You know that moment when life feels like it’s too much? When the daily grind consumes your find and a bit of peace is too hard to find? Sometimes, you need to take a break to recharge. From your creative life, too. Creativity is tension and release. Creativity is meant to be shared. Creatives inspire… Continue Reading
Caught Miley Cyrus’ latest single? Malibu is an upbeat west coast jam. The song opens with solo guitar. The simplicity of this melodic line gives off a west coast vibe. The verse lyrics open the song using anaphora ( a poetic device that uses repetition of an initial phrase – in this case, “I never”):… Continue Reading
This is it. You’re in love with your craft. Like an obsession. Writing ideas down every chance you get. Forgetting about everything else. Interrupting whatever you’re doing when you get an idea to catch it before it flies away. Making time for studying your craft – reading, listening to music, whatever – anything that helps… Continue Reading
Got a feeling? Trust your creative intuition. Gut. Instinct. First thought? Go. Our intuition is designed to tell us something-to warn us before we do something stupid, to advise us when we’re unsure. Like a sixth sense. So here’s six ways to use your intuition when you’re creating something. (1.) Write your first thought.… Continue Reading
Got some new hit songs on repeat these days? As a musician, I love listening to popular singles over and over again. Especially if it’s got a catchy melody. I’m a sucker for melodies. Maybe it’s because I don’t always hear the correct lyrics the first listen. Maybe it’s because a catchy melody sounds like… Continue Reading
Abandon creative guilt, ye who enter here. Creatives love to play. Writers, musicians, artists – whatever. We fall in love with words, melodies, colours – whatever your art – for the pure joy of making something through that artistic medium. I’m in love with words and music. Somewhere along the way, we grow up,… Continue Reading
Creation heals the soul Creation makes us whole Creation is our lifelong Never ending goal. Creation makes us crazy Creation makes us hazy Dreamers of magic Because that’s all we know. Hear your voice Within the noise When an idea lights up your brain You think you’ll go insane. Art doesn’t have to be complicated Thinking too much is overrated.… Continue Reading
Someone once told me creation is healing. In this crazy-busy world, no kidding. So here’s four ways that creativity can help you save your sanity (1.) Creativity offers a break from reality. I’ve been told meditation is a healthy and good thing to practice. I’m not great at it – and I do think it’s… Continue Reading
It’s that time of year. In the middle of the busy Christmas season, take some time to chill. Let your creative spark cool off. Oh, but you’re hooked on the creative drive to feel alive. Drive is good. Drive helps you get ‘er done. But you are the vehicle. Your body is the vessel that… Continue Reading
When you got that beat on repeat. I’ve been listening to albums on repeat these days – usually, I’ll play singles on repeat. It’s a great way to learn about variety on an album – each track features something different – guitar or brass, or percussion for example. It’s also a great way to learn… Continue Reading
Monika Weatherly 