Nsai chapter
Richmond, VA
Meeting:
The fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm ET

Richmond, VA Chapter

Meetings consist of reviewing a lesson on the craft of songwriting or a music business related subject. We then host a feedback session where participants share a song with the group. Members should bring a song to share and lyric sheets for the group. 

Please note that audio must be in .mp3 format.  

Coordinators

Dean Collings
Steve Nuckolls
Steve Oden

Upcoming Events

Chapter Events

Feb 24, 2026

Richmond, VA Chapter February 2026 Meeting - Henrico CTY Libbie Mill Library

Time: 7:00 pm

Type: Hybrid

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Mar 03, 2026

Richmond, VA NSAI Songwriters Showcase - The Mainline Brewery

Time: 7:00 pm

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Mar 24, 2026

Richmond, VA Chapter March 2026 Meeting - Henrico Cty Libbie Mill Library

Time: 7:00 pm

Type: Hybrid

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Apr 28, 2026

Richmond, VA Chapter April 2026 Meeting

Time: 7:00 pm

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May 26, 2026

Richmond, VA Chapter May 2026 Meeting

Time: 7:00 pm

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Jun 23, 2026

Richmond, VA Chapter June 2026 Meeting

Time: 7:00 pm

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NSAI Events

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News

Chapter News

February Meeting Recap

Thanks to everyone who attended the meeting on February 25.  We spent time discussing how we each come up with melodies for our songs, and as expected there were many different methods:  chords first, melody first then chords, or just coming with tunes in our heads.  It was interesting to hear everyone's take.

Great Writers' Round at Mainline Brewing

We really appreciate Mainline Brewing in Richmond hosting our writers' round this past Wednesday, November 20.  The facilities are outstanding - great setup and nice acoustics.

All Chapter News

NSAI News

NSAI AWARDS SONGWRITER-ARTIST GRAYSON MAY WITH THE 2026 TODD GIVENS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

January 23, 2026 (Nashville, Tenn.) – Talented up and coming songwriter-artist Grayson May has been selected as the 8th recipient of the annual Todd Givens Memorial Scholarship, awarded by the Nashville Songwriters Association Int

NSAI ANNOUNCES DETAILS FOR 34TH ANNUAL TIN PAN SOUTH SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL HAPPENING MARCH 24-28, 2026

January 5, 2026 (Nashville, Tenn.) – Following the success of the 33rd annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival, the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) alongside presenting partner Regions Bank, excitedly announced plans to hold the annual festival once again in the springt

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Welcome to the NSAI Certification Program! We invite you to explore our series of quizzes based on the music industry and songwriting. This program is a resource to build a foundational understanding on common practices and terminology within the profession of songwriting. This includes information about royalties and the distribution of royalties, licensing, performing rights societies, and publishing and record label deals. Complete each quiz with a 90% or higher to be awarded a certificate of achievement and be deemed NSAI certified!

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Past Events

Jan 27

Richmond, VA Chapter January 2026 Meeting - Zoom Only

January 27, 2026, 7:00pm to 9:00pm

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Dec 23

Richmond, VA Chapter - No December 2025 Meeting

December 23, 2025, 7:00pm to 8:30pm

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Dec 14

Richmond, VA Chapter August 2026 Meeting

December 14, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm

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Nov 25

Richmond, VA Chapter November 2025 Meeting - Virtual

November 25, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm EST

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Oct 28

Richmond, VA Chapter October 2025 Meeting - Virtual via Zoom

October 28, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm EST

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Sep 23

Richmond, VA Chapter September 2025 Meeting - Henrico Cty Libbie Mill Library

September 23, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm EST

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Aug 26

Richmond, VA Chapter August 2025 Meeting - Henrico County North Park Library

August 26, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm EST

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Jul 22

Richmond, VA Chapter July 2025 Meeting

July 22, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm EST

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Jun 24

Richmond, VA Chapter June 2025 Meeting

June 24, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm ET

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May 27

Richmond, VA Chapter May 2025 Meeting

May 27, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm ET

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