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2023 GMIA Songwriters Workshop

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.

You can perform your song live or play file or CD

  • Bring your instruments
  • Bring "finger snacks" to share
  • Perform your song or idea live or play on CD or device
  • Bring 5 copies of your Lyrics
  • Guest Speaker
  • Song Critique
  • 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....

Virtual Adrenaline Productions Has been hosting this event since 2014

DETAILED DIRECTIONS TO STUDIO

​Address: 5900 Sugarloaf Pkwy, (inside Sugarloaf Mills Mall),

                      Office Suite M 140, Lawrenceville, GA 30043

USE ENTRY 3: (Books-A-Million on your left) Walk past Altitude on your right, Take 1st Hall on your Left,

                                 Then next Hall, Right, 1st Hall, Left, Down the hall on your Right

You will see the GMIA & Virtual Adrenaline Signs

NOTE: This is the closest Entry to VAP. 

                Using another Entry could result up to walking a Mile to get to us.

Park near Altitude & Books-A-Million.

2025 FREE GMIA Songwriters Workshop - Bring Your Instrument,

January 26, 2025

February 23, 2025

February 23, 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.

February 23, 2025

February 23, 2025

February 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

February 23, 2025

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

March 30, 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 28, 2025

To Be Announced

June 29, 2025

To Be Announced

2024 FREE GMIA Songwriters Workshop - Bring Your Instrument,

January 28th, 2024

February 25th, 2024

February 25th, 2024

Join us for the 2024 Launch of the Song  Quest Challenge. Kicking off a great new year!

February 25th, 2024

February 25th, 2024

February 25th, 2024

Meet Alice Cuthbert Professional Performer, Songwriter & Vocal Coach. Our Special Guest Speaker for our  February Workshop.

March 24th, 2024

February 25th, 2024

March 24th, 2024

Join us for a Songwriting Exercise - Bring your Instrument & Let's Make some Music Magic.

April 28th, 2023

April 28th, 2023

March 24th, 2024

April we had a workshop working on song structure.

May 26th, 2024

April 28th, 2023

June 30th, 2024

NO WORKSHOP FOR MAY -

TAKE A VACATION DAY -C-U-NEXT-MONTH

June 30th, 2024

April 28th, 2023

June 30th, 2024

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.

July 28th, 2024

August 25th, 2024

 July Workshop is Focused on helping you with To Be Announcedwriters block! 

August 25th, 2024

August 25th, 2024

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 29th, 2023

October 27th Last Workshop for 2024

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 27th Last Workshop for 2024

October 27th Last Workshop for 2024

October 27th 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, 2024

October 27th Last Workshop for 2024

November, 2024

Workshop Closed for the Holidays

Spend time with time your Family

December, 2024

October 27th Last Workshop for 2024

November, 2024

Workshop Closed for the Holidays

Spend time with time your Family

2023 FREE GMIA Songwriters Workshop - Bring Your Instrument,

January 29th, 2023

February 26th, 2023

February 26th, 2023

NO EVENT - Join us for February, Please.

February 26th, 2023

February 26th, 2023

February 26th, 2023

Special Guest Band: Virtual Adrenaline Featuring -Mahmood Syed, Lauryn Waters & Miles Hopson

March 26th, 2023

February 26th, 2023

No Guest Speaker instead we will have an extended Workshop. With tips on Songwriting & Performances from each group. Sounds like Fun. Bring your instrument.

April 30th, 2023

Working on Songwriting

May 28th, 2023 - NOT MEETING

Have a Happy Holiday & join us Next Month!

June 25th, 2023

Join us for another Songwriting exercise that will keep you engaged in your Story Line & Your Music.

Who is "MLC"?  This will be out Topic for June. Learning is Power; Hope to see you there!

July 30th, 2023

August 27th, 2023

Here is your Chance! Bring 5 copies the song that you are working on & the GMIA Team will pick one song from the Critique Session & Work & perform it. (Help you with the song).

August 27th, 2023

August 27th, 2023

Our Guest: Kent Bennett,  Walter “Wally” Carter & Gary Stedman. Listen to the songs & the journey of these amazing musicians. They have played with:  Johnny Beckman, Drifters, Earth Wind & Fire, Gladys Knight, Ojay's, Taj Mahal, Pure Prairie League, Nicolette Larson, Travis Tritt & More

September 24th, 2023

To Be Announced

October 29th, 2023

Introducing The First Song Quest Challenge for 2024 Read all the info & get your team together now! Launches Jan 2024.

November, 2023

November, 2023

Workshop Closed for the Holidays

December, 2023

November, 2023

Workshop Closed for the Holidays

2022 FREE GMIA Sonwriters Workshop

January 30th, 2022

February 27th, 2022

February 27th, 2022

Guest Speaker: GMIA President Mr. Ronnie Winstead

10 Steps to writing a song

February 27th, 2022

February 27th, 2022

February 27th, 2022

Guest Speaker: Mr. Rocky Ball

"Keeping the SHOW in Show Business"

Points to consider in writing, arrangain and playing music

March 27th, 2022

February 27th, 2022

Guest Speaker: Melvin Klaudt (Native American Indian)

April 24th, 2022

GMIA Workshop was  closed for April

May 29th, 2022

GMIA Workshop was closed for May

June 26th, 2022

 Guest Speaker: Mike Booth (Real American Cowboy) Book Author, Singer & Performer

July 31st, 2022

Special Workshop No Guest Speaker

August 28th, 2022

Extra Workshop Time

September 25th, 2022

September 25th, 2022

No Guest Speaker All Workshop Time

October 30th, 2022

October 30th, 2022

September 25th, 2022

Special Guest Artist ----- Gonna' B Fun -Last Workshop for 2022 Dont' Miss it!

November, 2022

October 30th, 2022

November, 2022

Workshop Closed for the Holidays

December, 2022

October 30th, 2022

November, 2022

Workshop Closed for the Holidays

2021 GMIA Songwriting Schedule

January -No Event

Bear with us we are still waiting to make sure things will be safe.

Feburary - No Event

We are getting closer. Just want to make sure everyone will be ready & safe.

March - No Event

OK, we will have our 1st Songwriters Workshop next month, April  25th, 2021.

April - 1st Event for 2021

Jeneen Hammond

Join us for out 1st Songwriters Workshop for 2021. April 25th from 3pm to 6pm.

Our Speaker & Special Guest: Jeneen Hammond, Professional Vocal Coach.

Bring snacks to share, your guitar, a song to critique , an ear to listen & a brain to learn.

May

Our Guest Speaker will be Mr. Brandon Andersen from HitStrng Media. He will share and insight on  how to use Video & Social Media.

June

Mr. Willy Jackson

Local Singer Songwriter.

July

August

Guest Speaker: Ronnie Winstead

President of GMIA & Owner of Virtual Adrenaline Productions Recording Studio founded in 1989. Musician, Producer, Writer, Director of Music & Video Productions.

August

August

Guest Speaker:  Greg Fortune

Membership Director of GMIA

Singer Songwriter

Performing in the Atlanta & surrounding area

with a Blues & Jazz mix on riffs and creative lyrics that will keep your attention.

September

Guest Speaker: David Tennant

GMIA Vice President

Singer Songwriter: David has been writing songs, playing guitar & singing professionally since the age of 10. His repertoire of music spans rock, jazz, folk, classical, progressive & metal. Besides playing in clubs, he has also appeared on television, played in concert venues & large festivals.

October: Last Workshop for 2021

October: Last Workshop for 2021

Guest Speaker: Sr. Rod

2020 Guest Speakers/Performers (last Sun of Month)

January 2020

Guy Dupree

Guy played in bands in the Atlanta area. In the early 90’s he joined the

“Atlanta Songwriters Association” (which is GMIA Now) where he served as vice president for a time.

NASI member and lived on music row part time for three years.

Notable song accomplishments:

Finalist, tv show pilot “Hitmakers” featuring artist Wade Hayes and Larry Boone who

had hits by George Strait and Tracy Lawrence

Top 1% “Billboard World Song” contest out of 50,000 entries

1st and 2nd place “GMIA Best Of Country Showcase” 2007

Finalist “SESAC Showcase” in Nashville

Finalist “Louisville Area Songwriter Competition”

2nd place “Mountain Valley National Lyric Contest”

His song ‘Margarita Tan” was the 2nd single released recently on

Cowboy Gary Ragan’s Album “What good Are Dreams If They Never Come True”

The “Margarita Tan” video shot in the Philippines is slated to be released February 1st 2020.

February 2020

We will have an exercise on

How to Write A Song with a Theme in mind. 

Reviewing and outline of what makes up the lyrics and how the music you choose effects the outcome of the finished product.

We will then engage in an exercise to apply theses rules.

The winner of the exercise will receive a copy of your performance on video.

So let's get ready the challenge. 

See you at the GMIA Songwriters Workshop.

March 2020

March 2020

KEEPING WITH BEING HEALTHY WE HAVE DECIDED TO CANCEL OUR MARCH SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP

We hope to be back on track in April.

Thank you for your understanding & stay healthy.

April 2020

April 2020

March 2020

 

KEEPING WITH BEING HEALTHY WE HAVE DECIDED TO CANCEL OUR APRIL SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP

We hope to be back on track in Soon.

Thank you for your understanding & stay healthy.

May 2020

April 2020

June 2020

 

KEEPING WITH BEING HEALTHY WE HAVE DECIDED TO CANCEL OUR MAY SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP

We hope to be back on track in Soon.

Thank you for your understanding & stay healthy.

June 2020

April 2020

June 2020

We are still unsure at this time if we will proceed with the Songwriters Workshop. Keep watching and we will let you know as soon as we can.

Thank you for understanding and stay healthy.

2020 Guest Speakers/Performers (look for current Month)

July 2020

September 2020

August 2020

 

KEEPING WITH BEING HEALTHY WE HAVE DECIDED TO CANCEL OUR MAY SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP

We hope to be back on track in Soon.

Thank you for your understanding & stay healthy.

August 2020

September 2020

August 2020

 

KEEPING WITH BEING HEALTHY WE HAVE DECIDED TO CANCEL OUR MAY SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP

We hope to be back on track in Soon.

Thank you for your understanding & stay healthy.

September 2020

September 2020

September 2020

September Workshop. RSVP ONLY.


Work shop was fun, just a few guest and we had a great writing session.

Join us next month for our last Workshop fot he year.

October 2020

November 2020

September 2020

 

Join us for the Last GMIA Songwriters Workshope of 2020. RSVP will be reqired. Look for the email invite. If you don't get one just send us an email to vapmusicstudio@gmail.com letting us know that you would like to attend.

November 2020

November 2020

November 2020


Enjoy the Holidays with your Family & Friends. 


We hope to continue January 2021

December 2020

November 2020

November 2020

 

Enjoy the Holidays with your Family & Friends. 

We hope to continue January 2021 

2019 Guest Speaker/Performers (See Who You Missed)

January 2019

February 2019

February 2019

Eric Baker

Special Guest Eric Baker

Sax, Keys, Guitar, Bass & Vocals

Music Theorist 

Partner with VAP & VP of Virtual Adrenaline Publishing, LLC

February 2019

February 2019

February 2019

Special Guest Ryan Kilgore

Sax Player for Stevie Wonder

Watch Video:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzsemlrPtvs&feature=youtu.be 

March 2019

February 2019

March 2019

Special Guest Ronnie Moss

with the Spinners

Rubberband Man

Games People Play

Could It Be I'm Falling In Love

Some of the greats

April 2019

May/June 2019

March 2019

Special Guest Joey Stuckey

 Joey's guitar style is reminiscent of rocker

Jeff Beck &
jazzer Wes Montgomery, while his vocal influences ranger from Mel torme to

Gregg Allman.​​​​ He's a seasoned Songwriting with crafty Lyrics.

Check his web site:
http://joeystuckey.com/ 

May/June 2019

May/June 2019

May/June 2019

  • SPECIAL EVENT- SPECIAL DATE

BECAUSE OF THE HOLIDAY

DATE FOR May will be June 2nd

WORKING WORKSHOP 

Each ​Group will be given an assignment to write a song.

This is one of 3 sessions for 2019. The best song will be voted on by the group.

The top 3 will be voted on and the winner will be recorded with a music video and released as a single.​

June 2019

May/June 2019

May/June 2019

SPECIAL EVENT

Songwriting Challenge

We will divide into groups

You will be given instructions and write a song/lyrics & Music.

This is 1 of 3 Sessions

The group that writes the winning song

Will be awarded a recording contract,

Publishing,

International Distribution

& a Music Video

July

September

August

Claudette King (BB King's Daughter will be our Special Guest Speaker and Performer. Sharing her story in song and her journey as the daughter of one of the

most well know Blues Singers. Now she is perusing her career songwriting Lyrics to tell her story.

August

September

August

Part 2 of the Songwriting Challenge. See  June description for all the details.

September

September

September

Special Guest Joey Stuckey

 Joey Stuckey is an award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, producer, radio and television personality, music columnist, educator and sound engineer. He is also the official music ambassador for his home town of Macon Georgia. 

Check his web site: http://joeystuckey.com/ 

October

September

Part 3 and Last Session for the Songwriting Challenge. We will look at the final contestants and Pick 1 Winner. The Winner is....

November

November

Take this time to spend it with the Family.

Happy Thanksgiving

December

November

Merry Christmas

Tell Jesus Happy Birthday

Help someone with Christmas.

Write song Lyrics for someone, record it and give is as a gift. We can help you with the Songwriting.

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