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How Monthly Challenges Work

John Browne

Modern Metal Academy hosts monthly challenges designed to help members apply what they’re learning in a creative and structured way. These challenges vary each month and may include technique-based tasks, songwriting prompts, improvisation exercises, or rhythm concepts.

This article explains how the monthly challenges work and how to participate.

1. Where Monthly Challenges Are Announced

Monthly challenges are posted in:

Each challenge post includes:

  • The theme or objective

  • Any specific requirements

  • Submission instructions

  • The deadline

2. Types of Monthly Challenges

Challenges may include:

  • Battle of the Riffs

  • Riff Wars

  • Skill Enhancer

  • Technique Week

  • Master The Riff

  • Guitar Hacks

The themes change weekly/monthly to keep training diverse and engaging.

3. How to Participate

To join a challenge:

  1. Read the challenge announcement

  2. Record your example (audio and/or video)

  3. Upload it as a forum/feed post or fill out the form in the challenge post

  4. Add any relevant notes (tuning, DAW, gear, etc.) if you wish/if required.

There is no required format. Entries can be simple one guitar track or a fully produced track.

4. Who Can Participate?

Monthly challenges are open to:

  • Ignite members (Battle of the Riffs only)

  • Masters members

All skill levels are welcome.
Challenges are designed to encourage learning, not competition.

5. Feedback and Community Interaction

Members are encouraged to:

  • Listen to each other’s submissions

  • Share supportive feedback

  • Ask questions

  • Start discussions about technique or creativity

Some challenges may receive instructor comments or be highlighted in the community.

6. Why Monthly Challenges Are Helpful

Challenges help members:

  • Build consistency

  • Apply concepts learned in lessons

  • Improve songwriting and improvisation skills

  • Develop better recording habits

  • Receive inspiration from other members

  • Track progress over time

Many members use challenges to stay accountable and push their creativity.

7. Troubleshooting Challenge Submissions

If you cannot upload your entry:

  • Refresh the page

  • Try using Google Chrome

  • Try the mobile app

  • Convert video files to a standard format (MP4 recommended)

If issues continue, contact support:
https://www.modernmetalacademy.com/support

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