Welcome To Rockit Retreats
Welcome to a world of musical excellence and creative inspiration!
Our luxury singing and songwriting retreats offer a unique opportunity for singers of all levels to embark on a transformative journey of skill enhancement and artistic growth.
With an impressive lineup of world-class coaches, including Grammy-winning songwriters and multi-platinum selling artists, our retreats provide an exclusive and immersive experience like no other.
Whether you're a budding vocalist or an experienced performer, our retreats are designed to help you reach new heights in your musical career in just a short span of time.
During your time with us, you'll gain not only invaluable musical skills but also lifelong memories and immediate access to a to a growing and supportive community.
Upcoming Retreat: July 2025.
Singer & Songwriters Retreat:
Invermere, BC, Canada.
July 24th-29th 2025
Join us for this unforgettable retreat that combines world-class coaching, artistic growth. Your journey will be enriched with new skills, unforgettable memories, and a community of fellow music lovers that will continue to inspire you long after you leave.
Experience the ultimate songwriters getaway on over 100 acres of private land, nestled amongst the mountains of stunning Invermere, British Columbia, Canada. Take time to fully immerse yourself in transformational training for your voice, your stage presence, and your songwriting.
THE GOALS
Within this immersive experience 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 grammy nominated, juno and CCMA winning 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.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Learn the basics of protecting your music and getting paid with Entertainment Lawyer Kurt Dahl.
Dig deep into the foundations of songwriting with Grammy nominated writer Bonnie Baker
Learn about keeping your voice in top shape with vocal powerhouse Jess Moskaluke.
Develop your songwriting skills and create new songs with guidance and inspiration from platinum selling songwriter and performer, Aaron Goodvin.
Learn about what makes a hit, and how to establish yourself in writing rooms with Nashville based music publisher, Victoria Goodvin.
Perfect your stage presence with voice coaching and performance training with Emma Harding.
Record your new music demo at our on site song lab with producer Kenton Edwards of Peach Jam Records.
SONGWRITING
Gain inspiration and songwriting guidance from Canadian born, Nashville resident Aaron Goodvin.
You’ll learn about his transition to Nashville, and what it takes to establish yourself as an artist and writer as well as how it feels to have your songs recorded by artists like Luke Bryan.
Get feedback on your original music and learn the tools to craft a hit.
The Alberta-born, Nashville-based artist has enjoyed a storied career that includes three critically acclaimed albums, two number one singles, six top 10’s, a 2018 CCMA Songwriter of the Year Award, a 2020 JUNO Award nomination for Country Album of the Year, and a tour with Rascal Flatts. He was most-recently nominated for two 2022 CCMA Awards – Interactive Artist of the Year and Single of The Year for his second #1 Canadian single, “Boy Like Me”, bringing his career total to eleven nominations.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Over 80 million total streams
• 2 x#1 singles in Canada: “Boy Like Me” and “You Are”
• 6 Top 10 singles in Canada
• Double-Platinum certification on “Lonely Drum”
• 11-time CCMA nominee and 2018 CCMA Winner/Songwriter
of the Year for “Lonely Drum”
• Songwriter cuts by Luke Bryan, Jon Pardi, Cole Swindell, and Josh Gracin
** Sessions with Aaron Goodvin are not co-writing sessions, but focus on feedback and guidance on your original music. There will be opportunity to talk with Aaron about his program with 'For The Record'.
The virtual and in person songwriting elements of this retreat are thanks to the support from
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.
INDUSTRY
Victoria Goodvin is a Nashville based publisher, who earned her Bachelor’s degree in Entertainment Industry Studies at Belmont University, and began her journey in music publishing at Song Factory (now Riser House) working directly under Jennifer Johnson with songwriters: Bart Butler, Jon Pardi, Dustin Lynch, Larry McCoy, Ashley McBryde, and Olivia Rudeen.
In 2020, Victoria was appointed Vice President of Wide Open Music Publishing, where she built and ran the company for 3 years.
In addition to years of publishing experience, she co-founded her own company, For The Record, with her husband, Aaron Goodvin. Helping independent artists navigate the ever-changing landscape of the music industry.
You'll get to spend time with Victoria learning about the world of songwriting, how to get into writers rooms, how to pitch songs and get your music in front of the right people.
Victoria will give you the guidance to elevate your career as a songwriter, or help you find the right path to connect with writers who may have THE song that could change your career forever.
""It is no wonder that Rockit Vocal Studios has an amazing supportive community. Like attracts like, and meeting people in the RVS community through Emma's programs and events can be life changing, as it was for me!""
Melyssa Lee - Singer & Songwriter
Start the experience with virtual coaching from top industry experts.
Begin your creative process ahead of time while getting to know your fellow retreat members prior to arriving in Invermere.
Virtual Workshop Series
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.
What's Included:
Virtual Workshops
Entry to the 97 South Song Sessions Challenge.
All accommodation from Thursday July 24- Monday July 25th.
Continental Breakfast & Light Lunches each day.
Group evening meals will be coordinated but as an additional add on.
Welcome evening BBQ on Thursday 24th.
All training sessions & workshops.
In house demo recording session including mixed copy of your demo on mp3.
Investment:
$2,775 (Cad) Per Person based on 2 sharing a room
PRICE INCREASING TO $2,975 MARCH 31st.
Lock in the current rate with a deposit of $299.
PRIVATE ROOMS SOLD OUT.
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:
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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We have added an incredible bonus for all retreat attendees in 2025:
The 97 South Song Sessions Challenge.
Thanks to our friends at the 97 South Song Sessions, everyone who attends the retreat will be able to submit a song for review by our panel of judges for the chance to win the following:
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A Pass to the next Rockit Retreat *
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Artist Development / Voice Coaching Session with Rockit Vocal studios
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$500 Towards a Package with the team at For The Record.
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A virtual co-writing session with grammy nominated, Nashville based songwriter Bonnie Baker
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$500 Cash
If you are looking for songwriting inspiration and an incredible way to get up close to hear the stories behind the hits you love, visit the 97 South Song Sessions, Saturday April 12th at the O'Rourke Family Estate, Lake Country BC.
Featuring performances by Kim Mitchell, Marc Jordan, Lee Thomas Miller and Wendell Mobley.
Tickets are available now at www.97southsongsessions.com
*(Maximum value of $2,000, can not be used towards the 2025 Invermere retreat.)
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, select the option below to sign up with monthly payments, or the pay in full option.
See You There!
