Who should attend this seminar?

Anyone who is

• (or has been) struck by the desire to learn about (or more about) the art of writing lyrics and the music surrounding the lyrics
• curious about the business of being in the music business
• between the ages of 5 and 105 and passionate about music

What should you bring?

You should bring

• a copy of the registration confirmation you receive by e-mail after registering the seminar/workshop(s) in the event there is a question about your registration at the seminar
• a pen and paper
• your questions

Will there be lunch?

There will be a break for lunch. No food or beverage will be provided by the seminar/workshop hosts.

If I applied to be a performing songwriter at the festival, do I get into the seminar and/or workshop for free?

No, the seminar/workshop fees are listed below.

If I am accepted as a performing songwriter in the festival do I get into the seminar and/or workshop for free?

No, the seminar/workshop fees are listed below.

Do I need to register before coming to the festival?

WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU REGISTER EARLY. Seating is limited to keep the seminars and workshops more personable and allow the instructors to be more accessible. These seminars are expected to sell out fast. We recommend you register as soon as know you would like to attend.

On-line registration closes 12:00 Midnight, Thursday, November 20th.

We highly recommend you register prior to the festival start date as we expect these seminars to sell out early.

Will I receive a confirmation once I have registered for a Craft and Business of Songwriting seminar?

You will receive a confirmation by e-mail once you have submitted your contact information AND completed the process with the payment through Pay Pal. If you have not provided an e-mail address you will not receive a confirmation prior to the seminar.

If I have questions regarding my registration, who do I call?

Call Emjay Schmidt at (615) 495-8979.

How do I find the Perdido Beach Resort?

Driving Instructions to Perdido Beach Resort from Pensacola Airport:

• Turn left on 12th Avenue entrance and go 6/10 of a mile to Bayou Blvd.
• Turn right on Bayou Blvd. and travel 7 miles to Blue Angel Parkway (Hwy. 173) NOTE: Bayou Blvd. changes names several times, but stay on it.
• Turn left on Blue Angel Parkway (Hwy. 173) 6.8 miles to Hwy. 292.
• Turn right on Hwy. 292, go 15 miles to Perdido Beach Resort.

From Mobile Airport:

• Turn east on Airport Blvd. and travel 7 miles to I-65.
• Take I-65 South 3.5 miles to I-10.
• Take I-10 East 25 miles to Exit 44 (Hwy. 59).
• Take Hwy. 59 South 29 miles to Hwy. 182 (This is the beach highway in Gulf Shores).
• Take Hwy. 182 East 8.5 miles to the Perdido Beach Resort.

OR - Use the Foley Beach Express(Faster on high traffic days)

• Turn east on Airport Blvd and travel 7 miles to 1-65
• Take I-65 South 3.5 miles to I-10.
• Take I-10 East 25 miles to Exit 44 (Hwy. 59).
• Take Hwy. 59 South 15 miles to Foley Beach Express.
• Take Foley Beach Express to Hwy. 180 (Toll Bridge cost is $2.00).
• Take Hwy. 180 East 5 miles to Hwy. 161 to Hwy. 182.
• Take Hwy. 182 East 2 miles to the Perdido Beach Resort (Beachside)

What is the address of the Perdido Beach Resort and who do I call if I get lost trying to find the resort?

Perdido Beach Resort address: 27200 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach, AL (251) 981-9811

Registration Fees:

To register for this project please fill out and submit the following form.

After submitting the form you will be forwarded to PayPal in order to make your payment.