Song Chef Weekend Retreat with Odie Blackmon

101 South Maple Street,Buffalo MO 65622

06 October, 2022

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Song Chef Weekend Retreat with Odie Blackmon Presented by Heartland Song Network October 6, 7 and 8, 2022 Maple & Main Coffee Shop, Buffalo, Missouri (map) Take your songwriting and lyrical life to the next level with this exciting 3 day workshop with Nashville Songwriter and Professor, Odie Blackmon. Hosted in the charming Maple & Main coffee house in Buffalo, MO, this intimate retreat is limited to 12 people. Topics include The Creator Vs. The Editor Prosody The Rhythm of Lyric & Melody Point of View Titles & Plots Rhyme Song Critique and Writing Prompts Co-writing exercise with a stranger Price Includes 3-day Workshop with Nashville songwriter and presenter, Odie BlackmonBrunch prepared by Maple & Main Coffee House Daily schedule 10:00am | Meet at Maple & Main for Brunch and casual conversation11:15am | Workshops begin with breaks throughout the day5:00pm | Workshops endFriday night song swap at TBASaturday night good-bye party and song swap event at Maple & MainMore on Nashville songwriter and professor, Odie Blackmon Charles “Odie” Blackmon was named Billboard’s #1 Hot Country Music Songwriter in 2005 and lauded for his Grammy-nominated, Academy of Country Music Awards’ Single of the Year “I May Hate Myself in the Morning.” His songs have been recorded and performed by artists such as Lee Ann Womack, John Legend, and Martina McBride and include #1 hit singles by Gary Allan and George Strait, resulting in over 31 million units in combined sales across multiple genres. While maintaining his presence on Music Row as a writer, producer, and publisher, Blackmon is an Associate Professor for MTSU’s Department of Recording Industry. Refund Policy Total refund minus $85 admin fee if cancelled by September1, 2022; 50% refund minus $85 admin fee if cancelled by September 30, 2022. No refund after September 30, 2022. Heartland Song Network reserves the right to cancel the event with a full refund. Available accommodations (hotel/lodging not included in price): Buffalo Inn & Suites - (573) 317-7219 Best Western Boliver - 18 miles: (417) 326-0188 Comfort Inn Boliver -18 miles: (417) 326-6169 Bennett Springs Inn -15 miles: (417) 588-9110 Airbnb- Buffalo, Mo. Camping and Local Attractions Wild Oaks Campground & Roadside Cafe - 19 miles: (417) 588-1631 Riverfront Camping - 21 miles: (417) 588- 3386 Things to do in and around Buffalo Missouri: (map) Leakey Roof Meadery - Mead distillery Bennett Springs State Park - Trout fishing Amish Community of Tunas - The Amish Village of Tunas Missouri grows amazing season crops.  This village prides itself on having a vast array of Tomatoes, Squash, Pumpkins, Onions, Potatoes, Flowers, Berries, Beans, Herbs, Heirlooms and much more!  These are what we call Responsible Farmers.  They use light spray if they have too but keep the carbon imprint down.  Farming is done with Horses and Mules to work the ground, and they maintain a lifestyle without electricity.  This Village offers a General Store, Local Eggs, a Dutch Market, Leather Shop, Wood Shops, and plenty of picnic spots. Kemper Horse Farm - Horseback riding Dream Valley Golf Course - 18-hole golf course