Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Songwriters Agent?

SWA is a contest that has networked with publishers, labels, musicians, producers, managers, and others in the music industry in search for new talent. SWA understands the many difficulties that musicians, songwriters, and lyricist deal with while trying to establish themselves in their respective field. The SWA has been established to assist "up-coming" talent while maintaining a passionate belief in three primary objectives:

1- Encouraging the art and discipline of songwriting

2- Networking talented songwriters with industry leaders

3- Offering guidance to songwriters through critiques and reviews

Can I submit more than one song?

Yes. You can submit as many songs as you would like. Each song you submit requires an additional entry fee. The same song submitted into two categories will require a fee for each category.

How much is the entry fee?

All songs you submit has a $25 entry fee.

Can I receive a critique on my song?

SWA will provide you with a detailed critique of your song. Professionals in the music industry who have a deep understanding of song writing will review your song. The songs will be assessed based on many components such as lyrics, music, structure, melody, etc..... There is a small $10.00 fee to get your music reviewed and critiqued.

How do I make payment?

We accept Visa and Master Cards from our website. You can also make payment with a personal check or money order through regular mail. Checks and money orders must be from U.S sources. Payments must be made payable to Quality Production and sent to:

Amateur Songwriters Agent

6441 N. Ave (Suite 214)

Oak Park, IL 60302

How does SWA compare to others? 

SWA offers more opportunities than any other song contest. Some contests offer the winners an opportunity to be on a compilation CD containing 8-10 songs at the end of the year. SWA sends out songs throughout the year to record labels, publishers, and others in the music industry that are looking for new talent.. The ultimate goal for most songwriters is to establish a long-term career in music. It is this very reason that SWA has networked with individuals in the music industry.

Do I lose my copyright by submitting songs to SWA?

Absolutely not. The copyright will remain yours. Neither SWA nor any of its affiliates will own your copyright. It is not necessary to have a registered copyright to submit to SWA. If your song is selected, we will be sending out your material to many music professionals. At this point it is strongly recommended that you register the work with the Copyright Office. We will contact you if you selected before we send the material out so you will have time to get the copyright registered.

My song was selected will I get signed on a major label or get a publishing deal?

Unfortunately we can not guarantee that you will get signed or get a publishing deal, however we will be submitting your songs to the people who can make that happen. Signing you will be their final decision.

What if I have a poor recording of my song?

No problem. We will be acknowledging the songwriting not the production. The SWA's goals are to find good songwriters and good songs, not good producers.

What file format does the CD have to be in if I send it in the mail?

You can use the standard CD audio format for the CD. We also accept CD's with mp3, wma, wav, and real audio files on them. Emailing MP3s are  welcome. Email all files to qpmedianow@aol.com4dd4fd

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