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Day 280: The Book (Update #1)

Posted on May 10, 2023

Okay, so I started writing the draft of my book nineteen days ago. I know this because I committed to writing 1000 words a day, and I have 19,000 words written 🙂…

Day 264: Let’s Do This!

Posted on April 23, 2023

As I mentioned last time, I am now writing a book 🙂 It is about piano playing and shall incorporate my teaching and playing experience. I’m sure it will also draw from…

Day 263: The Triumph of My Space Unconditional

Posted on April 21, 2023

This morning I went to the cafe, “my” cafe, and I had a glorious time, sitting, writing and receiving inspiration. In the process, I got clarity for an idea I have been…

Day 261: Sidestepping the Worry Rabbit Hole

Posted on April 19, 2023

I am having a lot of fun working on my latest film scoring project. Meanwhile, I’m taking some orchestration and music production courses on Udemy. Gradually, I’m learning about the world of…

Day 258: Composition Train Next Stop, Film Scoring!

Posted on April 16, 2023

Last year I wrote a lot of compositions. Roughly a hundred and fifty, judging by my Apple Music playlist, minus a few compositions that showed up in multiple versions. The game I…

Day 254: How I Sit Down to Write

Posted on April 12, 2023

(Note: there is some R-rated language in this post) When it comes to sitting down to write, I have an approach that helps me get my ideas out easily, going from a…

Day 237: To My Creative Muses, Surprise Me!

Posted on March 23, 2023

When it comes to creative inspiration, I am very comfortable letting it come to me. I never try to force it. If my head is foggy or I am in not in…

Day 224: What I Love About Scoring for Film

Posted on March 10, 2023

Yesterday I shared a new scoring project I did for a TV clip dated 1944 of “Captain America.” I found this project very energizing and wanted to write in more detail what…

Day 214: An Enjoyable Day

Posted on February 28, 2023

What a difference a day makes. Yesterday was the kind of day I was relieved to “get through.” However, this morning as I lay in bed I already felt good about today….

Day 185: Blissing Out at the Cafe (2023 Edition)

Posted on January 30, 2023

For years now, I have loved going to the cafe to write. These days I do my best to time it so I can maximize my positive experience. I aim to go…

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