I help people and communities come alive through writing, recording and showcasing their original songs.
As a music mentor, it is my life's purpose to help you find the songs alive in your heart and support you to immortalize your message by crafting a totally unique musical masterpiece.
Andrew Belinsky
The world needs you to fully own your voice and share the song that is dying to be born.
NOW OPEN - Winter 2026 Craft Your Courage Song Program
3 Pillars of the Craft Your Courage Song Program
We heal in community. Through co-creation, group song circles, and musical "bands," you’ll find meaningful connection and build lasting creative kinship.
No more hiding. No more doing it alone.
Reclaim your voice in a world that profits from your silence.
This is about awakening your inner artist — not to perform, but to feel alive, expressive, and self-led.
Create instead of consume. Express instead of escape.
Your voice isn’t just personal — it’s planetary.
When you write and share your courage song, you join a global movement of artists, healers, and peacebuilders.
Sound travels. Truth echoes. Your song matters.
Who this Program is Designed for...
"Closet Musicians"
If you have instruments that are gathering dust, this program will get you playing again. Whether your musical growth edge is to finish one of your song ideas, to write your first original or form your first "band," you'll get the inspiration to break through you need in this group.
"Non-Musicians"
This is in quotes because, actually, there's no such thing. If you can talk, you can sing, if you can write, you can make lyrics and if you can walk and breath, you have rhythm. The best songs often come from a single melody, lyric, or rhythm. Are you bold enough to claim your birthright as a musical being?
"Creative Change-Makers"
If you are already on your path of artful living, building community and living your purpose, but you recognize that your practice is missing the power of voice and song, this is a great lab for you to practice integrating music into your "work." Your Courage Song may end up becoming your movement's anthem!
"Musical Mystics"
If you're one of the fine folks who recognize that we are entering into a new age of being (i.e. Age of Aquarius, end of Kali yuga, etc.) then you know that it's time to employ any tool that moves us from the material to the energetic. There is no more potent practice than activating your voice and authentic expression and this program will fully support you in dialing in your vibe.
Program FAQ
7-Week Guided Journey
Weekly 90-minute Zoom sessions featuring writing prompts, creative coaching, group sharing, and connection.
Two 1-on-1 Studio Sessions
Personal creative coaching at the beginning and end of the journey to support your vision, voice, and momentum.
ྀི 1 Professionally Produced Song
Work one-on-one with a producer to bring one of your original songs to life — polished, mixed, and ready to share.
Community Song Circles & Collabs
Optional co-writing pods, lyric labs, and spontaneous collaborations — we encourage forming “bands” of creative support.
Final Showcase/Listening Party
Celebrate your journey in community. Share your song, witness others, and experience the magic of musical completion.
A Seat in the Circle of Global Creators
This isn’t just a class — it’s a call to re-village, express, and rise. You’ll join a growing community of soul-driven artists & change-makers.
Yes, this program is 100% hybrid and set up for in-person or remote participation.
9 hours of weekly group calls
+ 4 hours of 1-on-1 studio time
+ 2 hour closing showcase
= 15 hours minimum commitment*
*additional journaling/practicing time are suggested but completely optional
We are gathering for the online calls on Wednesdays from 6-8pm PST starting on 1.22.26 and ending on 3.4.26 for the culminating showcase event.
You can book your 1-on-1 and studio sessions at your own convenience.
No musical instrument training? No problem! This program will be full of musicians looking to collaborate.
Do you have your own musicians you'd like to use? Awesome, we can work them into the studio session.
Andrew is a multi-instrumentalist and can write and record most instrumentals as well.
Absolutely. While the Studio in the Woods is not a "pro" music studio per se, great songs are produced there. The studio has an R3 Mini Korg synth, MPC One sampler, quality condenser vocal mics, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, electronic drum kit (no live kit), hand percussion, and plug-ins and FX for days. Listen to the portfolio of past Courage Songs below for a reference.
Week 1: Spark - Find the heartbeat of the song in a kick-off 60-minute 1-on-1 mentor session with Andrew
Weeks 2-4: Structure - Build out the bones of the song (lyrics, composition, instrumentation)
Week 5-6: Record - Book your 2-hour studio session (in-person or virtual)
Week 7: Finish and Showcase - Complete your 2 rounds of revisions, get the final mixed and mastered version of the song (included), and either perform or press play at the showcase.
Within the context a 7-week program, the goal is to create simple, soulful songs rather than complex high-production value songs.
Approximate song parameters: 5 mins max, up to 10 tracks (or layers).
If at the end of the program you want more work on the song (i.e. add layers, musicians, up production value) we can add that for our studio rate of $75/hour.
Absolutely. Common additional support services include music instrument instruction, home studio creation consultation and music publishing support.
This program is priced at $1500, however if you are in financial hardship, we do offer scholarships of up to 50%.
Payment plans, trades, etc., will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Don't hesitate to reach out and ask to 541.668.7594.
Courage Song Portfolio
Shanti Heart
Author, mother, poet, ex-closet musician
This is an original song created by Shanti in the 2025 Courage Songs Cohort.
Shanti had always been interested in writing songs, but never felt like she had the music in her. She showed up to the cohort with a binder full of poetry lot of bravery.
The process of uncovering the song that wanted to be created was unique for her since she didn't have a specific theme or tune in mind. When she first arrived in the studio, we had a heart-to-heart check in to see what was truly alive. The prima material came through when we connected deeply about the grief of family estrangement, specifically between mother and son. I was going through something similar with my mom and we felt that this was the raw feeling needed to create a song.
Shanti also held a strong belief that she couldn't sing, and that combined with the fact that she didn't play an instrument and had never written a song, made the song-writing process extra vulnerable for her.
After the initial creative studio session and over the first two weeks, the song began to come to life. At week three, we hit a creative roadblock with the song, which tested Shanti to her core. By week 4 we had broken through to the next level with the song and found the hook and the second verse which took the song to stellar status.
At that point, she felt comfortable sharing the song concept (with my placeholder vocal take on it), with a few of her friends that she wanted to sing on the track. We had a packed house for our final vocal studio session with three female vocalists gleefully singing her lyrics and coming up with vocal harmonies. Shanti also sang along with the backup vocalists and now her voice and vision has been immortalized in this song.
We also decided that there was space for an instrumental soloist, which she decided she wanted to be a harmonica player.
This song is mixed and mastered by Andrew and features Melissa on vocals.
Evacadabra
8-yr old song catcher, aspiring mom, doctor and rockstar
This is an original song created by Eva when she was cleaning up her play room in 2025.
Andrew helped her arrange and produce the song and a couple weeks later, Eva came into the Studio in the Woods and recorded her vocals.
She revealed the finished song at her 8th birthday and feels very happy with it.
This song is mixed and mastered by Andrew.
Flow Zeda
songstress, mother, community builder
"This is the third song I’ve created with Andrew, and each time it gets better.
What I appreciate most is how deeply he listens — not just to the music, but to me. He checks in often throughout the process, and I always feel like my voice is being honored.
He helps me dial in the exact sounds I’m imagining (especially with guitar tones!), and never gives unsolicited feedback — just thoughtful support when I ask for it.
Working with him feels creative, safe, and easeful. I always walk away feeling proud of what we made together."
This song is mixed and mastered by Andrew.
Daryn B
entrepreneur, mom and muse
"Before working with Andrew, I had always been the kind of musician who could never write a whole song. I’d come up with a few lines and a chord progression here and there, write it down somewhere, write it off as not being any good, and quickly forget about it.
"I only have 2 completed original songs and Andrew is the one who coaxed them out of me. Andrew helped me realize that the process of song-writing is not as daunting as I had previously thought. It’s about finding patterns in the music and stringing them together. Andrew is a proficient producer, not to mention a multi-instrumentalist who is able to flesh out an organized musical landscape based off of a simple jam session."
This song is mixed by Andrew and un-mastered.
Fitzy
Musician and ceremonialist
Fitzy is a song-writer and musician who loves building community and facilitating song circles. He has released a handful of songs and an EP, mostly as a solo artist.
When he felt the urge to step out of his comfort zone and co-create a song with two other artists (Marie Sonalet and Gabriel Shonerd), he approached me to record in the Studio in the Woods.
"Luna Llena" is a true collaboration in every sense of the word, from riding, to performing, to arranging. The producing and engineering process was seamless, easy and fun. The song has already become a powerful, original medicine song for our community in Central Oregon, being sung at festivals, events and song circles.
This song was produced and engineered by Andrew.
Jordan B
Father and Tennis coach
Jordan has recorded numerous tracks over the past 20 years, and he will tell you himself that this one is his favorite. "Where I'm From" was a true collaborative effort. In fact, when Jordan wasn't able get his own chorus fully dialed in, he invited Andrew (his cousin) to sing on the chorus, which ended up turning out great. Andrew arranged, structured and edited the vocals on this track--quite a feat when you listen in.
This song is mixed and mastered.
Men's Work and Music
Three Men growing through song-writing
In October of 2025, three men gathered for a weekend of deep healing, brotherly connection and song creation.
The result is three highly collaborative tracks with features from local musicians Ky Burt and Adam Tutor.
Song 1: Sacred Love Fireplace by Jamin - This song features the traditional Native American water drum and peyote gourd shaker. It is a song about a fire that was kept burning for years during a tribal resistance campout in Oregon. This was Jamin's first time "writing and original" or spending time in a studio.
Song 2: Something Beyond Us by Chuck V - This song was created by the group, in the moment, inspired directly out of the healing work that Chuck did on the weekend. He challenged me, saying "if you can get a song out of me this weekend, I'll be thoroughly impressed." This extremely raw and vulnerable song is a testament to the power of giving yourself permission to claim self as artist and sing for the sake a sanity and healing.
Song 3: All is Forgiven by Chris C - This song was also created as an impromptu collaborative song. Chris is a long-time jazz pianist who, up until this point, hadn't played in a group since becoming a father 7 years prior. Since breaking through the ice with this song, he has gone on to join a band and play out in festivals.
These are demos, unmixed and unmastered.
Tarin S
Church group leader and blind-folded boyfriend
This original song was created by Tarin in May of 2015 over the course of a 4-hour recording session at the Studio in the Woods in Bend, OR.
This studio session was a surprise gift from Tarin's girlfriend. He entered the studio with no idea what he was about to get into. Nonetheless we got right to work in the studio and recorded this demo and two other song concepts.
Tarin had been sitting on these beautiful songs for many years and was so stoked about the experience that he shared about his experience in this video testimonial. This was his first time in a studio setting.
This is a demo, unmixed and unmastered.
Rachel F
Grandmother and artist
This original song was created by Rachel Forsyth and Andrew Belinsky in 2017 over the course of a 4-hour recording session in a private home in Solana Beach, CA. Rachel, age 72, always held a deep desire to record original music the would outlive her and that her grandchildren could always remember her by. "Kiss the Ground" is just that.
For the record, Rachel had no prior experience with vocal recording or song-writing. The two of them burned some sage, did some yoga and started making sounds. This is a true testimony to the magic power of creating a safe expression sanctuary, creating an intention, and following your heart.
This is a one-take recording (unmixed and unmastered).
Tommy F
husband, Father and entrepreneur
On his bachelor weekend, Tommy had the wild idea to create a song for his bride-to-be Lindsey and to sing her her at the wedding. Fortunate for him, his best man was also a music producer. Not only did they create a fun, upbeat song, but after a couple rehearsals, the groomsmen became the band. Watch in this video how the whole room sings together!
"This was a highlight of our wedding for sure. Family members still bring it up to this day!"
Devra G
Healer and event producer
It had been over 40 years (since high school) that Dev had played her flute. It took courage to show up to the studio with it and to play it--but the fingering and blowing came right back to her! Not only did she have a healing experience through remembering her inherent creativity, but she also made some amazing sounds--sounds that Andrew even ended up using in his debut Beloveski EP release!
The first sound you hear in this song is her flute, run through some effects. This song is mixed by Jose Dabdoub and mastered by Big Rock Studios. It is on Beloveski's "Lighten Up" EP from 2019.
Elizabeth Tobias
Artists and ARt therapist
This soundtrack piece that was co-created with artist Elizabeth Tobias for her Death Gab for Los Angeles Art Association installation. Together, Elizabeth and Andrew found the sonic elements and eerie voices that were apart of this unusual and stunning exhibition.
This was Elizabeth's first time creating a track in a music studio.
Beloveski
Music producer and facilitator
I released Patience for my 40th bday on Feb. 10, 2025. It is my own personal Courage Song because it's the most raw song I've ever released and I had a few firsts through its creation. It's my first time a) working with a new vocal technique, b) incorporating a live horn, and c) creating the track in Garage Band.
It's my first time working with a new vocal technique, first time incorporating a live horn (Micah Desmarais), and first time creating the track in Garage Band. It also features my own brother Zach Kursman on vocal harmonies!
This song is mixed and mastered and can be found on all streaming platforms.
DTO
Music producer and teacher
This meditation song by DTO was remixed by Andrew in 2017.
A note from DTO, the original artist of Spirit: "Andrew has musicianship as well as production skills AS WELL AS a deep seated spiritual practice. He is a space for wonderful ideas to emerge."
"In this remix, Andrew helped bring forward new life to the original song. His talent to bring in percussion and electronic beats made the song danceable and inspiring. It was a breakthrough for me as an artist to work with Andrew, a genius in motion. I highly recommend working with Andrew on any level of mentorship: coaching and music."
This song is mixed and mastered and can be found on Beloveski's 2019 EP "Lighten Up."
About Andrew Belinsky
Andrew is a musician, facilitator and community builder whose life mission is to unlock the transformative force of music within individuals and communities around the world.
After spending his early years as a signed & touring musician (Swingset Committee, Beloveski), he realized that his true passion is in helping everyday people tap into their own inner musicality . This led him to seek training in yoga (RYT-500 Viniyoga), men's work (MKP and Sacred Sons) and music facilitation (Health Rhythms, Music Medicine). Combining this unique blend of healing and creativity, Andrew has developed his unique Power Song Process which helps people turn their life challenges into musical breakthroughs.
Andrew has been activating voices and opening hearts through retreats, online programs and 1-on-1 studio sessions for over 20 years. He currently homesteads in Bend, OR where he hosts music circles and retreats on his land and in nature.