The John Lennon Songwriting Contest is an international songwriting contest that began in 1997. The Contest is open to amateur and professional songwriters who submit entries in any one of 12 categories. The JLSC is open year-round and features two Sessions -- with 72 Finalists, 24 Grand Prize Winners, 12 Lennon Award Winners and 1 Maxell Song of the Year.
You don't need a professional recording. Entries will be judged on originality, melody, composition, and lyrics (when applicable). Your songs may be entered in any of the following categories: Rock, Country, Jazz, Pop, World, Rhythm & Blues, Hip Hop, Gospel/Inspirational, Latin, Electronic, Folk, and Children's. Instrumental compositions are encouraged.
Al Jarreau, Bob Weir, Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees, Jesse Harris, Teairra Mari, The Black Eyed Peas, The Bacon Brothers, Ken Komisar and The Veronicas are some of the members on our Executive Committee of Judges.
This is the biggest JLSC prize package to date, totaling over $275,000 in cash and prizes!! There are a total of 72 Finalists, 24 Grand Prize Winners, 12 Lennon Award Winners and the “Maxell Song of the Year.” Winners, based on their level of achievement, will receive Studio Equipment from Godin Guitars, Roland/Edirol and Audio-Technica, 1,000 CDs in full color with premium 4-panel Digipaks courtesy of Disc Makers, and gift certificates from MusiciansFriend.com. The writer(s) of the “Maxell Song of the Year,” the highest honor bestowed in the contest, will receive a $20,000 check courtesy of the Maxell Corporation, as well as an Apple Mac Pro, Cinema Display, a Mackie Mixer, a Pair of Mackie Studio Monitirs, and Logic Pro Software and a $250 Gift certificate, for each band member, to Digital Media Academy. In addition to the songwriting prizes, one band is selected annually to perform on the Warped Tour for one week and will receive a Crate Half Stack and Ampeg Head and Cabinet Set and a Homepage Feature on Purevolume.com!
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Public Enemy's Brian Hardgoorve offers Song Critiquing and Career Coaching Services for Introductory $20 Fee
As many of you know, last week Brian Hardgroove became one of the first celebrity artists to offer their song critiquing and career coaching services through Music Xray. He's interested in sourcing new material at the same time and to increase volume he's making his ears and time available for peanuts.
Hardgroove is best known as the bandleader/bassist of the legendary group Public Enemy but is also a hit song writer, drummer, producer and radio host and is a respected industry figure. Mr. Hardgroove travels the world in search of new and exciting artistic ventures. Producing records for two of the biggest punk bands in China (Demerit and Brain Failure), are just a few of Hardgroove’s recent international music endeavors.
Hardgroove says, "When you've spent as many years as I have in the music business both on stage and behind the scenes, writing as well as producing you accumulate a vast amount of knowledge that should be shared with emerging artists so they don't have to reinvent the wheel."
"Through Music Xray, I'm happy to make myself available to you and am eager to hear your music, provide my honest assessment and perhaps tell you where I think you could go with it both creatively and professionally."
"I listen to everything submitted and you will hear back from me within 7 days."
Detailed Bio Not to be defined by any single ability (bassist, drummer, songwriter, record producer, band leader and radio show host), Mr. Hardgroove is a seasoned professional and a sought after talent among some of music’s most respected figures.
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best wishes to all
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P.S WE WILL BE SELLING SOME OF THE TRACKS FROM ARE MYSPACE PAGE VERY SOON WE WILL NOT CHARGE THE WORLD YOU CAN LISTEN WHERE EVER YOU GO
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thanks everyone
mournin sky
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I'm honored to be the Grand Prize winner in the country category with the song "Beatles Without John"!! Thanks so much to all at the John Lennon Songwriting Contest!! All the best*****JD Dohnal
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