2025 jury members
Jordan Rudess
Dream Theater
Sandira Blas
Fotografiska Berlin
Dorien Herremans
Singapore University of Technology and Design
Bérnika - Onda Corta
Composer, musician & Winning Team of 2024
Portrait XO
Artist
Max Shafer
Just 4 Noise
Albert Gruber
seeqnc & Riverside Studios
Andrés - Onda Corta
Composer, educator & Winning Team of 2024
Julian Lenz
Lemonaide
HOLLY
Artist
Samet Yilmaz
Duth AI
Anja Volk
Professor of Music Information Computing
Riley Knapp
Ripx Daw
Sydney Schelvis
Melkweg
Seiya Matsumiya
Black Cat White Cat Music
More judges to come!
Read more about the jury members below
Jordan Rudess
Named the “best keyboardist of all time” by MusicRadar Magazine, Jordan is internationally recognized for his work with the Grammy-winning, platinum-selling band Dream Theater, as well as the progressive supergroup Liquid Tension Experiment. His extensive musical career includes a rich body of solo work and collaborations with legendary artists such as David Bowie, Deep Purple, and Steven Wilson.
A passionate innovator, Jordan is the founder of Wizdom Music, the creator of acclaimed music apps like MorphWiz, SampleWiz, and GeoShred. He is also the author of Total Keyboard Wizardry, a widely respected guide to keyboard technique and improvisation.
Deeply engaged in the future of music technology, Jordan currently serves as a Visiting Artist at the MIT Media Lab, where he collaborates on cutting-edge research into AI-driven, real-time musical performance. He is also actively involved in shaping emerging creative tools, including contributing to the development and artistic direction of AI music platforms.
We’re thrilled to welcome Jordan to the AI Song Contest 2025 jury, where his visionary perspective — combining world-class musicianship, a deep curiosity for innovation, and a commitment to creative integrity — will be an invaluable part of this year’s celebration of ethically driven AI in music.