Songwriting Sessions Retreat in Spain with Alan Roy Scott

Easton, Jason Gould, and Ray Charles among many. His work also has been featured in Films and TV shows such as “Top Gun,” “First Wives Club,” “Coming To America,” “Falling Inn Love”(Netflix),” “Redline,” “Karate Kid III,” “Summer School,” “Fame,” “Fame/LA,” “Sons of Anarchy,” “Oprah’s Next Chapter,” “Cruel Summer (WB),” “Santa Barbara,” “Guiding Light,” “Melrose Place,” & “Beverly Hills 90210” among others. Internationally key releases include Coco Lee, Hannah Noel, Edyta Gorniak, Clouseau, Paul Johnson, Rene Froger, Carola, & Tommy Nilsson. In recent years, Alan participated in Eurovision 2020 with the song “Cleopatra” for Efendi representing Azerbaijan, as well as being in several Eurovision National Finals (Estonia 2022, Norway 2021, & Lithuania 2019 & 2018) . He was an exclusive staff writer with EMI Music and Jobete Music (Motown) for a combined 11 years, having his own independent Kyushu Boy Music Publishing since 1990. Alan attended the prestigious Boston Conservatory of Music majoring in Music Composition. He has won top prizes in the John Lennon Song Contest, The American Song Festival, and numerous awards in International Music Festivals around the world, competing as composer and/or artist, representing the USA in such diverse locales as Kazakhstan, Turkey, Romania, FYR Macedonia, Lithuania, Japan, Poland, Russia, Egypt, Finland, Holland, Ireland, Czech Republic, & Indonesia among others. He won the Grand Prize in the Sopot 85 Festival (Poland), Voice of Asia (Kazakhstan), and Yamaha World Popular Song Festival in Tokyo (Stacy Lattisaw)among others. He has been a private songwriting coach for more than 20 years, and has taught classes and has led workshops and seminars domestically through UCLA Extension, The Songwriting School of Los Angeles, Musician's Institute, Songu.com, ASCAP, as well as the “Grammy-In-The-Schools” program for the Los Angeles Chapter of NARAS. Internationally, he has taught songwriting and music workshops around the world in Australia (through APRA & ASC), Ireland (through IMRO), Finland (through LAFO), South Africa (SAMRO), and Denmark (through KODA) among others. Additionally, as the founder of “Music Bridges”, he has created many renowned songwriting collaboration events and retreats around the world, most notably “Music Speaks Louder Than Words” (USSR/1998), “Country & Eastern” (Romania/1994), “Pacific Harmony” (Indonesia/1995), “Celtic Harmony” (Ireland/1997), the controversial “Music Bridges...Over Troubled Waters” (Havana,Cuba/1999), and “Music Bridges/Expo 2000 as part of Expo 2000 (Hannover, Germany). Scott also created and organized the “UNISONG International Song Contest,” from 1997-2009 as an annual search for budding songwriting talent, and where the winner became a participant in an associated Music Bridges event. With his extensive music industry resources and solid reputation as a special music events organizer and hands-on creative participant in these projects, Alan secured the participation of more than 200 headlining artists and songwriters such as: Bonnie Raitt, Burt Bacharach, Diane Warren, Mick Fleetwood, Jimmy Buffet, Lamont Dozier, Gladys Knight, Don Was, The Chieftans, Hot House Flowers, Mi’shell Ngedeocello, Cher, Michael Bolton, Rodney Crowell, Desmond Child, Cyndi Lauper, Brenda Russell, Dave Koz, Stewart Copeland, & Andy Summers, Paul Williams, Indigo Girls, Kelly/Steinberg, Barry Mann, Albert Hammond, Mike Stoller,Woody Harrelson, Joan Osborne, Tommy Shaw (Styx), Gunnar & Matthew Nelson, N’Dea Davenport, Montell Jordan, Jack Blades, The Scorpions, Peter Frampton, Steve McClintock, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Gary Burr, Allan Rich, Jeff Lorber, Cathy Dennis, Holly Knight, Franne Golde, & Lee Roy Parnell among many. He also produced the “Music Bridges” segment for the opening ceremonies of the 1990 Goodwill Games in Seattle, featuring Earth, Wind & Fire, Roberta Flack, Anne Murray, and Emmanuel. As well as being the international consultant and talent coordinator for
the TNN series “Somebody Lives There,“ hosted by Gary Morris in Estonia, Latvia, Hungary, and Poland
He also was international consultant and talent coordinator for the TNN series “Somebody Lives There,“ hosted by Gary Morris in Estonia, Latvia, Hungary, and Poland
Alan also served as the creative coordinator for the digital culture projects of Greenstar, a company dedicated to economic development in the 3rd world through innovative projects providing solar power, computer technology, and education to rural villages with the aim of creating self-sufficiency through local crafts and cultural products sold over the Internet utilizing the provided technologies. He coordinated such projects for Greenstar in the Palestinian West Bank, and Jamaica. He was awarded a prestigious Third Century Award by the US Patent & Copyright Board to honor his achievements in the international arena.. Alan was commissioned in 1999 to co-write “The Gift,” the theme song for the 30th anniversary remembrance in Memphis of the assassination of Martin Luther King, performed by Michael McDonald and The Reverend Al Green. He served as well on the Board of Directors of the National Academy of Songwriters (NAS) in Hollywood for 4 years. and is a 30 year voting member of NARAS, (The Grammy Awards). He is also a long time member of BMI, ASCAP, SAG, and AEA. JUD FRIEDMAN
Join us in Spain for our Intensive Songwriting workshop Including One-on-One Songwriting and/or Mentoring Session with Multi Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe Nominated Billboard No.1 Hit Songwriter and Record producer best known for the Classic RUN TO YOU by WHITNEY HOUSTON - Jud Friedman Hosted by Co-founder Deb James A&R Manager AMG TV and Film/Sony. Songwriting and Co-writing workshops,
Song feedback,
one on one mentoring and so much more!!! Jud has over 65 Million Record Sales to date and has worked alongside Whitney Houston helping to produce "RUN TO YOU" alongside David Foster - Jud Also Sang Back up Vocals on the Record. Other Stars Jud has worked alongside Include: Tina Turner - Rod Stewart - LeAnne Rimes - Oleta Adams - Ray Charles - Barbra Streisand - Chaka Khan and many many more. Recent No.1 Hits in Europe with Elisa and Giorgia

Major Film Placements - Film Scoring. Professor at Los Angeles College of Music. Voting member - OSCARS. Voting Member - BAFTAS. Harvard Law School - Juris Doctor (JD)
Yale University - Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Full Bio - Credits and Awards available on the Website. Held on the 4th to the 7th March for Four days with three Nights Catered Accommodation in the Beautiful Villa Fort Ingles in the Breathtaking Andalusian Countryside only 20 minutes from Stunning white sand beaches
Heated Pool
Hot Tub. Games Room.
360 views. Fully fitted Kitchen. Castle turret. REVIEWS:
Irma MacPherson
Wonderful and very informed sessions. I have multiple Artists that have taken Judd’s sessions and all of them have raved and admired his talent at providing exceptional insight and guidance into creating songs that elevate them to another level. Thank you Judd
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Rusty Martin
This looks great! Been to several online sessions and they've been so helpful. Judd's feedback is always spot on and always constructive. And mixing with other songwriters really helps broaden your horizons. And what a beautiful location! Reply1 w
Bill LeBlanc
This course is great ! I attended one in Canada and it turned my songs into hits!! Reply1 w
Tom Cleary
Jud is a genuine, sincere and highly talented individual.....i learned so much from him and his door is always open for endless help and advice.....go if u can....u won't regret it....
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Jonathan Rippon
I attended two online courses with Jud and he's a brilliant teacher, songwriter and an all round great guy. Thoroughly recommend! Reply1 w
Frankie Carvalho
As a relatively new songwriter I found that Jud gave me the inspiration, the knowledge and the drive to continue my new found passion with more understanding and encouragement than before. Reply1 w
Jud Friedman
And thank you everyone for the beautiful comments. You're making me teary - not a pretty picture. 😎
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Jud Friedman
It's gonna be awwwwwesome! And yes, even with the amazing views and food etc. etc. etc., we will be able to focus on making great MUSIC! Hmm. At least in theory. 🙂
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Rebecca Turner
This is a great opportunity to work with professionals who can help to elevate your songwriting to another level. I’ve attended a few courses and always got loads out of them. Since attending the courses I’ve made new connections and had some small successes with my songs. Reply1 w
Debra Jackson
I have attended two Masterclass sessions with Jud. Enjoyed both. Jud gave specific feedback on how to improve my lyrics. I also enjoyed the opportunity to co-write with the other attendees, even though it took me way out of my comfort zone. I will definitely sign up for another session. I would love to attend the session in Spain. Let me check my billion dollar lottery ticket! 🤣😂❤️🙏🏾
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JC Mac
Been to one here in London and a few online and loved them all. It took my songwriting to the next level for sure...