How Rosalía’s formal training gave her creative freedom
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How Rosalía’s formal training gave her creative freedom
If you tend to write in style x, it can be interesting to choose an artist who is the polar opposite of x. This doesn’t mean the song will be good. It’s just interesting to see where it leads. And sometimes it leads you right where you’re going. Like the other exercises, this can be applied to any craft. If you’re a painter, creating an original
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Steven Pressfield • The Artist's Journey: The Wake of the Hero's Journey and the Lifelong Pursuit of Meaning
If your music feels directionless, try this:
1) List 5 artists that deeply shaped you.
2) List 5 unexpected ones.
3) Steal their traits, not just their sounds.
4) Blend them on your terms.
5) Repeat until... See more
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