APPLICATIONS CLOSED • CAMP AUGUST 16–22, 2026 • PRIVATE MARYLAND LOCATION • JOIN THE 2027 INTEREST LIST ↓
H2M
WRITING
CAMP
August 16–22, 2026 | Private Maryland Location | 7 Days Residential
A private, invitation-only residential commercial writing camp where selected creators collaborate to develop commercially competitive music under the Heart 2 Melody creative and business process — for catalog development, publishing, sync licensing, and commercial placement.
Applications closed August 1 · Camp August 16–22, 2026 · Private Maryland
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Days of Creation
Creative Disciplines
Private Location
Applications Close
August 16–22, 2026 · Private Maryland Location
Location
Private Maryland
Dates
Aug 16–22, 2026
Access
Invitation Only
Capacity
12–15 Participants
EXPLORE THE
CAMP
Everything you need to know — leadership, roles, schedule, rights, and how to become a partner.
About the Camp
Leadership, vision, partners, and what makes this camp different.
Roles & Standards
Who is accepted, what each role contributes, and what we look for.
Rights & Confidentiality
Ownership structure, why the camp is confidential, and how camp-created music is governed.
Schedule & Logistics
Daily structure, what to bring, transportation, and housing details.
Partners & Sponsors
Current partners and how to become a sponsor or industry partner.
HOW THE
MUSIC MOVES
Every record created at H2M Writing Camp moves through a structured commercial workflow — from creative brief to potential placement. Confidentiality protects each stage because the moment a song's direction or content is exposed, the commercial opportunity it was built for can be lost.
Creative Brief
Each session begins with a defined commercial direction — artist, genre, sync brief, or catalog target.
Writing Session
Selected creators develop melody, lyrics, and structure in focused collaborative writing sessions.
Production
Producers track the foundation — beats, live instrumentation, and full arrangement to professional standards.
Recording
Recording artists, musicians, and engineers capture the performance to commercial release quality.
Documentation
Split sheets, metadata, and ownership records are completed before the session closes.
Catalog Development
Completed records enter the H2M catalog under the official ownership and rights structure.
Publishing Administration
Publishing interests are registered and administered through the appropriate PRO and publishing channels.
Commercial Consideration
Records are reviewed for artist releases, sync licensing, advertising, television, film, and media placement.
Placement Opportunity
Commercially ready records may be placed in streaming, television, film, advertising, gaming, or sync catalogs.
THE PEOPLE
BEHIND THE CAMP
Founder & Camp Director
Tavon Richards
Heart 2 Melody Records
Founder of Heart 2 Melody Records. Recording engineer, music producer, and artist developer with experience across recording, mixing, production, and artist development.
Official Creative Partner
Brandon “BJR” Randolph
1ST LOVE PRODUCTIONS
Founder of 1ST LOVE PRODUCTIONS. Industry credits include ESPN, Universal Music Group, BET, and Coca-Cola. Contributing producer sessions, songwriter sessions, and creative leadership.
Creative Partner
Bobby Woody
For Somebodies LLC
Baltimore-based artist, producer, and educator. Founder of For Somebodies — artist development and live events. Co-founder of BeatLab. Mentor at Peabody Preparatory.
WHAT TO KNOW
BEFORE YOU APPLY
Confidentiality & Privacy
The H2M Writing Camp is private by design. Music created during camp may be developed for artist releases, publishing catalogs, sync licensing, television, film, advertising, and commercial campaigns. Because of this, participants cannot independently release or publicly share works created during camp without completing all required documentation and receiving appropriate approvals. Confidentiality protects the music, the creators, and every commercial opportunity being pursued — it is a professional standard, not a restriction.
Application Timeline
Applications are reviewed individually. Selected applicants will be notified between August 5–12, 2026. Please monitor your email for updates.
Food & Hospitality
The H2M Writing Camp is free for accepted participants. The only required participant cost is a $300 Food & Hospitality Fee.
This fee covers professionally prepared brunch and dinner, beverages, and shared hospitality expenses during the camp. Meals are prepared by a traveling private chef who arrives at the camp location each day.
Transportation & Location
Accepted participants are responsible for arranging and paying for their own transportation to and from the camp.
The camp is held at a private residential location in Maryland. The exact address will only be shared with confirmed participants after onboarding is complete.
The location may be in any city or county within Maryland — participants should be prepared to travel anywhere within the state.
Indoor Residential Accommodations
Participants will stay on-site during the camp. Sleeping accommodations may include traditional beds or premium raised air mattresses assigned by H2M.
Participants are responsible for bringing their own indoor camping gear and bedding.
APPLICATIONS
CLOSED
Applications for the Heart 2 Melody Writing Camp 2026 Are Now Closed.
Thank you to every artist, songwriter, producer, engineer, musician, and creative who applied. Our executive team is now reviewing every submitted application. Selected participants will receive an official acceptance email with onboarding instructions and next steps.
Thank you for believing in Heart 2 Melody Records.
We can't wait to create together.
August 16–22, 2026 · Private Maryland · Heart 2 Melody Records
BE THE FIRST TO KNOW
ABOUT WRITING CAMP 2027
Missed this year's camp? Don't worry. The Heart 2 Melody Writing Camp 2027 is already being planned.
Join the interest list to receive:
- Early application access
- Camp announcements
- Exclusive updates
- Industry opportunities
- Heart 2 Melody events
- Sponsor opportunities
- Partnership announcements
BECOME A PARTNER
Sponsor, industry partner, media partner, creative partner, educational partner, or corporate partner. All inquiries routed to camp@heart2melody.com.
CAMP FAQ
Camp Inquiries
Official Partners
Heart 2 Melody Records LLC — Host Organization
1ST LOVE PRODUCTIONS — Official Camp Partner
For Somebodies LLC — Official Camp Partner
Writers University — Partner Host Organization
THE CAMP
CONTINUES
2026 applications are closed. Camp 2027 is already being planned. Join the interest list to be first in line.
August 16–22, 2026 · Private Maryland · H2M × 1ST LOVE × For Somebodies