andreastolpe.comReviews of andreastolpe.com

Andrea is a deep well of songwriting craft knowledge with an even deeper, multifaceted heart. She understands songwriting, and songwriters and she knows how to meet any songwriter where they're at and take them higher.

Collaborating in trios to speedwrite and then perform songs was exhilerating. A striking team spirit developed among the songwriters. Andrea has enormous empathy and patience. In her individual coaching she listens carefully to each participant and imparts a valuable, well distilled nugget. Madison worked diligently with the resort staff to maximize our comfort and well being.

I attended with low expectations and was blown away by the retreat. Words can't describe how good the retreat was - it was transformational! You barely get a chance to connect on such a deep level with other like-minded people. Andrea and her team made this a once in a lifetime experience! I'll be back :)

This retreat was an incredible and life-changing experience. I found my way here sort of by happenstance, and the could not have found the whole week more moving. From the workshops, to the small group sessions, co-writes, and everything in between, the retreat helped me on my journey--in ways both expected and unexpected. It was a vulnerable, safe, moving, and constructive week! Much growth happened, and I look forward to possible doing this again someday!

Had a great week amazing people and very relaxing creating a good space for creativity. My only thing is that I had wished there would’ve been more time for songwriting but I know sometimes that’s out of anyone’s control. Thank you for an amazing week!

What an amazing week! A dream for any songwriter. The group of individuals that Stolpe's team selects are all talented and kind. So, so glad I signed up for this retreat. The food was good to boot!

Andrea’s retreat was so worth it! I learned so much and made wonderful friends. I enjoyed it so much even despite not feeling my best the last day. We had amazing workshops and had different collaborations to work with for three nights. Amazing artists attended from all over the world, Gordon Kennedy was a guest speaker sharing his music and uplifting thoughts, yoga, and great food! So glad I attended! Thank you

Inspiring, exciting, educational, intense -- with lots of fun and laughs! I plunged into songwriting in 2020 and have taken many classes (Old Town School of Folk Music, Vanderbilt, Steve Seskin). All were excellent (especially Steve's), but Andrea's workshop was the most intense songwriting experience I've had: helpful, entertaining lectures; energized and somewhat frantic co-writing sessions; plenty of time for private guidance from Andrea. Importantly, everyone in the four-day workshop -- regardless of age or songwriting stage -- was clearly committed to improving his or her craft and helping others improve theirs. I'll be back!