Is this for me?
If you already write, perform, or release original music, yes.
Who is running the workshop?
Dan Plews is an English singer-songwriter, performer, and songwriting educator with roughly three decades’ professional music experience. He has toured extensively throughout the UK, the United States, Canada and northern Europe, performing both solo and with bands, and has appeared on national broadcasters including BBC2 and CBC. During his career he has shared stages, toured, and recorded with prominent figures from the UK folk scene including Eliza Carthy and Jon Boden. Since 2010 he has taught and organised more than 40 adult residential workshops across 8 countries as well as helping hundreds of UK pop music students develop songs, performance skills and creative confidence.
How big is the group?
Limited to 7 for focused feedback and personal attention.
If a minimum of 3 participants is not reached by 10 August, participants will be advised what to expect – in the event the facilitator cancels all payments will be refunded.
What happens during the workshop?
A cycle of theory, practice, reflection.
Mornings (10:00–13:15):
- songwriting tools and discussion
- writing sessions and co-writing
- feedback and refinement
Afternoons: free time for swimming, writing, exploring, or resting.
Evenings: food and performance
What do people leave with?
Most participants leave with:
- new and significantly improved songs
- clearer creative direction
- developed material from feedback sessions
- renewed momentum and confidence.
Do I need finished songs?
Kind of – if you have a lot of songs ‘not quite finished’ or missing something, then that might work – get in touch.
Accommodation / Catering
Optional and separate from the workshop fee.
I can help coordinate nearby apartments in the same building, or you can arrange your own, and we can prepare and share the cost of meals.
Travel
Flights to Pula from Vienna are available, plus a shared road option (~€70). Equipment transport available (€20–50).
Cancellation policy (summary)
- Before 20 July: reduced cancellation fees
- 20 July – 9 August: higher cancellation fees
- 10–18 August: 25% refund
- From 19 August: no refund
Full terms provided at booking.
Still unsure?
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