Internet Forums, Symbols, Value, and the Golden Rule If you are a regular visitor to artofcomposing.com, you may have realized I have not been posting very much recently. The main reason is, I have …
You Are a Terrible Composer
Actually, thats not true, but hopefully I got your attention. The fact is, most people will get this idea in their head at least once in their career. Many will get it over and over again. So let's …
Beethoven Following My Lead
Well... maybe I am just following his. I stumbled across this little ditty on youtube. Is someone doing a little 30 minute composing session... I like to think so. http://youtu.be/FeRZokkMNy4 …
Your Composing Does Not Equal Your Worth
I just wanted to take an opportunity to come out and say... you are not your compositions. Sometimes it may feel like you are. This can be when the composition turns out well, or especially when it …
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Gradus ad Parnassum Quote
I love the opening to the Gradus by Johann Fux. Josephus: I come to you, venerable master, in order to be introduced to the rules and principles of music. Aloysius: You want, then, to learn the …
Identifying Creative Blockages
What is it that is getting in the way of your creativity? Is it something insurmountable, or is it really your bad habits and composing process? In this article, we are going to examine writer's …