Hi Bill:

Before I delve into your inquiry... it would be helpful if you tell us more about "Global Z Recording Project" and it's objectives. I see by your post, the contest is limited only to Maryland students from K-12 and to University/College students. Songwriting contests across the country are often widely different but most are actually seeking Singer/Songwriters and not Lyricists or Songwriters who do not perform. To me, this waters down the public perception of what a songwriter really happens to be. Pity the poor lyricists at the bottom rung of the ladder. Seldom receiving recognition for creating the words... when married to a melody (by someone else in most cases) becomes a song. A songwriter does both, lyrics and melody but does not always perform. Those gifted enough to possess all three of these commodities are usually true performers... and, in reality, what most contests are seeking.

Tell us about the genre range desired in this contest. Some look for only a specific genre to make the judging easier... while others do not impose genre limitations.

As you probably know, the Songwriting Market is flooded now with more than 50,000 individuals (we are told) of all stripes. Making a living in songwriting is exceptionally difficult these days... so I hope your contest stresses this to it's participants and their audience.

Looking forward to hearing more from you.

Best regards, ----Dave Rice (Non-performing Songwriter)*

P.S. - Let me clarify that I sing my own work but never perform. If asked to sing in public, you might need to call an Ambulance for me before the downbeat.

Last edited by Dave Rice; 01/06/18 09:12 PM. Reason: clarification