Rules and Guidelines
The rules for the RPM challenge are simple. As it is not a contest, there is no monitoring or enforcement of the rules, aside from the March 1 deadline.
- Produce an album of 10 songs or 35 minutes length
- Record the album during the month of February
- A finished CD must be dropped off or postmarked by noon on March 1
While the rules are simple, a number of informal guidelines seem to also have been instituted either by being implied in the official rules, or through consensus of the participants.
- The album must consist of original material, rather than cover songs.
- All songs do not necessarily need to be written during the challenge, but it is encouraged by certain members.
- Any form of recording is acceptable, from a simple tape recording to full studio production.
- Working on final tweaks after midnight on March 1 is acceptable, as long as you don't sleep.
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