Colorado songwriters looking for creative inspiration, artistic growth, and world-class mentorship may want to take note: Boulder-based award-winning singer-songwriter and music business educator Jenn Cleary will return to the faculty of Song Camp Europe in Northern Italy, September 28–October 4, 2026.
This immersive songwriting retreat brings together an extraordinary roster of internationally acclaimed songwriters, performers, producers, and educators, including newly announced faculty member Carlos Alomar, David Bowie’s longtime musical director and co-writer of the #1 hit “Fame” with Bowie and John Lennon. Joining Cleary and Alomar are Freebo (renowned for his decade-long collaboration with Bonnie Raitt, recordings with Ringo Starr, CSN, Maria Muldaur and more), Alice Howe, Matt Backer (has recorded with Elton John, Julian Lennon, Joe Cocker, Emmylou Harris, more), Halley Neal, Chicago Mike Beck, and other distinguished artists.
Set among the vineyards and historic villages outside Verona, Song Camp Europe offers songwriters of all levels an inspiring week of workshops, collaboration, performances, and personalized mentoring in a beautiful setting designed to spark creativity and deepen songwriting skills.
Https://www.SongCampEurope.com
Recording artist and music business coach Jenn Cleary brings decades of teaching and entrepreneurship to independent artists worldwide. She has over two million streams from several albums, including three award-winning children’s records. Jenn has been on the faculty at Song Camp Europe since 2023. She has also launched multiple successful businesses and non-profits, and now coaches independent artists in release strategy, marketing, and career growth.
Jenn has been a winner in COMBO’s Songwriting Contest and she has also been a Featured Member!
Photo: Jenn Cleary (Courtesy of Jenn!)
