golden lotus studio

Welcome to golden lotus studio. If you’ve found your way here, then you probably love music – it is the air you breathe. You want to create the songs that you were uniquely destined to create. And you recognize the need for safe space, community and guidance on the journey. You’re in the right place. We’ve been waiting for you.

Our unique approach focuses on the magic of live classes online

We use the miracles of modern technology to increase our human and artistic connections. And the accountability and sense of excitement you get from cohort-based learning is just not something you can get any other way.

what people say

I took Gary’s online workshop this winter and it was one of the most profoundly creatively satisfying experiences I’ve had. He fosters a very positive and supportive atmosphere.

This is a unique and amazing workshop led by a super talented and amazing composer and teacher! It's an inspiring experience in creating music that will surprise you with the gift of writing the songs that were begging to be written! And it's fun! Don't miss out!

I'm so grateful to have participated in Compose Yourself. After over a decade of musician's block, it's such a relief to be writing again. I've finally broken back in!

Meet the founder:

GARY GRUNDEI

Acclaimed professional songwriter, performer, teacher

I’ve been fortunate enough to have my self-produced music appear on MTV, The Discovery Channel and NPR. I’ve also composed for New York Stage and Film, Ensemble Studio Theatre, the Magic Theatre, GALA Choruses, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and I’ve worked with the likes of Meredith Monk, Bill Pullman, Leigh Fondakowski, and Caitlyn FitzGerald.

I’ll admit that I am a bit of a tech geek, so I love digging into all the nuts and bolts of the computer and software, but I come at it from a creative, contemplative perspective so that I can support you to be as efficient as possible in getting the real magic from your machine.

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