andreastolpe.com (andreastolpe.com) has a 4.9 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 60 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Education & Training and its reputation is excellent. Praise is nearly unanimous, with 98% rating it 4 stars or higher; 38 of them were added in the last 12 months. Last updated 2026-08-10.
Andrea's sessions were great, full of very useful and actionable suggestions to help keep in the songwriting flow. We also had a great group of songwriters at our retreat so I really enjoyed both the co-writing sessions and the playback of everyone's songs.
Reply from andreastolpe.com2025-07-03
Chris, it was such a pleasure getting to know your process and learning from your perspectives about music and composition and production. As I said at the retreat, you are through and through an artist. I look forward to hearing more with your vocals on them in the future.
Andrea helped me break what had been a few months of writer’s block. It freed me up in all writing idioms, and now I’m finishing my children’s book and the songs are just a flowing again!
Reply from andreastolpe.com2025-07-03
Ava, you are such a positive force. Your energy is contagious, and I thank you for bringing it to each day, each workshop and each collaboration. Keep bringing those big message songs to the world!
The knowledge and skills of the entire team are remarkable. Any person with an open mind will benefit from the retreat in the best way possible. You will face a week of intensity, creativity and you will be turned upside down. In a very positive way. Being around these people is a joy : a blessing. Thank you.
Reply from andreastolpe.com2025-07-03
You were truly a gift to our retreat, Matthias. Your melodies, lyrics, and piano arrangements brought such unique and wonderful elements to your co-writes. I look forward to hearing more music from you in the future.
Andrea
The connections made with other songwriters is invaluable. As were the morning sessions with Andrea. A truly transformative experience. Thank you!
Reply from andreastolpe.com2025-07-03
Wendy, you were so easy to put in a collaborative group, from your personality to your skillset. I thank you for being so open with your ideas and inspiring others to just 'write'. Thanks again for your presence, and I hope you continue to write with the retreaters you formed connections with.
Ticked Every Box
I could not have asked for a better experience. The retreat struck just the right balance between practical discussions around the mechanics of songwriting/lyric writing, and offering the opportunity to put those ideas into practice in the afternoon co-writings sessions. I also loved the fact that there was ample opportunity to pick up instruments and play, and share both songs and the joy of playing music, with other musicians. Andrea herself was present and engaged and encouraging and Madison’s assistance was invaluable throughout the entire week. Lastly, meeting the beautiful, supportive people in my group was the icing on the cake. Feel so lucky to have had this experience.
Reply from andreastolpe.com2025-07-03
Paul, it was a genuine pleasure getting to know you, your songs, and your unique perspective on process and writing. I just enjoyed your presence in the group, the collaborative songs you wrote throughout the week, and conversations over dinner. Thank you for coming, and I look forward to hearing about any co-writes you continue to facilitate with our shared retreaters.
Andrea was totally professional. She perceptively matched participants in songwriting groups, as to their strengths (and I think, even their personalities). Her one to one workshop sessions and her group workshop session using the song of one of the participants, were particularly effective.
Reply from andreastolpe.com2025-07-03
Stephen, thank you so much for your words. I am so glad that your cowrites were enjoyable, and I do hope you continue to find our community a place for fostering old musical relationships and building new ones. If ever you find your side of the fence quiet, just reach out and ask for what you need whether it be groups to continue cowriting with, listening to music with, or other within the music industry.
This is a life-changing workshop, filled with great hands-on pragmatic songwriting tools to get the creative juices flowing. Andrea offers concrete examples of tools and tips from established songwriters. You will find collaborators and a community of friends here, all passionate about songwriting. I am already thinking about the next retreat!
Reply from andreastolpe.com2025-07-03
Fay, what a pleasure it was to hear your heartfelt songs. I'm excited for your future, involving much more music in your day-to-day, and a new compass pointed toward songwriting. Never stop those beautiful story-oriented lyrics!
Amazing. I learned so much and came away with specific tools to aid my songwriting. I hope to attend again!
Reply from andreastolpe.com2025-07-03
Jen, it would be a pleasure to have you at a retreat again. But thank you for spending the week with me and Madison, and for sharing your beautiful music. I hope you continue to write, and freely express your music and lyric to listeners whenever you get the chance.
As the title suggests, this week with Andrea exceeded any expectations I had. I just arrived home yesterday so I wanted to write this while the magic was still present. I went in to the week having spent most of my musical career as a solo artist - writing, practicing and performing alone. I wasn't sure how I would adapt being in a group setting, and I couldn't be more pleased with how it all went. Andrea and Madison hosted a week of not only learning the tools at my disposal in my songwriters toolbox, but taught me how to apply them to new songs and how to use them to sharpen my older songs that maybe feel incomplete. The environment they created also facilitated so much learning from my peers through introspective discussions and group writing. To say that we caught a piece of uncatchable magic would be an understatement. If you're a songwriter in any capacity and want to continuously be developing your craft, I highly suggest taking part in one of Andrea's retreats. Maybe I'll see you there, because I'm definitely going to be returning to one in the future. Thank you Andrea for reigniting my passion for this art with new fuel to keep it going.
Reply from andreastolpe.com2025-07-03
Evan, thank you for your words. I hope the memory of that magic still lights a little flame even now. I feel so lucky to be able to maintain that pilot light through several retreats per year..I highly recommend it, too:) Please don't be a stranger. I hope our alumni community can continue to be a space you find good collaborative energy for years to come.
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Mark Z · 1 review · Verified · Experienced 2025-04-25 ·
★★★★★
Amazing songwriting retreat
Andrea Stople Songwriting retreat was so great! To be able to have an uninterrupted week of learning songwriting skills, hanging out with a great group of like minded creative people in a beautiful setting was more than I could have asked for. The cowriting sessions were something new for me, and I was amazed at how good of a song could be created in about 3 hours with someone you just met.
I highly recommend treating yourself to one of these retreats.
Reply from andreastolpe.com2025-07-03
Mark, I never stop being amazed at what we can call into being in just 3 hours of writing. It's a thrill to watch all these songs emerge, especially when many of us come to the retreat hoping to just finish something, anything. I hope you stay in touch, and reach out when you want to invite more collaboration into your musical process.
First of all, it was so nice to meet Andrea and Madison in person. Warm and welcoming, it was exciting to meet the other songwriters, dive in and stay engaged in bonding, learning and creating throughout our time together. I will definitely consider returning again…and again. Andrea provided some to-the-point helpful individual guidance as well as support for the co-writing teams. An amazing experience and probably some new friends for life! Full Moon Resort is wonderful.
Reply from andreastolpe.com2025-07-03
Adrienne, I'm so glad you had a positive and warm experience. It is amazing how we come as strangers and leave like old friends. I hope you continue to find the collaboration partners you need, and reach out when you find things a little too quiet where you are.
If you write songs because you can’t imagine not doing it
Andrea will help take your songwriting from the ordinary to a place much closer to the place where full time professional artists reside. You will learn to write faster, better, and as a part of a team with others. Think Project Runway Songwriting, without the attrition component. Best of all, you will get a chance to join a community of songwriters and friends, with members quite literally all over the world.
Reply from andreastolpe.com2025-07-03
Christopher, I think you've provided the theme for our next Netflix venture - Project Runway Songwriting. I'm so glad you decided to come to the retreat, and am grateful for the energy you brought. I hope our alumni community can continue to be a space of connection and opportunity for you for years to come.
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Charles · 4 reviews · Verified · Experienced 2025-04-18 ·
★★★★★
A week well spent learning from Andrea…
A week well spent learning from Andrea and working with other participants writing and performing songs on a daily basis. I can't say enough good things about this retreat. Very well worth it. If you are thinking about going to one of her retreats, I highly recommend that you do so.
Reply from andreastolpe.com2025-07-03
Charles, thank you for your words. It is amazing what we accomplished in one week - 3 songs, 8 new collaborators, and a compass pointed towards "why would I ever stop making music when it feels this good?!" Thank you for coming and sharing yourself with the group.
Andrea created a safe and unique space for us to learn and create together. It was as healing as it was educational. Co-writing felt natural, fun, and deeply expansive.
Reply from andreastolpe.com2025-07-03
That safe space is critical to inviting the muse to sing aloud. I'm so glad you came and shared your art with us, and I hope our community of alumni can continue to be a source for connection and collaboration for you for years to come.
This retreat was just what I needed and I would recommend this to anyone who l9ves songrwriting.
Reply from andreastolpe.com2025-07-03
Katharine, I'm so glad this was just what you needed. Indeed, a little music, nature, and good food and company can be just what the doctor ordered. Thank you for spending your time with us, and sharing your song.
I had a really nice experience at Andrea's songwriting retreat. She was so thoughtful to everyone's unique talents and needs. She encouraged everyone to challenge themselves and get the most out of the experience. I made new friends, had a great time, and left a better songwriter.
Reply from andreastolpe.com2025-07-03
Will, I'm so glad you saw that better songwriter in yourself, too. I am grateful you were there, and brought your unique sound and perspective to your collaborations. I hope you continue to find connections within our alumni community that will help you finish songs for years to come.
I simply loved the retreat and had a such wonderful experience with everyone. It was a real delight learning from Andrea and what she taught us helped take things to the next level. I felt even more confident with my craft and in knowing how to better improve the end result. I am grateful to have learned so much and it was a great learning experience, connecting and co-creating with like-minded talented individuals as well as share the experience together and grow all ways.
Reply from andreastolpe.com2025-07-03
Helena, and thank you for sharing your beautiful voice with us. Rarely do we get 5 days off to devote to our music in the company of other like-minded songwriters. It was such a pleasure to hear you, and see your influence on the songs you wrote in your co-writes.
What an experience this retreat was! I loved the co-writing sessions, Andrea's teachings and the location definitely added a lot to the experience. I've learned new songwriting tools, I've gained more confidence as a songwriter and it ignited a fire inside of me. Just do yourself a favour and do it!
Reply from andreastolpe.com2025-07-03
Katrine, I'm so happy you loved your cowriting sessions, and I know that your cowriters would say the same about you. The confidence you gained - I hope that when or if you ever feel that falter, you'll return to your cowriting experiences and even our alumni community for continued assurance.
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Eric Stone · 1 review · Verified · Experienced 2024-11-16 ·
★★★★★
Just what the (songwriting) doctor ordered.
The classes and workshops were terrific, but connecting and collaborating with the other attendees was a highlight that will last a long time. My expectations and desire for a much needed shot in the arm (creatively) were more than met.
Reply from andreastolpe.com2025-07-03
That is the highlight, isn't it! We come to the retreat not expecting to cowrite, and leave unable to imagine a positive experience without it. I'm so glad you found what you were looking for.
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Dave Hill Jr. · 1 review · Verified · Experienced 2024-11-16 ·
★★★★★
An Enriching and Profound Experience!
Andrea Stolpe and her team put on a masterful retreat. I learned more than I could have imagined about myself and about how to write songs that are even more true to my heart's journey. She has a great way of leading the group and attending to each person's wish for the retreat in a diverse crowd. I hope to attend another retreat someday soon and would recommend it to anyone wanting to learn more about the art and craft of songwriting.
Reply from andreastolpe.com2025-07-03
Dave, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You were such an instrumental writer and performer at the retreat, ready to take risks and try new or forgotten avenues. Your work is inspiring, and I am grateful for all you bring to our community, including your masterclasses and teaching.
