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Songwriting
Contest FAQ ... Lyric Contest FAQ ... Music
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Lyric Contest FAQ ... Music Contest FAQ ... Songwriting
Contest FAQ ... Lyrics Contest FAQ ... Music
Contests FAQ ... Songwriting Contests FAQ ... Lyric
Contest FAQ ... Songwriting Contest FAQ ... Lyric
Contest FAQ ... Music Contest FAQ ... Songwriting
Contests FAQ ... Lyric Contest FAQ ... Music
Contest FAQ ... Songwriting Contest FAQ ...
Lyrics Contest FAQ ... Music Contests FAQ
... Songwriting Contests FAQ ... Lyric Contest ...
Song & Lyric Contest FAQ... Songwriting Contest
... Song Contest ... Lyric Contest FAQ...
Great American Song Contest
Q
& A
Q: What makes the Great American
Song Contest different than other songwriting contests?
A:
Songwriters and lyricists who have participated in the event
say they prefer the Great American Song Contest for the following
reasons:
- As
songwriters they prefer a supportive songwriting contest
that's more rewarding and supportive than the Big-Cash-Prize
contests.
- They
want an honest chance to get heard by industry pros.
- Songwriters
want specific and helpful feedback on their songs.
- Songwriters
want to find opportunities in the music business.
Most song and lyric contests reward only a few winners.
The Great American Song Contest rewards many winners.
And let's face it, publishers, producers and the music
media are impressed by awards. So songwriters with awards
have a better chance of being taken seriously when they
market their songs.
Q:
What if I have a song that doesn't seem to fit a specific
category?
A:
Simply
choose whichever category seems closest. An outstanding song
will not be passed over simply because it doesn't seem to
fit a particular category. And remember, the same song can
be entered in more than one category.
Q:
Aren't some songwriting contests more about performance
& production than songwriting?
A:
Unfortunately, that's often true. But it's NOT true
with the Great American Song Contest. Judges are instructed
to evaluate songs NOT on the quality of the recording but
on the creative hallmarks of songwriting excellence: Lyrics,
melody and effective songwriting technique.
Lyric
Writing (Lyric
Only category) entries will be judged using the
same lyrical criteria. Lyric contest judges will additionally
consider how successfully the lyrics can be adapted to music.
Q:
What if a judge likes my song and wants to contact
me personally?
A:
Judges who are publishers, producers or recording
artists are always looking for great songs and lyrics. If
they hear material they're interested in, they can request
the writer's name. When the song contest is over, Songwriters
Resource Network will contact the writer for permission to
pass along his/her telephone number to interested parties.
Q:
What if I don't win? How will I know the results of
the contest?
A:
After the judging process is completed, the winners
will be announced on the GreatAmericanSong.com website. Also,
everyone who enters receives a summary of the song contest.
See Rules
& Entry
Q:
How
about copyright protection?
A:
All songs and lyrics are considered to be copyright-protected.
All writers
retain all rights to their work. (See A
Practical View of Copyrights)
Q:
If
I live outside the U.S. and Canada, can I enter?
A:
This
song and lyric contest is open to songwriters everywhere.
If you live outside the U.S. & Canada, please use this
link: International
Entries
Additional
Links & Information:
Why
this contest is best
Song
& Lyric Contest Prizes
Song
Contest Judges
Rules
& Entry Form
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