Why writing music is so hard (Patreon)

So I've been reading your feedback on how I can make patreon better for you guys....

It sounds like most of you are primarily interested in making your own music. I'd like to hear what your goal is in your own words below though. I want to be crystal clear on this. Give me one or two sentences on your personal musical goals

THE MYTH OF INSPIRATION

Since many of you seem to be interested in composing, let's talk about why writing music is so hard. The reality is, you can become a better songwriter with practice. Famous artists like Paul Mccartney of the Beatles tell tales about how their hit song came to them in a dream. Sitting around waiting for inspiration is like waiting for lighting to strike though. Here's 3 ways you can write better music NOW

1. VISION

The first step in writing your own piece is to develop a vision. What would you like to say to the listeners? What emotions and ideas are you trying to convey? Entering a reflective state of mind can inspire your vision. For example, try improvising over a drone track on youtube. You could grab your guitar and fiddle around while watching tv on the couch as well. This relaxes the mind, allowing new ideas to emerge

2. KNOWLEDGE

Secondly, bring your vision to life with knowledge. Learn a compositional device, guitar technique, or musical format like the blues to develop inspire ideas. A fresh perspective can be the perfect catalyst for your music. Perhaps the most powerful songwriting tip is to borrow an idea from a song you like. This is totally fine, as long as you make it your own!

3. EXECUTION

Finally, develop competence on your instrument. This removes barriers in realizing your creative visions. It's very frustrating when you have an idea but can't play it! I recommend practicing etudes instead of exercises to work on technique so you don't hurt your ears though muhahaha

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