In this section you’ll find information about Song Salons, Mentor Sessions and Open Mic Opportunities being offered at the LIVE retreat on October 11th and 12th, 2025.
Song Salons
Song Salon is an opportunity for you to present your works-in-progress to the group and get feedback, ideas and encouragement. Bring us your tired, your weak, your half-written, yearning to be finished. Come ready to share, give feedback, and be supportive and respectful. There will be two Song Salon sessions.
Mentor Sessions
In addition to classes, workshops and playshops, some of our instructors will also be available for one-on-one mentor sessions throughout the weekend. These 20 minute sessions are your opportunity to have some one-on-one time with an instructor and get advice on something specific, on which you’re working. Signing up ahead of time always a good idea and you may do so here. Please Note: If you are attending for only one day, you may only sign up for one mentor session. If you are signing up for the full weekend retreat, you may sign up for 2 mentor sessions.
Open Mic Sessions
Open Mic sessions take place on Saturday and Sunday evenings, starting at 6:30pm Pacific Time. We have slots for about 24 participants each night. Signing Up ahead of time always a good idea and you may do so here or by clicking on the Mentor/Open Mic tab on the front page of this site.
Yosemite Songwriting Retreat 