Songwriting

SANCTUARY

Austin’s premier songwriting

craft community

Step into a space of support to aid your artistic development while finishing more songs.

Every month. Check back for exact details.


the problem

We’re songwriters.

We chase melody and harmony to move our audience.

But the road is hard.

We get distracted.

We beat ourselves up.

And often…
we don’t finish our songs.

Does this sound

like you?

“I’m sitting on a bunch of songs I haven’t finished.”

“My voice notes are a graveyard of ideas.”

“My process is wildly inconsistent.”


the invitation

  • Be supported and celebrated by a community of other songwriters

  • Learn new tools and techniques to apply to your process and performance

  • Be surrounded by collaborators dedicated to executing their songwriting visions and supporting you on yours.

📆 monday, april 20

🕰️ 6pm - 9pm

📍LOCATION SHARED UPON APPROVAL

APRIL

Guest mentors

Greyson turner

A true champion of the local scene, Greyson brings his raw Americana sound and years of boots-on-the-ground experience to our community. His passion for lifting up fellow creators makes him the perfect guide to help you refine your craft and find the authentic heartbeat of your songs.

TBD

Our second amazing mentor is to be determined. Check back soon.

march

(unofficial sxsw mixer + showcase)

📆 monday, March 16th

🕰️ 5pm - late

📍SATURN | 906 COngress

how it works

The Rule

There are only two types of feedback: Positive and Constructive. (Negative feedback is called being a douche).

The Process

  1. Participants share a vulnerable, unfinished piece.

  2. Mentors deliver both Positive and Constructive expert feedback.

  3. Participants get to hang out and chat about each others work, find collaborators, and share feedback.

The result

You learn how to drown out your own inner critic through true community and celebration.

the logistics

Bring

  • One song in progress or newly finished,

  • A notebook (this is a learning environment),

  • Your acoustic instrument.

Structure

  • 6:00 PM: Welcome

  • 6:30 PM: Meet your mentors/songwriting chat

  • 6:50 PM: Participant Performances Group 1 (6)

  • 7:30 PM - Break

  • 7:50 PM: Participant Performances Group 2 (6)

  • 8:30 PM: Mentor Performances & Hang.

our past mentors