The judges are making their picks now This contest closed Feb. 13. Tips Get the inside scoop on how your favorite stars got the idea for some of your favorite songs! Click here to get the verbal vibe from former contest judges Justin Timberlake, Mary J. Blige, Wyclef Jean and more... Click here to find out some of the common techniques used in lyric writing that serve as a good base for any aspiring writer - plus get advice from industry insiders who have made a career out of writing some of the most memorable songs over the past four decades! Our Celebrity Judges The winner will be selected by recording stars (from left) Michelle Branch, Pink, Usher, Monica, will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas, and LeAnn Rimes. Check out what last year's contest winner, Monika Pierzchlewicz has to say about her experience and the inspiration it took for her to write her winning lyrics!
The USA WEEKEND/John Lennon Songwriting Contest for Teens Tour The USA WEEKEND/John Lennon Songwriting Contest for Teens Tour will be making 21 stops beginning in January '04. Working together with some of the biggest names in music, the Lennon Bus encourages students to play music, write songs, engineer recording sessions and produce music video projects using the latest audio, video, and live sound equipment. Click here to see if it's coming to a city near you. "Lennon" and "John Lennon" are trademarks of Yoko Ono Lennon. All artwork © Yoko Ono Lennon. Licensed exclusively through Bag One Arts, Inc. Background illustration by Dan Sipple.