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!

Enter Now
1. Complete the Registration Form
2. Sign up for SoundsUnite
3. Upload Your Song on SoundUnite

Download the Poster

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

  1. Create an account on SoundsUnite
  2. Build your profile!
  3. Upload a track by selecting Create Post in the sidebar
  4. Click Upload A Song
  5. Add your audio, a cover image/headshot and title, along with any other information you want to share about your track.
  6. Make sure you select the Submit to THE TUNE-UP STUDENT SONGWRITING CONTEST 2025  option. 
  7. Click Upload

Upload Your Song Now

Submit your song on behalf of your class/student by March 1, 2025 at Midnight ET

We can’t wait to hear your song!

The Tune-Up  would not be possible without the support of the following: