They are dedicated to helping discover new talent and helping emerging songwriters receive the recognition and acknowledgment they deserve. Our judges use a consistent set of standards which the judges use to make impartial decisions as to the merits of the song. We strive to make sure that the judging is fair and follows our mission of supporting and encouraging songwriters. We want to help all songwriters improve. That’s why our judges will provide all contestants with helpful feedback that will inspire them to continue on their journey of songwriting.
SONG STRUCTURE AND COMPOSITION
The song has a clear theme or cohesive idea
The song has clearly identifiable sections, verse, chorus, etc.
The song is between 2 to 5 minutes
LYRICS
The lyrics evoke an emotional response from the listener
The lyrics are singable and memorable
The lyrics have an identifiable rhyme scheme or pattern
MUSIC & MELODY
The music and melody adds to the emotional impact of the song
The music keeps the listener interested and engaged
The music and lyrics fit together in a cohesive way
ORIGINALITY
The song expresses the theme in a new or fresh way
Answers & Comments
Answer:
They are dedicated to helping discover new talent and helping emerging songwriters receive the recognition and acknowledgment they deserve. Our judges use a consistent set of standards which the judges use to make impartial decisions as to the merits of the song. We strive to make sure that the judging is fair and follows our mission of supporting and encouraging songwriters. We want to help all songwriters improve. That’s why our judges will provide all contestants with helpful feedback that will inspire them to continue on their journey of songwriting.
SONG STRUCTURE AND COMPOSITION
The song has a clear theme or cohesive idea
The song has clearly identifiable sections, verse, chorus, etc.
The song is between 2 to 5 minutes
LYRICS
The lyrics evoke an emotional response from the listener
The lyrics are singable and memorable
The lyrics have an identifiable rhyme scheme or pattern
MUSIC & MELODY
The music and melody adds to the emotional impact of the song
The music keeps the listener interested and engaged
The music and lyrics fit together in a cohesive way
ORIGINALITY
The song expresses the theme in a new or fresh way
The song is memorable
The song has commercial potential