PASS the SONG
Music Creation Accelerator
10 Live Sessions. 8 Musicians.
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Have you been creating music for years but feel like you're repeating the same patterns?
Are you curious about collaboration but don't know how to start or make it work effectively?
Do you want to develop your songwriting and production skills through real practice, not just theory?
Are you looking for structure, accountability, and real feedback to keep your creative momentum going?
Are you ready to push beyond your own creative perspective by experiencing how other musicians approach the same material?
Do you struggle to finish songs or find yourself overthinking creative decisions into paralysis?
Create Consistently. Collaborate Confidently. Finish Your Work.
🎵 Break Out of Your Creative Patterns 🎵
🎸 Create 8 Songs by Adding, Sharing, and Passing Each Week 🎸
✨ Enhance Your Music Creation & Production Skills ✨
🎹 Build Momentum with Structure & Accountability 🎹
Join Out of Doors alongside a cohort of 8 musicians committed to growth. We'll create together, reflect together, and push beyond what an isolated practice allows. With guidance drawn from 30 years of experience, you'll develop your songwriting, production, and collaborative skills in ways courses and solo work can't provide.
By the End of This Program, You Will:
☑ Anchor your creative process by understanding how you work best and where you get stuck
☑ Refine your workflow to produce more music in less time with clarity and confidence
☑ Create 8 collaborative bodies of work, professionally mastered and released
☑ Arrange and structure songs with confidence, understanding how pieces evolve from idea to completion
☑ Understand who you are as a music creator and how to work within a collaborative vision
☑ Deepen your relationship with your art through consistent practice, reflection, and feedback
☑ Determine effective approaches for working through creative blocks and moving past defaults
☑ Harness song analysis techniques to create solid, finished work
☑ Strengthen your communication and collaboration skills for seamless creative partnerships
☑ Package and deliver audio stems professionally for any collaborative project
☑ Connect with like-minded musicians in a supportive, growth-focused community
☑ Let go of judgment and attachment, editing yourself with freedom and creative confidence
PASS the SONG is for you if:
You are a musician who has been creating independently and are ready to grow.
You want to enhance your songwriting and production abilities.
You are comfortable recording yourself and can commit to contributing audio files weekly.
You are seeking structure, accountability, and guided collaboration to maintain creative momentum.
You have creative capacity and curiosity, and are ready to push beyond what isolated practice allows.
You want to understand yourself better as a creator—discovering your patterns, strengths, and how you respond to unexpected creative directions.
You are looking to break out of your creative echo chamber.
You want to connect with fellow musicians beyond surface-level networking—through real collaboration and shared growth.
PASS the SONG Details
Program Overview / / 10 Weeks of Collaboration and Skill Building
Live Classes: February - April 2026
>> PASS the SONG is designed as a live class, including dialogue, Q&A and listening. All classes are recorded & available for playback if you cannot attend though it is highly recommended that you do attend live.
Investment:
PASS the SONG Founding member price = $997 paid in full, with a 3-payment or 5-payment plan also available.
What Happens in PASS the SONG
The Process
PASS the SONG brings eight musicians together to create eight songs over ten weeks through our signature add-share-pass process. Each musician initiates one song, then all eight songs rotate through the entire group. By the end, every artist has shaped every song.
Each week, you'll take part in a shared creative cycle:
Add something to a song
Share what you added with the group
Pass the song to the next person
All 8 songs are collectively owned by the group. This shared authorship invites trust, flexibility, and creative directions that emerge through collaboration.
Weekly Live Sessions: Learn, Listen, Discuss, Reflect
We meet via the Muse app every Tuesday (7-9 PM CST) to:
Listen to what each person added that week
Analyze what's working—discussing arrangement choices, production techniques, and creative decisions
Receive guidance on songwriting and production specific to where each song is in its evolution
Reflect on what came up emotionally when you gave your work away
Build accountability and momentum together
Learning is woven into the entire process—through the songs as they evolve, the lessons designed for discussion, and hearing multiple different approaches to the same material.
What You'll Practice Each Week
Creative Development:
Creating something new and sending it forward
Starting with someone else's idea and finding your contribution
Arranging, editing and building on existing elements without overpowering them
Making creative decisions under constraints and weekly deadlines
Packaging your audio stems professionally for seamless collaboration
Analyzing songs to understand structure, production, and what makes them work
Collaborative Communication:
Articulating your creative choices to the group
Receiving and integrating feedback from other musicians
Navigating creative differences with clarity and respect
Working within a collaborative vision while honoring your voice
Personal Awareness:
Recognizing your patterns, defaults, and where you get stuck
Noticing attachment to outcomes and learning to release control
Building confidence to share your work
Discovering how you respond when songs evolve in unexpected ways
This is learning through collective experience—guided by 30 years of composition, production, and teaching expertise, amplified by insights from multiple creative voices.
What to Expect
10 Weekly Live Sessions with John and Amy: (Please allow for up to 2 hours on your schedule)
8 Musicians, 8 Songs: Each person starts one song that moves through the entire group
The Add-Share-Pass-Reflect Cycle: A simple structure that repeats each week
Guided Group Sessions: Listen to what everyone added, receive songwriting and production guidance specific to where each song is in its evolution, discuss creative choices in open conversation, and ask questions about anything that's come up during the week
Between-Session Support: Group messaging for questions, encouragement, and connection throughout the week
Technical Resources: Clear guidelines for stems, file sharing, and collaboration workflow so the process stays smooth
Sessions Held in Muse: A collaboration platform built for musicians and producers that allows you to see inside everyone's DAW sessions in real-time—like Zoom, but designed specifically for music creation
Optional One-on-One Sessions: Available separately if you need technical troubleshooting or personalized support
This experience is designed to feel supportive, spacious, and intentional. The structure holds the process steady while leaving room for exploration, conversation, and growth. We move slowly enough to notice what’s happening, and consistently enough to build creative momentum together.
Meet John and Amy
We're John and Amy Jinks—Out of Doors and the creators of PASS the SONG.
John brings over 30 years of experience in composition, production, and teaching. He's released over 100 songs, spent decades recording and producing for other artists, and has guided countless musicians through both the creative and technical challenges of making music. He's patient, intuitive, and has a gift for knowing exactly what a song needs—and how to help musicians get there.
We met in 2001 in his recording studio. At the time, I secretly wanted to be a musician but didn't take myself seriously. It took nearly a decade before I got on stage for the first time in 2010, then went to Berklee in 2011 to study everything from music theory to vocal styles to production. I know what it's like to step into your musicianship when you're not sure if you belong.
We started writing songs together, and in 2013 we created The Genesis Party—a collaborative music-making experiment where, over the course of a single event, anyone could lay down a track on a collective song. We ran it for several years while I continued developing my craft. In 2018, we released our first album as Out of Doors, and we've been writing, recording, and releasing music together ever since.
We both care deeply about craft. We're thoughtful, detail-oriented, and hold high standards for the work we create. We've also learned firsthand how perfectionism can slow momentum, isolate the process, and keep meaningful work from being shared.
The Genesis Party taught us something essential: some of the most honest, alive work happens when people commit to the process, stay engaged, and allow songs to evolve beyond a single pair of hands. PASS the SONG is the structured evolution of what we learned from The Genesis Party—combining collaboration with teaching, building in accountability and momentum, and creating a container where both the technical and internal work can happen.
Since then, we've helped dozens of musicians bring their songs to life—guiding them not just through creative and technical decisions, but through the patterns and beliefs that keep them stuck. John brings the production expertise and musical guidance. I bring the ability to see through the bullshit, ask the questions that matter, and help people break through what's actually holding them back. I'm good at recognizing when the process needs a shift, when someone needs space to breathe, and when it's time to push forward.
We know what it takes to move from stuck to creating, from isolated to collaborative, from waiting to actually doing the work.
What Musicians Say About Working With Us
Though this is the first round of PASS the SONG, we've been guiding musicians in their songwriting, production, and creative process for years.
“Jinks offers professional services of all kinds. We had an album mixed and mastered by John and the end result was superb. Their Genesis parties are unique and offer an insight into the world of a creative artist for those lacking a background in music.” -Jon D.
“The real deal, amazing talent and two of the nicest people you'll meet!!” -Sean P.
“This was the most rewarding musical experience I have ever been apart of. To see so many musical minds manifest this masterpiece out of literal thin air by simply being motivated by one another was a beautiful sight. I couldn't be more proud of the tracks I've been apart of and I'm looking forward to collaborating more with the Jinks.” -DeAndre B.
“It’s rare to feel immediately comfortable with a stranger, but I would argue that it is the optimal music making environment. Genesis Parties, also, are one of the coolest things you will ever experience. Guaranteed. No matter how musically inclined you are, you’ll end up with a piece of a beautifully mixed and arranged recording. It also happens to be one of the most creative concepts on earth, which should tell you a little something about the incredible people you get to work with. No matter what your musical goals may be, John and Amy will help you achieve them. It is with them that I have developed and grown the most as artist, refined the tools and confidence needed to write over ten original songs, learned guitar, and acquired the knowledge necessary to get scholarships to be a part of one of most prestigious art schools in the United States.” -Tris W. (student and Genesis Party Participant)
“Jinks is THE spot for you music projects, bring what you have, craft it into what you want. Very down to earth and comprehensive of direction, I'd definitely recommend this company to anyone asking!” -Ty D.
“We did a Genesis Party with the Jinks and it was by far one the best musical experiences ever for everyone involved...” -James L.
“This is one helluva couple! Whose fun-loving, yet professional environment will make it hard for you to leave. The quality of sound and work rivals with the best of them, so prepare to LOVE your experience!” -Joell R.
“Top notch instructors. Great people in general.” -Eric S.
Questions about PASS the SONG?
Frequently Asked Questions
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Materials Needed:
Ability to record and bounce multitracks using DAW of your choice.
Ability to record all files as .wav at 24bit and 48k sample rate.
Muse app for meetings. Download the Muse app here.
Access to the internet and Google Classroom
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PASS the SONG is designed for people who already make music in some way and have a basic ability to record and share their work.
You don’t need to be an expert, and you don’t need a polished production setup. What matters is that you have enough familiarity with your instrument, voice, or tools to add something meaningful to a song and pass it along to the next person.
You should be comfortable:
playing or creating music on your own
recording a rough idea or contribution
exporting and sharing audio files
You don’t need to know all the ins and outs of songwriting or production. Many participants will be learning as they go. The group context and guidance are part of how that learning happens.
If you’ve made songs before, recorded ideas at home, or contributed creatively to music projects, you likely have enough experience to participate fully. If you’re unsure, a quick conversation can help clarify whether it’s a good fit.
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You can expect to spend about 4–5 hours per week participating in PASS the SONG.
This includes:
1.5–2 hours for the weekly group session
At least 2 hours working on your song contribution
The exact amount of time you spend on the song work will vary. Some weeks you may move quickly, and other weeks you may want to linger a bit longer. What matters most is that you’re able to stay engaged, contribute consistently, and meet the weekly rhythm of the group.
PASS the SONG isn’t about perfection or overworking a contribution. It’s about showing up, adding something thoughtfully, and passing the song along. If you can commit a few focused hours each week, the process tends to flow well.
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We understand that life happens, and we’ve designed the container to support consistency without creating unnecessary pressure.
If you miss a group session, you’ll have access to a replay so you can stay oriented. The group process continues on a weekly rhythm, and songs move forward as scheduled to support momentum for everyone involved.
If you fall behind on a contribution, we’ll help you rejoin the process in the following week. Clear communication is important, and we ask participants to let us know if something comes up so we can support the group as a whole.
PASS the SONG works best when everyone stays engaged and communicates openly. The structure is there to support the collaboration, not to punish imperfect participation.
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Yes. You’re free to use ideas, lyrics, melodies, or concepts you contribute in PASS the SONG in your own work later.
PASS the SONG is about shared creation and exploration, not ownership over your creative voice. Nothing in the experience prevents you from reworking, revisiting, or developing your own ideas in future projects.
That said, the songs created within PASS the SONG are shared works, and those specific versions are collaboratively owned by the group. If you want to use material directly from a shared song in another context, we encourage thoughtful communication and respect for the collaborative nature of the work.
The intention is to support creative growth, not limit it. We trust participants to engage with the material and each other with integrity.
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Because PASS the SONG is a live, small-group, collaborative experience, we’re not able to offer refunds once the container has begun.
Before the start date, refunds may be available. Once the process is underway, each participant’s presence and contribution affect the group as a whole, and spots cannot be filled or replaced.
We understand that life happens. In rare and exceptional circumstances, we’re open to conversation and will always approach situations with care and consideration. That said, participation is a commitment to the full experience, and refunds are not guaranteed once the program begins.
We encourage anyone with questions or concerns to reach out before registering so we can ensure Pass the Song is the right fit.
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If you need to withdraw from PASS the SONG, you’re free to do so at any time. Because this is a collaborative, time-bound group experience, withdrawal simply means stepping out of the process.
If you withdraw after the program has begun:
refunds are not available
the group process will continue as planned
you’ll receive credit only on the songs you contributed to prior to withdrawing
Once you step away, you won’t continue participating in sessions, song rotation, or group discussions. Any remaining songs will move forward with the rest of the group.
We understand that unexpected circumstances can arise. If something significant comes up, we encourage open communication so we can navigate the transition with clarity and care for everyone involved.