Tzameti
By snoopy over the hills on March 31, 2024 9:55 pm
Over the last 13 weeks I have committed myself to making music every day. This period has been both a challenge and a revelation. It taught me a lot about myself, my resilience, and how creativity can fuel one's overall well-being, even when it seems like there's no room for anything more in life.
Making music daily wasn't always easy. There were days filled with mental struggles and moments when everything else in life felt overwhelming. Yet, the process of creating something every day helped me maintain a sense of progress and personal growth. It's counterintuitive, but adding this commitment on top of everything else actually made life feel more manageable.
I've learned to keep pushing, even on the days when inspiration seems far off. Good ideas do come with time. Experimenting with sounds, embracing randomness, and learning the ins and outs of my instruments and software have led to unexpected and rewarding results.
My guiding principles are rooted in:
Keep a Steady Routine: Establishing and maintaining a consistent daily routine for creating music has been key to my progress. It ensures that no matter what, creativity has a designated space in my life.
Make Anything Rather Than Nothing: On days when inspiration is scarce, I've learned that producing something—anything—is better than producing nothing at all. This approach keeps the creative muscles flexed and often leads to unexpected insights and ideas.
Simplify: Complexity can be overwhelming. By simplifying my approach, whether in the tools I use, the compositions I create, or the goals I set, I've found it easier to maintain focus and keep moving forward.
For the future, I'm excited to experiment more with instruments, my guitar, my modularsynth and my voice. I also want to explore more adventurous chord progressions outside of the diatonic world. The goal is to keep growing as an artist, staying true to the routine but also pushing boundaries wherever possible.
Looking ahead, I'm planning to reduce my day job hours to dedicate more time to music. This project has evolved into something more significant—a weekly beat, a sort of sonic diary that's also been a form of therapy. I've come to realize that sharing these creations, regardless of the audience size, is something I need to do for myself.
This isn’t just a reflection of the past ninety days but a declaration of intention for the journey ahead. To anyone who finds themselves at the crossroads of creativity and the demands of life, know this: there is beauty in the struggle, growth in the challenge, and infinite potential in the melodies that await your touch.
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