It is possible to write without the aid of an instrument. Instruments can actually be detrimental to your composing. And it's not just instruments. DAWs, notation software, and virtual instruments …
Melody Writing – Part 1: Creativity and The Importance of Melody
I am a huge proponent of studying music theory. I have many reasons for this, but the main reasons really comes back to this - good music theory is written by very smart people thinking very deeply …
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The Process of Composing a Symphony
Have you ever experienced that you wanted to express in music, because it could not be explained adequately with words? Music is an incredible thing, that can often express the ineffable, but how …
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How to Compose Music, Part 3: Melody or Harmony First?
Should I Start With the Melody or the Harmony? This is a common question when learning to compose music. The answer is a simple one. You need to start with both. How Do I Start with Both Melody …
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