2026 Hitmakers Retreat 3-Day Panel Passes Only

Overview

The Hitmakers Songwriting Retreat is a transformative 3-day songwriting retreat for artists, songwriters and producers who want to write with hitmakers, elevate their craft, and launch their careers in the music industry.

3-Day Panel Pass | The Hitmakers Songwriting Retreat

Welcome to the room where tomorrow's hitmakers are made.

The 3-Day Panel Pass is an exclusive invitation to immerse yourself in three unforgettable days alongside the award-winning songwriters, producers, executives, and creative visionaries behind some of the world's biggest artists—including Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Tate McRae, Eminem, Avril Lavigne, Dua Lipa, Teddy Swims, BTS, Bebe Rexha, and more.

Experience intimate panels, behind-the-scenes conversations, career-building workshops, live activations, and strategic coaching designed to give you the insights, relationships, and confidence to take your artistry to the next level. More than a conference, Hitmakers is a highly curated experience where ambitious artists, songwriters, and producers come together to learn from the best, build meaningful collaborations, and become part of a creative community that extends far beyond the retreat.

If you're ready to stop watching from the sidelines and start building real relationships with the people shaping today's music industry, this is your invitation.

2026 Guest Mentors & Guest Speakers Include:

Lauren Christy - A seven-time GRAMMY-nominated and award-winning songwriter, producer, and artist whose work has helped shape modern pop music. She has written global hits for artists including Avril Lavigne, Bebe Rexha, Dua Lipa, Britney Spears, Jason Mraz, and Kylie Minogue, with songs that have earned billions of streams and topped charts around the world. As a founding member of the legendary songwriting and production team The Matrix, Lauren is celebrated for crafting some of the most iconic songs of the past two decades including “Complicated” and “Sk8ter Boi” by Avril Lavigne, and continues to write and develop the next generation of hit records.

Kaydence - A GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter whose credits include hits for Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, H.E.R., Jennifer Lopez, Brandy, and many more. She’s known for her hits “Thank U, Next” and “7 Rings” for Ariana Grande.

Autumn Rowe - A GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter, producer, DJ, and vocal coach whose work on Jon Batiste's We Are helped earn the 2022 GRAMMY for Album of the Year, including the Record of the Year-nominated single "Freedom." With songwriting credits for artists including Dua Lipa, Diana Ross, Ava Max, FKA twigs, Leona Lewis, and Lukas Graham, Autumn is also a passionate advocate for songwriters' rights and serves on the board of the Songwriters of North America (SONA).

Frequency - A GRAMMY Award-winning producer and songwriter best known for co-writing and producing the Billboard Hot 100 #1 smash "The Monster" by Eminem and Rihanna. With more than 5 billion streams and credits for artists including Tate McRae, aespa, Bebe Rexha, Melanie Martinez, Ava Max, G-Eazy, Machine Gun Kelly, Snoop Dogg, and more.

More 2026 Speakers & Mentors to be announced!

Your 3-Day Panel Pass Includes:

🎤 Full Access to All 3 Days of Hitmakers Programming — Immerse yourself in three unforgettable days of industry panels, Q&As, interactive workshops, exclusive activations, and inspiring conversations with today's top hit songwriters, producers, executives, and special guests.

✨ Strategy Workshops & Career Coaching with Stefani Fryzel — Gain expert guidance on your artistry, branding, releases, networking, mindset, and long-term career strategy so you leave with clarity, confidence, and momentum for your next chapter.

🥂 Hitmakers Playback Party & Industry Mixer 🎉 — Celebrate the music, collaborations, and connections formed throughout the retreat. Mingle with hit songwriters, producers, artists, executives, and fellow attendees. (Champagne Toast included!)

🎧Exclusive Hitmakers Collab Lab — Skip the awkward networking. Meet ambitious artists, songwriters, and producers through our curated collaboration experience. Share your music during Pass the Aux, discover your next co-writer or producer, and start building music (and the relationships) that can move your career forward.

Food & Beverages Provided — Catered lunches and refreshments are provided throughout the experience.

Note: Panel Pass does NOT include the private songwriting sessions with hit songwriter mentors. For the full experience tickets that include access to the Hitmaker writing sessions, please visit www.stefanifryzel.com or contact: [email protected]

This is your opportunity to learn from Hitmakers doing it at the highest level, build meaningful relationships, and step into rooms that elevate your career. Tickets are limited. Secure yours today!

About The Hitmakers Songwriting Retreat

The Hitmakers Songwriting Retreat was founded by Stefani Fryzel in 2025 and is a flagship experience of Stefani Fryzel Coaching—a creative coaching company dedicated to helping artists, songwriters, and producers elevate their craft, build sustainable careers, and gain meaningful access to the music industry.

Stefani Fryzel is an award-winning songwriter, creative coach, author, and founder who has spent over 20 years in the music industry writing songs, developing artists, and mentoring creatives. Through Stefani Fryzel Coaching, she has helped hundreds of songwriters and artists strengthen their songwriting, build confidence, expand their networks, and create thriving careers through world-class education, mentorship, and transformational experiences.