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NOVEMBER 6-8, 2026 PRESENTED BY RENAISSANCE SHOALS RESORT & SPA

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3 DAYS • 50+ SONGWRITERS • 25+ SHOWS

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SONGWRITER OPPORTUNTIES

SHOALS SONGWRITER WORKSHOP

A two-day immersive songwriting experience in the legendary music community of The Shoals.

SONGWRITING

MASTERCLASSES

MUSIC INDUSTRY

THE SHOALS

WRITE • LEARN • CONNECT

WHERE SONGWRITERS COME TO GROW

The Shoals Songwriter Workshop brings writers together for an intimate, hands-on songwriting experience in one of America's most legendary music communities.

Spend two days learning from accomplished songwriters, connecting with music industry professionals, sharing your work, and discovering what makes The Shoals such a special place for songwriters.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

TWO DAYS OF SONGWRITING

Friday

November 6th

8:30 AM – 5:15 PM

Saturday

November 7th

8:30 AM – 12:15 PM

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Location

The Mane Room

University of North Alabama Entertainment Industry Department

310 N Pine St
Florence, AL 35630

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Cost

$225 In-Person

$47 Virtual Pass

01

Learn From The Best

Attend songwriter masterclasses and learn directly from accomplished writers who have lived the songwriting life.

02

Pitch Your Songs

Get your songs in front of music publishers and industry professionals while receiving valuable insight into your work.

03

Connect & Create

Meet fellow songwriters, exchange ideas, and create meaningful connections through the songwriting experience in The Shoals.

THE EXPERIENCE

MORE THAN A WORKSHOP

The Shoals Songwriter Workshop is more than a classroom. It's an opportunity to step into a community with a rich songwriting tradition and experience the same creative environment that has attracted generations of musicians.

The workshop takes place just before the Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival, giving participants the opportunity to immerse themselves in an entire weekend of music, songwriting, and connection.

Come for the workshop. Stay for the music.

REGISTRATION

READY TO WRITE?

Choose your experience and register for the Shoals Songwriter Workshop.

🎵 Register Now

WRITER ON THE RISE APPLICATION

SUBMIT TO PERFORM AT MSSF 2027

Applications are now open for the 2027 Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival!

Each year, we receive hundreds of applications from talented songwriters and artists from across the country. Now, we're looking for the next Writer On The Rise to join us on stage at next year's festival.

Think you've got what it takes? Submit your application today for your chance to perform at the 2027 Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival and share your music with the legendary Shoals songwriting community.

Apply now for Writer On The Rise 2027.

*Please note, there is a non-refundable $45 application fee.

APPLY NOW →

2027

Festival

Your chance to perform at the Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival.

$45

Application Fee

Non-refundable application fee required to submit.

YOUR MUSIC. YOUR MOMENT.

TAKE THE STAGE

The Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival brings songwriters and music lovers together in one of the most legendary songwriting communities in the country.

If you're ready to share your music with a live audience and take the next step in your songwriting journey, this is your opportunity.