eXperience FAQ

Everything you need to know about The eXperience — whether you're joining us in person, virtually, or as a guest writer.

Attending The eXperience

Guest Writers

Packing & Logistics (In Person)

Your Music After The eXperience

Song Submissions

Keep Growing With SongShare

About SongShare

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Organizations

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eXperience FAQ

Attending The eXperience

What is The eXperience?

Who can attend?

Do I have to be a member to attend?

What's the difference between attending in person and virtually?

How do the writing sessions work?

What are the X-Games?

What is the culture like?

What kinds of songs are written there?

Guest Writers

What is a Guest Writer?

How does the Guest Writer invitation work?

What do Guest Writers need to know about their songs?

Packing & Logistics (In Person)

What should I pack?

What gear is provided in the house?

Where do we stay and eat?

Your Music After The eXperience

What happens with the music after the retreat?

Who owns the songs written at The eXperience?

Can I release a song I wrote at The eXperience?

Can I record a song from the retreat that I didn't write on?

How do you select artists and songs to record for SongShare releases?

What is the retreat agreement?

What is the co-publishing agreement?

Song Submissions

How do I submit songs written at The eXperience?

Are there submission deadlines during the retreat?

What happens if my song is accepted?

What if my song is not accepted?

Can I share my songs and videos from the retreat on social media?

Keep Growing With SongShare

How can I keep growing with SongShare after the retreat?

Where can I learn about your memberships?

Do I have to live in Nashville or Tennessee to stay involved?

About SongShare

What is SongShare?

Who founded SongShare?

How did SongShare begin?

Is SongShare faith-based?