Music is a universal language that creative people have used to express their thoughts for centuries. Crafting a well-composed piece of music is challenging, as there are many practical and theoretical factors to consider. While the old joke about how to get to Carnegie Hall is true – you do have to practice – there are other incremental steps you can take to sharpen your skills as a composer. Here are five things you can start doing today to become a great composer.
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You are an experienced artist; you know how to start your work, know how to find inspiration, the importance of editing, and all the other things you need to do to create great pieces of art. But sometimes, no amount of experience or knowledge can make it easier to finish your creative works. Stepping away from a project and calling it “done” can be one of the hardest things to accomplish as an artist. In this guide, I will share my three easy steps to completing your creative pieces, using the process of a songwriter as an example. (more…)
Part of your job as a lyricist or a songwriter is to ‘get inside the heads’ of the characters in the songs you are writing. You need to be able to express what they are feeling, what is real to them, and to out that into words. Remember that the words that are streaming from your heart and your pen will be coming out of a performer’s mouth someday. Visualize your characters and write from their perspective.
