UPDATED: Tuesday, May 17, 2016
The registration deadline has been extended to May 20 for Lee Ritenour's Six String Theory Music Competition in guitar, bass, piano or drums. Artists are encouraged to enter to win amazing prizes and professional opportunities not worth missing.
For Guitar, applicants may register in the genres of Rock, Blues, Jazz/Fusion, Acoustic/Country, Classical/Flamenco and Rhythm Guitar, which includes Pop, Funk, R&B and World styles (Brazilian, Latin, African, Island, etc.). For Rhythm Players, any contemporary music style will be accepted such as Jazz, Fusion, R & B, Rock, Blues, etc. Duos and trios are allowed for the rhythm competition.
Prize highlights for the 2016 Six String Theory Competition include:
• Four Berklee College of Music Scholarships
• Performance at the legendary Blue Note Tokyo with Ritenour and up-and-coming all-star musicians from Japan
• Recording on Ritenour’s forthcoming album at Woodshed Recording Studio in Malibu
• Scholarships and performances at Crown Guitar Festival in scenic Montana.
Other prizes include travel and hotel for performance and recording opportunities, Yamaha instruments and endorsements, professional mentoring with Ritenour, Monster and D’Addario prizes.
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UPDATED: Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Artists and musicians are encouraged to register by May 15 in guitar, bass, drums or piano with two YouTube videos at sixstringtheory.com for their chance to win great prizes.
Producer and Grammy-winning guitarist Lee Ritenour’s Six String Theory Competition is becoming a premier competition. Offering an extensive prize package of opportunities, scholarships and prizes, the competition aims to help up-and-coming musicians navigate the ever challenging and changing music business.
Prize highlights for the 2016 Six String Theory Competition include:
• Four (4) Berklee College of Music Scholarships
• Performance at the legendary Blue Note Tokyo with Lee Ritenour and up-and-coming All-Star musicians from Japan
• recording on Lee Ritenour’s forthcoming album at the stunning Woodshed Recording Studio in Malibu
• Scholarships and Performances at Crown Guitar Festival in scenic Montana.
Other prizes include travel and hotel for performance and recording opportunities, Yamaha Instruments & Endorsements, Professional Mentoring with Ritenour, Monster and D’Addario prizes.
For more information, visit sixstringtheory.com.
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UPDATED: Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Six String Theory Competition, an international instrument competition by Lee Ritenour, is open for registration through May 15 by submitting two YouTube videos on the website. Applications are accepted in guitar, bass, piano/keyboards and drums.
For guitar, applicants may register in the genres of rock, blues, jazz/fusion, acoustic/country, classical/flamenco and rhythm guitar, which include Pop, Funk, R&B and World styles (Brazilian, Latin, African, Island, etc.). For rhythm players, any contemporary music style will be accepted such as jazz, fusion, R&B, rock, blues, etc. Duos and trios are allowed for rhythm.
Ritenour’s goal in making the competition a non-profit organization is about offering music education, professional opportunities and mentoring.
Prize highlights for the 2016 competition include:
• Berklee College of Music Scholarships
• performance at the legendary Blue Note Tokyo with Ritenour and up-and-coming all-star musicians from Japan
• recording on Ritenour’s forthcoming album at the Woodshed Recording Studio in Malibu
• scholarships and performances at the esteemed Crown Guitar Workshop & Festival in scenic Montana including travel and lodging
Other prizes include Yamaha instruments and endorsements, professional mentoring with Ritenour, Monster and D’Addario prizes and travel for winners’ performance and recording opportunities.
To view a video of Ritenour discussing the 2016 Six String competition, click HERE.
Music Connection became a valued media sponsor starting in 2012.
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UPDATED: Tuesday, March 15, 2016
The 2016 Six String Theory Competition is offering a prize package valued at $700,000 with pro recording and performing opportunities. Prize highlights include:
• Four (4) Berklee College of Music Scholarships
• Performance at the legendary Blue Note Tokyo with Lee Ritenour and up-and-coming All-Star musicians from Japan
• Recording on Lee Ritenour’s forthcoming album at the Woodshed Recording Studio in Malibu
• Scholarships and performances at Crown Guitar Festival in scenic Montana.
Other prizes include travel and hotel for performance and recording opportunities: Yamaha instruments and endorsements, professional mentoring with Ritenour, Monster and D’Addario prizes.
Producer and Grammy-winning guitarist Ritenour will host the 5th biennial Six String Theory Competition. Offering a prize package of opportunities, scholarships and prizes, the competition aims to help up-and-coming musicians navigate the challenging and changing music business. Ritenour’s goal in making the competition a non-profit organization is about offering music education, professional opportunities and mentoring.
Applications are accepted in Guitar, Bass, Piano/Keyboards and Drums and registration is open from through May 15 on the website by submitting two YouTube videos. For Guitar, applicants may register in the genres of Rock, Blues, Jazz/Fusion, Acoustic/Country, Classical/Flamenco and Rhythm Guitar, which includes Pop, Funk, R&B and World styles (Brazilian, Latin, African, Island, etc.). For Rhythm Players, any contemporary music style will be accepted such as jazz, fusion, R & B, rock, blues, etc.
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UPDATED: Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016
Legendary musicians are joining Lee Ritenour in judging his online music competition.
Registration is open for guitar, bass, piano or drums until May 15. Entrants register with two YouTube videos on sixstringtheory.com.
Prize packages include performing at the legendary Blue Note Tokyo with Ritenour, recording a track on Ritenour’s next album, Yamaha instruments/endorsement, Berklee College of Music scholarships, Crown Guitar Festival scholarship and performing, pro-mentoring, Monster and D'Addario prizes and more (travel & lodging provided).
To see a video of Ritenour discussing the 2016 competition, click HERE.
Thanks to Music Connection for sponsorship.
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Jan. 26, 2016
Do you play guitar, bass, piano or drums? Lee Ritenour is hosting a music competition, in which Music Connection is a sponsor. Entrants can register with two YouTube videos on the site by May 15.
Prize packages include performing at the legendary Blue Note Tokyo with Ritenour, recording a track on Ritenour’s next album, Yamaha instruments/endorsement, Berklee College of Music scholarships, Crown of the Continent scholarships and performing, pro-mentoring, Monster and D'Addario prizes, plus priceless opportunities in the music business including a shot at a Concord Records deal.
For more information, visit sixstringtheory.com.
