IAPMT Video Submission Guidelines

Videos must clearly show the student and provide a clear view of the instrument and their hands. If the instrument includes foot pedals, then these must be visible as well. A tripod for your recording device will likely be necessary and can easily be purchased from online merchants.
You may use any recording device you wish. Smartphones generally have better cameras than tablets or laptops.
Your performance will be graded based on your playing ability, not the quality of the video. That being said, having clear video and audio with good fidelity will help your performance shine through.
Videos must be whole, uninterrupted takes with no distractions or background noise. You may of course record as many takes as you like and send the best one.
Post-Production (Splicing, Editing, etc.) of the video or audio is strictly forbidden.

We accept links from all major video-sharing platforms. If you prefer to upload your video files directly, please use SwissTransfer at https://www.swisstransfer.com, copy the download link, and paste it into your registration.
For pieces composed after 1920, you are required to send us scanned copies of the sheet music in PDF format. These may also be emailed to repertoire@iapmt.com or included in your SwissTransfer upload.
Note: You do not need to provide your video link at the time of payment. You can add or update it anytime before the deadline by visiting “My Registrations” under the Account menu and clicking the Edit icon next to your entry.

When uploading your videos to YouTube, be sure to select “Unlisted” under the “Visibility” settings.
Please use the title and description fields to include the contestant’s name, category, title, composer, and length of the piece.

Format Filenames: Please rename your video files so they include the contestant’s name, song title, and composer before uploading.
Upload Files: Visit https://www.swisstransfer.com and add all of your video files (as well as sheet music, if required).
Configure Settings: Ensure “Link” is selected as the transfer method, and enter your email address.
Add Details: In the “Your Message” field, please type the contestant’s name, category, song title, composer, and the length of the piece.
Transfer: Click “Transfer” and wait for the upload to complete.
Submit the Link: Copy the generated transfer link. Then, log into your account, visit “My Registrations” under the Account menu, click the Edit icon next to your entry, and paste the link into your registration.