Always write what is true to you at that moment in your life. Do not try to copy or emulate others because someone tells you that is what is current or necessary.
Tag: American composer
John McDonald, composer
Try a new composing pencil; there might be new notes in it.
Brian Field, composer
Classical music will continue to grow as long as it continues itself to evolve. Incorporating current themes and ideas in programming and allowing for fusion of styles is a key to this.
Paul Paccione, composer
Composition, for me, involves the combination of musical materials through analysis, intuition and chance – a subtle mixture of freedom and constraint.
William Villarreal, composer
I am happy with any work that reaches the point of completion. Like any good parent I have no favourites.
Lisa Swerdlow, composer
Let the music lead you, don’t try to lead it. Forcing a song to happen will only lead to being dissatisfied with what you’ve composed. Ignore the critic in your head and don’t fall into the trap of comparing yourself to other composers. You bring your own sound into form; let that be your gift.
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