Emmy
Charlie F.
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With music, my creative process is never consistent. Writing songs started as an outlet for me, but it has changed and adapted. I don't write songs too often, but I would love to dive into musicianship if I had the time (maybe after high school). The songs that I have written either started with a lyric, melody, or chord progression, or a combination. Then I get frustrated but stick with the song and once it's done I'll record it if I have time. Recording is an obsessive task for me and when I'm in the process it will usually take up all of my time and mental capacity. I try to experiment and produce what I'm hearing in my head to my best ability. Recently I realized I have upwards of ten good songs recorded and I was going to master them, record a few more, and put them all on an album which I would release on music platforms. I recorded my most recent song which I love. It wasn't good. I realized that when I make art for any reason other than my own enjoyment it is worse. So, I'm not going to put out an album and force any music out of me. I'll record that song again after enough time has passed that I can make it completely different. (I shortened the song I submitted so that it will be under five minutes. Most tend to be 6-10.)
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Creativity is endless and unique to each person in the world. Our lives/experiences shape us, and the result is personal flavor. Everyone has it, its just a matter of tapping into it.
