Nashville Songwriting Experience 2025
Songwriting, Tutoring, Industry Access & VIP Experience
*Application Only*
Nov 9-13th 2025
Once-in-a-Lifetime Nashville Access
- Writing intensively in the world’s songwriting capital with coaching from Jeff Cohen (20 million albums sold, 100 sync placements).
- Ocean Way / Blackbird Studios session (industry prestige).
- VIP night at The Listening Room, the real heart of Nashville’s songwriter scene.
- Intimate contact with publishers, supervisors, and hit writers.
- Be present while aspects of Talent Is Timeless Episode 2 are being filmed
- Application-Only
Highlights
Songwriting, Tutoring, Industry Access & VIP Experience
4★ hotel accommodation, in walking distance of Music Row
Songwriting
Studio Session
VIP Experience
The Experience
Designed exclusively for Talent is Timeless songwriters, this retreat offers an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in Nashville’s legendary music culture. Over five days, participants will collaborate in intensive songwriting sessions, perform in supportive evening showcases, and learn directly from industry insiders. With guided mentorship, tailored co-writing, and behind-the-scenes access to Nashville’s creative heart, songwriters will grow their craft, deepen their confidence, and form lifelong connections within the Talent is Timeless community. Incuding witnessing elements of Talent Is Timeless Episode 2 being filmed on location.
Songwriting
Immersion
Each day begins with Q&A sessions from publishers, supervisors, and professional songwriters, followed by hours of focused co-writing. In the evenings, participants will share their new songs in an intimate showcase environment, building both skill and confidence in a supportive community. The schedule is designed to push your creativity further than ever before.
Nashville
Moments
The retreat highlights include a morning inside Ocean Way/Blackbird Studios, one of the world’s most legendary recording spaces, and a VIP evening at The Listening Room, where top Nashville writers perform. These experiences are typically reserved for industry insiders — here, you’ll be part of them.
Community & Connection
With a maximum of 15 participants, this retreat is intentionally intimate. You’ll collaborate closely with fellow songwriters, connect with mentors in small groups, and form relationships that extend far beyond Nashville. A dedicated Talent Is Timeless social group ensures that planning, logistics, and community-building begin even before you arrive.
Details
Accommodation
Participants will stay for four nights (Nov 9th–13th, 2025) in a premium Nashville hotel. Rooms are en suite, comfortable, modern, and located conveniently close to our daily activities. Final hotel details will be confirmed soon, but all participants can expect high-quality service and easy access to the city’s music district.
Meals
Your retreat package includes a welcome dinner on Sunday 9th evening, breakfast and lunch each day, and finishes with breakfast on Thursday 13th morning before departure. Lunches will be delivered to the writing rooms to maximize creative time, and dinners will be arranged at local restaurants to maximise the nashville experience.
Travel
You’ll arrive in Nashville on Sunday Nov 9th, with departure on the morning of Thursday, Nov 13th. Travel to Nashville is not included or arranged by Talent Is Timeless, but once you’re here meals (except dinner on 10th and 11th), activities, and local transport for retreat events are included. A dedicated Talent Is Timeless social group will help coordinate arrival times and optional ride shares to and from the airport.
Schedule At A Glance*
Sunday 9th – Arrival, hotel check-in, welcome dinner, and introductions.
Monday 10th & Tuesday 11th – Breakfast, mentor Q&A, full-day songwriting sessions, masterclasses with high level publishers, music supervisors and local artists. Followed by group dinners at local restuarants, and evening song circles.
Wednesday 12th – Morning at Ocean Way Studios, observing Tim McGraw’s band recording the Talent Is Timeless theme tune & being filmed for Talent Is Timeless Episode 2. Followed by a free afternoon in Nashville, and then the exclusive evening VIP concert at The Listening Room where retreat participants will have a private balcony.
Thursday 13th – Breakfast and departure.
*This schedule is provisional and will be confirmed before the places are offered to applicants. There may be some variation but we will stick closely to this programme.
All Inclusive Investment - £4,499*
This covers:
- 4★ hotel accommodation for 4 nights
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinners (except Monday and Tuesday dinners at local restaurants)
- Tuition, mentorship, and songwriting sessions
- Masterclasses and Q&As with industry guests
- Ocean Way Studio session
- VIP Listening Room concert experience
Travel to and from Nashville is not included. Premium members will receive a discount equal to their annual membership payment.
*Bursary Places
In line with our tradition of supporting wider access, we are offering a limited number of discretionary bursaries for Nashville.
- Bursaries are awarded based on individual circumstances.
- They may cover 20 – 50% of the main price.
- All applicants will have the opportunity to indicate whether they wish to be considered during the application process.
Apply Now
To keep this retreat a high quality and exclusive experience, this retreat is by application only. We can’t guarantee a place to everyone who applies. Once you submit your form, our team will review your answers and your song submission. If selected, you’ll be invited to secure your place with a refundable deposit. Final balance is due by Nov 4, 2025, with payment plans available. Because places are limited to just 15 participants, invitations will be made on a rolling basis, and we encourage early applications.