Sometimes, many beautiful melodic lines come to my mind. I sing them all day and end up forgetting. Am I musically inspired?

Possibly you are. Music inspiration is a rare gift and every single song is inspired. The difference is that some people are more inspired than others and some artist have to work extra hard to keep up.

Now you are inspired, how would you find out if it is good or just another musical mess? OK try one of my old tricks; Meet friends individually, those who hate and those who love music, those who are music literate and those who don’t know about melody and rhythm and tell them this lie to sample opinions:

Boy I bet you have not heard this one, it’s the latest release by P. Diddy and Rihanna OR Its one of Handel’s unpublished songs OR better still it’s the UB Choir lead track in the unreleased new album.

Now, there are generally two things you can get; WhOA! That’s cool I will rush for a copy. OR WHAT! You mean Diddy sang that crap?

Well, in the later case do not be discouraged, it’s just a call for you to work extra hard. The composer is a person who composes, who exerts effort towards making a musical composition.  Inspiration is not something to be sought after, but a term that other people label your product with after it is all done.  “Wow dude, that was inspired!”.  Rich the TweakMeister

The idea may come in various forms.  It may come as a melody–just a one line simple melody which you might hum to yourself.  Or it may come to the composer as a melody with an accompaniment.  At times he might not even hear a melody; he may simply conceive an accompaniment figure to which a melody will probably be added later.  Or, on the other hand, the theme may take form of a purely rhythmic idea.  He hears a particular kind of drumbeat, and that will be enough to start him off. (Copeland: p23-24).

Inspiration comes from all around us: our emotions, relationships, nature, people and experiences—some songs are even about surreal situations. A big part of finding inspiration is putting yourself in situations that rouse inspiration and then recognize it when it comes.

We all have different people come into our lives; relationships have always been hot topic for songwriters. To generate other ideas get out of the house, go somewhere, and do something. This could even be something as simple as walking in the park or down the street. You’ll be amazed where inspiration can be found.

Now work on your inspiration and give it some standard. Take Music lessons if you’ve not done so. Do a lot of compositional techniques and inquire from experienced writers. Sometimes it’s preferable to copy the styles of a renowned singer you personally admire. But be wise in doing this. The best singers have distinctive and unique styles or characters, did you notice that? So what is your own style or what are you bringing which is new?

The larger your musical cultural awareness, the more diverse your style. Borrow from your vast culture and make your own style and make your music good. If you have personal problems, just mail me or drop a comment.

Good luck in your endeavors and hope you don’t waste your inspiration, make it known.

Just me, Che Elvis…..”ELVIZY”

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Reference:

Copeland, Aaron, What to Listen for in Music, 1939  McGraw Hill

Rich the TweakMeister