ALGARVE MUSIC RETREATS
The Mission: to empower independent artists and creators.
The independent artist journey can be challenging..
Studio time is costly.
Creating content can be challenging.
Loneliness is often overwhelming.
Hiring live musicians to perform original music is expensive.
Algarve Music Retreats endeavour to create affordable access to all of the above for independent artists, producers and songwriters.
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24/7 access to our aesthetically beautiful with state of the art equipment music studio.
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Be inspired by new scenery, talented peers surrounded by nature and beauty.
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Build relationships and bonds for life. Collaboration and community is key when building a career in the music industry.
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Perform your original music with our house band at our widely anticipated In The Spotlight showcases plus receive top quality footage from the performances from our resident videographer.
What Our Alumni Have To Say
FAQs
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All participants of songwriting camps come away with at least one finished song, professional content and footage from the showcase performance, 30min workshop/words of wisdom from previous alumni.
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All artist retreat participants come away with at least one finished and radio ready song (mixed and mastered), professional content and footage from the showcase performance, professional photoshoot, edited music video, cacao ceremony to manifest your dream career, 1:1 vocal coaching session, “Positive Mental Mindset” workshop, “Words Of Wisdom” workshop from previous alumni.
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You will be staying in state of the art accommodation with en suite bedroom, 24 hour access to gym, sauna, pool & hot tub. The music studio is onsite. All toiletries, towels & basic groceries are provided in the accommodation. Each room has its own television. Electric scooters & bicycles are also available for use.
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If you only have a few original songs don’t worry, our house band are also happy to play reworked covers that encompass your artistic style and from previous shows go down very well with the audience.
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Basic groceries, snacks and water are provided at the accommodation. Lunch and dinners are catered by Nourish who makes the meals and delivers them that same day with exception to show day where the venue provide dinner. Lidl is also a short 10minute walk away if anything extra is required.
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Taxis and Ubers are available from Faro airport to the accommodation and usually cost between 25-35 Euros. A WhatsApp group with the other participants will be made prior to your arrival should you wish to carpool together.
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This creates a real flow and focus to the retreats and camps and means all artists/writers get to collaborate. We focus on one artist per day and take turns. Option to work on either existing song ideas or start something from scratch.
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Each schedule is specifically tailored to each retreat but a general AMR songwriting camp schedule looks like this:
Day 1 - Arrival day. Group dinner & fire pit
Day 2 - Studio & Rehearsals
Day 3 - Studio & Content Creation
Day 4 - Studio & Rehearsals
Day 5 - Acoustic Showcase
Day 6 - Departure day
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Day 1 - Arrival day. Group dinner & fire pit
Day 2 - Morning workshops, songwriting & studio. Group dinner.
Day 3 - 1:1 Vocal coaching, songwriting & studio. Group dinner.
Day 4 - Morning workshops, songwriting & studio. Cacao ceremony.
Day 5 - Content shoot, rehearsal with live band. Group dinner.
Day 6 - Soundcheck & show day.
Day 7 - Departure day.
Songwriting Camps / Artist Retreats / 1:1 artist development / Online Coaching / Consultation
SELECT YOUR RETREAT
Past Retreats
Exclusive Artist Camp with Emily Jade
Artist Retreat with Jamie Safir
Songwriting Camp with Ace Clvrk
Songwriting Camp with Raquelle Gracie
Artist Retreat with Cheri Moon
Teens & Tweens Songwriting Camp
Creating a new music industry, together..
Our Founder
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Our FounderRaquelle Gracie, artist, songwriter and entrepreneur has been in the music industry for 2 decades and has worked with legends such as Pharrell Williams, Randy Jackson and Babyface.
With a #3 on the US Billboards, top tens in Germany and Holland under her belt, Raquelle is not only an accomplished songwriter she also specialises in artist development and empowering independent artists has become her passion and mission. After realising the lacking support for creatives especially in this independent artist era, Raquelle is pioneering a movement here in the Algarve that cultivates community and connection around original artistry.