Year by the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) for 12 consecutive years, a first for any publisher. Including his era at BMG, Robert has seen the podium 17 times, and among ole’s many other Industry awards are three Grammy wins and multiple SESAC, SOCAN, BMI and ASCAP awards.
Robert will be generously attending for a Q&A session and will also be bringing a
surprise musical guest from the 97 South Song Sessions line up!
This is an opportunity and experience not to be missed especially if you are an aspiring artist wanting to develop your skills and industry knowledge in an intimate, informative and encouraging setting.
Workshop passes include access to the 5th Annual 97 South Song Sessions, a magical music performance event,
where you’ll hear the stories behind the songs that make up the soundtrack of your life. Award-winning songwriters and recording artists come together to share tales of the creative journey that inspired their hit songs and perform them for you, in the round, acoustically.
The result is an intimate, show that is variously touching and humorous and guaranteed to be unforgettable.
Immerse yourself in a weekend of sunshine and song in stunning Penticton, BC.
Enjoy the vineyards, beaches & mountains on this unique weekend get-away. Experience song, storytelling and creativity,
while making musical memories that will last a lifetime.
97 South Song Sessions Lineup
Be the life of the party and learn the skills to confidently entertain your friends & family around a fire or at any social event!
You'll leave with the skills and confidence to rock a campfire jam, and confidently sing along with your friends and family.
Learn which songs fit your voice the best.
Build your list of songs that will get the group singing along with you and having fun.
Join us for a fun mini retreat in 18 acres of natural beauty at the URSA Retreat Centre, just north of Cochrane. Blissfully set in the wilderness beside the mountains, spend time in nature, relaxing and unwinding with other likeminded music enthusiasts.
Spend the evening under the stars around the warm campfire enjoying smores and songs amongst new friends and familiar faces. Take time to unplug and enjoy making music, learning new tricks to impress your friends and family and most importantly take home the skills to sing songs that are sure fire wins for any singalong!
You will explore which songs work best for you, your voice and a campfire audience and leave being able to share them with confidence.
We will also look at simple vocal harmonies that will wow your camping companions!
The workshops will get you playing or singing classic campfire songs with the option to simply bring your voice or play a guitar (or any other instruments you can fit around a fire!) We will spend the evening around the campfire to practice your new skills. You'll leave ready to rock any event this summer and for years to come!
Eliminate that moment of fear when asked to sing in public and turn it into pure joy with the ability to share your music and bring even more fun to any special event!
ALL experience levels are welcome, no singing or guitar playing experience is required to attend, and we encourage beginners to join this fun weekend retreat to test out their skills in an encouraging and relaxed setting.
Registration: $275 per person for the overnight event
Includes meals and shared accommodation,
with the option to upgrade to a private room ($50 per person).
Meals included:
Saturday evening dinner
Sunday morning breakfast
Snacks
Soft drinks
Coffee and tea
Check In 1pm Saturday July 29th
Check out 11am Sunday July 30th
1 Day Passes also available and include workshop, dinner & campfire.
$145 per person
The best part about investing in this mini retreat is that the URSA Retreat Centre uses funds from private bookings, such as ours, to give guests with disabilities free stays at their beautiful venue.
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