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MICHIGAN ! JULY 24-26TH

2023 MICHIGAN RETREAT and LIVE RECORDING!   

JOY DAME, ARTIST AND SONGWRITER SCOTT DECLAIRE, AND NASHVILLE SONGWRITER AND PRODUCER ABEL SOTO, NASHVILLE ARTIST AND PRODUCER ZACH JACKSON.. WILL BE SOME OF YOUR CO-WRITERS/WORSHIP LEADERS! We will write anything from worship to ccm to Christian pop for artists attending the retreat!

MI RETREAT COST of $549 COVERS Housing,entire retreat (breakfast/brunch food included), and a Lake City Lights T-shirt for new 2023 retreat guests. lunches and dinners not included but together if desired!

 Married couples share a room Only with each other.  

Those with concerns or desiring other rooming/housing options, there are options so feel free to reach out! contact me quickly through joydamemusic@gmail.com or by instagram or texting. There are other options if your budget allows. Don't miss out because of a housing concern! We've made arrangements in the past and can do it for you! 

Dinners are conveniently right in town and we can enjoy lunch and dinner together at a variety of choices within walking distance.. Chinese, Mexican, fast food, waterfront grill, pizza place, ice cream, etc. A grocery store is also walking distance for those with dietary restrictions and each beautiful home/appartment  is equipped with it's own kitchen.  

  

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Meet your 2023 February Guest Speakers, writers and producers.. Abel Soto and Ryan Chew are some fun people who love Jesus and music and their talent is astounding! You will not regret coming to Florida just to write with these two!.

Abel Soto is a Nashville Songwriter and Producer who will be co-writing with us and fully producing out some demos for each retreat guest -this is included in the retreat cost! He also will be sharing about producing for those interested in growing in this area! Abel is an experienced drummer as well as several other instruments and has studied under some top Nashville producers and Songwriters.

Meet Songwriter, indie artist, worship leader and producer Ryan Chew who is currently the worship Pastor at New Life Alexandria. He's shared the stage with some popular worship groups/artists like Maverick City Music, Upper Room, Kierra Sheard, Kirk Franklin, Israel Houghton, Tye Tribbett and others. Ryan studied songwriting and production at Berklee School of Music. He recently released an EP entitled "Nothing Left" made to be used as a tool for people to worship wherever they are. His goal for the music he makes is for people to be encouraged and experience Jesus in their everyday lives. He has plans to release  another EP next year. His days are jam-packed with ministry and he leads worship nights in his city uniting churches together to glorify God.

Ryan Chew and Joy Dame have a co-written song ( sung by Ryan and his church) that God has used to reach  over 40,000 in a few wks on Ryan's YouTube called "Bread of Life" which released Jan 6th on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple. Several more coming for the glory of God! 

 Meet your host..for every retreat...Joy Dame (here's her story)https://nashvillevoyager.com/interview/rising-stars-meet-joy-dame-of-murfreesboro-brentwoodfranklin-and-mt-juliet/   http://www.joydamemusic.com http://www.instagram.com/joydamemusic  is multi-genre songwriter who started writing on the mission field in France for youth camps and multi-church events and sharing in music ministry. She has a heart for connecting like-minded artists in co-writes to bring God glory.(see website above for more details on what GOD is doing.) She is a Christian Artist and worship leader in Tampa, FL and commutes often to Nashville to write with other artists and producers. Her EP is planned to release in 2023 along with some worship singles and several cuts by other artists Steph Andrews, Ryan Chew,Josh Clay, Demaree Hill, Jula Schmit and Zach Maurer, Scott DeClaire, Bonnie Bael of Immerse Worship and a few others. Joy recently had a song she co-wrote with another artist/songwriter get chosen out of 1500 submissions to be produced by Grammy winning producer X'OConner of "King and Country" She has intensely studied songwriting for the past 3 years  and is currently studying with Nashville's Full Circle Music. Her goal is to serve artists and follow Christ in reaching the world with the gospel through music and edifying the church through helping artists

 

Christian Songwriting Community

Lake City Lights is a non-profit ministry under Nashville's Artists in Christian Testimony "ACT" and  we hold Christian Retreats for songwriters who desire to want to make amazing music together. It's for those committed to follow God's calling on their lives as a songwriter. We also have mentorship and are starting a few new things with recording.  Whether you are a seasoned songwriter or just starting out, you will completely enjoy these days of being poured into ..and pouring yourself into the craft of songwriting in an encouraging environment.There's nothing like being with like-minded writers creating together and learning from each other! We love the 2 Timothy 2 concept and encourage different ages at our retreats  (18+)and each retreat has at least 1 pastor attending.. usually a few plus several worship leaders. 

 

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Do you want to write with some experienced writers, producers and crazy talented artists looking to record? How about worshipping with a bunch of Jesus-freaks and sharing with like-minded souls? You have found your "fast-family" here. .. and the songs God brings .. wow..some of these songs have reached the ears of A&R's of Major Labels( and will continue to have that opportunity)..but what does that matter when God is in it? Others are already being recorded, shared in churches, shared at live events, performed by choirs and bands, and most importantly reaching others! God knows where they are supposed to go! He bears the fruit .. we just come to listen to Him and co-write in great groups... and we plan to sing.. special announcements coming! Each retreater can plan to leave the retreat with at least 3-4 songs written with songwriters that write in some of the best in Nashville. Some of your retreaters Live/work there! Some more special guests will be announced as soon as possible but don't wait because there is limited space to keep the family atmosphere. 2023 MI RETREAT COST of $549 COVERS 3 days and 2 nights Housing, entire retreat w/special guests, and a Lake City Lights T-shirt for new 2023 retreat guests.

To keep costs low, friends that are female share rooms(queen, king and twin beds)..most retreaters are already #fast family

Those with concerns or desiring other rooming/housing options, there are options so feel free to reach out! contact me quickly through joydamemusic@gmail.com. There are other options if your budget allows. Don't miss out because of a housing concern! We've made arrangements in the past and can do it for you!

and know each other and guys share rooms(separate beds). Married couples share a room Only with each other. 

Meals are conveniently right in town and we can enjoy lunch and dinner together at a variety of choices within walking distance.. Chinese, Mexican, fast food, waterfront grill, pizza place, ice cream, etc. A grocery store is also walking distance for those with dietary restrictions and each beautiful home or hotel room is equipped with it's own kitchen. 

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 Did you know that most songwriters will tell you the #1 most impactful thing on their journey was a songwriting retreat? no matter your genre or style, age or experience.  Writers will be able to choose what genres they'd like to write in in their rooms but generally they decide on worship, ccm, singer-songwriter.

Writers in the past MI retreat wrote Worship Music for their churches and CCM, Christian pop, Christian R&B, even a few wanted to write Christian Hip Hop! Several of the songs written at Lake City Lights retreat are being produced already! Writers keep all rights to their music and will leave the retreat with several great songs they got to write with a group of great friends, and great contacts for future writes. All retreaters will also have the opportunity to have their releases written at the event Promoted by Lake City Lights in the future. Evenings will be song sharing,co-writes,relaxing,worship, and sometimes demo-making. The family atmosphere is amazing and so much fun!