Get ready for the 7th Annual Cruise!
 



Welcome to the official website of the 7th Annual Texas Songwriters Cruise!


This event is a combination Caribbean Cruise and Songwriting Conference that brings aspiring songwriters from the USA and abroad, together with some of the biggest publishers, hit songwriters, and music industry pro's in the business. In this, our 7th year of putting on this event, we will be sailing from Galveston Texas with ports of call in Grand Cayman, Jamaica & Cozumel.

 

  

All good things must come around again in 2012
The 6th Annual Cruise was a big success and the songwriting talent was through the roof.  We hope everyone had a fantastic vacation and conference and like every year, made new connections and found new friends.  We are planning the next event and hope you are inspired and excited for 7th Annual Songwriters Cruise on October 7-14, 2012!  We'll be sailing on a the Carnival Magic with stops in Grand Cayman, Jamaica, and Cozumel.  Keep in touch and we'll see you onboard again this October!

6TH ANNUAL TX SONGWRITERS CRUISE FINALISTS


 

COUNTRY

Long Way Home – Cheryl Ashton and Dean Backholm - *** Grand Prize Winner ***  Congratulations!!!

Cupcakes and Wine – Michael August Walton

I Thank God – Rob La Forte

Beer, Skoal, Remote Control – Amy Jack, Don Goodman, and Duane Hitchings

Unsaid – Alice Lankford

I Love It When You Call – Ray Phillips, Richard Davis, and A. Taylor

Don’t Count Sleep – Ben Krahne and Donna Aylor

 

ACOUSTIC/FOLK

Every Mothers Son – Johanne Spencer

A Soldiers Lullaby – Bob Algie

Crow – Joel Kachel  ** Winner **

 

R&B

Breathe – Canita Rogers  ** Winner **

MVP – Jes

 

SPIRITUAL

Empty Chair – Alice Lankford and Jimbo Martin

I Turn and I See--Tom Taylor

Fly  – Lori Harris  ** Winner **

 

POP

Boy U Nasty Hot – Cheryl Ashton and Dean Backholm

Be Where I Am – Neil Ebanks and Britney Holman

One More Try – Rob La Forte

Can You Make Your Hips Ooooo – Jes and Gerry Williams

Toy Heart – Rick Seibold  ** Winner **

Roller Coaster – Rick Seibold

 

ROCK/ALTERNATIVE

Half The Girl – Michael August Walton

Girls Like You – Rob La Forte

Broken Glass – Rick Seibold  ** Winner **


Congratulations to all the finalists!!

 

                        A Unique Experience


Hit Writer, Teacher, Author

Your Faculty

We are currently lining up pro's for the 2012 cruise.  Check out the pro's below from the 2011 cruise.

Jason Blume is back again for the 6th annual cruise! His successful teaching style and invaluable inside information make studying the craft of songwriting fun and interesting. He is always a huge hit with the attendees and we would not think of sailing without Jason. Check out the other Pro's below to see who you will be sailing with this year.


EVENT DATES:  
Sunday, Oct 7th to
Sunday, Oct 14th, 2012

PRICE: $450 Conference Fee
 

Brian White Noah Gordon   Kacey Smith Karyn Williams  
Pro Songwriter Publisher - Average Joes Entertainment   Singer / Songwriter   Recording Artist /  Songwriter / Author  

 


Chastity Ross Daniel Kleindienst John Mullins Camilla Kleindienst
Singer / Songwriter President - Banner Music Publishing Senior Director
SESAC		 Banner Music Publishing

 

Become part of one of the most successful music conferences around!
Attendees eat and attend happy hours with the pro's, receive one-on-one song critique opportunities through pitch sessions, have opportunities to ask questions, and attend seminars to learn about the craft and business of songwriting from proven music professionals. In addition to the teaching faculty, there are more Music Pro's attending and more are being confirmed soon. Check out the Pro's that are confirmed to attend!
 

What To Expect

It's hard to believe, but we've made the conference even better than previous events. Take a look!
  • ATTEND - Attend our Songwriter in the Round event, where our pro songwriters play their hit songs and tell you the stories behind the songs
  • PITCH - Each participant receives 3 song pitches to our on-board pro's where you receive immediate feedback on your song (publishing deals have been signed as a result of this opportunity)
  • MORE PITCHES - Each participant receives 3 additional song pitch opportunities to top TV/Film publishers and commercial music pro's through our absentee publisher program (publishing deals have been signed as a result of this event as well)
  • WRITE - Attend seminars where you learn to craft better lyrics and melody from music pro's with an impressive catalog of hit songs
  • LEARN - Learn about creating great demos that get attention Learn about rhyming schemes, separating sections of your song, making your chorus really stand out, and other music crafting techniques
  • PERFORM - Attend open-mic opportunities where you perform your songs with other aspiring songwriters
  • MINGLE - Attend meals and happy hours with aspiring songwriters from around the world and with our on-board music pro's
  • BUSINESS TOOLS - Understand the business side of songwriting from music industry pro's that have been there and done that
  • VACATION - Enjoy a fantastic day at each of our ports of call
  • HAVE A BLAST - Travel and enjoy all the Vegas shows, Casino, swimming pools, discos and bars, spa treatments, fine or casual dining, and other amenities aboard the luxurious Carnival Fun Ship.!