Between The Lines Songwriting Camp

Between The Lines Songwriting Camp

Presented By American Songwriter

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Details on our April 2026 camp in Nashville, TN coming soon!

What is it?

Between The Lines Songwriting Camp is a premium songwriting experience crafted to elevate your skills through collaboration, creativity, and community.

Across an immersive long weekend, you’ll join a dynamic group of fellow songwriters for in-depth interviews with hitmakers, guided co-writing sessions, 1:1 mentorship, and even the opportunity to perform the songs you create during camp.

If you’re seeking an inspiring getaway where you can grow your artistry, build meaningful relationships, and learn directly from industry professionals – this is where you belong.

Past Mentors & Special Guests

The camp hosts an immersive, hands-on songwriting weekend led by #1 hit songwriters and acclaimed guest mentors.

Past mentors and special guests have included SongWriterCamps founders Pam Sheyne and Richard Harris, along with an impressive lineup of multi-platinum writers such as Julia Michaels, Marcus Hummon, Sam Hollander, David Ryan Harris, Jamie Floyd, Lance Carpenter, Jeff Cohen, Sharon Vaughn, and more.

Julia Michaels has penned era-defining hits for Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, and more, amassing over 60 billion streams across her catalog, earning 20 Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 entries, including two No. 1s: Bieber’s “Sorry” and Gomez’s “Lose You To Love Me.”
Grammy winner and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Marcus Hummon penned iconic hits like Rascal Flatts’ “Bless the Broken Road,” The Chicks’ “Cowboy Take Me Away,” and Sara Evan’s “Born to Fly,” earning multiple #1s and industry awards.
Lance Carpenter is a Nashville-based, chart-topping songwriter, who went from winning American Songwriter’s Lyric Contest to co-writing Kelsea Ballerini’s #1 hit “Love Me Like You Mean It”. He has penned songs for Reba McEntire, Dylan Scott, and Tyler Farr, and founded Music Row Coach to mentor aspiring musicians.
Jamie Floyd is a 3X Grammy-nominated independent songwriter & recording artist. She has written songs recorded by Kelly Clarkson, Kesha, Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys, wrabel, Madi Diaz, Lizzy McAlpine, Ashley Monroe, Miranda Lambert, Ingrid Andress, Ronnie Dunn, Madi Diaz, Sturgill Simpson and more.
Richard is a #1 Billboard songwriter, producer, artist and mentor, landing hundreds of TV, Film and Ad song placements through Peer and the major music libraries he has composed for.
Pam is best known for co-writing the #1 Billboard hit "Genie In a Bottle" for Christina Aguilera. Her songs have been covered by Camila Cabello, Demi Lovato, Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Simpson, Corrine Bailey Rae, Seal, Sinead O’Connor, The Backstreet Boys, Cece Winans and The Saturdays.
Sharon Vaughn, Grammy-nominated songwriter and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member, wrote Willie Nelson’s iconic “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys” and has penned hits for legends from Kenny Rogers to Randy Travis, leaving an indelible mark on country and pop music.

Pricing

Please Note: Price does not include travel expenses

What Our Campers Are Saying

“An incredible experience that exceeded my expectations.”
BTL Camper2025 Camp - Nashville
“Between The Lines showed me that I could collaborate with people I would not normally. It was an amazing networking opportunity, with pros at the top of the field.”
BTL Camper2025 Camp - Nashville
“Between The Lines is a true collaboration of like-minded individuals engaging in the act of intentional songwriting and music business networking.”
BTL Camper2025 Camp - Nashville
The quality of the mentors and their accessibility, hearing their stories and being able to sit with them and really being able to ask them specific questions was invaluable and I loved it. I
BTL Camper2025 Camp - Catskills
The Masterclasses were incredibly impactful. Each one felt intentional and well-structured, offering real, practical insights that I could immediately apply to my own process.
BTL Camper2025 Camp - Catskills
The camp was one of the best experiences of my life! Not only creatively but the people, the staff, the environment....everything was amazing!!!!!
BTL Camper2025 Camp - Catskills
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Frequently asked questions

If you’re still deciding whether to apply, you’re probably wondering how it all works. Here’s everything you need to know before beginning your application process.

CONTACT US

The third installment of Between The Lines is schedule for April 2026 in Nashville, TN (dates and specifics to be announced soon).

Previous camp destinations include The Catskills, NY and Nashville, TN. 

The camp is seeking talented songwriters, producers, and lyricists who have already developed the skills to compose and produce their own music and collaborate effectively with others.

Click the Apply Now button to begin your application.

Applicants must complete all required questions and submit three (3) existing songs they have written or co-written.

All submissions will be reviewed by a panel of songwriting professionals, and applicants will be notified shortly after applying whether they have been accepted.

Approved applicants will receive a direct link to secure their camp seat with purchase.

The complete April 2026 Itinerary will be announced soon. 

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