Btw, saying "the damn thing" has become part of my everyday speaking/writing patterns. I attribute this to you, and feel like I must owe you some back royalties on that! - Mike


Nah, it's in the public domain Mike. laugh

Most often, I have a good idea of my direction before starting to compose. First the genre, then a title, then a complete mental vision of what I want to accomplish. Doesn't always stay on track. I often rename my work when it doesn't live up to my mental vision. Sometimes I’ll just, without thinking, strike a two-hand chord (often a dissonant mush) and use that as a starting point – with no direction in mind. Or, I’ll compose something specific for a film listing or publisher’s request. Other times I’ll play a single note melody and add the harmony later. So, I use a hodge-podge of methods. Without fail, I compose 10-15 tracks every two weeks. It helps me keep “the eye of the tiger”. laugh

Stop analyzing; just compose the damn thing!
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