Watch Jimmie Dale Gilmore talk about the immense value of exploring your own creativity.
This workshop for beginning and advanced songwriters focuses on songwriting as a tool for self-discovery. While Jimmie Dale Gilmore creates an atmosphere of interaction and collaboration, the emphasis is on providing perspectives and motivation for ongoing individual creativity.
The group explores what it is that makes songs such an essential and potent part of human communication, in an environment where everyone can flourish. A small amount of time is given to discussion of the business aspect of songwriting.
More Information
Enrollment is limited for this program; register early.
Things To Bring
Bring a guitar or small keyboard if you have one. If you would like to receive feedback, bring 30 printed copies (or a recording) of a song you have written.
Schedule
Please note that there is a special schedule for this course:
| SUNDAY | |
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| 4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. | Check In (Rooms available after 5:00 p.m.) |
| 7:30 p.m.–7:50 p.m. | Welcome & Orientation |
| MONDAY | |
| 8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m. | Commuter check-in (if not checked-in the previous evening) |
| 9:00 a.m.–Noon | Workshop |
| 2:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | Workshop |
| TUESDAY | |
| 9:00 a.m.–Noon | Workshop |
| 2:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | Workshop |
| WEDNESDAY | |
| 9:00 a.m.–Noon | Workshop |
| THURSDAY | |
| 9:00 a.m.–Noon | Workshop |
| 2:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | Workshop |
| 8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. | Participatory Concert |
| FRIDAY | |
| 9:00 a.m.–Noon | Workshop |
| 1:00 p.m. | Check Out |
The above schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the faculty.
The Children's Program is generally available during standard workshop hours only. Contact Omega registration at 877.944.2002 for details.
Dining Hall Hours (Meals begin with dinner on arrival day and end with lunch on departure day.):
Breakfast: 7:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m.
Lunch: Noon–2:00 p.m.
Dinner: 6:00 p.m.–7:15 p.m.
Daily Open Classes in meditation, yoga, tai chi, or movement (subject to availability):
7:00–8:00 a.m., 12:15–1:00 p.m., 5:30–6:15 p.m., 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Meet the Teachers
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Texas singer/songwriter Jimmie Dale Gilmore creates a unique style of music—labeled “progress ...
Tuition & Fees
| Title | Price |
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Songwriting |
$405
regular
$450
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Tuition covers your workshop costs and time spent in class with the faculty. Please see Stay With Us below for accommodation choices—which include meals and other amenities for those who wish to stay with us. Or see Commute for those who will not be staying on campus overnight.
Accommodations cover your room, all meals, and use of amenities and facilities—which includes optional classes, evening performances, sampler classes (during the week), the lake, walking trails, parking, and all other guest services. A list of local hotels and inns is available for those who wish to stay off-campus and commute (see Commute below).
The commuter fee includes the benefits of our unique All-Inclusive Stay, without the cost of accommodations. A list of Local Hotels and Inns is available.
1 Night/Per Person Rates
| Friday or Saturday | Sunday-Thursday | 7-Night Stay |
|---|---|---|
| $ 55.00 | $ 45.00 | $ 40.00 |
Rhinebeck Campus
Omega reserves the right to cancel a program at any time. If Omega cancels a program, you will receive a full refund.
Refunds are available (less a $55 processing fee) up to eight days before your program or stay.
Nonrefundable credit toward a future Omega program or stay (less a $55 processing fee) is available if you give notice between seven and one day(s) before your program or stay. Credit may be applied to any Omega program or stay for one year following date of issue.
No credit or refund is available if you cancel on the arrival day; if you do not show up; or if you leave an event early for any reason. No refund will be available if you attend a program and are dissatisfied with its presentation or content.
For more cancellation policies, see individual workshops or the more detailed Omega Cancellations & Refund Policies page.
Travel Insurance
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Continuing Education
| Certificate of Attendance | $25 |
