Aha! Retreats

Aha! receives admiration from arts leaders 

and artists of many disciplines...

"Artists Helping Artists (Aha!) is a wonderful organization that nurtures the growth and education of young musicians, artists, actors and more.  Sitting on panels for past Call to Arts! music business seminars, I was complete impressed by the number of other professionals who pulled together to offer their expertise.  It really helps to show the community that people really care about the success of a new generation of artists to come.

"Glenn and The Creative Line magazine are taking a central role in the community helping enhance the artist's role and helping increase the knowledge, awareness and stature of creative artists of all kinds in our society today.  The magazine's content and its success is a direct reflection of Glenn's vision of arts as a leading theme in our society."  Mark Northam, Composer, Founder of The Film Music Network.

"I am glad to be a part of this.  I speak at many conferences, but your efforts and interests are clearly motivated by a very genuine concern and optimistic outlook for the artistic community, and I reciprocate the expressions of support and enthusiasm that you have given me.  Together, I look forward to furthering our causes, and inspiring the artists of yesterday, today, and tomorrow to give their very best to everything that they create and share."  Ravi, of ArtisticIntegrity.com

"I'm so glad that there's an organization working so hard to get people motivated and to provide an outlet for creative expression.  If there were more venues open for creatives, the world would be a much more interesting place."  Ramiro Fauve. Fauve Creations

"I personally support the incredible empowering work you are doing through AHA! and I would love to involve JPFolks somehow.

"Actually ~ I feel like in addition to your passion for the arts, you're really about making a positive change through the arts." - Faith Rivera, JPFolks of Southern California

"You are doing great work!"  George Alger, President; Artists for a Better World

"I'm totally impressed with what you all are accomplishing.  I (briefly) looked at the AHA site.  It's absolutely wonderful, upbeat, uplifting, etc.! Marie &Pedro, Fine Art Reps; Montrose, CA

"I wish that there were more events like the Call to Arts! when I was coming up as an artist.   I did manage to work up to the major label level, though I had to learn the hard way. I hope that artists appreciate the level of your events.  They get the information they NEED to SUCCEED." Bobby Borg, Author of The Musicians Handbook 

"I was touched by your message and especially by the chance of learning about you and your remarkable work.  Indeed the resemblance of our visions is amazing, yet my accomplishments are not even close to yours - Please accept my Most Sincere Congratulations!"  Dan Bostan, Founder, Human Wisdom Project

"Me and some artist friends... have been watching you and your organization for about a year and am so glad to have seen the growth. We discussed and and wanted to send your our feedback. We profoundly admire what you are doing in the arts community."  Cyndee Bessant, Creative Director of MAFA

"In this kind of forum each artist can reveal his soul and present his ideas.  Artists by means of expression can change points of view, ideas and intentions." Djanina Baykoucheva, Visual Artist; Budapest, Hungary

"Thanks for all you do! ... I really appreciate all you're doing to support the indie music scene in LA!"  Jimi Yamagishi, Director - Los Angeles Songwriters Network

"Your forum is a vital entity for the voices of all artists by giving them that platform to be seen and heard in the various mediums of expression under one roof. Your purpose helps to make all communities a better place to live by enriching lives through the arts. Keep up the great work." Michael Minnis, Songwriter; Montrose, CA

"Meeting people in the group has been a great balm for my soul and creativity, and others pick up on that and like the idea."  Ina Hillebrandt, President and CEO, PawPrints Literacy Plus Foundation

"I just want to recognize you for what a wonderful thing you are doing.  It is impressive to see you work so hard and it's great to see the dedication and energy you bring to AHA.   Good going!" Michele Tolan, Actress; Sherman Oaks, CA

"I like that this opportunity is so expansive as to include all forms of Art…. The campaign to encourage creative people to work together is a much-needed breath of fresh air.  With all of our individual talents working together we will create more harmony and beauty in this world." Cori Griffen, Visual Artist; Oregon

"It is my hope that our country begins a movement to get music and theatre arts back into elementary schools and exposes all children to that which truly civilizes us... the Arts.  Thanks so much for being at the front of such a badly needed movement." Vanessa T. Ament, Songwriter; Burbank, CA

"Thanks for what you are doing...it's great!"  Alice Pero, Director - Poetry Program in Schools, La Canada

"This truly is a calling to the Arts where those who do their art because it is simply who they are and why they are alive can come together to connect together.  This opportunity develops its own synergy to connect us and strengthen us as human beings during times in our history when we seem to need it the most."  Kitty Dakota, Songwriter; Washington State

"Art does not respond or react to the world, rather it possesses the ability to construct, transform and shape it… Through the collaborative strength of AHA, we are better able to share, support, learn and celebrate what we do so that we not only help each other expand his or her capacity, but we also increase the potential of our passion as a whole." Athena Revelas, Visual Artist; New York

"About your vision, mission and fruition … it’s encouraging to see networks grow so that human talents can be more fully realized in an unfolding context.  Great to hear about these successes, Glenn!  Your organization, enthusiasm and creative vision are amazing."  Janice Proul, Writer

"I am very impressed with AHA! and what you’ve done for the arts community. You are to be commended."  Matthew Glasser, N2Arts.com

"What impressed me about the Call to Arts! is its mission.  It strives to create a platform from which artists can spring, but at the same time creates a focus for the public to be able to digest all that they are presented with.  It is a fine line to walk that Call to Arts! is accomplishing."  Koren Enzler, Visual Artist; Lompoc, CA

"I am in 100% support of your vision and purpose. I believe we are coming into a new age of inspired creative self-expression… that can be truly transformational and help to heal ourselves and the world. Love to you and all the creative spirits doing such good works through your venture." Wendy Grace Danner; Poet, Northridge

"The Call to Arts Campaign brings artists together and gets them to not only connect with each other but to a deeper appreciation and understanding of their contributions to society at large.  Since many artists create in isolation, this is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the creative spirit with other like minds and be inspired by that interaction and energy." Preston Craig, Visual Artist; Van Nuys, CA

"I volunteered for the Easter weekend Call to Arts Expo through Jimi Yamagishi at SongNet.  I had a fantastic time and the panels were EXTREMELY different than other seminars that I have attended.  Everyone was so open in giving and receiving.  I gained more insight into the music industry.  I was so happy to participate!"  Linda Lee, Singer / Songwriter; Los Angeles, CA