This competition is open to all students who have taken lessons at Lydian Music Studios during Summer 2026. We welcome submissions from every musical background and style: classical, jazz, pop, folk, electronic, film-inspired, experimental, or anything in between. There is no required theme or instrumentation. We want to hear your musical voice!

The goal of this competition is to encourage creativity, inspire students to explore composition, and provide a platform to showcase original music. Whether your piece is written for piano, voice, a small ensemble, or another instrument entirely, every submission will receive feedback with its review.
 

Submission Guidelines

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• Open to anyone who has taken a lesson at Lydian Music Studios during Summer 2026.

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  All musical genres and styles are welcome.

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  Compositions must be five minutes or less.

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  Submit a recorded performance of your original work by emailing it to contact@lydianmusicstudios.com.

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  Entries are due by December 31, 2026.

 

First place price is four 60-minute lessons, and the runner-up prize is one 60-minute lesson.  This competition is about challenging yourself, developing your skills as a composer, and sharing your music with others!

If you've been waiting for the perfect reason to finish that piece you've been sketching or to write something entirely new, this is it! We can't wait to hear what you create!