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:
Workshops
https://app.modernmetalacademy.com/collections/1155188The Members Lounge
https://app.modernmetalacademy.com/spaces/11273548/discoveryEmail/app notifications (if enabled)
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:
Read the challenge announcement
Record your example (audio and/or video)
Upload it as a forum/feed post or fill out the form in the challenge post
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