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GMIA Songwriters Workshop (Free)

FREE Event

 

Last Sunday of each Month (except for Nov. & Dec.) SEE BELOW

​Open to Everyone

Door Opens at 2:00 P.M.

Starts at: 2:30 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. - FREE EVENT

This event is designed to work with & learn from others.

Helping each other with Music & Lyrics.

Song Critique: If you would like to have a song critique by GMIA Board Members:

This MUST be a song or idea that you are working on or need input or help with. This is not the time to

perform or to share a song that you are finished with. (there will be other times for that)

Bring 5 copies of your Lyrics for review.

  • Bring your instruments
  • Bring "finger snacks" to share
  • Guest Speaker
  • Break out Session
  • Jam Session

Hope to see you and bring a friend; if you don't have one, just pick up somebody on your way....

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January -2026

February -2026

February -2026

 Welcome Back for a New Year of Music & Fun.  We are open to the Public, so invite your Friends. Song Critique & a Songwriting Exercise that you won't forget. 

February -2026

February -2026

February -2026

 Special Guest To Be Announced 

March -2026

February -2026

 To Be Announced 

April - 2026

 To Be Announced 

May - 2026

To Be Announced 

June - 2026

 To Be Announced 

July - 2026

August - 2026

 To Be Announced 

August - 2026

August - 2026

 To Be Announced 

September- 2026

 To Be Announced 

October- 2026

December - 2026

 To Be Announced 

November- 2026

December - 2026

December - 2026

 We pause on the Songwriters Workshop so you can spend time with your Family & Friends. See you back in January 2027. 

December - 2026

December - 2026

December - 2026

 We pause on the Songwriters Workshop so you can spend time with your Family & Friends. See you back in January 2027. 

2025 Songwriters Workshop

Jan 26, 2025

 Be Ready for a Jam...no toast!!

Join us for out first Free GMIA Songwriters Workshop of 2025. Bring your instrument, your (5 copies) lyrics & be ready to share your song in the making. This should be a song that your are working on or need help with; not finished yet.

Feb 23, 2025

Richard Price plays Guitar, sings background, and occasionally a bit of saxophone and keyboards, too. Richard grew up in Texas under the spell of the great players from there such as Stevie Ray and Jimmie Vaughn, Eric Johnson as well as the L.A. cats like Larry Carlton and Robben Ford. He graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in Music Composition, after which he spent many years in the Home Entertainment business before resuming Guitar playing and teaching in the Atlanta area. 

Richard has been a member of THUNDERGYPSY since 2015. In August 2017 THUNDERGYPSY competed in and won the Atlanta Blues Challenge. From there, they went on to participate in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN where they played on the legendary stage at B.B. King's Blues Club. Between the Atlanta challenge and the IBC in Memphis, they moved into the recording studio and created their self-titled debut album. In 2022 they recorded their second album “Ladies of the Blues”.

In 2024 work has began on the third album at Virtual Adrenaline Productions. In addition to tracks from the band, this one will also feature acoustic “Unplugged” songs featuring vocalist Heather Statham and Richard in a duo format. This album will be the first THUNDERGYPSY record all original songs.

Richard is also working with Virtual Adrenaline Productions as a member of the house band and songwriting team known as the Virtual Adrenaline Band.  

March 30, 2025

What Do You Aspire To  Do or Be?


We will dive into what directions you are trying to move to reach your goals. What does it take Who do you need to know & who you can or should work with to inspire you to reach your next level. Be ready to answer the real questions that make you think a litter deeper.

April 27, 2025

 

April Workshop Expect Something Different. Be ready for a change: how you do things, what to expect & how to act or react... Are YOU Ready?

Remember to bring a friend (if you don't have one, just pick one on the way). Bring a snack to share & your instrument.

May 25, 2025

 It's Time to Write A Song

Bring your thoughts ideas & a melody in your head, because it's time to put some music to the story in your head.

June 29, 2025

 We have NO WORKSHOP for June. Take this time to work on a new song or project to have ready for next month. 

July 27, 2025

September 28 2025

August 31, 2025

Be ready to share a story or a song or an event that you have been to!

August 31, 2025

September 28 2025

August 31, 2025

Special Guest Speaker:    

Legendary Atlanta Choreographer and Artist Developer, Drock Lynn.  Drock has worked with American Idol and recording artist, Diana DeGarmo, Lorde, Kandi Burrus of the R&B singing group Xscape, Keri Hilson, and many other up and coming artists.  He was the main choreographer for the movie "Fighting Temptations", and worked behind the scenes on "The Notebook".  Drock is also a member of the dance group "Obsession", known for their contribution to the "Yeek" Culture dance movement of Atlanta, inspiring artists like Usher "Yeah" and Ciara, helping introduce the world to the Atlanta Yeek Dancers. 

September 28 2025

September 28 2025

September 28 2025

 Team against Team for the Prize & a Trophy. 


Each of the winning Team Members will Win a Trophy for 1st Place.
Will your Team come up with the Best Presentation?

The task will be reviled at the Songwriter Workshop.


Are you up for the task?


Show up & Show off!

October 26 2025

October 26 2025

September 28 2025

To Be Announced

November 2025

October 26 2025

November 2025

 Closed for the Holidays - Go Spend time with your Family 

December 2025

October 26 2025

November 2025

 Closed for the Holidays - Go Spend time with your Family 

2024 GMIa Songwriter Workshops - Free Events

June

August

June

Special Guest Speaker:

Mahmood Syed

 Singer, Song writer, Performer & Professional Artist. He will be sharing his journey as a musician as he continues

to work towards his life goals. 

Hosted by:

Virtual Adrenaline Productions

5900 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Office Suite M140

Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Detail Directions: virtualadrenaline.com

July

August

June

July Workshop is Focused on helping you with writers block!

August

August

September

1st We will have out Song Critique for anyone wanting input on a song they are working on (not completed)


2nd We will have a class on "Write to the Music" and exercise that will explore the idea of what music makes you think of when you here it.


3rd...Well you'll just have to be here...want you?

September

October -Last Workshop for 2024

September

 Join us for next to the last Songwriter Workshop for 2024. Song Critique & Breakout Session. NOTE: Not Cancelled Because of Weather...so far. So let's have a jam session. Bring your instruments. (Drums provided) 

October -Last Workshop for 2024

October -Last Workshop for 2024

October -Last Workshop for 2024

 Let's have some fun for the last Songwriters Workshop of 2024. Bring your song you are working on; but not complete; we will vote & pick the best song for the group to work on. Sounds like a challenge? & Fun! 

November & December

October -Last Workshop for 2024

October -Last Workshop for 2024

Spend time with the Family -NO Class

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