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For You / Choose your own path
Artist & Songwriters Fans & Listeners Industry Professionals

Make music
that matters.

Whether you're penning your first chorus or producing your tenth record, the GMA gives you the rooms, the writers, and the resources to keep growing your sound – and your calling.

↓ SCROLL — A pathway built for creators.

Free
workshops

Get exclusive access to free events where you'll learn from top industry executives and artists. You'll walk away with practical skills and insights to help you grow in your calling, one workshop at a time.

 

Meetups & event
opportunities

Stay inspired and build meaningful relationships in the Christian and gospel music community by joining our meetups and events. From songwriter meetups to sharing dinner and songs together, each experience is designed to help you connect with other artists and creatives and continue developing your gifts.

 

*Free and Member-exclusive events
*New sessions monthly

NEXT EVENT //
MON NOVEMBER 9 • 6:30-9:00 PM CT

Songwriters Meet Ups

Join us for a unique time of fellowship with other local Christian songwriters! If you're looking to connect with fellow creatives, need some fresh ears and honest feedback on a song you're writing, or have questions about navigating the music industry, you have a place here.

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NEXT EVENT //
MON SEPTEMBER 30 • 6-9 PM CT

Looking for a place to grow as a songwriter?

Write Night is GMA's quarterly co-writing session for beginner songwriters to learn, grow, and create together in a supportive, collaborative environment. Each session pairs emerging writers with peers to explore the fundamentals of songwriting through hands-on practice and shared creativity. Best of all, Write Night is completely free for GMA members.

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Virtual
co-writing

NextVerse powered by SongShare, was created to help Associate Members develop their songwriting craft, grow creatively, and foster community.

 

Drop into monthly themed rooms, request a pairing, or post a draft for a member critique pass.

 

*Members only - and worth every minute

!! UPCOMING !!
THUR JULY 30 • 7:00-10:30 PM CT

“The One Thing Missing From Your Lyrics”

If your songs have ever felt “almost there”... this session is for you. Join us for this FREE virtual songwriting workshop and learn how to write with more clarity, purpose, and impact.

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!! UPCOMING !!
THUR Sept 24 • 7:00 PM CT

“The One Thing Missing From Your Lyrics”

If your songs have ever felt “almost there”... this session is for you. Join us for this FREE virtual songwriting workshop and learn how to write with more clarity, purpose, and impact.

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BECOME A MEMBER

Invest in yourself

Associate Membership gives you everything above – the retreats, the co-writing rooms, the catalog of teaching sessions, and a seat in the room when the next generation of gospel music is being written.

$60 / year • Associate
BECOME AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER →
  • Monthly collaborative songwriting sessions with NextVerse powered by SongShare.
  • Library of educational audio sessions from the industry's top pros.
  • GMATv app, including teaching videos for independent or emerging artists/writers and GMA Dove Awards past shows on-demand.
  • GMA Dove Awards ticket discounts and access to purchase reserved industry seats.
  • Subscription to weekly industry newsletter.
  • Access to exclusive member discounts through BenefitHub.