Back by popular demand … Vinx is coming back to the USA and he is bringing The Soul Kitchen Creativity Sessions with him. Living in France for the last few years, Vinx has taken the Songwriters Soul Kitchen to the international community but in December we are proud to be bringing The Songwriter’s SOUL KITCHEN back home to it’s roots and it’s we will be celebrating his Birthday at the same time. The Vinx Birthday Soul Kitchen will take place in Stone Mountain Georgia from Dec. 15 – Dec. 18 2021

The Soul Kitchen Creativity Sessions is a diverse community of independent artists, writers, musicians, producers, singers and just plain ole’ creative folk from all over the world who have banned together to push the limits of their creative spirit. Throughout the year, The Soul Kitchen Creativity Sessions plays host to new and returning artists through a series of interactive workshops. In this groove gumbo, you will find artists of every age, gender, race, genre, and culture….all committed to bringing out the best in themselves and each other.

We are living in a very challenging, socially isolating time. One of the most important activities for creative thinking is the sharing of resources and mentorship. Together we can conquer any obstacle or nemesis. Our goal is to enhance and respectfully sustain the craft of songwriting. – Vinx

Each Soul Kitchen retreat is unique because every group of artists are unique and have different challenges individually and collaboratively. We tailor each experience based on the those that attend the Soul Kitchen retreats.

We have an amazing set of exercises for the workshop

Meet your genius – introduction to yourself (critical listening) Expose your unique opinion and creativity (authentic self) / vocal stylings / what’s between the notes Twinkle Twinkle – it’s not a song it’s a bed that artist’s decorate

Appreciating Diversity – Learn to respect and listen to the creative process and truth of others (true diversity / first kiss) gender switching, role playing – true diversity is appreciating the subtle differences in how we view shared experiences

Lyric Lessons – (Kipper Jones, Vinx, Emily Musolino, Chiedza Ponder, Claire Dorsey) don’t fear the corn!  punch line set-up, just because it rhymes doesn’t make it a song. Wordsmithing

See and hear beyond the obvious – inanimate objects can speak, so can photos, nature, history and the world around you  

Master our melody challenge – (Create 5 melodies from 1 groove) Discover harmony as scat – explore your choices (Lucy Kilpatrick, Brad Myricks)

Sync 101 – (Tommy Jackson) publishing, placement, destinations, formula, film clips, list of words – for visual artists, discover the world of integrating music into other media

Finding ways to be inspired – (triggering the artist within) a picture says a thousand words, Photos /back story (Alvin Long)

Pitch Panel – Play your songs or present your creations

During Lunch Exercises – Eat-Swallow-Create-Reveal

Sugar Lip Lounge open mic!

**We have group room rates for those that want to stay at the location of the Soul Kitchen. The room rates will be made available once you sign up for the Songwriter’s Soul Kitchen along with other accommodation options.