Ignite Your Creativity and Expand Your Sound.
Join Vinx's Global Creative Family in 2026
Are you ready to move beyond the "songwriting camp" and discover your true creative genius? Once again, Vinx is opening his studio in the beautiful Medieval town of Sarlat La Caneda and inviting creatives from around the world to
Vinx's music career spans five decades, from his drum band The Barking Feet to his hardcore band with Jungle Funk, sharing stages and studios with artists including Stevie Wonder, Cher, Sting, Herbie Hancock, Taj Mahal, Darius Rucker, Patrice Rushen, Omar and many, many others. His songs have been used in films (including The Lion King series), TV Shows (including Northern Exposure) and on TV advertisements (including Sprite). Vinx is a world-renowned mentor, with former students who now, for example, write songs for Kendrick Lamarr,
former Berklee College of Music Professor, and International Artist, Vinx, is once again opening his private studio in a beautiful Medieval village in South West France, for three exclusive Group Creativity Retreats and inviting you to be part of this intense and beautiful experience.
Whether you are a songwriter, producer, singer, or poet, this is your invitation to remove yourself from the noise of the world and join Vinx and other creatives for five days of deep, uninterrupted creative flow in the heart of the French countryside.
2026 Dates: May | June | October
Reserve Your Place now for only €150 Deposit (That's less than $200)!
More Than a Songwriting Retreat…
The retreat includes workshops, rehearsals, hands on recording experiences in Vinx's studio, individual and group creativity and writing sessions, as well as live performance opportunities! Professionals come to work on their craft and novices learn from the best international teachers. While most bootcamps focus on the end product; we focus on the process and the person.
Vinx is a songwriting and musical visionary and an experienced mentor to hundresds of musicians and creatives. He developed core creative curricula for Berklee College of Music that enhanced students musical learning to help every musician become the best artists they can be. Join a group retreat with Vinx where you will be engaged in a transformative curriculum, that you do not find in books. It is designed to:
Break Creative Blocks: Use Vinx's unique, proven techniques to move from writing "good" songs to "amazing" songs. Find your own deep creative flow and energy, connect with yourself and others and be inspired by your inner creativity and the space you are in.
Collaborate with global artists: Join an international cohort or artists at all levels. Past students have joined Vinx from Iceland, USA, Ivory Coast, Spain, Peru, France, England, Argentina, India and more, forming a global creative network who continue to collaborate with each other and return to work with Vinx when they can.
Refine Your Artisty: Hone your songwriting, your stagecraft and delivery in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
Personalised Coaching: This isn't a one-size-fits-all program. Every session is tailored to the specific artistic goals of the attendees, whether in the group sessions or one-on-one session.
The Experience: South West France
Imagine five days of hands-on creativity coaching, songwriting sessions, collaborative jamming, performing and meaningful midnight conversations that spark new ideas and new directions for you. Located in a stunning Medieval village and Vinx's Dordogne studio, this retreat is a sanctuary for artistic growth and cultural exchange. You aren’t just gaining skills; you are gaining a lifelong family of collaborators. These bootcamps are fun and intensive, and the more you commit the more you will gain.
Investment & Accessibility
We believe world-class mentorship should be accessible. Take advantage of our Early Bird Pricing and flexible payment plans to secure your 2026 residency.
Affordable: Only €900 (Book early to guarantee your space!)
*Low Deposit: Just $150 to hold your space.
Flexible Payments: Spread the cost over 4 instalments.
Risk-Free: Full refund (minus deposit) if you need to cancel.
"My mission is to find the artist within you and light your fire." — Vinx
*Please note this is a non-refundable deposit.
Spaces are intentionally limited to maintain an intimate circle. Don't wait to find your voice. Book now.
APPLY BELOW FOR 2026
Dates:
Monday May 25 - Friday 29, 2026, It's a Wrap!!
Monday June 29th - Friday July 3rd
Tuesday October 13 - Saturday October 17, 2026
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