DAY 1: Downtown Nashville
Upon arrival, you will check into your hotel and have time to explore Downtown Nashville on your own! In the evening, you will have a "Welcome to Music City" dinner.
Overnight in Nashville
Meals included: Dinner
DAY 2: Song Writing Workshop
You will embark on a private songwriting session with James Dean Hicks, a Nashville Songwriter who has had over 150 of his songs recorded with seven of them reaching #1.
Lunch will be at 5th and Broadway, a shopping and dining entertainment spot in downtown.
Following lunch, there will be an afternoon city journey with a Nashville Songwriter to see the city through the eyes of a true musical artist. You will visit musical iconic venues along the way, while learning about their experience as a song smith and hear some of their songs.
Dinner and entertainment tonight will be at The Listening Room; a Nashville songwriter venue.
Learning Experience: Song Writing Workshop, City Journey
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight in Nashville
DAY 3: Quonset Hut Studio
Your private host will share with you the place where Patsy Cline recorded as well as Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan and countless others.
Learn about studying the music business in Nashville.
Visit Gruhn Guitars and meet George Gruhn, who will share his story and instruments. Find out how to purchase the right instrument for you. See caftspeople as they restore vintage instruments. Lunch today will be on your own.
After lunch, it’s time to learn about “the beat” at a unique store that sells only percussion instruments. Visit the historic Ryman Auditorium for a self-guided journey.
This evening go where the locals go, to 3rd and Lindsley for an evening of good music
Learning Experience: Ryman Auditorium, Quonset Hut Studio
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Nashville
DAY 4: Record your own Hit
The producer will professionally mix the sound and produce your very own EP to share with your friends.
Lunch today will be on your own. After lunch, you will take a journey through the Country Music Hall of Fame, where you will learn about country music from its humble beginnings to today’s top hit makers!
Tour historic RCA Studio B, home of over 1,000 hits, including over 200 recorded by Elvis. Enjoy free time this evening at the Honky Tonks on Honky Tonk Row.
Learning Experience: RCA Studio B, Country Music Hall of Fame
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Nashville
DAY 5: Musicians Hall of Fame-Meet with Publicist -Hear Your Song Live!
You'll get a chance to see how to play a variety of instruments.
Afternoon lunch will be at your leisure. After, spend some time with a renowned publicist to learn how artists go from unknown to mega-stars and everything in between.
Tonight, you will either perform your hit or hear it played at one of Nashville’s music venues.
Learning Experience: Musicians Hall of Fame, Workshop
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Nashville
DAY 6: Museums-Workshop Special Musical Instruments -VIP Grand Olde Opry
You will begin your day with a visit to the National Museum of African American Music for a one hour workshop of a special musical instrument such as spoons, harmonica, cigar box guitar, and others.
Enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure before gathering for a special VIP Circle Room reception followed by Friday Night at the Grand Ole Opry!
Learning Experience: Museum visits, Workshop Special
Musical Instruments -Grand Ole Opry
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 7: See You Soon!
Extend your journey on one of our numerous photography, art, and culture programs.
Need to head back? We look forward to welcoming you on another Learning Journeys immersion. Choose to journey back to Nashville or consider one of our musical journeys abroad in Ireland, Italy, India, and more!