THE TUNE-UP: STUDENT SONGWRITING CONTEST
Music has the power to inspire, heal, and strengthen our mental well-being. It can boost your confidence, help you express yourself, and build a sense of community. By sharing your voice through music, you can make a difference in your life and the lives of others.
Your music matters – let it be heard!
DETAILS:
Three categories: Senior (grades 10-12), Intermediate (7-9), Junior (k-6)
A winning song will be chosen in each category
Your class may enter as individuals, small groups, or as a class
Contest will run December 9th – March 1st
Songs must be uploaded to the SoundsUnite app by midnight (ET) March 1st
PRIZING PROVIDED BY METALWORKS STUDIO, METALWORKS INSTITUTE, AND SOUNDSUNITE
SENIOR (Grades 10 – 12)
- Song mixed and mastered at Metalworks Studio
- Metalworks Institute Online Scholarship (Eligibility required by MWI)
- Creative Workshop at Metalworks Studios (Live or Virtual)
- Mentorship opportunities with Music Industry Professionals (Virtual on SoundsUnite)
- Winning song will be featured on our MUSIC MONDAY online broadcast
INTERMEDIATE (grades 7-9)
- Creative Workshop at Metalworks Studios (Live or Virtual/High School/Elementary)
- Mentorship opportunities with Music Industry Professionals (Virtual on SoundsUnite/High School/Elementary)
- Winning song will be featured on our MUSIC MONDAY online broadcast
JUNIOR (grades k-6)
- $200 gift certificate to Long & McQuade musical instruments
- Winning song will be featured on our MUSIC MONDAY online broadcast
*Prizes will be for the classroom
UPLOAD YOUR SONG TO SOUNDSUNITE
- Create an account on SoundsUnite
- Build your profile!
- Upload a track by selecting Create Post in the sidebar
- Click Upload A Song
- Add your audio, a cover image/headshot and title, along with any other information you want to share about your track.
- Make sure you select the Submit to THE TUNE-UP STUDENT SONGWRITING CONTEST 2025 option.
- Click Upload