An immersive songwriting retreat for serious developing artists. Three days of collaborative writing, creative direction, recording, and honest feedback in an intimate setting. Built for artists who are committed to recording and releasing music at the highest level they're capable of.
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What Attendees Are Saying
"We were total strangers but quickly came together. I had the time of my life and got excellent work done." — Ethan Thomas
"Coming to the EAGER Artist Retreat was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I left a better artist, songwriter, and person. I watched a song go from just an idea to a fully recorded demo in 24 hours. " — Brooke Lutwin
"I loved meeting the incredibly talented writers and contributing to great songs. I left with meaningful connections and new collaborators I look forward to working with." — Nathan Behn
"I have attended many songwriting camps locally in Australia & internationally. I can truly say it was an absolute pleasure being part of the EAGER retreat. The camp was run very professionally. It created a space for everyone to feel welcome, safe, and creative. We came away with great songs and long lasting connections." — Esther Sparkes, Music Industry Professional, Australia
What You Leave With
A framework for using songwriting as the foundation of your artistic identity
One song tailored to your project, recorded as a professional demo
One song written in support of another artist
New collaborators and genuine friendships
Access to future EAGER opportunities
The EAGER artist chat — ongoing industry updates from Nathan directly
We host six retreats per year at beautiful locations around Nashville and other music centric destinations such as Muscle Shoals.Artist will join EAGER founder Nathan Dohse and a team of professional songwriter/producers from Nashville for a weekend of co-writing, recording, and honest conversation about what's actually working in the music industry right now.
FAQ
What does it cost?
The fee covers lodging, meals, and shared resources. No one on the EAGER team charges for participation.What are the splits?
All co-writing sessions follow an equal split model. Every participant in a session receives an equal share.What about the demos?
Songs recorded at the retreat are non-commercial demos. They can be shared online but may not be released to streaming platforms. Participants retain their publishing rights.Is there a selection process?
Yes. The retreat is invite-based. Spots are limited and filled on a rolling basis.What is the environment like?
Substance free. Collaborative. Focused on creative output. All participants sign a code of conduct.
Fill out the application to get pre-approved for all future EAGER Retreats.
While this is a retreat for artists early in their career, we are looking for a certain caliber of raw talent coupled with trained technique. Our curation process is fairly detailed. First artists will fill out a written application, and if approved on talent they'll proceed to a one-on-one interview and Q&A which helps both artists and Nathan get a feel for "vibes". If compatible the artist will be pre-approved which means they can RSVP to any upcoming retreats. Retreats will then be curated from RSVP's to make sure that each attendee can be paired with fitting professionals and artist collaborators (often based on genre).
About Nathan Dohse & EAGER
Nathan Dohse is a Nashville-based songwriter and executive producer with twenty years in the artist development industry. He founded EAGER, a roster of songwriters, producers, and artists committed to pursuing nothing short of excellent music.There are over 50 million streams across the EAGER team for writing, production, and label services. EAGER credits & collaborators include Cameron Whitcomb, Nick Wheeler (All American Rejects), Chris Tomlin, Manchester Orchestra, Aaron Gillespie (Underoath), HAPPY LANDING, Manny Blu, and Ingrid Michaelson.Nathan's approach to artist development is built on one belief: great careers start with great songs.MAKE STUFF . SHARE STUFF . STAY EAGER