2025 JMF Songwriters Project Application

2025 JMF Songwriters Project Application

Thank you for your interest in the Johnny Mercer Foundation Songwriters Project at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. Please fill out the following application no later than March 1, 2025. If you have any questions, please reach out to jmfsongwritersproject@belmont.edu.
Name*

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Must be between ages 18-30.
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Highest Level of Education*

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Video Instructions

All applicants must submit a short video portfolio explaining why they would like to be a part of the JMF Songwriters Project and displaying two original songs. Video should be no longer than seven (7) minutes.

Acceptable talking points include:
- Why you are interested in the JMF Songwriters Project and how you will benefit if accepted
- Your personal goals and how the JMF Songwriters Project can help you accomplish them
- Your musical influences and how long you have been writing songs
- Why you are a strong candidate
- Your long–term career goal(s) in the music industry
Submission Instructions:
- Once you've created your Video Portfolio, upload it to YouTube and enter the link below.
- Lyrics to each song must be pasted in the description box of your YouTube video for consideration.
- Make sure to mark it as "Unlisted" when uploading to YouTube. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.
- DO NOT mark it "Private" as this will prevent the selection committee from seeing it and you will forfeit participation in the submission round.
YouTube Link*
Please make sure the link is unlisted.
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2025 JMF Songwriters Project Application

Video Instructions