INDUSTRY SHOWCASE
LJMA Music Industry Showcases are invite-only annual performance opportunities for songwriters and artists to perform 2 of their original songs to industry professionals for exposure, advice, and feedback.
DATE:
August 21st, 2024
TIME:
6 pm - 9 pm
ADDRESS:
Laura Jean Music Academy, 1833 Stanford Street, Santa Monica, 90404
How are Performers Selected?
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By receiving a Golden Ticket at our Teen Open Mic Nights.
Selected Performers are Expected to:
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Prepare two original songs to be performed acoustically.
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Dress as the artist they are.
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Give an introduction as to who they are including their stage name, style of music, recent musical achievements, and their music ambitions.
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Supply the judges with:
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Social media and online information (Spotify, Apple Music info, etc),
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Printed lyrics of each of their songs
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Promo material (not required)
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Who will be the industry judges?
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Music Managers
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Publishers
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Music Supervisors
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Record Label Personnel
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Independent Artist/Songwriter
Specific judges and their credentials will be announced closer to the performance date.
What will the judges give feedback on?
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ARTIST BRANDING - Music Managers/ Record Label Personnel
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Marketability
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Artist Presentation
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Performance Quality
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SONGWRITING - Publishers / Music Supervisors
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Song Structure
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Song Form
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Melody
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Lyrics
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Pitch ability for other artists
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Pitch ability to sync
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ADVICE - Independent Artist/Songwriter
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Tips
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Advice
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Experience