**You must be logged in on our website before trying to submit your song.
For registration you will enter your name and song title, and upload your MP3 and Lyric sheet (no MP4 or .wav files)
REMINDER:
You do not need to be present for this event; the session will be recorded, and a link to view the video will be distributed to all members that have registered on the "Event Date".
You must be a songwriter on the song you are submitting.
Song submission must be the original work of the Songwriter, and must not infringe upon the copyrights, rights of privacy, image or likeness, publicity or other intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity, or be otherwise contrary to applicable laws and regulations. To the extent any generative or other forms of artificial intelligence was used in the creation of the song related to the submission, a detailed description of the scope of that use must be disclosed upon submission, for any NSAI-sponsored service or event.
*Please note, any songs containing generative AI content affecting the composition of the song will not qualify for any competition or merit-based recognition opportunities (i.e. Ones to Watch, NSAI Member Awards, Top 40, NSAI Song Contest, Chapter Challenge, live pitch, live feedback events, etc.)
- To understand melody in music, think about some music you’re familiar with. If you were asked to hum it, what would that sound like? The part of the music that you’d hum is the melody. According to: Hoffmanacademy.com
- Our policy speaks to the writing/creation of a song, not the production component.
About Drew Schueler:
Drew Schueler is a Nashville-based pop artist, songwriter, and producer whose music is rooted in intention and emotional depth. Known for his impactful lyrics, soothing vocals, and hands-on production style, he crafts each song with purpose - where every note, word, and sound holds meaning. His mini album Vulnerable for Once, released December 5, 2025, features "Hurtable," which won the grand prize in the NSAI Song Contest, and "This Is Where," which won the American Songwriter Contest. Drew's artist project has earned top honors across both competitions, and his releases have accumulated over 10 million global streams. He was also featured as an Emerging Artist to Watch in Rolling Stones UK (June 2025). As a writer, Drew, co-wrote "Somebody" by D.O. of K-pop group EXO, a release that has surpassed 50 million streams and sold over 250,000 physical units worldwide. His music has reached wide audiences through prominent TV placements, with songs featured on The Voice, The TODAY Show, Married at First Sight, NBC Sports, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and Teen Mom. As Drew's momentum builds, so does his credibility as a multifaceted force in music - defined by craft, connection, and a sound that continues to grow.
